Question: What is the length of time it takes the reviewer to get home?

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

Answer: 45 minutes

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

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

(My drive is about <hl> 45 minutes <hl> ).They also hold way more than the store bags and are VERY sturdy.


Question: This coffeemaker is a combination of a brewer and what?

I've been using this coffeemaker for some time now. I have to say that it produces a fine cup of coffee. However, it is a pain to use.I like the idea of a grinder and brewer combination coffeemaker, but I think they need more innovation because the product needs some improvement.I stopped programming the coffeemaker because on rare occasions the grinding/brewer cycle would start and somehow blow open the maker. The result was a disaster. Grounds everywhere and crappy coffee.Another thing I don't like is that it's difficult to clean. In fact, it's a tedious process that takes too long.Again, I like the coffee. I just don't like a coffeemaker that's a diva.

Answer: grinder

I've been using this coffeemaker for some time now. I have to say that it produces a fine cup of coffee. However, it is a pain to use. <hl> I like the idea of a grinder and brewer combination coffeemaker, but I think they need more innovation because the product needs some improvement. <hl> I stopped programming the coffeemaker because on rare occasions the grinding/brewer cycle would start and somehow blow open the maker. The result was a disaster. Grounds everywhere and crappy coffee. Another thing I don't like is that it's difficult to clean. In fact, it's a tedious process that takes too long. Again, I like the coffee. I just don't like a coffeemaker that's a diva.

I've been using this coffeemaker for some time now. I have to say that it produces a fine cup of coffee. However, it is a pain to use.I like the idea of a <hl> grinder <hl> and brewer combination coffeemaker, but I think they need more innovation because the product needs some improvement.I stopped programming the coffeemaker because on rare occasions the grinding/brewer cycle would start and somehow blow open the maker. The result was a disaster. Grounds everywhere and crappy coffee.Another thing I don't like is that it's difficult to clean. In fact, it's a tedious process that takes too long.Again, I like the coffee. I just don't like a coffeemaker that's a diva.


Question: What reason did the auhtore think that the blanket was not working?

I purchased this blanket for my 93 year old mother. She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this blanket is defective. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.

Answer: blanket is defective

I purchased this blanket for my 93 year old mother. She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. <hl> I do believe this blanket is defective . <hl> My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.

I purchased this blanket for my 93 year old mother. She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this <hl> blanket is defective <hl>. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.

I do believe this <hl> blanket is defective <hl> .


Question: What did I buy?

I like this toaster. Much of what others have said is true though. It doesn't brown that evenly... and so on. Still it might be the only LONG and WIDE slot toaster available at a reasonable price. I mostly toast long slices of sour dough bread. True, it sometimes burns at the ends but you get what you pay for. I bought mine at Target 5 years ago and it's still going strong. The down-catch got sticky and I started looking for a new toaster, so I'm glad I found this offering to have my positive say. BTW, the catch freed up and is fine now.

Answer: toaster

I like this toaster .

<hl> I like this toaster . <hl> Much of what others have said is true though. It doesn't brown that evenly... and so on. Still it might be the only LONG and WIDE slot toaster available at a reasonable price. I mostly toast long slices of sour dough bread. True, it sometimes burns at the ends but you get what you pay for. I bought mine at Target 5 years ago and it's still going strong. The down-catch got sticky and I started looking for a new toaster, so I'm glad I found this offering to have my positive say. BTW, the catch freed up and is fine now.

I like this <hl> toaster <hl>. Much of what others have said is true though. It doesn't brown that evenly... and so on. Still it might be the only LONG and WIDE slot toaster available at a reasonable price. I mostly toast long slices of sour dough bread. True, it sometimes burns at the ends but you get what you pay for. I bought mine at Target 5 years ago and it's still going strong. The down-catch got sticky and I started looking for a new toaster, so I'm glad I found this offering to have my positive say. BTW, the catch freed up and is fine now.


Question: What rating did the reviewer give the processor for pureeing?

Purchased this from big warehouse store. I had it for several months before actually using it. I have a big food processor and a very small one, but decided I would like one that was mid-sized. Who has not heard of Cuisinart, so I was excited to see this at such a good price with the good reputation of the Cuisinart brand. How disappointing.Out of the box, the plastic base was so lightweight, I felt I had to keep my hand on the base when I put in food so it would not topple over. Even my cheaper tiny chopper felt more substantial than this piece of junk. Let me tell you, I could deal with the lightweight construction, IF it performed well, but it doesn't. Instead of chopping or grinding my food, it pulverized it into mush. There are two options on this machine, Chop and Grind which are controlled by your touch. You can press continuously or pulse the buttons.The box talks about this processor handling chopping, mixing, grinding, pureeing and emulsifying. I think it skipped the first two tasks and went straight to pureeing. The first thing I tried was bell pepper, which I cut into 1 1/2 to 2" pieces. I pressed chopped a few times and in a few seconds I had bell pepper mush. I had to take it out, put it into a towel and squeeze all the liquid out. I had bell pepper soup. I will admit, I did not read the instructions the first go round since I figure a food processor was self explanatory.My next attempt, I read the instructions...maybe I was doing something wrong. The instructions say to "cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size - about 1/2" to a side..." WHAT?! Half an inch!!! If I chopped it to that small of a size, I might as well finish the chop by hand and not even use a processor. Anyway, I decided to follow the instructions and tried again with red bell pepper. Same problem. Pulverized to a liquid...would be a good juicer, but that is not why I bought this product! I decided to try one more time with onions. That's an easy one that I did all the time with both my small and large food processor. I tried both the Chop option and the Grind option with two different onion sessions. Even though the instruction book says Chop is for chopping "soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic.." Even with pulsing, it pulverized the onions and did not chop it to a fine consistency, again I had to squeeze out all the juice. Grind actually worked better when I pulsed it, even though the booklet says it is for "grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as seeds, nuts and chocolate."I have not tried using this for anything hard, most of what I want chopped is considered "soft", but I would definitely not recommend this product, unless you do a lot of pureeing and emulsifying. For chopping and mixing, I give it a 0 (zero) and for pureeing and emulsifying, I'd give it a 3.5. Points taken off because of the cheap base and the need to initially chop items to 1/2". It gets a 1 star because I wanted to use it like a process a medium capacity of food. It did not function in this capacity.

Answer: 3.5

Purchased this from big warehouse store. I had it for several months before actually using it. I have a big food processor and a very small one, but decided I would like one that was mid-sized. Who has not heard of Cuisinart, so I was excited to see this at such a good price with the good reputation of the Cuisinart brand. How disappointing. Out of the box, the plastic base was so lightweight, I felt I had to keep my hand on the base when I put in food so it would not topple over. Even my cheaper tiny chopper felt more substantial than this piece of junk. Let me tell you, I could deal with the lightweight construction, IF it performed well, but it doesn't. Instead of chopping or grinding my food, it pulverized it into mush. There are two options on this machine, Chop and Grind which are controlled by your touch. You can press continuously or pulse the buttons. The box talks about this processor handling chopping, mixing, grinding, pureeing and emulsifying. I think it skipped the first two tasks and went straight to pureeing. The first thing I tried was bell pepper, which I cut into 1 1/2 to 2" pieces. I pressed chopped a few times and in a few seconds I had bell pepper mush. I had to take it out, put it into a towel and squeeze all the liquid out. I had bell pepper soup. I will admit, I did not read the instructions the first go round since I figure a food processor was self explanatory. My next attempt, I read the instructions...maybe I was doing something wrong. The instructions say to "cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size - about 1/2" to a side..." WHAT?! Half an inch!!! If I chopped it to that small of a size, I might as well finish the chop by hand and not even use a processor. Anyway, I decided to follow the instructions and tried again with red bell pepper. Same problem. Pulverized to a liquid...would be a good juicer, but that is not why I bought this product! I decided to try one more time with onions. That's an easy one that I did all the time with both my small and large food processor. I tried both the Chop option and the Grind option with two different onion sessions. Even though the instruction book says Chop is for chopping "soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic.." Even with pulsing, it pulverized the onions and did not chop it to a fine consistency, again I had to squeeze out all the juice. Grind actually worked better when I pulsed it, even though the booklet says it is for "grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as seeds, nuts and chocolate. "I have not tried using this for anything hard, most of what I want chopped is considered "soft", but I would definitely not recommend this product, unless you do a lot of pureeing and emulsifying. <hl> For chopping and mixing, I give it a 0 (zero) and for pureeing and emulsifying, I'd give it a 3.5 . <hl> Points taken off because of the cheap base and the need to initially chop items to 1/2". It gets a 1 star because I wanted to use it like a process a medium capacity of food. It did not function in this capacity.

Purchased this from big warehouse store. I had it for several months before actually using it. I have a big food processor and a very small one, but decided I would like one that was mid-sized. Who has not heard of Cuisinart, so I was excited to see this at such a good price with the good reputation of the Cuisinart brand. How disappointing.Out of the box, the plastic base was so lightweight, I felt I had to keep my hand on the base when I put in food so it would not topple over. Even my cheaper tiny chopper felt more substantial than this piece of junk. Let me tell you, I could deal with the lightweight construction, IF it performed well, but it doesn't. Instead of chopping or grinding my food, it pulverized it into mush. There are two options on this machine, Chop and Grind which are controlled by your touch. You can press continuously or pulse the buttons.The box talks about this processor handling chopping, mixing, grinding, pureeing and emulsifying. I think it skipped the first two tasks and went straight to pureeing. The first thing I tried was bell pepper, which I cut into 1 1/2 to 2" pieces. I pressed chopped a few times and in a few seconds I had bell pepper mush. I had to take it out, put it into a towel and squeeze all the liquid out. I had bell pepper soup. I will admit, I did not read the instructions the first go round since I figure a food processor was self explanatory.My next attempt, I read the instructions...maybe I was doing something wrong. The instructions say to "cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size - about 1/2" to a side..." WHAT?! Half an inch!!! If I chopped it to that small of a size, I might as well finish the chop by hand and not even use a processor. Anyway, I decided to follow the instructions and tried again with red bell pepper. Same problem. Pulverized to a liquid...would be a good juicer, but that is not why I bought this product! I decided to try one more time with onions. That's an easy one that I did all the time with both my small and large food processor. I tried both the Chop option and the Grind option with two different onion sessions. Even though the instruction book says Chop is for chopping "soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic.." Even with pulsing, it pulverized the onions and did not chop it to a fine consistency, again I had to squeeze out all the juice. Grind actually worked better when I pulsed it, even though the booklet says it is for "grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as seeds, nuts and chocolate."I have not tried using this for anything hard, most of what I want chopped is considered "soft", but I would definitely not recommend this product, unless you do a lot of pureeing and emulsifying. For chopping and mixing, I give it a 0 (zero) and for pureeing and emulsifying, I'd give it a <hl> 3.5 <hl>. Points taken off because of the cheap base and the need to initially chop items to 1/2". It gets a 1 star because I wanted to use it like a process a medium capacity of food. It did not function in this capacity.

For chopping and mixing, I give it a 0 (zero) and for pureeing and emulsifying, I'd give it a <hl> 3.5 <hl> .


Question: What keeps the glass above surfaces?

This French press pot works well, and is more attractive than many. The feet keeps the hot glass above the surface of the table or counter. The pot is also very sturdy and well-balanced, and does not feel unstable when the plunger is pressed. The seal around the edge of the plunger is tight, and the mesh is very fine, so I have not had any trouble with grounds ending up in the cup.I like this pot very much. Getting a great cup of coffee with a French press is a matter of getting the amount of coffee correct, and making sure that you allow ample time for the coffee to steep.Definitely recommended.

Answer: feet

This French press pot works well, and is more attractive than many. <hl> The feet keeps the hot glass above the surface of the table or counter. <hl> The pot is also very sturdy and well-balanced, and does not feel unstable when the plunger is pressed. The seal around the edge of the plunger is tight, and the mesh is very fine, so I have not had any trouble with grounds ending up in the cup. I like this pot very much. Getting a great cup of coffee with a French press is a matter of getting the amount of coffee correct, and making sure that you allow ample time for the coffee to steep. Definitely recommended.

This French press pot works well, and is more attractive than many. The <hl> feet <hl> keeps the hot glass above the surface of the table or counter. The pot is also very sturdy and well-balanced, and does not feel unstable when the plunger is pressed. The seal around the edge of the plunger is tight, and the mesh is very fine, so I have not had any trouble with grounds ending up in the cup.I like this pot very much. Getting a great cup of coffee with a French press is a matter of getting the amount of coffee correct, and making sure that you allow ample time for the coffee to steep.Definitely recommended.


Question: How did the purchaser describe the travel mug in their hand?

Forget all of those cheap plastic travel mugs. There must be a graveyard somewhere of millions of those little disappointments.Instead, pony-up a few extra bucks and finally get the travel mug you deserve.The Thermos travel mug is well made and, here's the thing, it actually keeps drinks hot or cold. What a concept ! I knew it was different right away when I picked it up and felt it's weight and solid construction. I also noticed I couldn't feel the heat from a hot beverage in my hand.I purchased one with a handle for my wife who often has her hands full as she rushes out in the morning and one without the handle for me.So, don't hesitate. This is the travel mug you've been dreaming about.

Answer: couldn't feel the heat from a hot beverage

Forget all of those cheap plastic travel mugs. There must be a graveyard somewhere of millions of those little disappointments. Instead, pony-up a few extra bucks and finally get the travel mug you deserve. The Thermos travel mug is well made and, here's the thing, it actually keeps drinks hot or cold. What a concept ! I knew it was different right away when I picked it up and felt it's weight and solid construction. <hl> I also noticed I couldn't feel the heat from a hot beverage in my hand. <hl> I purchased one with a handle for my wife who often has her hands full as she rushes out in the morning and one without the handle for me. So, don't hesitate. This is the travel mug you've been dreaming about.

Forget all of those cheap plastic travel mugs. There must be a graveyard somewhere of millions of those little disappointments.Instead, pony-up a few extra bucks and finally get the travel mug you deserve.The Thermos travel mug is well made and, here's the thing, it actually keeps drinks hot or cold. What a concept ! I knew it was different right away when I picked it up and felt it's weight and solid construction. I also noticed I <hl> couldn't feel the heat from a hot beverage <hl> in my hand.I purchased one with a handle for my wife who often has her hands full as she rushes out in the morning and one without the handle for me.So, don't hesitate. This is the travel mug you've been dreaming about.


Question: What brand is the product being reviewed?

My sister bought this for me because I love cooking. I always make huge pots of stew and soups, and having to put the covers upside down on the stove or countertop or in the sink was always a pain and messy. Now with this Progressive lid and spoon rest, the covers, as big as they are, sit right in the slot. I love it so much that I bought two more for my family members. What would make this design even better is if they could make it so that you can store the spoon or ladle upright.

Answer: Progressive

My sister bought this for me because I love cooking. I always make huge pots of stew and soups, and having to put the covers upside down on the stove or countertop or in the sink was always a pain and messy. <hl> Now with this Progressive lid and spoon rest, the covers, as big as they are, sit right in the slot. <hl> I love it so much that I bought two more for my family members. What would make this design even better is if they could make it so that you can store the spoon or ladle upright.

My sister bought this for me because I love cooking. I always make huge pots of stew and soups, and having to put the covers upside down on the stove or countertop or in the sink was always a pain and messy. Now with this <hl> Progressive <hl> lid and spoon rest, the covers, as big as they are, sit right in the slot. I love it so much that I bought two more for my family members. What would make this design even better is if they could make it so that you can store the spoon or ladle upright.


Question: Who did the reviewer buy it for?

I got one, and I am glad it was the green (it was the color I was rooting for) My husband became obsessed with black pepper after he met me (I used to coat everything in it) but he uses the crappy pepper that has zero flavor when we go out to eat. So I bought him this (and so I could secretly use it because stale pepper is a pet peeve of mine) Well it's cute, and it works, however it's very difficult to grind the peppercorns and really doesn't put much out. I pretty much have to grind for 5 minutes to get enough to speckle anything. Cute, but I think next time I will spring for the pricier one and hope it works better.

Answer: My husband

<hl> I got one, and I am glad it was the green (it was the color I was rooting for) My husband became obsessed with black pepper after he met me (I used to coat everything in it) but he uses the crappy pepper that has zero flavor when we go out to eat. <hl> So I bought him this (and so I could secretly use it because stale pepper is a pet peeve of mine) Well it's cute, and it works, however it's very difficult to grind the peppercorns and really doesn't put much out. I pretty much have to grind for 5 minutes to get enough to speckle anything. Cute, but I think next time I will spring for the pricier one and hope it works better.

I got one, and I am glad it was the green (it was the color I was rooting for) <hl> My husband <hl> became obsessed with black pepper after he met me (I used to coat everything in it) but he uses the crappy pepper that has zero flavor when we go out to eat. So I bought him this (and so I could secretly use it because stale pepper is a pet peeve of mine) Well it's cute, and it works, however it's very difficult to grind the peppercorns and really doesn't put much out. I pretty much have to grind for 5 minutes to get enough to speckle anything. Cute, but I think next time I will spring for the pricier one and hope it works better.


Question: What kind of display does the timer have?

I've tried several other timers and the West Bend are the best!!! With this model you can easily input the exact amount of time you want without having to scroll thru a lot of numbers. Easy to ue, big display, count-up feature, loud/long "done" signal.... just the best.

Answer: big

I've tried several other timers and the West Bend are the best!!! With this model you can easily input the exact amount of time you want without having to scroll thru a lot of numbers. <hl> Easy to ue, big display, count-up feature, loud/long "done" signal.... just the best. <hl>

I've tried several other timers and the West Bend are the best!!! With this model you can easily input the exact amount of time you want without having to scroll thru a lot of numbers. Easy to ue, <hl> big <hl> display, count-up feature, loud/long "done" signal.... just the best.


Question: Where did the customer buy the bed?

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

Answer: World of Futons

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

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


Question: Where can repair kits be purchased?

I have an old home with vertical blinds that we've been talking about replacing for a few years, especially since several vanes were broken where they attach at the top.My handyman told me that Home Depot had repair kits (and they do, but contain extra hardware you may not need), but I never got around to addressing it.One day I'd had enough of these things falling down and Googled around and discovered these on Amazon.They are easy to apply and work perfectly.Some say they are a bit pricey for what they're made of, but the ease of use and sturdiness trumps that for me.I fixed over 10 vanes and they are all working perfectly (we have a LOT of vertical blinds).Great product!

Answer: Home Depot

I have an old home with vertical blinds that we've been talking about replacing for a few years, especially since several vanes were broken where they attach at the top. <hl> My handyman told me that Home Depot had repair kits (and they do, but contain extra hardware you may not need), but I never got around to addressing it. <hl> One day I'd had enough of these things falling down and Googled around and discovered these on Amazon. They are easy to apply and work perfectly. Some say they are a bit pricey for what they're made of, but the ease of use and sturdiness trumps that for me. I fixed over 10 vanes and they are all working perfectly (we have a LOT of vertical blinds).Great product!

I have an old home with vertical blinds that we've been talking about replacing for a few years, especially since several vanes were broken where they attach at the top.My handyman told me that <hl> Home Depot <hl> had repair kits (and they do, but contain extra hardware you may not need), but I never got around to addressing it.One day I'd had enough of these things falling down and Googled around and discovered these on Amazon.They are easy to apply and work perfectly.Some say they are a bit pricey for what they're made of, but the ease of use and sturdiness trumps that for me.I fixed over 10 vanes and they are all working perfectly (we have a LOT of vertical blinds).Great product!


Question: What is something easy about the product?

This juicer is great, it is slow but efficient. You need to watch the videos on Youtube.com before you purchase to make sure this is what you want. It runs at a slower speed so you need to cut your vegetables smaller. Overall a great product, very easy to clean up makes using it a pleasure and not a pain.

Answer: very easy to clean up

This juicer is great, it is slow but efficient. You need to watch the videos on Youtube.com before you purchase to make sure this is what you want. It runs at a slower speed so you need to cut your vegetables smaller. <hl> Overall a great product, very easy to clean up makes using it a pleasure and not a pain. <hl>

This juicer is great, it is slow but efficient. You need to watch the videos on Youtube.com before you purchase to make sure this is what you want. It runs at a slower speed so you need to cut your vegetables smaller. Overall a great product, <hl> very easy to clean up <hl> makes using it a pleasure and not a pain.


Question: What did the friend own?

AeroPress makes a wonderful coffee and is also really good for traveling. I have used this for many years and my friend who owns a local cafe and is a connoisseur (which I am not) tells me that it is known to be better than the less expensive espresso machines and to get as good a cup of coffee I would have to get a very expensive (like 1000$ ) espresso coffee maker. When I travel for a month I take it with me, as it is lightweight and small, and a cup of coffee per day at a cafe is $4 euros and more, and that can add up over a month. I just buy the grounds and make my own during longer trips.

Answer: a local cafe

AeroPress makes a wonderful coffee and is also really good for traveling. <hl> I have used this for many years and my friend who owns a local cafe and is a connoisseur (which I am not) tells me that it is known to be better than the less expensive espresso machines and to get as good a cup of coffee I would have to get a very expensive (like 1000$ ) espresso coffee maker. <hl> When I travel for a month I take it with me, as it is lightweight and small, and a cup of coffee per day at a cafe is $4 euros and more, and that can add up over a month. I just buy the grounds and make my own during longer trips.

AeroPress makes a wonderful coffee and is also really good for traveling. I have used this for many years and my friend who owns <hl> a local cafe <hl> and is a connoisseur (which I am not) tells me that it is known to be better than the less expensive espresso machines and to get as good a cup of coffee I would have to get a very expensive (like 1000$ ) espresso coffee maker. When I travel for a month I take it with me, as it is lightweight and small, and a cup of coffee per day at a cafe is $4 euros and more, and that can add up over a month. I just buy the grounds and make my own during longer trips.


Question: Who is the maker of the Nutmeg Grinder?

I never was very lucky with a conventional nutmeg microplane. And, I was skeptical about the Cole & Mason Nutmeg Grinder until I used it. Works beautifully. Because there are so many recipes that use small amounts of ground nutmeg, this grinder is perfect. Not only can you grind a small amount, you have your whole, fresh nutmegs stored for future use. And, freshly ground nutmeg is far superior to the little container of store bought ground nutmeg that was purchased some time ago! Microplane grater - Out. My new, elegant nutmeg grinder - In.

Answer: Cole & Mason

I never was very lucky with a conventional nutmeg microplane. <hl> And, I was skeptical about the Cole & Mason Nutmeg Grinder until I used it. <hl> Works beautifully. Because there are so many recipes that use small amounts of ground nutmeg, this grinder is perfect. Not only can you grind a small amount, you have your whole, fresh nutmegs stored for future use. And, freshly ground nutmeg is far superior to the little container of store bought ground nutmeg that was purchased some time ago! Microplane grater - Out. My new, elegant nutmeg grinder - In.

I never was very lucky with a conventional nutmeg microplane. And, I was skeptical about the <hl> Cole & Mason <hl> Nutmeg Grinder until I used it. Works beautifully. Because there are so many recipes that use small amounts of ground nutmeg, this grinder is perfect. Not only can you grind a small amount, you have your whole, fresh nutmegs stored for future use. And, freshly ground nutmeg is far superior to the little container of store bought ground nutmeg that was purchased some time ago! Microplane grater - Out. My new, elegant nutmeg grinder - In.


Question: What item does the reviewer want to be sucked up better?

I am satisfied with my dc26 so far.I have a standard 4 bedroom house with about 15% carpet and the rest hardwood floor. DC26 is very light and very easy to navigate. Every detail is designed with care. It has nice performance on both hardwood floor and carpet. The suction is actually quite strong for something this compacted. I wish the suction for hair is a little better, though. I don't have pet hair to deal with, but sometimes I find dc26 has a little trouble sucking up long human hairs. That's why I gave 4 stars.

Answer: suction for hair

I am satisfied with my dc26 so far. I have a standard 4 bedroom house with about 15% carpet and the rest hardwood floor. DC26 is very light and very easy to navigate. Every detail is designed with care. It has nice performance on both hardwood floor and carpet. The suction is actually quite strong for something this compacted. <hl> I wish the suction for hair is a little better, though. <hl> I don't have pet hair to deal with, but sometimes I find dc26 has a little trouble sucking up long human hairs. That's why I gave 4 stars.

I am satisfied with my dc26 so far.I have a standard 4 bedroom house with about 15% carpet and the rest hardwood floor. DC26 is very light and very easy to navigate. Every detail is designed with care. It has nice performance on both hardwood floor and carpet. The suction is actually quite strong for something this compacted. I wish the <hl> suction for hair <hl> is a little better, though. I don't have pet hair to deal with, but sometimes I find dc26 has a little trouble sucking up long human hairs. That's why I gave 4 stars.


Question: Why did I purchase this steam mop?

I purchased this steam mop because I love "clean", but hate the time it takes to get there. Here are the pros and cons on this product IMO: Pros: generates lots of steam FAST; the mops are very easy to put on and take off using hook and loop fasteners; very light appliance and easy to push around; loooong cord; the powerful steam really does pick up dust and dirt effectively. The reason I'm giving this two stars is because: the handle is weak and feels flimsy to use (and if you have to constantly be pushing it forward to generate steam it should feel sturdy); the mop head stays in a fixed position and does not swivel, therefore; does not get in hard to reach places like the base of the toilet or tough corners. Because the above is my main reason for purchasing an appliance like this I was disappointed it didn't perform up to my expectations. I returned this product and purchased the Bissell Green Tea instead and love it!

Answer: because I love "clean"

<hl> I purchased this steam mop because I love "clean" , but hate the time it takes to get there. <hl> Here are the pros and cons on this product IMO: Pros: generates lots of steam FAST; the mops are very easy to put on and take off using hook and loop fasteners; very light appliance and easy to push around; loooong cord; the powerful steam really does pick up dust and dirt effectively. The reason I'm giving this two stars is because: the handle is weak and feels flimsy to use (and if you have to constantly be pushing it forward to generate steam it should feel sturdy); the mop head stays in a fixed position and does not swivel, therefore; does not get in hard to reach places like the base of the toilet or tough corners. Because the above is my main reason for purchasing an appliance like this I was disappointed it didn't perform up to my expectations. I returned this product and purchased the Bissell Green Tea instead and love it!

I purchased this steam mop <hl> because I love "clean" <hl>, but hate the time it takes to get there. Here are the pros and cons on this product IMO: Pros: generates lots of steam FAST; the mops are very easy to put on and take off using hook and loop fasteners; very light appliance and easy to push around; loooong cord; the powerful steam really does pick up dust and dirt effectively. The reason I'm giving this two stars is because: the handle is weak and feels flimsy to use (and if you have to constantly be pushing it forward to generate steam it should feel sturdy); the mop head stays in a fixed position and does not swivel, therefore; does not get in hard to reach places like the base of the toilet or tough corners. Because the above is my main reason for purchasing an appliance like this I was disappointed it didn't perform up to my expectations. I returned this product and purchased the Bissell Green Tea instead and love it!

I purchased this steam mop <hl> because I love "clean" <hl> , but hate the time it takes to get there.


Question: What finally had it?

Our old coffee pot finally had it, it was leaking all over the place, the clock stopped working....I believe we got everything out of the old gal we could.Choosing a coffee pot is important to us, we are passionate about our coffee...and whatever is going to brew it better be reliable, look good, brew a good pot, and functional. This one is.We have been using it for weeks now and there is no issue what so ever. Easy to use, if you want a cup while its brewing go ahead and get one!, it makes a perfect steaming delicious cup of joe.The coffee maker itself is sturdy, well made, fits well on our counters and stylish.

Answer: old coffee pot

<hl> Our old coffee pot finally had it, it was leaking all over the place, the clock stopped working.... <hl> I believe we got everything out of the old gal we could. Choosing a coffee pot is important to us, we are passionate about our coffee...and whatever is going to brew it better be reliable, look good, brew a good pot, and functional. This one is. We have been using it for weeks now and there is no issue what so ever. Easy to use, if you want a cup while its brewing go ahead and get one!, it makes a perfect steaming delicious cup of joe. The coffee maker itself is sturdy, well made, fits well on our counters and stylish.

Our <hl> old coffee pot <hl> finally had it, it was leaking all over the place, the clock stopped working....I believe we got everything out of the old gal we could.Choosing a coffee pot is important to us, we are passionate about our coffee...and whatever is going to brew it better be reliable, look good, brew a good pot, and functional. This one is.We have been using it for weeks now and there is no issue what so ever. Easy to use, if you want a cup while its brewing go ahead and get one!, it makes a perfect steaming delicious cup of joe.The coffee maker itself is sturdy, well made, fits well on our counters and stylish.


Question: how does the user describe the handles?

i'd give it 5 stars, but that intimates perfection. it's a great all-purpose set, very versatile, all the pots are lidded, and the biggest lid also fits the frying pan. nice weight, nice grade of stainless, nicely clad, fast conducting bottom, good heat distribution. handles are well-designed, don't get hot on stovetop. ok for stovetop, oven, and broiler. 3 qt. pot is very versatile, good for 1/2 lb. of pasta, also nicely accomodates steamer insert for veggies. it's a whole-lotta-bang for the buck. allez cuisine!

Answer: well-designed

i'd give it 5 stars, but that intimates perfection. it's a great all-purpose set, very versatile, all the pots are lidded, and the biggest lid also fits the frying pan. nice weight, nice grade of stainless, nicely clad, fast conducting bottom, good heat distribution. <hl> handles are well-designed , don't get hot on stovetop. <hl> ok for stovetop, oven, and broiler. 3 qt. pot is very versatile, good for 1/2 lb. of pasta, also nicely accomodates steamer insert for veggies. it's a whole-lotta-bang for the buck. allez cuisine!

i'd give it 5 stars, but that intimates perfection. it's a great all-purpose set, very versatile, all the pots are lidded, and the biggest lid also fits the frying pan. nice weight, nice grade of stainless, nicely clad, fast conducting bottom, good heat distribution. handles are <hl> well-designed <hl>, don't get hot on stovetop. ok for stovetop, oven, and broiler. 3 qt. pot is very versatile, good for 1/2 lb. of pasta, also nicely accomodates steamer insert for veggies. it's a whole-lotta-bang for the buck. allez cuisine!

handles are <hl> well-designed <hl> , don't get hot on stovetop.


Question: How do they feel about the product they managed without for so long?

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.

Answer: love it

I love it .

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. <hl> I love it . <hl> It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa. It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I <hl> love it <hl>. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.


Question: Roughly how many Gerber Graduates sippy cups does the author have?

We have about 35 of the 10 oz. Gerber Graduates sippy cups that were cluttering up our counter top. My son goes thru 10-12 cups per day and over time we've bought tons of these cups. I got the bright idea that maybe this can holder would work to organize them, measured and decided to make the investment. Works perfectly -- we have space for 15 cups per level (without lids it would hold a total of 45). On the top rack I place the lids (can layer these 2 deep if needed). There is room for everything and now it's easy to grab a cup & lid when we need it, and easy to fill when they are done in the dishwasher. Wish I'd had this when I was dealing with dozens of baby bottles, too!

Answer: 35

We have about 35 of the 10 oz.

<hl> We have about 35 of the 10 oz. <hl> Gerber Graduates sippy cups that were cluttering up our counter top. My son goes thru 10-12 cups per day and over time we've bought tons of these cups. I got the bright idea that maybe this can holder would work to organize them, measured and decided to make the investment. Works perfectly -- we have space for 15 cups per level (without lids it would hold a total of 45). On the top rack I place the lids (can layer these 2 deep if needed). There is room for everything and now it's easy to grab a cup & lid when we need it, and easy to fill when they are done in the dishwasher. Wish I'd had this when I was dealing with dozens of baby bottles, too!

We have about <hl> 35 <hl> of the 10 oz. Gerber Graduates sippy cups that were cluttering up our counter top. My son goes thru 10-12 cups per day and over time we've bought tons of these cups. I got the bright idea that maybe this can holder would work to organize them, measured and decided to make the investment. Works perfectly -- we have space for 15 cups per level (without lids it would hold a total of 45). On the top rack I place the lids (can layer these 2 deep if needed). There is room for everything and now it's easy to grab a cup & lid when we need it, and easy to fill when they are done in the dishwasher. Wish I'd had this when I was dealing with dozens of baby bottles, too!


Question: The product the person is reviewing is called what?

I have a 12-ounce original "This is Not a Paper Cup" that I've used for quite a while, and wanted a slightly larger similar version. As they say, this one is single walled, so not much on the thermal insulation. It's a glossy finish, and the sleeve is comfortable, and is easily slid off for washing. The lid is the same size as my other one, which makes it convenient. As of today, I can vouch for the sturdiness - I knocked it off the countertop, and it hit the un-carpeted floor with a thud, but had no damage.

Answer: "This is Not a Paper Cup"

<hl> I have a 12-ounce original "This is Not a Paper Cup" that I've used for quite a while, and wanted a slightly larger similar version. <hl> As they say, this one is single walled, so not much on the thermal insulation. It's a glossy finish, and the sleeve is comfortable, and is easily slid off for washing. The lid is the same size as my other one, which makes it convenient. As of today, I can vouch for the sturdiness - I knocked it off the countertop, and it hit the un-carpeted floor with a thud, but had no damage.

I have a 12-ounce original <hl> "This is Not a Paper Cup" <hl> that I've used for quite a while, and wanted a slightly larger similar version. As they say, this one is single walled, so not much on the thermal insulation. It's a glossy finish, and the sleeve is comfortable, and is easily slid off for washing. The lid is the same size as my other one, which makes it convenient. As of today, I can vouch for the sturdiness - I knocked it off the countertop, and it hit the un-carpeted floor with a thud, but had no damage.


Question: What was used to secure the carrot?

First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. I use a fork to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!

Answer: fork

First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. <hl> I use a fork to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. <hl> I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!

First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. I use a <hl> fork <hl> to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!


Question: What about the sheets does the poster love?

This set has met my very high expectations! I had very high hopes due to the other great reviews and I was not disappointed at all. The set fits my daybed wonderfully and the bed skirt is just the right length. Someone made a comment about the bed skirt not working right if you also have a box spring, but in that case they should put the bed skirt under the box spring. I haven't had anyone use the bed yet but I love how it looks. These colors look really great. I think I am going to go with all white sheets to really let them stand out.

Answer: how it looks

but I love how it looks .

This set has met my very high expectations! I had very high hopes due to the other great reviews and I was not disappointed at all. The set fits my daybed wonderfully and the bed skirt is just the right length. Someone made a comment about the bed skirt not working right if you also have a box spring, but in that case they should put the bed skirt under the box spring. I haven't had anyone use the bed yet <hl> but I love how it looks . <hl> These colors look really great. I think I am going to go with all white sheets to really let them stand out.

This set has met my very high expectations! I had very high hopes due to the other great reviews and I was not disappointed at all. The set fits my daybed wonderfully and the bed skirt is just the right length. Someone made a comment about the bed skirt not working right if you also have a box spring, but in that case they should put the bed skirt under the box spring. I haven't had anyone use the bed yet but I love <hl> how it looks <hl>. These colors look really great. I think I am going to go with all white sheets to really let them stand out.


Question: where do they put the whisk so it can air dry?

I rarely use a whisk (mostly when I am preparing a béchamel sauce), but I invest in quality kitchen tools and this is just that.The construction is exceptional. This is not some cheap whisk that has a loop at the end holding the wires together - its floating wires are the key to whipping sauces, eggs and other related food preparation tasks.Wires are medium gauge: not too stiff nor too flexible. This feature is important to me because I use basic tools instead of specialized ones. Some friends have four or five different types of whisks - I make do with this one and it does everything I need from a whisk.The 10" size has worked for every food preparation task - large or small - for which I've used it. If you are going to own just one whisk this is a good size for multi-purpose use.What I most love is the handle. It is as though it was designed perfectly for my hand because the diameter reduces fatigue when you are using it briskly over a medium heat and cannot stop or risk ruining a sauce.Cleaning it is also easy because of the wire design. I place mine in a dish rack after cleaning and allow it to air dry after a few towel wipes.I view mine as an investment in both quality and function.

Answer: in a dish rack

I rarely use a whisk (mostly when I am preparing a béchamel sauce), but I invest in quality kitchen tools and this is just that. The construction is exceptional. This is not some cheap whisk that has a loop at the end holding the wires together - its floating wires are the key to whipping sauces, eggs and other related food preparation tasks. Wires are medium gauge: not too stiff nor too flexible. This feature is important to me because I use basic tools instead of specialized ones. Some friends have four or five different types of whisks - I make do with this one and it does everything I need from a whisk. The 10" size has worked for every food preparation task - large or small - for which I've used it. If you are going to own just one whisk this is a good size for multi-purpose use. What I most love is the handle. It is as though it was designed perfectly for my hand because the diameter reduces fatigue when you are using it briskly over a medium heat and cannot stop or risk ruining a sauce. Cleaning it is also easy because of the wire design. <hl> I place mine in a dish rack after cleaning and allow it to air dry after a few towel wipes. <hl> I view mine as an investment in both quality and function.

I rarely use a whisk (mostly when I am preparing a béchamel sauce), but I invest in quality kitchen tools and this is just that.The construction is exceptional. This is not some cheap whisk that has a loop at the end holding the wires together - its floating wires are the key to whipping sauces, eggs and other related food preparation tasks.Wires are medium gauge: not too stiff nor too flexible. This feature is important to me because I use basic tools instead of specialized ones. Some friends have four or five different types of whisks - I make do with this one and it does everything I need from a whisk.The 10" size has worked for every food preparation task - large or small - for which I've used it. If you are going to own just one whisk this is a good size for multi-purpose use.What I most love is the handle. It is as though it was designed perfectly for my hand because the diameter reduces fatigue when you are using it briskly over a medium heat and cannot stop or risk ruining a sauce.Cleaning it is also easy because of the wire design. I place mine <hl> in a dish rack <hl> after cleaning and allow it to air dry after a few towel wipes.I view mine as an investment in both quality and function.


Question: Is the tray dishwaster safe?

I was tending bar at a friend's party and had too many drinks to carry by hand. I grabbed a large plastic serving plate and used that. At least there was only one drink left when it decided to slide across the plate and launch itself toward my friend. (It was a clear drink, and she's still my friend.) So I finally broke down and bought this tray.If you've worked in a restaurant you've probably used or seen these. Boring black tray, non-skid coating. Works just fine, nothing slips. Holds half a dozen drinks or three drinks and a small plate. Easy to wash with a brush (like this one:Libman Kitchen Brush). Might be dishwasher safe if your dishwasher uses water that's less than 150F (according to the instructions on the bottom of the tray--see uploaded photo.)Other reviewers have said this tray has a rubber smell, but mine had no smell when it arrived. I like this tray, just wish I'd picked it up a little sooner.

Answer: if your dishwasher uses water that's less than 150F

I was tending bar at a friend's party and had too many drinks to carry by hand. I grabbed a large plastic serving plate and used that. At least there was only one drink left when it decided to slide across the plate and launch itself toward my friend. (It was a clear drink, and she's still my friend.) So I finally broke down and bought this tray. If you've worked in a restaurant you've probably used or seen these. Boring black tray, non-skid coating. Works just fine, nothing slips. Holds half a dozen drinks or three drinks and a small plate. Easy to wash with a brush (like this one:Libman Kitchen Brush). <hl> Might be dishwasher safe if your dishwasher uses water that's less than 150F (according to the instructions on the bottom of the tray--see uploaded photo.)Other reviewers have said this tray has a rubber smell, but mine had no smell when it arrived. <hl> I like this tray, just wish I'd picked it up a little sooner.

I was tending bar at a friend's party and had too many drinks to carry by hand. I grabbed a large plastic serving plate and used that. At least there was only one drink left when it decided to slide across the plate and launch itself toward my friend. (It was a clear drink, and she's still my friend.) So I finally broke down and bought this tray.If you've worked in a restaurant you've probably used or seen these. Boring black tray, non-skid coating. Works just fine, nothing slips. Holds half a dozen drinks or three drinks and a small plate. Easy to wash with a brush (like this one:Libman Kitchen Brush). Might be dishwasher safe <hl> if your dishwasher uses water that's less than 150F <hl> (according to the instructions on the bottom of the tray--see uploaded photo.)Other reviewers have said this tray has a rubber smell, but mine had no smell when it arrived. I like this tray, just wish I'd picked it up a little sooner.


Question: What price factor was indicated about the silicone oven mitts?

I bought a pair of these silicone oven mitts to replace an old, warn out pair of fabric ones. These mitts are okay. They are very good for being "grippy" of hot cookie sheets. The only negatives for me are that the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven. The thumbs are a little stiffer than I am used to with the old fabric ones, and they stick out a little more. The mitts are kind of expensive too. I haven't tried to clean them yet, so I'm not sure how they stack up there.Definitely good and "grippy", if that is what you are looking for.

Answer: expensive

The mitts are kind of expensive too.

I bought a pair of these silicone oven mitts to replace an old, warn out pair of fabric ones. These mitts are okay. They are very good for being "grippy" of hot cookie sheets. The only negatives for me are that the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven. The thumbs are a little stiffer than I am used to with the old fabric ones, and they stick out a little more. <hl> The mitts are kind of expensive too. <hl> I haven't tried to clean them yet, so I'm not sure how they stack up there. Definitely good and "grippy", if that is what you are looking for.

I bought a pair of these silicone oven mitts to replace an old, warn out pair of fabric ones. These mitts are okay. They are very good for being "grippy" of hot cookie sheets. The only negatives for me are that the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven. The thumbs are a little stiffer than I am used to with the old fabric ones, and they stick out a little more. The mitts are kind of <hl> expensive <hl> too. I haven't tried to clean them yet, so I'm not sure how they stack up there.Definitely good and "grippy", if that is what you are looking for.


Question: what does the author think is a product you just can't really improve on

I always felt that the traditional napkin holder is one of those products you just can't really improve on, much like the paper clip. But OXO has tried to one-up the napkin holder by producing this device.It works well, as advertised - the weighted arm keeps napkins secure and only dispenses one at a time when a napkin is pulled. However, what problem was this solving? I don't have a problem with napkins blowing away off my kitchen table. Nor do I have a problem grabbing for a napkin and ended up with fifteen in my fist instead of one. Furthermore, since the napkins lay flat, I would suggest that this creates more problems than it solves because it takes up more table surface area.This is way more than I ever anticipated typing about a napkin holder. I deduct one overall star because it's a needless product for reasons mentioned above, but let it keep five stars because, like all OXO products, it's solidly built and works as advertises. And it looks cool.

Answer: traditional napkin holder

<hl> I always felt that the traditional napkin holder is one of those products you just can't really improve on, much like the paper clip. <hl> But OXO has tried to one-up the napkin holder by producing this device. It works well, as advertised - the weighted arm keeps napkins secure and only dispenses one at a time when a napkin is pulled. However, what problem was this solving? I don't have a problem with napkins blowing away off my kitchen table. Nor do I have a problem grabbing for a napkin and ended up with fifteen in my fist instead of one. Furthermore, since the napkins lay flat, I would suggest that this creates more problems than it solves because it takes up more table surface area. This is way more than I ever anticipated typing about a napkin holder. I deduct one overall star because it's a needless product for reasons mentioned above, but let it keep five stars because, like all OXO products, it's solidly built and works as advertises. And it looks cool.

I always felt that the <hl> traditional napkin holder <hl> is one of those products you just can't really improve on, much like the paper clip. But OXO has tried to one-up the napkin holder by producing this device.It works well, as advertised - the weighted arm keeps napkins secure and only dispenses one at a time when a napkin is pulled. However, what problem was this solving? I don't have a problem with napkins blowing away off my kitchen table. Nor do I have a problem grabbing for a napkin and ended up with fifteen in my fist instead of one. Furthermore, since the napkins lay flat, I would suggest that this creates more problems than it solves because it takes up more table surface area.This is way more than I ever anticipated typing about a napkin holder. I deduct one overall star because it's a needless product for reasons mentioned above, but let it keep five stars because, like all OXO products, it's solidly built and works as advertises. And it looks cool.


Question: How does it cut?

This is one dandy can opener. After dealing with a couple of Chinese imports, I found this opener, bought it in a flash -- and the first time I used it, I remembered what a good hand can opener is. I had nearly forgotten. This opener CUTS through the metal easily and smoothly. It CUTS all the way around the can. It does not leave uncut areas, jagged edges, or little whiskers of metal that could fall into the food. It does not strain even my somewhat arthritic hands. In short, it does the job it's supposed to do, and does it easily and smoothly. All Hail a Decent, Made-in-the-USA Can Opener! I'm going to give them as Christmas presents to a couple of people. Seriously.

Answer: metal easily and smoothly

This is one dandy can opener. After dealing with a couple of Chinese imports, I found this opener, bought it in a flash -- and the first time I used it, I remembered what a good hand can opener is. I had nearly forgotten. <hl> This opener CUTS through the metal easily and smoothly . <hl> It CUTS all the way around the can. It does not leave uncut areas, jagged edges, or little whiskers of metal that could fall into the food. It does not strain even my somewhat arthritic hands. In short, it does the job it's supposed to do, and does it easily and smoothly. All Hail a Decent, Made-in-the-USA Can Opener! I'm going to give them as Christmas presents to a couple of people. Seriously.

This is one dandy can opener. After dealing with a couple of Chinese imports, I found this opener, bought it in a flash -- and the first time I used it, I remembered what a good hand can opener is. I had nearly forgotten. This opener CUTS through the <hl> metal easily and smoothly <hl>. It CUTS all the way around the can. It does not leave uncut areas, jagged edges, or little whiskers of metal that could fall into the food. It does not strain even my somewhat arthritic hands. In short, it does the job it's supposed to do, and does it easily and smoothly. All Hail a Decent, Made-in-the-USA Can Opener! I'm going to give them as Christmas presents to a couple of people. Seriously.

This opener CUTS through the <hl> metal easily and smoothly <hl> .


Question: How would this buyer rate the overall look of the bag?

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a fantastic design. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it five stars but ... it's the shoulder strap. I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!

Answer: fantastic design

But it is a fantastic design .

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. <hl> But it is a fantastic design . <hl> The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it five stars but ... it's the shoulder strap. I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a <hl> fantastic design <hl>. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it five stars but ... it's the shoulder strap. I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!

But it is a <hl> fantastic design <hl> .


Question: How did the garment rack arrive?

Can't even express the awesomeness of this garment rack other than to say it's so good that it's made me enthusiastic about a garment rack.It arrived almost fully assembled--literally all you have to do is unfold it out of the box and pop in the horizontal bar. They even put the wheels on for you. I had it up and ready to go in less than two minutes, and that included opening the box.The entire thing is welded steel, so there's nothing plastic to bend or break on it. I have on mine a couple winter coats, my wedding dress and some suits and there's only the slightest dip in the horizontal bar from all that weight. I was also able to easily roll it with all those items on it, and maneuver it into our attic closet. In my opinion, it's worth every penny!

Answer: almost fully assembled

Can't even express the awesomeness of this garment rack other than to say it's so good that it's made me enthusiastic about a garment rack. <hl> It arrived almost fully assembled --literally all you have to do is unfold it out of the box and pop in the horizontal bar. <hl> They even put the wheels on for you. I had it up and ready to go in less than two minutes, and that included opening the box. The entire thing is welded steel, so there's nothing plastic to bend or break on it. I have on mine a couple winter coats, my wedding dress and some suits and there's only the slightest dip in the horizontal bar from all that weight. I was also able to easily roll it with all those items on it, and maneuver it into our attic closet. In my opinion, it's worth every penny!

Can't even express the awesomeness of this garment rack other than to say it's so good that it's made me enthusiastic about a garment rack.It arrived <hl> almost fully assembled <hl>--literally all you have to do is unfold it out of the box and pop in the horizontal bar. They even put the wheels on for you. I had it up and ready to go in less than two minutes, and that included opening the box.The entire thing is welded steel, so there's nothing plastic to bend or break on it. I have on mine a couple winter coats, my wedding dress and some suits and there's only the slightest dip in the horizontal bar from all that weight. I was also able to easily roll it with all those items on it, and maneuver it into our attic closet. In my opinion, it's worth every penny!

It arrived <hl> almost fully assembled <hl> --literally all you have to do is unfold it out of the box and pop in the horizontal bar.


Question: What two materials is the product made out of?

My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior, providing both utility and comfort. My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars.Recommended!

Answer: silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior

<hl> My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior , providing both utility and comfort. <hl> My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars. Recommended!

My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the <hl> silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior <hl>, providing both utility and comfort. My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars.Recommended!

My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the <hl> silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior <hl> , providing both utility and comfort.


Question: what material flipper was purchased for use with these?

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off.I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use metal implements on this. The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious.I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).

Answer: silicon coated

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off. <hl> I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use metal implements on this. <hl> The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious. I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off.I did purchase a <hl> silicon coated <hl> flipper/turner as I did not want to use metal implements on this. The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious.I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).


Question: If you wanted a bedroom air purifier model what is recommended?

This is a no frills HEPA air filter in terms of its aesthetic: it's an efficiently designed rectangle, and though it's not snazzy on the outside, it's not offensive or obtrusive either.It sits in my home office, and does its thing quite well: cleansing the air, and overall improving the living conditions in a space in which I spend entirely too much time.I ordered this unit because I had begun to develop dust allergies in my mid-thirties and was having trouble focusing and getting work done. I noticed an improvement in the way I was feeling shortly after the unit was put into operation.The unit, though not cheap, is a particularly reliable model and is extremely cost-effective to operate over time. As any one who has done the research can tell you, the true expense with HEPA filters is not necessarily the up-front purchase cost, but the cost of replacement filters over the course of the years. Austin's design is one they stand behind with a 5 year warranty, and a filter rated at needing replacement once every 5 years... yes, you read that right. All you need do in order to achieve this longevity is to vacuum the pre-filter every few months. This is accomplished by running a bristled vacuum wand over the outer surface grating. It's simple. It really is: set a reminder in your calendar to run the vacuum over it and you're safe.The unit doesn't take up a lot of room, though it does produce a fair bit of sound in 2 of its 3 settings. The base setting is actually pretty quiet, but the middle and upper settings are noisy - the trade off is that at these settings it moves A LOT of air, which is what you want if you're trying to quick cleanse a room. To give you an idea of what I'm trying to say, while you likely wouldn't have a hard time sleeping with setting 1, you might with setting 2, and you DEFINITELY would with setting 3. Of course, everyone's mileage varies and I'm using words to describe an audible volume, which is not the same as hearing it yourself. As I said earlier: it's in my office, not my bedroom, so I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with its performance.If you're looking for a bedroom model, you might look into an Alen A350 HEPA Air Purifier (wall mountable and quieter.)

Answer: Alen A350 HEPA Air Purifier

This is a no frills HEPA air filter in terms of its aesthetic: it's an efficiently designed rectangle, and though it's not snazzy on the outside, it's not offensive or obtrusive either. It sits in my home office, and does its thing quite well: cleansing the air, and overall improving the living conditions in a space in which I spend entirely too much time. I ordered this unit because I had begun to develop dust allergies in my mid-thirties and was having trouble focusing and getting work done. I noticed an improvement in the way I was feeling shortly after the unit was put into operation. The unit, though not cheap, is a particularly reliable model and is extremely cost-effective to operate over time. As any one who has done the research can tell you, the true expense with HEPA filters is not necessarily the up-front purchase cost, but the cost of replacement filters over the course of the years. Austin's design is one they stand behind with a 5 year warranty, and a filter rated at needing replacement once every 5 years... yes, you read that right. All you need do in order to achieve this longevity is to vacuum the pre-filter every few months. This is accomplished by running a bristled vacuum wand over the outer surface grating. It's simple. It really is: set a reminder in your calendar to run the vacuum over it and you're safe. The unit doesn't take up a lot of room, though it does produce a fair bit of sound in 2 of its 3 settings. The base setting is actually pretty quiet, but the middle and upper settings are noisy - the trade off is that at these settings it moves A LOT of air, which is what you want if you're trying to quick cleanse a room. To give you an idea of what I'm trying to say, while you likely wouldn't have a hard time sleeping with setting 1, you might with setting 2, and you DEFINITELY would with setting 3. Of course, everyone's mileage varies and I'm using words to describe an audible volume, which is not the same as hearing it yourself. As I said earlier: it's in my office, not my bedroom, so I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with its performance. <hl> If you're looking for a bedroom model, you might look into an Alen A350 HEPA Air Purifier (wall mountable and quieter.) <hl>

This is a no frills HEPA air filter in terms of its aesthetic: it's an efficiently designed rectangle, and though it's not snazzy on the outside, it's not offensive or obtrusive either.It sits in my home office, and does its thing quite well: cleansing the air, and overall improving the living conditions in a space in which I spend entirely too much time.I ordered this unit because I had begun to develop dust allergies in my mid-thirties and was having trouble focusing and getting work done. I noticed an improvement in the way I was feeling shortly after the unit was put into operation.The unit, though not cheap, is a particularly reliable model and is extremely cost-effective to operate over time. As any one who has done the research can tell you, the true expense with HEPA filters is not necessarily the up-front purchase cost, but the cost of replacement filters over the course of the years. Austin's design is one they stand behind with a 5 year warranty, and a filter rated at needing replacement once every 5 years... yes, you read that right. All you need do in order to achieve this longevity is to vacuum the pre-filter every few months. This is accomplished by running a bristled vacuum wand over the outer surface grating. It's simple. It really is: set a reminder in your calendar to run the vacuum over it and you're safe.The unit doesn't take up a lot of room, though it does produce a fair bit of sound in 2 of its 3 settings. The base setting is actually pretty quiet, but the middle and upper settings are noisy - the trade off is that at these settings it moves A LOT of air, which is what you want if you're trying to quick cleanse a room. To give you an idea of what I'm trying to say, while you likely wouldn't have a hard time sleeping with setting 1, you might with setting 2, and you DEFINITELY would with setting 3. Of course, everyone's mileage varies and I'm using words to describe an audible volume, which is not the same as hearing it yourself. As I said earlier: it's in my office, not my bedroom, so I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with its performance.If you're looking for a bedroom model, you might look into an <hl> Alen A350 HEPA Air Purifier <hl> (wall mountable and quieter.)


Question: What can you use behind it to not have it so see-through?

Absolutely love how this looks in my bathroom. Its not as long as other curtains I've had, so some may want to lower the curtain rod. I personally like that its not so close to the floor. Only semi-negative things I have to say is that some of the slits for the rings weren't all the way cut through so I had to use scissors to open them. If you use a vinyl curtain behind it, it is not see-through but without it you can see right into the shower. I bought a cheap frosted one and VIOLA! problem solved :)

Answer: a vinyl curtain

Absolutely love how this looks in my bathroom. Its not as long as other curtains I've had, so some may want to lower the curtain rod. I personally like that its not so close to the floor. Only semi-negative things I have to say is that some of the slits for the rings weren't all the way cut through so I had to use scissors to open them. <hl> If you use a vinyl curtain behind it, it is not see-through but without it you can see right into the shower. <hl> I bought a cheap frosted one and VIOLA! problem solved :)

Absolutely love how this looks in my bathroom. Its not as long as other curtains I've had, so some may want to lower the curtain rod. I personally like that its not so close to the floor. Only semi-negative things I have to say is that some of the slits for the rings weren't all the way cut through so I had to use scissors to open them. If you use <hl> a vinyl curtain <hl> behind it, it is not see-through but without it you can see right into the shower. I bought a cheap frosted one and VIOLA! problem solved :)


Question: What does the top piece do?

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece pops off and the clothes are easily pulled out. The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious.Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?

Answer: pops off

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. <hl> When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece pops off and the clothes are easily pulled out. <hl> The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious. Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece <hl> pops off <hl> and the clothes are easily pulled out. The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious.Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?


Question: What trick did I find to solve the problem?

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank. It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

Answer: push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. <hl> I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank . <hl> It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to <hl> push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank <hl>. It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to <hl> push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank <hl> .


Question: What is the setting for browned bread?

it looks nice on my counter but a couple of notes here: first of all the lever to make toast is a little fussy, must make sure it goes all the way to the bottom and catches. I think a little inferior workmanship. Secondly, contrary to previous poster, we need to set it at five to get toasted browned bread. The four setting he spoke of only toasts the top of the crust, not the whole slice. Havent tried it on bagels yet, so perhaps that setting will be better for thicker, ie: closer to the element cooking. But , for the money, it's an ok toaster but i suspect that it may not last forever like toasters of the past! Everything is so "throw away" anymore.

Answer: five

it looks nice on my counter but a couple of notes here: first of all the lever to make toast is a little fussy, must make sure it goes all the way to the bottom and catches. I think a little inferior workmanship. <hl> Secondly, contrary to previous poster, we need to set it at five to get toasted browned bread. <hl> The four setting he spoke of only toasts the top of the crust, not the whole slice. Havent tried it on bagels yet, so perhaps that setting will be better for thicker, ie: closer to the element cooking. But , for the money, it's an ok toaster but i suspect that it may not last forever like toasters of the past! Everything is so "throw away" anymore.

it looks nice on my counter but a couple of notes here: first of all the lever to make toast is a little fussy, must make sure it goes all the way to the bottom and catches. I think a little inferior workmanship. Secondly, contrary to previous poster, we need to set it at <hl> five <hl> to get toasted browned bread. The four setting he spoke of only toasts the top of the crust, not the whole slice. Havent tried it on bagels yet, so perhaps that setting will be better for thicker, ie: closer to the element cooking. But , for the money, it's an ok toaster but i suspect that it may not last forever like toasters of the past! Everything is so "throw away" anymore.


Question: What was described as what the doctor ordered?

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

Answer: wire cork cages

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. <hl> The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. <hl> the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks <hl> wire cork cages <hl> were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.


Question: How well has the bed held up?

I purchased this Queen Size Platform Bed over a year ago and have taken it apart 3 times due to moving. As with any pressed board furniture quality can well suck. I have to say even after 3 moves, this bed has held up fairly well. It is by no means looking new anymore, and I may replace it in the near future, but I would imagine if the bed was not moved often and built well the first time, this platform bed would last for many years. The drawers on the bottom are nice for personal items. Overall I have enjoyed this bed, and would recommend due to its price and durability.

Answer: this bed has held up fairly well

I purchased this Queen Size Platform Bed over a year ago and have taken it apart 3 times due to moving. As with any pressed board furniture quality can well suck. <hl> I have to say even after 3 moves, this bed has held up fairly well . <hl> It is by no means looking new anymore, and I may replace it in the near future, but I would imagine if the bed was not moved often and built well the first time, this platform bed would last for many years. The drawers on the bottom are nice for personal items. Overall I have enjoyed this bed, and would recommend due to its price and durability.

I purchased this Queen Size Platform Bed over a year ago and have taken it apart 3 times due to moving. As with any pressed board furniture quality can well suck. I have to say even after 3 moves, <hl> this bed has held up fairly well <hl>. It is by no means looking new anymore, and I may replace it in the near future, but I would imagine if the bed was not moved often and built well the first time, this platform bed would last for many years. The drawers on the bottom are nice for personal items. Overall I have enjoyed this bed, and would recommend due to its price and durability.

I have to say even after 3 moves, <hl> this bed has held up fairly well <hl> .


Question: What happens if it's dropped

EDIT 7/1/2014: After dropping one of the lids, the plastic "Farberware" log broke and fell out. The lid is still usable, but it causes me to wonder about how sturdy these pans really are. That said, the pans non-stick surface is still very non-stick, and the cooking surface appears to be quality. Just thought I needed to make a note that you may need to be more careful with these pans than I originally thought.The non-stick coating on these pans is quality, and it appears that it will endure the test of time.The first test was the baking sheet, with olive oil brushed on chicken. The oven was 375 F, and the chicken didn't even think of sticking. The only issue (which was more an annoyance than a problem) was that, 2 minutes into cooking, I heard a very loud pop. Sure enough, the pan had a 2-inch warp to it. After the chicken was finished cooking, and the pan had cooled, the warp was gone, and the pan back to its normal flat. While this is slightly irritating, it won't affect the pan's cooking ability.The second test was eggs fried in the 8" skillet. I was a bit concerned because the interior of the pan is quite textured, and I was sure the eggs would stick in the groves of the texture. They didn't. All that was necessary was bit of vegetable spray on the pan before cooking, and the eggs practically slid right outta the pan when they were finished cooking. The only thing that bothered me is that the pan doesn't have a matching lid, as none of the lids from the other pans fit this one. However, if I cook anything where I need to keep the steam in, I can cover the pan with aluminum foil. However, if having a fitting lid is something you really want/need, you need to know that you won't get one with 8-inch skillet. All the other pans have fitting lids.I like that this set comes with nylon utensils. I already had some, but you really can't have too many cooking utensils, so I appreciated that addition.These pans look like they will last, as will the non-stick coating. I really appreciate that they're dishwasher safe, as that makes clean-up for my large family a snap.

Answer: the plastic "Farberware" log broke and fell out

<hl> EDIT 7/1/2014: After dropping one of the lids, the plastic "Farberware" log broke and fell out . <hl> The lid is still usable, but it causes me to wonder about how sturdy these pans really are. That said, the pans non-stick surface is still very non-stick, and the cooking surface appears to be quality. Just thought I needed to make a note that you may need to be more careful with these pans than I originally thought. The non-stick coating on these pans is quality, and it appears that it will endure the test of time. The first test was the baking sheet, with olive oil brushed on chicken. The oven was 375 F, and the chicken didn't even think of sticking. The only issue (which was more an annoyance than a problem) was that, 2 minutes into cooking, I heard a very loud pop. Sure enough, the pan had a 2-inch warp to it. After the chicken was finished cooking, and the pan had cooled, the warp was gone, and the pan back to its normal flat. While this is slightly irritating, it won't affect the pan's cooking ability. The second test was eggs fried in the 8" skillet. I was a bit concerned because the interior of the pan is quite textured, and I was sure the eggs would stick in the groves of the texture. They didn't. All that was necessary was bit of vegetable spray on the pan before cooking, and the eggs practically slid right outta the pan when they were finished cooking. The only thing that bothered me is that the pan doesn't have a matching lid, as none of the lids from the other pans fit this one. However, if I cook anything where I need to keep the steam in, I can cover the pan with aluminum foil. However, if having a fitting lid is something you really want/need, you need to know that you won't get one with 8-inch skillet. All the other pans have fitting lids. I like that this set comes with nylon utensils. I already had some, but you really can't have too many cooking utensils, so I appreciated that addition. These pans look like they will last, as will the non-stick coating. I really appreciate that they're dishwasher safe, as that makes clean-up for my large family a snap.

EDIT 7/1/2014: After dropping one of the lids, <hl> the plastic "Farberware" log broke and fell out <hl>. The lid is still usable, but it causes me to wonder about how sturdy these pans really are. That said, the pans non-stick surface is still very non-stick, and the cooking surface appears to be quality. Just thought I needed to make a note that you may need to be more careful with these pans than I originally thought.The non-stick coating on these pans is quality, and it appears that it will endure the test of time.The first test was the baking sheet, with olive oil brushed on chicken. The oven was 375 F, and the chicken didn't even think of sticking. The only issue (which was more an annoyance than a problem) was that, 2 minutes into cooking, I heard a very loud pop. Sure enough, the pan had a 2-inch warp to it. After the chicken was finished cooking, and the pan had cooled, the warp was gone, and the pan back to its normal flat. While this is slightly irritating, it won't affect the pan's cooking ability.The second test was eggs fried in the 8" skillet. I was a bit concerned because the interior of the pan is quite textured, and I was sure the eggs would stick in the groves of the texture. They didn't. All that was necessary was bit of vegetable spray on the pan before cooking, and the eggs practically slid right outta the pan when they were finished cooking. The only thing that bothered me is that the pan doesn't have a matching lid, as none of the lids from the other pans fit this one. However, if I cook anything where I need to keep the steam in, I can cover the pan with aluminum foil. However, if having a fitting lid is something you really want/need, you need to know that you won't get one with 8-inch skillet. All the other pans have fitting lids.I like that this set comes with nylon utensils. I already had some, but you really can't have too many cooking utensils, so I appreciated that addition.These pans look like they will last, as will the non-stick coating. I really appreciate that they're dishwasher safe, as that makes clean-up for my large family a snap.

EDIT 7/1/2014: After dropping one of the lids, <hl> the plastic "Farberware" log broke and fell out <hl> .