Question: The small blade is what color?

At first, even before opening the box I was impressed with the weight of this item which told me it was not going to be made of flimsy plastic and I was right. It is very well made from heavy duty plastic but that is the only good thing I have to say about this product. Let me start with what is referred to as the "small blade" that would be the orange one, it will not cut anything, it could not even cut through the skin of a plum tomato. It simply mushes down tomatoes, onions and anything else you try and cut with the small blade and don't even think about trying to dice a potato. On to the "medium blade", the green one. It did mange to cut a zucchini even if I could only cut three inch pieces at one time. It did cut a potato after I leaned on it while pressing down with both hands, it barely made it through a green pepper and absolutely slaughtered a tomato because like the small blade it could not cut through the skin. How this piece of junk got so many rave reviews is beyond me. I don't doubt those that love this thing and can only assume that they were lucky enough to receive one that actually had sharp blades, cutting grid or whatever you call it. That is all that is really wrong with this product, it's dull, it can hardly make it's way through an onion! Like I said,it's heavy enough but just so dull it's hard to believe that the manufacturer does not realize this. With the pressure needed to cut a potato or whatever I'm certain it won't be long before this plastic food chopper is put in my recycling can. Who knows maybe in it's second life it will come back as something useful like a water bottle or something. My two star rating based is on one star because it is made from heavy plastic. The other star is based on the plastic storage box it came with because I'm sure I can find a good use for it other than what it was intended for. Sure I could clean up the chopper, pack it up and return it but I've decided to keep it as a reminder to never buy anything again from the company that made it or any other type of food chopper for that matter. Save your money and use a knife to cut your veggies it will be easier and faster, trust me!

Answer: orange

At first, even before opening the box I was impressed with the weight of this item which told me it was not going to be made of flimsy plastic and I was right. It is very well made from heavy duty plastic but that is the only good thing I have to say about this product. <hl> Let me start with what is referred to as the "small blade" that would be the orange one, it will not cut anything, it could not even cut through the skin of a plum tomato. <hl> It simply mushes down tomatoes, onions and anything else you try and cut with the small blade and don't even think about trying to dice a potato. On to the "medium blade", the green one. It did mange to cut a zucchini even if I could only cut three inch pieces at one time. It did cut a potato after I leaned on it while pressing down with both hands, it barely made it through a green pepper and absolutely slaughtered a tomato because like the small blade it could not cut through the skin. How this piece of junk got so many rave reviews is beyond me. I don't doubt those that love this thing and can only assume that they were lucky enough to receive one that actually had sharp blades, cutting grid or whatever you call it. That is all that is really wrong with this product, it's dull, it can hardly make it's way through an onion! Like I said,it's heavy enough but just so dull it's hard to believe that the manufacturer does not realize this. With the pressure needed to cut a potato or whatever I'm certain it won't be long before this plastic food chopper is put in my recycling can. Who knows maybe in it's second life it will come back as something useful like a water bottle or something. My two star rating based is on one star because it is made from heavy plastic. The other star is based on the plastic storage box it came with because I'm sure I can find a good use for it other than what it was intended for. Sure I could clean up the chopper, pack it up and return it but I've decided to keep it as a reminder to never buy anything again from the company that made it or any other type of food chopper for that matter. Save your money and use a knife to cut your veggies it will be easier and faster, trust me!

At first, even before opening the box I was impressed with the weight of this item which told me it was not going to be made of flimsy plastic and I was right. It is very well made from heavy duty plastic but that is the only good thing I have to say about this product. Let me start with what is referred to as the "small blade" that would be the <hl> orange <hl> one, it will not cut anything, it could not even cut through the skin of a plum tomato. It simply mushes down tomatoes, onions and anything else you try and cut with the small blade and don't even think about trying to dice a potato. On to the "medium blade", the green one. It did mange to cut a zucchini even if I could only cut three inch pieces at one time. It did cut a potato after I leaned on it while pressing down with both hands, it barely made it through a green pepper and absolutely slaughtered a tomato because like the small blade it could not cut through the skin. How this piece of junk got so many rave reviews is beyond me. I don't doubt those that love this thing and can only assume that they were lucky enough to receive one that actually had sharp blades, cutting grid or whatever you call it. That is all that is really wrong with this product, it's dull, it can hardly make it's way through an onion! Like I said,it's heavy enough but just so dull it's hard to believe that the manufacturer does not realize this. With the pressure needed to cut a potato or whatever I'm certain it won't be long before this plastic food chopper is put in my recycling can. Who knows maybe in it's second life it will come back as something useful like a water bottle or something. My two star rating based is on one star because it is made from heavy plastic. The other star is based on the plastic storage box it came with because I'm sure I can find a good use for it other than what it was intended for. Sure I could clean up the chopper, pack it up and return it but I've decided to keep it as a reminder to never buy anything again from the company that made it or any other type of food chopper for that matter. Save your money and use a knife to cut your veggies it will be easier and faster, trust me!


Question: What is wrong with the filter?

I was excited about the shape of this water pitcher since my Brita pitcher took up so much valuable space in my refrigerator and this one does not. The profile is quite slim and attractive. However, the filter is very shallow and takes a while to filter the water before you can fill up the entire pitcher. Also the lid is difficult to remove and replace. It's a bit clunky and awkward.I do like that the filter has a timer that you press to activate that will tell you it's time for new filter. I'm curious to see how much the filter replacements costs versus the Brita pitcher. Even if it is cheaper than the Brita, I think the Filtrete's seductive shape isn't enough to justify my attention.

Answer: very shallow and takes a while to filter

I was excited about the shape of this water pitcher since my Brita pitcher took up so much valuable space in my refrigerator and this one does not. The profile is quite slim and attractive. <hl> However, the filter is very shallow and takes a while to filter the water before you can fill up the entire pitcher. <hl> Also the lid is difficult to remove and replace. It's a bit clunky and awkward. I do like that the filter has a timer that you press to activate that will tell you it's time for new filter. I'm curious to see how much the filter replacements costs versus the Brita pitcher. Even if it is cheaper than the Brita, I think the Filtrete's seductive shape isn't enough to justify my attention.

I was excited about the shape of this water pitcher since my Brita pitcher took up so much valuable space in my refrigerator and this one does not. The profile is quite slim and attractive. However, the filter is <hl> very shallow and takes a while to filter <hl> the water before you can fill up the entire pitcher. Also the lid is difficult to remove and replace. It's a bit clunky and awkward.I do like that the filter has a timer that you press to activate that will tell you it's time for new filter. I'm curious to see how much the filter replacements costs versus the Brita pitcher. Even if it is cheaper than the Brita, I think the Filtrete's seductive shape isn't enough to justify my attention.


Question: What kind of cooking appliance was also purchased?

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things....oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paida handy man to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. I recentlyput my own gas barbecue together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard.Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.

Answer: gas barbecue

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things.... oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paida handy man to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. <hl> I recentlyput my own gas barbecue together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard. <hl> Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things....oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paida handy man to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. I recentlyput my own <hl> gas barbecue <hl> together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard.Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.


Question: Do the pillows have support?

Only had them for a couple days so far but I am very picky when it comes to pillows - I tend to roll around a lot and sleep on side/back/stomach whatever I feel like at the moment. So I tend to have trouble finding pillows that work no matter which way I lay. These are really great though. They are super plushy but still have a great amount of support. And like down pillows, you can kind of mush them into whatever shape you want for support/comfort. 4 of these for the price is just a great deal.

Answer: great amount of support

Only had them for a couple days so far but I am very picky when it comes to pillows - I tend to roll around a lot and sleep on side/back/stomach whatever I feel like at the moment. So I tend to have trouble finding pillows that work no matter which way I lay. These are really great though. <hl> They are super plushy but still have a great amount of support . <hl> And like down pillows, you can kind of mush them into whatever shape you want for support/comfort. 4 of these for the price is just a great deal.

Only had them for a couple days so far but I am very picky when it comes to pillows - I tend to roll around a lot and sleep on side/back/stomach whatever I feel like at the moment. So I tend to have trouble finding pillows that work no matter which way I lay. These are really great though. They are super plushy but still have a <hl> great amount of support <hl>. And like down pillows, you can kind of mush them into whatever shape you want for support/comfort. 4 of these for the price is just a great deal.

They are super plushy but still have a <hl> great amount of support <hl> .


Question: Where are the author's children?

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.

Answer: college

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them. <hl> You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from college !).I told him to wait and see.... <hl> Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying.... (wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two. Just sayin.

After these arrived, my husband saw them on the kitchen counter and asked why I had them.You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from <hl> college <hl>!).I told him to wait and see....Next thing you know we are on the screened porch enjoying....(wait for it)....margarita ice pops!!We loved them! It was all I could do to not have another!As far as the Ice Pop Makers themselves, they worked beautifully, no leaking, easy to clean,and just the right size....unless you're having margarita pops...then you might want two.Just sayin.

You see, we don't have any kids in the house anymore (not unless they come home from <hl> college <hl> !).I told him to wait and see....


Question: How long will it last

I got this beautiful wine rack to store both wine for my wife and corked beers for me. The large rack holds a huge number of bottles that allows us to store up to 56 of our favorites at any one time. The wood is beautiful and eye catching. The style is simple, but modern. It took just about 30 minutes to put it together, and the instructions were simple but effective. The rack is of solid build and seems to be something that will last for several decades. I'm not worried at all about filling it up, the rack is heavy duty enough to be able to hold all 56 bottles it's designed to hold. If you're looking for a good sized wine rack that is functional and beautiful then look no further than this gem.

Answer: several decades

I got this beautiful wine rack to store both wine for my wife and corked beers for me. The large rack holds a huge number of bottles that allows us to store up to 56 of our favorites at any one time. The wood is beautiful and eye catching. The style is simple, but modern. It took just about 30 minutes to put it together, and the instructions were simple but effective. <hl> The rack is of solid build and seems to be something that will last for several decades . <hl> I'm not worried at all about filling it up, the rack is heavy duty enough to be able to hold all 56 bottles it's designed to hold. If you're looking for a good sized wine rack that is functional and beautiful then look no further than this gem.

I got this beautiful wine rack to store both wine for my wife and corked beers for me. The large rack holds a huge number of bottles that allows us to store up to 56 of our favorites at any one time. The wood is beautiful and eye catching. The style is simple, but modern. It took just about 30 minutes to put it together, and the instructions were simple but effective. The rack is of solid build and seems to be something that will last for <hl> several decades <hl>. I'm not worried at all about filling it up, the rack is heavy duty enough to be able to hold all 56 bottles it's designed to hold. If you're looking for a good sized wine rack that is functional and beautiful then look no further than this gem.

The rack is of solid build and seems to be something that will last for <hl> several decades <hl> .


Question: What brand did the author mention?

So... I'm fairly new in the kitchen. I recently bought a nice (red) KA stand mixer which came with a dough hook, paddle and whip. While the included attachments worked just fine I splurged a little and got the upgrade whip along with the coated paddle and hook. Really, I had no complaints about the original whip (actually never used it) but I can say this one works well enough and maybe the extra wires are a benefit I don't have the experience to appreciate.The build quality is solid as expected. I did not have to adjust my bowl height to accommodate the new whip. It works as expected and cleans up easily. It is what you'd expect from KitchenAid I think.

Answer: KitchenAid

So... I'm fairly new in the kitchen. I recently bought a nice (red) KA stand mixer which came with a dough hook, paddle and whip. While the included attachments worked just fine I splurged a little and got the upgrade whip along with the coated paddle and hook. Really, I had no complaints about the original whip (actually never used it) but I can say this one works well enough and maybe the extra wires are a benefit I don't have the experience to appreciate. The build quality is solid as expected. I did not have to adjust my bowl height to accommodate the new whip. It works as expected and cleans up easily. <hl> It is what you'd expect from KitchenAid I think. <hl>

So... I'm fairly new in the kitchen. I recently bought a nice (red) KA stand mixer which came with a dough hook, paddle and whip. While the included attachments worked just fine I splurged a little and got the upgrade whip along with the coated paddle and hook. Really, I had no complaints about the original whip (actually never used it) but I can say this one works well enough and maybe the extra wires are a benefit I don't have the experience to appreciate.The build quality is solid as expected. I did not have to adjust my bowl height to accommodate the new whip. It works as expected and cleans up easily. It is what you'd expect from <hl> KitchenAid <hl> I think.


Question: What kind of vaccum has the author used in the past

This vacuum performed very well for me in cleaning a house we moved out of recently. Unlike some other reviewers, I have not used a Dyson or other expensive sweepers. My closest experience is with a fifty year old Electrolux. It took a while to figure out the instruction book, so finally just put the sweeper together and used it. The diagram for where the batteries (?) go was unclear, but just observed the appropriate place. The red and green " dust lights" do make some sense, I suppose. I like the switches on the handle, and did not change the length as it worked fine for me as is. I like the handle on the canister unit, and the dust bin empties easily. All in all, I like this vacuum and found that it worked well for me to use.i believe that it will function very well for me.

Answer: Electrolux

This vacuum performed very well for me in cleaning a house we moved out of recently. Unlike some other reviewers, I have not used a Dyson or other expensive sweepers. <hl> My closest experience is with a fifty year old Electrolux . <hl> It took a while to figure out the instruction book, so finally just put the sweeper together and used it. The diagram for where the batteries (?) go was unclear, but just observed the appropriate place. The red and green " dust lights" do make some sense, I suppose. I like the switches on the handle, and did not change the length as it worked fine for me as is. I like the handle on the canister unit, and the dust bin empties easily. All in all, I like this vacuum and found that it worked well for me to use.i believe that it will function very well for me.

This vacuum performed very well for me in cleaning a house we moved out of recently. Unlike some other reviewers, I have not used a Dyson or other expensive sweepers. My closest experience is with a fifty year old <hl> Electrolux <hl>. It took a while to figure out the instruction book, so finally just put the sweeper together and used it. The diagram for where the batteries (?) go was unclear, but just observed the appropriate place. The red and green " dust lights" do make some sense, I suppose. I like the switches on the handle, and did not change the length as it worked fine for me as is. I like the handle on the canister unit, and the dust bin empties easily. All in all, I like this vacuum and found that it worked well for me to use.i believe that it will function very well for me.

My closest experience is with a fifty year old <hl> Electrolux <hl> .


Question: What is the brand name of the reverse osmosis filtration system purchased?

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

Answer: BareWater

My RO is BareWater system.

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

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


Question: What animal does she weigh before the vet?

I was searching all over the place for an extremely accurate scale and finally settled on this one. Now that I've owned it for almost 3 years, I can confirm that it's extremely durable and totally accurate. I've done comparisons with very expensive laboratory and M.D. scales, and have found this one to be right on the money. I even use it to weigh my cat just before bringing him to the vet. His weight at the vet is always the same as what I measure on this scale. This is a solid, heavy weight and sturdy scale, and certainly much better than anything else I've used in the past. When they say precision, that's exactly what they mean, right down to a tenth of a pound. You won't be dissatisfied if you purchase this scale. I give it 5 big stars.

Answer: cat

I was searching all over the place for an extremely accurate scale and finally settled on this one. Now that I've owned it for almost 3 years, I can confirm that it's extremely durable and totally accurate. I've done comparisons with very expensive laboratory and M.D. scales, and have found this one to be right on the money. <hl> I even use it to weigh my cat just before bringing him to the vet. <hl> His weight at the vet is always the same as what I measure on this scale. This is a solid, heavy weight and sturdy scale, and certainly much better than anything else I've used in the past. When they say precision, that's exactly what they mean, right down to a tenth of a pound. You won't be dissatisfied if you purchase this scale. I give it 5 big stars.

I was searching all over the place for an extremely accurate scale and finally settled on this one. Now that I've owned it for almost 3 years, I can confirm that it's extremely durable and totally accurate. I've done comparisons with very expensive laboratory and M.D. scales, and have found this one to be right on the money. I even use it to weigh my <hl> cat <hl> just before bringing him to the vet. His weight at the vet is always the same as what I measure on this scale. This is a solid, heavy weight and sturdy scale, and certainly much better than anything else I've used in the past. When they say precision, that's exactly what they mean, right down to a tenth of a pound. You won't be dissatisfied if you purchase this scale. I give it 5 big stars.


Question: what kind of heating is provided by the pans?

Well constructed, heavy, durable...these pans provide even heat across the whole cooking area. The non-stick surface is far superior to those found on most other brands of cookware. Foods slide off with ease. Because of the aluminum construction, it is rarely necessary to turn the heat much over halfway on my electric range. I have to admit, my wife and I usually buy AllClad. At this price point, however, these pans were irresistible. When compared to AllClad, I do not believe we have given up any quality by owning these pans. We've only saved money.Note: For what it's worth, these pans are made in China, unlike the Calphalon Commercial from yesteryear. Guess that's why they are priced so low.

Answer: even heat

<hl> Well constructed, heavy, durable...these pans provide even heat across the whole cooking area. <hl> The non-stick surface is far superior to those found on most other brands of cookware. Foods slide off with ease. Because of the aluminum construction, it is rarely necessary to turn the heat much over halfway on my electric range. I have to admit, my wife and I usually buy AllClad. At this price point, however, these pans were irresistible. When compared to AllClad, I do not believe we have given up any quality by owning these pans. We've only saved money. Note: For what it's worth, these pans are made in China, unlike the Calphalon Commercial from yesteryear. Guess that's why they are priced so low.

Well constructed, heavy, durable...these pans provide <hl> even heat <hl> across the whole cooking area. The non-stick surface is far superior to those found on most other brands of cookware. Foods slide off with ease. Because of the aluminum construction, it is rarely necessary to turn the heat much over halfway on my electric range. I have to admit, my wife and I usually buy AllClad. At this price point, however, these pans were irresistible. When compared to AllClad, I do not believe we have given up any quality by owning these pans. We've only saved money.Note: For what it's worth, these pans are made in China, unlike the Calphalon Commercial from yesteryear. Guess that's why they are priced so low.


Question: Who was the pan set bought for?

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

Answer: senior parents

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really. I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's. I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. <hl> (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. <hl> And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good. Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my <hl> senior parents <hl> an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.


Question: What does this reviewer find especially nice?

Been using this product for 6-weeks. Works great, single hand operation is nice. Would recommend using rechargeable batteries or you'll be buying six AAAs every month. I use this primarily for seasoning meats before going on the grill.

Answer: single hand operation

Been using this product for 6-weeks. <hl> Works great, single hand operation is nice. <hl> Would recommend using rechargeable batteries or you'll be buying six AAAs every month. I use this primarily for seasoning meats before going on the grill.

Been using this product for 6-weeks. Works great, <hl> single hand operation <hl> is nice. Would recommend using rechargeable batteries or you'll be buying six AAAs every month. I use this primarily for seasoning meats before going on the grill.


Question: How do you clean the container?

I have owned my Dyson DC15 Animal for many years now and it still works perfectly. I have "2" pugs who shed a LOT and this vacuum handles them guys and more. It is easy to operate and actually "fun" to use. Previously with my old Orek (before they had the HEPA filter) my house would smell like "dog". As you use the Dyson, the air it sucks in actually comes out cleaner than before it went in. No more dog smell. The key to this vacuum is maintaining it. Don't wait until it fills to the top with dirt. Just pop out the container and drop the dirt into the garbage in only a matter of seconds. I use the brush attachment tool that comes with the vacuum to brush off the inside of the vacuum outdoors every couple of empty-ings. Once or twice a year you take out the heppa sponge and wash it in soap and water. (be sure to thoroughly dry). Best vacuum ever owned. As a MAN, I appreciate how easy this vacuum is to keep running and my wife agrees it is the best vacuum she has ever used. We are in our 50's so we have owned a few vacuums in our time. amazon had the best price at the time and I like their easy return policy. Nice job Amazon.

Answer: Just pop out the container and drop the dirt into the garbage in only a matter of seconds

I have owned my Dyson DC15 Animal for many years now and it still works perfectly. I have "2" pugs who shed a LOT and this vacuum handles them guys and more. It is easy to operate and actually "fun" to use. Previously with my old Orek (before they had the HEPA filter) my house would smell like "dog". As you use the Dyson, the air it sucks in actually comes out cleaner than before it went in. No more dog smell. The key to this vacuum is maintaining it. Don't wait until it fills to the top with dirt. <hl> Just pop out the container and drop the dirt into the garbage in only a matter of seconds . <hl> I use the brush attachment tool that comes with the vacuum to brush off the inside of the vacuum outdoors every couple of empty-ings. Once or twice a year you take out the heppa sponge and wash it in soap and water. (be sure to thoroughly dry). Best vacuum ever owned. As a MAN, I appreciate how easy this vacuum is to keep running and my wife agrees it is the best vacuum she has ever used. We are in our 50's so we have owned a few vacuums in our time. amazon had the best price at the time and I like their easy return policy. Nice job Amazon.

I have owned my Dyson DC15 Animal for many years now and it still works perfectly. I have "2" pugs who shed a LOT and this vacuum handles them guys and more. It is easy to operate and actually "fun" to use. Previously with my old Orek (before they had the HEPA filter) my house would smell like "dog". As you use the Dyson, the air it sucks in actually comes out cleaner than before it went in. No more dog smell. The key to this vacuum is maintaining it. Don't wait until it fills to the top with dirt. <hl> Just pop out the container and drop the dirt into the garbage in only a matter of seconds <hl>. I use the brush attachment tool that comes with the vacuum to brush off the inside of the vacuum outdoors every couple of empty-ings. Once or twice a year you take out the heppa sponge and wash it in soap and water. (be sure to thoroughly dry). Best vacuum ever owned. As a MAN, I appreciate how easy this vacuum is to keep running and my wife agrees it is the best vacuum she has ever used. We are in our 50's so we have owned a few vacuums in our time. amazon had the best price at the time and I like their easy return policy. Nice job Amazon.

<hl> Just pop out the container and drop the dirt into the garbage in only a matter of seconds <hl> .


Question: Can these bowls be used in the microwave?

I actually think of this as 2 sets of bowls. The smallest bowls make great ingredient cups. I like to measure out ingredients into small bowls before mixing or cooking and line up the bowls in the order the ingredients will be used. This keeps track of my progress if I am interrupted and assures that I don't miss anything. The larger bowls are great for many things in the kitchen--mixing, defrosting, even informal serving. They are great in the microwave and don't break easily. My fingers aren't as reliable as they used to be and I have already dropped a couple of these and they didn't break when they hit the floor.

Answer: They are great in the microwave

I actually think of this as 2 sets of bowls. The smallest bowls make great ingredient cups. I like to measure out ingredients into small bowls before mixing or cooking and line up the bowls in the order the ingredients will be used. This keeps track of my progress if I am interrupted and assures that I don't miss anything. The larger bowls are great for many things in the kitchen--mixing, defrosting, even informal serving. <hl> They are great in the microwave and don't break easily. <hl> My fingers aren't as reliable as they used to be and I have already dropped a couple of these and they didn't break when they hit the floor.

I actually think of this as 2 sets of bowls. The smallest bowls make great ingredient cups. I like to measure out ingredients into small bowls before mixing or cooking and line up the bowls in the order the ingredients will be used. This keeps track of my progress if I am interrupted and assures that I don't miss anything. The larger bowls are great for many things in the kitchen--mixing, defrosting, even informal serving. <hl> They are great in the microwave <hl> and don't break easily. My fingers aren't as reliable as they used to be and I have already dropped a couple of these and they didn't break when they hit the floor.


Question: What do you have to attach properly in order for the product to swivel?

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Answer: a screw

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. <hl> I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is a screw you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". <hl> All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.

Works great not too sure about the "ion" part def not its strong point. I have had two of these from Amazon the first one the base didnt work at all, this one the base is like 90% working... there is <hl> a screw <hl> you are supposed to attach to the swivel part of the base but if you do it properly it wont swivel, so I left it off and it swivels "good enough". All and all its a good buy for a budget but if there was a better one out there Id go for it.


Question: What don't you have to use with the food saver?

I wanted to purchase a food saver to use when I made smoothies. I bought small mason jars and the attachment to place over the lids to seal them. You do not have to use a hose with the hand held vacuum sealer. It works very well, costs much less than the non-hand held products, takes up less storage space and works well with the vacuum sealing bags that zip lock. I am going to purchase larger mason jars and the larger cap attachment and start to vacuum pack my salad. I am very happy with this product and can't wait to try it on other food items. I do not know how long the charge lasts but so far I have sealed at least 15 jars and it doesn't appear to need charging yet.

Answer: hose

I wanted to purchase a food saver to use when I made smoothies. I bought small mason jars and the attachment to place over the lids to seal them. <hl> You do not have to use a hose with the hand held vacuum sealer. <hl> It works very well, costs much less than the non-hand held products, takes up less storage space and works well with the vacuum sealing bags that zip lock. I am going to purchase larger mason jars and the larger cap attachment and start to vacuum pack my salad. I am very happy with this product and can't wait to try it on other food items. I do not know how long the charge lasts but so far I have sealed at least 15 jars and it doesn't appear to need charging yet.

I wanted to purchase a food saver to use when I made smoothies. I bought small mason jars and the attachment to place over the lids to seal them. You do not have to use a <hl> hose <hl> with the hand held vacuum sealer. It works very well, costs much less than the non-hand held products, takes up less storage space and works well with the vacuum sealing bags that zip lock. I am going to purchase larger mason jars and the larger cap attachment and start to vacuum pack my salad. I am very happy with this product and can't wait to try it on other food items. I do not know how long the charge lasts but so far I have sealed at least 15 jars and it doesn't appear to need charging yet.


Question: What island meal does the author make using leftover toppings?

These containers are a great deal. Love the whole set. Some people have complained that some of the containers are too small to be useful, but I LOVE all the different sizes. There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like cinnamon-sugar, peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like Hawaiian haystacks, etc etc. I find them all very useful and very convenient.

Answer: Hawaiian haystacks

These containers are a great deal. Love the whole set. Some people have complained that some of the containers are too small to be useful, but I LOVE all the different sizes. <hl> There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like cinnamon-sugar, peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like Hawaiian haystacks , etc etc. <hl> I find them all very useful and very convenient.

These containers are a great deal. Love the whole set. Some people have complained that some of the containers are too small to be useful, but I LOVE all the different sizes. There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like cinnamon-sugar, peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like <hl> Hawaiian haystacks <hl>, etc etc. I find them all very useful and very convenient.

There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like cinnamon-sugar, peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like <hl> Hawaiian haystacks <hl> , etc etc.


Question: What filters do we highly recommend for the coffee maker?

It is very easy to use, looks very nice, and makes great coffee. No frills, just great coffee. We use this mainly for our RV, where every time we change a power source the time would blink and need to be reset if we had a clock type. Read all of the reviews as it has some quirks, but all coffee makers seem to. We highly recommend this unit with the Melita cone shaped paper filters. It can over-flow if you put too much water in it (more than 12 cups), and, if you take the carafe out while brewing, place it back within 20 seconds, and, hold the top of the unit down as you reseat the carafe or the filter can shift, lid can pop-up, and leak. Vary the strength by adding more or less coffee than recommended. Also, when you are done with it, unplug it or turn it off (it has no automatic shut-off). Be sure the plastic filter holder is seated all of the way down(easy) and do not use a BASKET STYLE gold-toned filter (not basket style paper, either), or a gold-toned 'cone' filter if the top does not close, it must close, so either use paper, or cut down the gold filter to fit. This unit is made for cone type filters, #4.Highly recommended!! Just use common sense. Get one with a timer if you have steady electricity. This unit is no more loud than most coffee makers that boil water fast; steam creates some noise in the end as the water boils out of all units. It brews fast. Get a slower one if you want less, or longer, steam noises, or a perculator, or make it the old way. This unit works great! I think Hamilton Beach makes a great product, and most reviewers agree. Look who takes the number one position!

Answer: Melita cone shaped paper filters

It is very easy to use, looks very nice, and makes great coffee. No frills, just great coffee. We use this mainly for our RV, where every time we change a power source the time would blink and need to be reset if we had a clock type. Read all of the reviews as it has some quirks, but all coffee makers seem to. <hl> We highly recommend this unit with the Melita cone shaped paper filters . <hl> It can over-flow if you put too much water in it (more than 12 cups), and, if you take the carafe out while brewing, place it back within 20 seconds, and, hold the top of the unit down as you reseat the carafe or the filter can shift, lid can pop-up, and leak. Vary the strength by adding more or less coffee than recommended. Also, when you are done with it, unplug it or turn it off (it has no automatic shut-off). Be sure the plastic filter holder is seated all of the way down(easy) and do not use a BASKET STYLE gold-toned filter (not basket style paper, either), or a gold-toned 'cone' filter if the top does not close, it must close, so either use paper, or cut down the gold filter to fit. This unit is made for cone type filters, #4.Highly recommended!! Just use common sense. Get one with a timer if you have steady electricity. This unit is no more loud than most coffee makers that boil water fast; steam creates some noise in the end as the water boils out of all units. It brews fast. Get a slower one if you want less, or longer, steam noises, or a perculator, or make it the old way. This unit works great! I think Hamilton Beach makes a great product, and most reviewers agree. Look who takes the number one position!

It is very easy to use, looks very nice, and makes great coffee. No frills, just great coffee. We use this mainly for our RV, where every time we change a power source the time would blink and need to be reset if we had a clock type. Read all of the reviews as it has some quirks, but all coffee makers seem to. We highly recommend this unit with the <hl> Melita cone shaped paper filters <hl>. It can over-flow if you put too much water in it (more than 12 cups), and, if you take the carafe out while brewing, place it back within 20 seconds, and, hold the top of the unit down as you reseat the carafe or the filter can shift, lid can pop-up, and leak. Vary the strength by adding more or less coffee than recommended. Also, when you are done with it, unplug it or turn it off (it has no automatic shut-off). Be sure the plastic filter holder is seated all of the way down(easy) and do not use a BASKET STYLE gold-toned filter (not basket style paper, either), or a gold-toned 'cone' filter if the top does not close, it must close, so either use paper, or cut down the gold filter to fit. This unit is made for cone type filters, #4.Highly recommended!! Just use common sense. Get one with a timer if you have steady electricity. This unit is no more loud than most coffee makers that boil water fast; steam creates some noise in the end as the water boils out of all units. It brews fast. Get a slower one if you want less, or longer, steam noises, or a perculator, or make it the old way. This unit works great! I think Hamilton Beach makes a great product, and most reviewers agree. Look who takes the number one position!

We highly recommend this unit with the <hl> Melita cone shaped paper filters <hl> .


Question: What does the bamboo fork not do well at picking up?

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans.I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times.The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up meat pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job.The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it.Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...

Answer: meat

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans. I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times. <hl> The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up meat pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job. <hl> The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it. Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans.I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times.The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up <hl> meat <hl> pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job.The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it.Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...


Question: What food do they scramble in the pan?

When I first got this pan I thought it was a little heavy, but after using it...love it. I have been able to saute onions and potatoes to a flavorful brown, scramble eggs to perfection, cook pork chops and the pan still cleans up so easy.I also like the responsiveness to heat...it takes temp changes well..heating up and cooling off pretty fast. The shape is good with that nice little flair and deep enough to do a lot more than omelets. A plus is that my Calphalon lids fit - both the glass 10" and the stainless lid.At this price this pan is a bargain. And of course I love that free shipping and good customer service of Amazon.

Answer: eggs

When I first got this pan I thought it was a little heavy, but after using it...love it. <hl> I have been able to saute onions and potatoes to a flavorful brown, scramble eggs to perfection, cook pork chops and the pan still cleans up so easy. <hl> I also like the responsiveness to heat...it takes temp changes well..heating up and cooling off pretty fast. The shape is good with that nice little flair and deep enough to do a lot more than omelets. A plus is that my Calphalon lids fit - both the glass 10" and the stainless lid. At this price this pan is a bargain. And of course I love that free shipping and good customer service of Amazon.

When I first got this pan I thought it was a little heavy, but after using it...love it. I have been able to saute onions and potatoes to a flavorful brown, scramble <hl> eggs <hl> to perfection, cook pork chops and the pan still cleans up so easy.I also like the responsiveness to heat...it takes temp changes well..heating up and cooling off pretty fast. The shape is good with that nice little flair and deep enough to do a lot more than omelets. A plus is that my Calphalon lids fit - both the glass 10" and the stainless lid.At this price this pan is a bargain. And of course I love that free shipping and good customer service of Amazon.


Question: What type of product is the person reviewing?

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups.As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup.In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.

Answer: measuring cups

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. <hl> Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups .As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. <hl> Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup. In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed <hl> measuring cups <hl>.As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup.In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.

Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed <hl> measuring cups <hl> .As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious.


Question: What word is used to describe their size?

They are a little small but thats why we chose them. We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.

Answer: small

<hl> They are a little small but thats why we chose them. <hl> We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.

They are a little <hl> small <hl> but thats why we chose them. We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.


Question: How is it described?

Sturdy, not too large, just right. Maybe I could have gotten it a bit cheaper with a coupon locally, but oh well, it is worth the price I paid. No more dried out cake or doggie tongue trying to get at the cake...

Answer: Sturdy, not too large

Sturdy, not too large , just right.

<hl> Sturdy, not too large , just right. <hl> Maybe I could have gotten it a bit cheaper with a coupon locally, but oh well, it is worth the price I paid. No more dried out cake or doggie tongue trying to get at the cake...

<hl> Sturdy, not too large <hl>, just right. Maybe I could have gotten it a bit cheaper with a coupon locally, but oh well, it is worth the price I paid. No more dried out cake or doggie tongue trying to get at the cake...

<hl> Sturdy, not too large <hl> , just right.


Question: Where is tea chilled?

I don’t think I am using this exactly for what it was intended for, but it works great, sooo … basically, while I’m not a big “fruit and water” guy I do love cold tea, especially during the summertime. Cold green tea. Cold barley tea. Cold oolong tea. Yum! Making them isn’t much of a challenge. You just pour hot water over the tea bags, then let it chill down in the fridge.I never thought of getting a dedicated pitcher for my cold tea, but then this pitcher came along. It works great! I just put the tea bags in the central pillar, then fill it up with water as usual. I thought this pitcher was going to be too big for my fridge, but it slides right onto the door shelf at the bottom, while still holding considerable volume.No idea how well it works for making fruit-infused water, but it works great for cold tea! And I am tempted to try the sangria idea. That sounds great!

Answer: in the fridge.I

I don’t think I am using this exactly for what it was intended for, but it works great, sooo … basically, while I’m not a big “fruit and water” guy I do love cold tea, especially during the summertime. Cold green tea. Cold barley tea. Cold oolong tea. Yum! Making them isn’t much of a challenge. <hl> You just pour hot water over the tea bags, then let it chill down in the fridge.I never thought of getting a dedicated pitcher for my cold tea, but then this pitcher came along. <hl> It works great! I just put the tea bags in the central pillar, then fill it up with water as usual. I thought this pitcher was going to be too big for my fridge, but it slides right onto the door shelf at the bottom, while still holding considerable volume. No idea how well it works for making fruit-infused water, but it works great for cold tea! And I am tempted to try the sangria idea. That sounds great!

I don’t think I am using this exactly for what it was intended for, but it works great, sooo … basically, while I’m not a big “fruit and water” guy I do love cold tea, especially during the summertime. Cold green tea. Cold barley tea. Cold oolong tea. Yum! Making them isn’t much of a challenge. You just pour hot water over the tea bags, then let it chill down <hl> in the fridge.I <hl> never thought of getting a dedicated pitcher for my cold tea, but then this pitcher came along. It works great! I just put the tea bags in the central pillar, then fill it up with water as usual. I thought this pitcher was going to be too big for my fridge, but it slides right onto the door shelf at the bottom, while still holding considerable volume.No idea how well it works for making fruit-infused water, but it works great for cold tea! And I am tempted to try the sangria idea. That sounds great!


Question: How long did they wait in a hot car?

This came in very handy during a recent move. I used the large bag to carry frozen meat. I travelled for two hours and had to wait in a hot car for about twenty minutes. When I removed the meat from the bag, it was still mostly frozen. Only one end was beginning to thaw. For an ordinary shopping trip, this bag would be ideal for groceries. The only negative is that the construction could be better. After only one use, the zipper has broken. I really like the bag that folds into a small package. This came in handy for transporting some clean laundry. It's small size and the clip make it very easy to keep handy.

Answer: twenty minutes

This came in very handy during a recent move. I used the large bag to carry frozen meat. <hl> I travelled for two hours and had to wait in a hot car for about twenty minutes . <hl> When I removed the meat from the bag, it was still mostly frozen. Only one end was beginning to thaw. For an ordinary shopping trip, this bag would be ideal for groceries. The only negative is that the construction could be better. After only one use, the zipper has broken. I really like the bag that folds into a small package. This came in handy for transporting some clean laundry. It's small size and the clip make it very easy to keep handy.

This came in very handy during a recent move. I used the large bag to carry frozen meat. I travelled for two hours and had to wait in a hot car for about <hl> twenty minutes <hl>. When I removed the meat from the bag, it was still mostly frozen. Only one end was beginning to thaw. For an ordinary shopping trip, this bag would be ideal for groceries. The only negative is that the construction could be better. After only one use, the zipper has broken. I really like the bag that folds into a small package. This came in handy for transporting some clean laundry. It's small size and the clip make it very easy to keep handy.

I travelled for two hours and had to wait in a hot car for about <hl> twenty minutes <hl> .


Question: Does the customer feel that his bowl was worth the price?

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

Answer: for sure

Get it, it's worth the price for sure .

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

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

Get it, it's worth the price <hl> for sure <hl> .


Question: What product is this?

I love this kitchen scale! I have never had a kitchen scale before, so I can't compare it to other scales. But I recommend that everyone own a kitchen scale, particularly single people and couples. It's just me and my husband at home, so I often divide recipes in half or in third. Consequently, I need to know the weight of 1/3 of a tub of something or a container of meat. Now I no longer have to guess the amount I need! We also use this scale to weigh our mail so we know how much postage to put on it.Great features of this scale:-It's light-weight and small, so it is easy to store.-It's battery powered.-It has a "tare" function, so you can put a bowl on the scale and then "zero it out" and weigh the food that you then put in the bowl.

Answer: kitchen scale

I love this kitchen scale !

<hl> I love this kitchen scale ! <hl> I have never had a kitchen scale before, so I can't compare it to other scales. But I recommend that everyone own a kitchen scale, particularly single people and couples. It's just me and my husband at home, so I often divide recipes in half or in third. Consequently, I need to know the weight of 1/3 of a tub of something or a container of meat. Now I no longer have to guess the amount I need! We also use this scale to weigh our mail so we know how much postage to put on it. Great features of this scale:-It's light-weight and small, so it is easy to store.-It's battery powered.-It has a "tare" function, so you can put a bowl on the scale and then "zero it out" and weigh the food that you then put in the bowl.

I love this <hl> kitchen scale <hl>! I have never had a kitchen scale before, so I can't compare it to other scales. But I recommend that everyone own a kitchen scale, particularly single people and couples. It's just me and my husband at home, so I often divide recipes in half or in third. Consequently, I need to know the weight of 1/3 of a tub of something or a container of meat. Now I no longer have to guess the amount I need! We also use this scale to weigh our mail so we know how much postage to put on it.Great features of this scale:-It's light-weight and small, so it is easy to store.-It's battery powered.-It has a "tare" function, so you can put a bowl on the scale and then "zero it out" and weigh the food that you then put in the bowl.


Question: Does the author recommend the item?

Normally I like Eureka products but this one SUCKS - and I don't mean that in a good way. As for suction - there isn't any. At least not enough to pick up anything more than a hair or a miniscule crumb. If that! What a waste of money. I'd have sent it back but the shipping fee & my time and trouble (not to mention gas to go to the post office) were not worth the effort. My kids love playing with it - they think they are vacuuming with the real thing, like Mommy. My advice - use your regular vac (even tho it may be a pain to drag out) or a mop.

Answer: use your regular vac

Normally I like Eureka products but this one SUCKS - and I don't mean that in a good way. As for suction - there isn't any. At least not enough to pick up anything more than a hair or a miniscule crumb. If that! What a waste of money. I'd have sent it back but the shipping fee & my time and trouble (not to mention gas to go to the post office) were not worth the effort. My kids love playing with it - they think they are vacuuming with the real thing, like Mommy. <hl> My advice - use your regular vac (even tho it may be a pain to drag out) or a mop. <hl>

Normally I like Eureka products but this one SUCKS - and I don't mean that in a good way. As for suction - there isn't any. At least not enough to pick up anything more than a hair or a miniscule crumb. If that! What a waste of money. I'd have sent it back but the shipping fee & my time and trouble (not to mention gas to go to the post office) were not worth the effort. My kids love playing with it - they think they are vacuuming with the real thing, like Mommy. My advice - <hl> use your regular vac <hl> (even tho it may be a pain to drag out) or a mop.


Question: Does the top come off of the new basket?

Easy to fill and clean. Fits perfectly, but you first have to remove the original K-cup holder already in the machine when you purchased it. With some tugging and prying, the original K-cup holder pops right out. The new filter basket slips right into place. When you want to brew a pre-sealed K-cup, you have to remove this device and put the original basket back in. This is just plain annoying.I like that the top snaps on and off easily. It keeps all the coffee grinds contained in the filter. Nothing spills out. I do, however, find a bit of sludge in the bottom of my coffee cup. I don't notice a decline in taste or strength of the coffee. The filter makes as good a cup of coffee as the sealed K-cups. It has to be removed, cleaned and refilled after every cup.This K-filter is nothing but cheap plastic and a little bit of mesh. It shouldn't cost more than $2.99 at best. Keurig should have placed this cheap plastic gizmo in with their machines instead of charging an extra $15 for it. It's disgusts me that this crucial filter didn't come with the machine.

Answer: the top snaps on and off easily.

Easy to fill and clean. Fits perfectly, but you first have to remove the original K-cup holder already in the machine when you purchased it. With some tugging and prying, the original K-cup holder pops right out. The new filter basket slips right into place. When you want to brew a pre-sealed K-cup, you have to remove this device and put the original basket back in. This is just plain annoying. <hl> I like that the top snaps on and off easily. It keeps all the coffee grinds contained in the filter. <hl> Nothing spills out. I do, however, find a bit of sludge in the bottom of my coffee cup. I don't notice a decline in taste or strength of the coffee. The filter makes as good a cup of coffee as the sealed K-cups. It has to be removed, cleaned and refilled after every cup. This K-filter is nothing but cheap plastic and a little bit of mesh. It shouldn't cost more than $2.99 at best. Keurig should have placed this cheap plastic gizmo in with their machines instead of charging an extra $15 for it. It's disgusts me that this crucial filter didn't come with the machine.

Easy to fill and clean. Fits perfectly, but you first have to remove the original K-cup holder already in the machine when you purchased it. With some tugging and prying, the original K-cup holder pops right out. The new filter basket slips right into place. When you want to brew a pre-sealed K-cup, you have to remove this device and put the original basket back in. This is just plain annoying.I like that <hl> the top snaps on and off easily. <hl> It keeps all the coffee grinds contained in the filter. Nothing spills out. I do, however, find a bit of sludge in the bottom of my coffee cup. I don't notice a decline in taste or strength of the coffee. The filter makes as good a cup of coffee as the sealed K-cups. It has to be removed, cleaned and refilled after every cup.This K-filter is nothing but cheap plastic and a little bit of mesh. It shouldn't cost more than $2.99 at best. Keurig should have placed this cheap plastic gizmo in with their machines instead of charging an extra $15 for it. It's disgusts me that this crucial filter didn't come with the machine.


Question: What liquids did the reviewer use the products in?

Needing to outfit a new kitchen I was looking for a set that would work with all types of cookware. These fit the bill perfectly. The pieces are sturdy and all are useful. I've used them in boiling water and hot oil with no problem. I would recommend these to anyone.May 2013 amendment. These aren't quite as great as I first thought. I used the spatula in a frying pan over med-high heat and it started to melt. I'm now looking for a better quality replacement. The spoons are still great and going strong. For that reason I changed from 5 stars to 4 stars.

Answer: in boiling water and hot oil

Needing to outfit a new kitchen I was looking for a set that would work with all types of cookware. These fit the bill perfectly. The pieces are sturdy and all are useful. <hl> I've used them in boiling water and hot oil with no problem. <hl> I would recommend these to anyone. May 2013 amendment. These aren't quite as great as I first thought. I used the spatula in a frying pan over med-high heat and it started to melt. I'm now looking for a better quality replacement. The spoons are still great and going strong. For that reason I changed from 5 stars to 4 stars.

Needing to outfit a new kitchen I was looking for a set that would work with all types of cookware. These fit the bill perfectly. The pieces are sturdy and all are useful. I've used them <hl> in boiling water and hot oil <hl> with no problem. I would recommend these to anyone.May 2013 amendment. These aren't quite as great as I first thought. I used the spatula in a frying pan over med-high heat and it started to melt. I'm now looking for a better quality replacement. The spoons are still great and going strong. For that reason I changed from 5 stars to 4 stars.


Question: What size is it?

The Rowenta vacuum is wonderful for small areas. This item does great on hardwood floors, area rugs, and small carpeted areas. It is great for small messes that need to be gotten up quickly without having to drag out the heavy vacuum. However, this vacuum does not do so great on large carpeted areas such as living rooms. To me it didn't pick up like a full size vacuum on large area floors.This item has the angled head so it gets into corners very nicely which I love. I also love that it is small and so is the charging base so it stays in the corner out of the way until ready for use. It is a small stick vacuum so for me it serves its purpose and I give it a 5 star review. If you are looking to use this to replace your old vacuum I would suggest something bigger than the Rowenta cordless stick vac. If you are looking for a vacuum for quick messes and hardwood floors then look no further than this great stick vac.

Answer: small

<hl> The Rowenta vacuum is wonderful for small areas. <hl> This item does great on hardwood floors, area rugs, and small carpeted areas. It is great for small messes that need to be gotten up quickly without having to drag out the heavy vacuum. However, this vacuum does not do so great on large carpeted areas such as living rooms. To me it didn't pick up like a full size vacuum on large area floors. This item has the angled head so it gets into corners very nicely which I love. I also love that it is small and so is the charging base so it stays in the corner out of the way until ready for use. It is a small stick vacuum so for me it serves its purpose and I give it a 5 star review. If you are looking to use this to replace your old vacuum I would suggest something bigger than the Rowenta cordless stick vac. If you are looking for a vacuum for quick messes and hardwood floors then look no further than this great stick vac.

The Rowenta vacuum is wonderful for <hl> small <hl> areas. This item does great on hardwood floors, area rugs, and small carpeted areas. It is great for small messes that need to be gotten up quickly without having to drag out the heavy vacuum. However, this vacuum does not do so great on large carpeted areas such as living rooms. To me it didn't pick up like a full size vacuum on large area floors.This item has the angled head so it gets into corners very nicely which I love. I also love that it is small and so is the charging base so it stays in the corner out of the way until ready for use. It is a small stick vacuum so for me it serves its purpose and I give it a 5 star review. If you are looking to use this to replace your old vacuum I would suggest something bigger than the Rowenta cordless stick vac. If you are looking for a vacuum for quick messes and hardwood floors then look no further than this great stick vac.


Question: what kind of hands does the writer have?

When I first opened the package with these gloves, they looked huge. However, upon putting these one these fit my hands perfectly. Having said that, I have large hands, so someone with small hands might find these very large. These gloves are thick, but not too thick where you can't handle anything. These are nicer than mitt style gloves as you are able to handle things better with fingers. The silicone grips give you an extra amount of grip. These would be great for canning, along with already being great for grilling or handling hot items coming out of the oven. Recommended to anyone who cooks, grills, cans, or anyone that needs to handle anything hot or cold. I rate these 5 stars.

Answer: large hands

When I first opened the package with these gloves, they looked huge. However, upon putting these one these fit my hands perfectly. <hl> Having said that, I have large hands , so someone with small hands might find these very large. <hl> These gloves are thick, but not too thick where you can't handle anything. These are nicer than mitt style gloves as you are able to handle things better with fingers. The silicone grips give you an extra amount of grip. These would be great for canning, along with already being great for grilling or handling hot items coming out of the oven. Recommended to anyone who cooks, grills, cans, or anyone that needs to handle anything hot or cold. I rate these 5 stars.

When I first opened the package with these gloves, they looked huge. However, upon putting these one these fit my hands perfectly. Having said that, I have <hl> large hands <hl>, so someone with small hands might find these very large. These gloves are thick, but not too thick where you can't handle anything. These are nicer than mitt style gloves as you are able to handle things better with fingers. The silicone grips give you an extra amount of grip. These would be great for canning, along with already being great for grilling or handling hot items coming out of the oven. Recommended to anyone who cooks, grills, cans, or anyone that needs to handle anything hot or cold. I rate these 5 stars.

Having said that, I have <hl> large hands <hl> , so someone with small hands might find these very large.


Question: how did they test the strength of the rack?

Yep, I am another person going back for more. My husband saw how my shoes got organized and wants one, and he figured that two will fit in my closet and still leave room for my long hanging stuff.It looks very good in the closet, not quite handsome enough for us to use in our entry way.The shelves on this rack are level, which allows you to put a pair of flat sandals, flip-flops, or even flat dress shoes on the floor underneath. Not quite enough room to get tennis shoes under there.Just out of curiosity I tested the strength by starting to sit on it, and it felt like it would collapse or break before all my weight was on it. But it would stand up to holding stuff quite a bit heavier than shoes.

Answer: starting to sit on it

Yep, I am another person going back for more. My husband saw how my shoes got organized and wants one, and he figured that two will fit in my closet and still leave room for my long hanging stuff. It looks very good in the closet, not quite handsome enough for us to use in our entry way. The shelves on this rack are level, which allows you to put a pair of flat sandals, flip-flops, or even flat dress shoes on the floor underneath. Not quite enough room to get tennis shoes under there. <hl> Just out of curiosity I tested the strength by starting to sit on it , and it felt like it would collapse or break before all my weight was on it. <hl> But it would stand up to holding stuff quite a bit heavier than shoes.

Yep, I am another person going back for more. My husband saw how my shoes got organized and wants one, and he figured that two will fit in my closet and still leave room for my long hanging stuff.It looks very good in the closet, not quite handsome enough for us to use in our entry way.The shelves on this rack are level, which allows you to put a pair of flat sandals, flip-flops, or even flat dress shoes on the floor underneath. Not quite enough room to get tennis shoes under there.Just out of curiosity I tested the strength by <hl> starting to sit on it <hl>, and it felt like it would collapse or break before all my weight was on it. But it would stand up to holding stuff quite a bit heavier than shoes.

Just out of curiosity I tested the strength by <hl> starting to sit on it <hl> , and it felt like it would collapse or break before all my weight was on it.


Question: Will the reviewer purchase another grinder of this brand?

I read many of the reviews here on Amazon for this (and other) grinders before making a purchase. Since I have owned several types (Braun has been the overall best) over the past 30 years, I knew what I was looking for. This one seemed to fit the bill: Less expensive, larger grinding volume, quieter, longer lasting, etc.Well, I was disappointed with it. It took what seemed forever to grind the beans to the fine consistency necessary for our machine. Then, after grinding about two cups of beans (we keep a few days worth of the ground beans in an airtight container), it completely stopped working. I am not sure if it was defective or just not capable of grinding properly. I am thinking it was the latter.I sent it back and am not taking a chance on another one of these. I'm looking to purchase a better quality unit.

Answer: am not taking a chance on another one of these

I read many of the reviews here on Amazon for this (and other) grinders before making a purchase. Since I have owned several types (Braun has been the overall best) over the past 30 years, I knew what I was looking for. This one seemed to fit the bill: Less expensive, larger grinding volume, quieter, longer lasting, etc. Well, I was disappointed with it. It took what seemed forever to grind the beans to the fine consistency necessary for our machine. Then, after grinding about two cups of beans (we keep a few days worth of the ground beans in an airtight container), it completely stopped working. I am not sure if it was defective or just not capable of grinding properly. I am thinking it was the latter. <hl> I sent it back and am not taking a chance on another one of these . <hl> I'm looking to purchase a better quality unit.

I read many of the reviews here on Amazon for this (and other) grinders before making a purchase. Since I have owned several types (Braun has been the overall best) over the past 30 years, I knew what I was looking for. This one seemed to fit the bill: Less expensive, larger grinding volume, quieter, longer lasting, etc.Well, I was disappointed with it. It took what seemed forever to grind the beans to the fine consistency necessary for our machine. Then, after grinding about two cups of beans (we keep a few days worth of the ground beans in an airtight container), it completely stopped working. I am not sure if it was defective or just not capable of grinding properly. I am thinking it was the latter.I sent it back and <hl> am not taking a chance on another one of these <hl>. I'm looking to purchase a better quality unit.

I sent it back and <hl> am not taking a chance on another one of these <hl> .


Question: What was retained?

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

Answer: dirt and water

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. <hl> Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped dirt and water , which would slowly leak out. <hl> However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

I loved these, so much, I purchased several of them (always in the dishwasher). But after about 6 months or so, the bottom half of the two-piece handles came unglued, one by one, rendering them useless. I tried to find a way to glue them, but the handle is ridged inside with large hollow spaces, so I couldn't come up with an effective repair. Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped <hl> dirt and water <hl>, which would slowly leak out. However, they scraped very well, while they lasted. The blade (which is just flexible enough) is thin enough to reach into most small-mouthed jars. The handle is long, 11" end to end. I would not buy again, unless handle is redesigned. I hope this helps.

Also, I didn't like that the handles trapped <hl> dirt and water <hl> , which would slowly leak out.


Question: Who installed the cabinets?

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things....oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paida handy man to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. I recentlyput my own gas barbecue together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard.Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.

Answer: a handy man

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things.... oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. <hl> As far as putting them together, I paid a handy man to do that for me. <hl> They didn't look too hard, though. I recentlyput my own gas barbecue together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard. Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things....oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paid<hl> a handy man <hl> to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. I recentlyput my own gas barbecue together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard.Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.

As far as putting them together, I paid <hl> a handy man <hl> to do that for me.


Question: How many tablespoons of coffee did they use per 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: 2 TBSP

I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per 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. <hl> I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per cup. <hl> 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 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 <hl> 2 TBSP <hl> 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 is the slot on the front of each box for?

These plastic boxes are not bad for storage of various items, but they could be better. Assembly can be a bit irritating, though not really difficult. The plastic on all parts didn't want to bend cleanly, making it a bit fussy to assemble each piece. The slot on the front of each box for labeling is open at the top and bottom, making the labels not stay inside very well. Quite often when I go to these boxes, I'll find their labels lying on the floor. Thankfully, I also used my label printer to put adhesive labels on the lid of each box to indicate their contents. All in all, they're not bad for the price.

Answer: labeling

These plastic boxes are not bad for storage of various items, but they could be better. Assembly can be a bit irritating, though not really difficult. The plastic on all parts didn't want to bend cleanly, making it a bit fussy to assemble each piece. <hl> The slot on the front of each box for labeling is open at the top and bottom, making the labels not stay inside very well. <hl> Quite often when I go to these boxes, I'll find their labels lying on the floor. Thankfully, I also used my label printer to put adhesive labels on the lid of each box to indicate their contents. All in all, they're not bad for the price.

These plastic boxes are not bad for storage of various items, but they could be better. Assembly can be a bit irritating, though not really difficult. The plastic on all parts didn't want to bend cleanly, making it a bit fussy to assemble each piece. The slot on the front of each box for <hl> labeling <hl> is open at the top and bottom, making the labels not stay inside very well. Quite often when I go to these boxes, I'll find their labels lying on the floor. Thankfully, I also used my label printer to put adhesive labels on the lid of each box to indicate their contents. All in all, they're not bad for the price.