Question: What is the capacity of the bottom space?

I have struggled with space in tiny cabinets for years. I just wound up digging through tons of canned goods, wound up loosing small things and was generally unhappy about the whole situation. This worked out beautifully, especially the bottom portion which is large enough for full sized canned goods (10>16oz type). The top portion because of how small my cabinents are, doesn't hold a lot but I use it for holding things like cans of Tuna, small jars of preserves, toothpicks and etc. It holds a lot more than th picture implies, which is a good thing my book.It's not especially strong palstic, but so far it been holding up well. I've had it for a handful months and no cracks or issues so far.

Answer: large enough for full sized canned goods

I have struggled with space in tiny cabinets for years. I just wound up digging through tons of canned goods, wound up loosing small things and was generally unhappy about the whole situation. <hl> This worked out beautifully, especially the bottom portion which is large enough for full sized canned goods (10>16oz type). <hl> The top portion because of how small my cabinents are, doesn't hold a lot but I use it for holding things like cans of Tuna, small jars of preserves, toothpicks and etc. It holds a lot more than th picture implies, which is a good thing my book. It's not especially strong palstic, but so far it been holding up well. I've had it for a handful months and no cracks or issues so far.

I have struggled with space in tiny cabinets for years. I just wound up digging through tons of canned goods, wound up loosing small things and was generally unhappy about the whole situation. This worked out beautifully, especially the bottom portion which is <hl> large enough for full sized canned goods <hl> (10>16oz type). The top portion because of how small my cabinents are, doesn't hold a lot but I use it for holding things like cans of Tuna, small jars of preserves, toothpicks and etc. It holds a lot more than th picture implies, which is a good thing my book.It's not especially strong palstic, but so far it been holding up well. I've had it for a handful months and no cracks or issues so far.


Question: What should you not use it without?

This product is excellent. Very good quality. Bought it about 3 years ago at a known kitchen store. Buying two more over here to my recently married daughters.Do use caution when handling. I've cut myself very bad once...Don't use it without the protector.

Answer: the protector

Don't use it without the protector .

This product is excellent. Very good quality. Bought it about 3 years ago at a known kitchen store. Buying two more over here to my recently married daughters. Do use caution when handling. I've cut myself very bad once... <hl> Don't use it without the protector . <hl>

This product is excellent. Very good quality. Bought it about 3 years ago at a known kitchen store. Buying two more over here to my recently married daughters.Do use caution when handling. I've cut myself very bad once...Don't use it without <hl> the protector <hl>.

Don't use it without <hl> the protector <hl> .


Question: What is the distance between the top and bottom screws?

This looks good and does the job well. But be mindful of its dimensions, placement of the screw holes and the dimensions of your cabinet. If you plan to hang it on the wall - you should have no worries. If you plan to hang it inside a kitchen cabinet, keep in mind:1- you will have to hang it low enough to allow for the top lid to clear the inside frame of the cabinet, and for the bottom to clear the cabinet frame.2 - before drilling any holes, check the sickness of you cabinet door in those specific spots. My cabinets have carved face, so the sickness of the door is very thin and I could not drill the holes for the lower two screws. I ended up using screw for the top hole, and command hooks for the bottom support. And I had to find my own very short screw for the top hole3 - you might have to use command hooks for the support if you cannot use any screws for any holes. But the lids add up to a lot of weight4- consider the depth that the lids will take inside the cabinet once the door is closedThe distance between the top screw and the bottom screws is about 16.5 inches

Answer: about 16.5 inches

This looks good and does the job well. But be mindful of its dimensions, placement of the screw holes and the dimensions of your cabinet. If you plan to hang it on the wall - you should have no worries. If you plan to hang it inside a kitchen cabinet, keep in mind:1- you will have to hang it low enough to allow for the top lid to clear the inside frame of the cabinet, and for the bottom to clear the cabinet frame.2 - before drilling any holes, check the sickness of you cabinet door in those specific spots. My cabinets have carved face, so the sickness of the door is very thin and I could not drill the holes for the lower two screws. I ended up using screw for the top hole, and command hooks for the bottom support. And I had to find my own very short screw for the top hole3 - you might have to use command hooks for the support if you cannot use any screws for any holes. <hl> But the lids add up to a lot of weight4- consider the depth that the lids will take inside the cabinet once the door is closedThe distance between the top screw and the bottom screws is about 16.5 inches <hl>

This looks good and does the job well. But be mindful of its dimensions, placement of the screw holes and the dimensions of your cabinet. If you plan to hang it on the wall - you should have no worries. If you plan to hang it inside a kitchen cabinet, keep in mind:1- you will have to hang it low enough to allow for the top lid to clear the inside frame of the cabinet, and for the bottom to clear the cabinet frame.2 - before drilling any holes, check the sickness of you cabinet door in those specific spots. My cabinets have carved face, so the sickness of the door is very thin and I could not drill the holes for the lower two screws. I ended up using screw for the top hole, and command hooks for the bottom support. And I had to find my own very short screw for the top hole3 - you might have to use command hooks for the support if you cannot use any screws for any holes. But the lids add up to a lot of weight4- consider the depth that the lids will take inside the cabinet once the door is closedThe distance between the top screw and the bottom screws is <hl> about 16.5 inches <hl>


Question: Why would the reviewer not use the smaller tongs for serving bread?

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with.I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good.The smaller tongs are OK, but I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that.The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand.Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.

Answer: not fancy enough

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with. I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good. The smaller tongs are OK, but I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. <hl> They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that. <hl> The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand. Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with.I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good.The smaller tongs are OK, but I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are <hl> not fancy enough <hl> for that.The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand.Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.


Question: Who was the product bought for?

I bought this fan a year ago when my elderly dog couldn't handle temperature in the house greater than 75 degrees. Either we ran the A/C all day just for him or we put a fan near his bed. I didn't want to run up my electric bill when it wasn't really that hot so I decided to try a fan. He liked it but whenever he went to a different room in the house I had to unplug and plug the fan each time. That got annoying real quick so I went out to buy a battery powered fan, something grab n' go. Turns out there aren't any except this one, not that I was able to locate. Batteries can be expensive but nothing compared to running the A/C. I put it near his bed and turned it on low. This fan ran for hours every day without a problem. I loved that it was convenient for me and made him comfortable. It got us through the summer and then I packed it away. It's back out again working as well as ever even though our dog is no longer around to enjoy it (he passed away last month at 18 yrs old).Oh, another thing I really like about this fan is that it folds up very narrow, easily slips into tight spaces for storage and is easy to tilt. Love that is has a handle. I wasn't expecting to like this fan more than the Vornado but it's now the one I go to first when the temps heat up.

Answer: elderly dog

<hl> I bought this fan a year ago when my elderly dog couldn't handle temperature in the house greater than 75 degrees. <hl> Either we ran the A/C all day just for him or we put a fan near his bed. I didn't want to run up my electric bill when it wasn't really that hot so I decided to try a fan. He liked it but whenever he went to a different room in the house I had to unplug and plug the fan each time. That got annoying real quick so I went out to buy a battery powered fan, something grab n' go. Turns out there aren't any except this one, not that I was able to locate. Batteries can be expensive but nothing compared to running the A/C. I put it near his bed and turned it on low. This fan ran for hours every day without a problem. I loved that it was convenient for me and made him comfortable. It got us through the summer and then I packed it away. It's back out again working as well as ever even though our dog is no longer around to enjoy it (he passed away last month at 18 yrs old).Oh, another thing I really like about this fan is that it folds up very narrow, easily slips into tight spaces for storage and is easy to tilt. Love that is has a handle. I wasn't expecting to like this fan more than the Vornado but it's now the one I go to first when the temps heat up.

I bought this fan a year ago when my <hl> elderly dog <hl> couldn't handle temperature in the house greater than 75 degrees. Either we ran the A/C all day just for him or we put a fan near his bed. I didn't want to run up my electric bill when it wasn't really that hot so I decided to try a fan. He liked it but whenever he went to a different room in the house I had to unplug and plug the fan each time. That got annoying real quick so I went out to buy a battery powered fan, something grab n' go. Turns out there aren't any except this one, not that I was able to locate. Batteries can be expensive but nothing compared to running the A/C. I put it near his bed and turned it on low. This fan ran for hours every day without a problem. I loved that it was convenient for me and made him comfortable. It got us through the summer and then I packed it away. It's back out again working as well as ever even though our dog is no longer around to enjoy it (he passed away last month at 18 yrs old).Oh, another thing I really like about this fan is that it folds up very narrow, easily slips into tight spaces for storage and is easy to tilt. Love that is has a handle. I wasn't expecting to like this fan more than the Vornado but it's now the one I go to first when the temps heat up.


Question: What became stronger?

I'm an inveterate amateur baker, so I was thrilled to find these, and looking forward to making batches of nano-brownies and micro-spaniards. Unfortunately, while this mold may be suitable for cold-molding, I can't consider it suitable for baking.Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a sickly-sweet chemical smell. After washing the molds by hand, and then in the dishwasher, the smell was much stronger, to the point of being offensive (I used the sanitize cycle, which does heat stuff up).After airing out overnite, the smell had faded, so I decided to test to see if would transfer to food baked in the molds - I mixed egg whites with an equivalent amount of milk (an extremely scent-neutral mixture), and baked it in the molds at 350 for 20 minutes (I should have done that for only ten, to avoid any Maillard reaction). I also sprayed half the mold with cooking spray and left half ungreased, to see if this would make a difference.After baking, the smell (and taste) was very noticeable in the custards from the greased half of the mold, and slightly noticeable in the souffles from the ungreased half.I'm one of those people who is very sensitive to odors and odd chemistry, so YMMV. But I will not be using these in my kitchen.

Answer: sickly-sweet chemical smell

I'm an inveterate amateur baker, so I was thrilled to find these, and looking forward to making batches of nano-brownies and micro-spaniards. Unfortunately, while this mold may be suitable for cold-molding, I can't consider it suitable for baking. <hl> Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a sickly-sweet chemical smell . <hl> After washing the molds by hand, and then in the dishwasher, the smell was much stronger, to the point of being offensive (I used the sanitize cycle, which does heat stuff up).After airing out overnite, the smell had faded, so I decided to test to see if would transfer to food baked in the molds - I mixed egg whites with an equivalent amount of milk (an extremely scent-neutral mixture), and baked it in the molds at 350 for 20 minutes (I should have done that for only ten, to avoid any Maillard reaction). I also sprayed half the mold with cooking spray and left half ungreased, to see if this would make a difference. After baking, the smell (and taste) was very noticeable in the custards from the greased half of the mold, and slightly noticeable in the souffles from the ungreased half. I'm one of those people who is very sensitive to odors and odd chemistry, so YMMV. But I will not be using these in my kitchen.

I'm an inveterate amateur baker, so I was thrilled to find these, and looking forward to making batches of nano-brownies and micro-spaniards. Unfortunately, while this mold may be suitable for cold-molding, I can't consider it suitable for baking.Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a <hl> sickly-sweet chemical smell <hl>. After washing the molds by hand, and then in the dishwasher, the smell was much stronger, to the point of being offensive (I used the sanitize cycle, which does heat stuff up).After airing out overnite, the smell had faded, so I decided to test to see if would transfer to food baked in the molds - I mixed egg whites with an equivalent amount of milk (an extremely scent-neutral mixture), and baked it in the molds at 350 for 20 minutes (I should have done that for only ten, to avoid any Maillard reaction). I also sprayed half the mold with cooking spray and left half ungreased, to see if this would make a difference.After baking, the smell (and taste) was very noticeable in the custards from the greased half of the mold, and slightly noticeable in the souffles from the ungreased half.I'm one of those people who is very sensitive to odors and odd chemistry, so YMMV. But I will not be using these in my kitchen.

Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a <hl> sickly-sweet chemical smell <hl> .


Question: What comes off?

We don't wear shoes in our house so our carpets don't get extremely dirty; it's more about cleaning dust, pollen and general grime. This machine is perfect for that. If you have pets, kids & lots of dirt, you may want a beefier machine.-It's really easy to use & comes apart so you can clean it up after each use.-3-Speed Brush including "brush off" so you can just pick up spills. Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.-Brushes come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster. The forced heat feature also helps with drying.

Answer: Brushes

We don't wear shoes in our house so our carpets don't get extremely dirty; it's more about cleaning dust, pollen and general grime. This machine is perfect for that. If you have pets, kids & lots of dirt, you may want a beefier machine.-It's really easy to use & comes apart so you can clean it up after each use.-3-Speed Brush including "brush off" so you can just pick up spills. <hl> Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.- Brushes come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster. <hl> The forced heat feature also helps with drying.

We don't wear shoes in our house so our carpets don't get extremely dirty; it's more about cleaning dust, pollen and general grime. This machine is perfect for that. If you have pets, kids & lots of dirt, you may want a beefier machine.-It's really easy to use & comes apart so you can clean it up after each use.-3-Speed Brush including "brush off" so you can just pick up spills. Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.-<hl> Brushes <hl> come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster. The forced heat feature also helps with drying.

Handy when I overfill a houseplant & need to get that dirty water off the carpet quickly.- <hl> Brushes <hl> come off so you can easily clean them.-Tank is easy to unlatch, clean & refill.-Does a good job of sucking up the cleaning water so your carpets don't get drenched & they dry faster.


Question: Besides the chop button, what other button is included on the processor?

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: Grind

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. <hl> There are two options on this machine, Chop and Grind which are controlled by your touch. <hl> 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.

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 <hl> Grind <hl> 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.


Question: Why did the reviewer buy a new cup?

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

Answer: I was tired of sipping on luke warm to cold coffee when driving

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

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

I checked consumer reports for well-rated insulated travel tumblers because <hl> I was tired of sipping on luke warm to cold coffee when driving <hl> .


Question: How much sharper is the knife compared to other knives?

Well, I was skeptical because the price was so low, but this is a real knife.Pros:+ Blade incredibly sharp+ Sheath is solid wood+ Sheath fits blade like a glove+ Knife is light weightCons:- Handle is slightly rough- Handle is not solid wood? (wood fibre?)- Super-light handle throws off balanceThe strong point of this knife is its blade. It's made in japan and razor sharp. This knife is at least 10x as sharp as any knives you would find at your local department store even if you paid double the price. The combination of sharpness and light weight makes this knife incredibly dangerous, and coincidentally, really effective at its intended function.So, in the end, even though this knife is not perfect, it has quality where it counts, and the price is amazing. It is easily five stars at this price, and would make a great little gift for someone who likes to snack on fruit or vegetables, as long as their dexterity is good =)

Answer: 10x

Well, I was skeptical because the price was so low, but this is a real knife. Pros:+ Blade incredibly sharp+ Sheath is solid wood+ Sheath fits blade like a glove+ Knife is light weightCons:- Handle is slightly rough- Handle is not solid wood? (wood fibre?)- Super-light handle throws off balanceThe strong point of this knife is its blade. It's made in japan and razor sharp. <hl> This knife is at least 10x as sharp as any knives you would find at your local department store even if you paid double the price. <hl> The combination of sharpness and light weight makes this knife incredibly dangerous, and coincidentally, really effective at its intended function. So, in the end, even though this knife is not perfect, it has quality where it counts, and the price is amazing. It is easily five stars at this price, and would make a great little gift for someone who likes to snack on fruit or vegetables, as long as their dexterity is good =)

Well, I was skeptical because the price was so low, but this is a real knife.Pros:+ Blade incredibly sharp+ Sheath is solid wood+ Sheath fits blade like a glove+ Knife is light weightCons:- Handle is slightly rough- Handle is not solid wood? (wood fibre?)- Super-light handle throws off balanceThe strong point of this knife is its blade. It's made in japan and razor sharp. This knife is at least <hl> 10x <hl> as sharp as any knives you would find at your local department store even if you paid double the price. The combination of sharpness and light weight makes this knife incredibly dangerous, and coincidentally, really effective at its intended function.So, in the end, even though this knife is not perfect, it has quality where it counts, and the price is amazing. It is easily five stars at this price, and would make a great little gift for someone who likes to snack on fruit or vegetables, as long as their dexterity is good =)


Question: Who makes the Earth Pan?

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

Answer: Ozeri

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

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

A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by <hl> Ozeri <hl> .


Question: What two things does the poster say you can drink with it to mask the plastic taste?

I bought these knowing that some buyers mentioned they tasted plastic. I also taste plastic but I still like these because they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving. They also fit in my cup holder. Unfortunately I also like chai latte. I will never use this for a drink that has milk because I don't see a way to effectively clean the lid. I have another wide based stainless steel mug that I can't use in the car. It has a slider that opens and closes the drink slit. I have to periodically take apart the slider to clean the lid. The milky drink manages to stick to all surfaces and rot. UGH! I would still recommend this travel mug because it keeps drinks hot, it fits in the holder, it is easy to drink out of and doesn't spill. Only for tea or black coffee though and put up with plastic taste.

Answer: tea or black coffee

I bought these knowing that some buyers mentioned they tasted plastic. I also taste plastic but I still like these because they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving. They also fit in my cup holder. Unfortunately I also like chai latte. I will never use this for a drink that has milk because I don't see a way to effectively clean the lid. I have another wide based stainless steel mug that I can't use in the car. It has a slider that opens and closes the drink slit. I have to periodically take apart the slider to clean the lid. The milky drink manages to stick to all surfaces and rot. UGH! I would still recommend this travel mug because it keeps drinks hot, it fits in the holder, it is easy to drink out of and doesn't spill. <hl> Only for tea or black coffee though and put up with plastic taste. <hl>

I bought these knowing that some buyers mentioned they tasted plastic. I also taste plastic but I still like these because they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving. They also fit in my cup holder. Unfortunately I also like chai latte. I will never use this for a drink that has milk because I don't see a way to effectively clean the lid. I have another wide based stainless steel mug that I can't use in the car. It has a slider that opens and closes the drink slit. I have to periodically take apart the slider to clean the lid. The milky drink manages to stick to all surfaces and rot. UGH! I would still recommend this travel mug because it keeps drinks hot, it fits in the holder, it is easy to drink out of and doesn't spill. Only for <hl> tea or black coffee <hl> though and put up with plastic taste.


Question: Waht brand tumbler did I buy?

So far, so good. The Contigo Tumbler keeps my coffee hot for hours, never drips, and seems quite rugged. The only drawback that I've seen so far (and this goes for most travel mugs) is the difficulty in cleaning it. The main mug is easy, but the top, with all of the mechanical elements, proves to be a little difficult and still retains a bit of a coffee aroma after cleaning.update: after using this for a couple of months, I've found the cleaning to still be difficult, however, the best remedy seems to be to fill 1/3 of the mug with hot water and rigorously shake it upside down in order to losen any remaining residue. Seems to work well, with an occasional addition of soap and excessive rinsing.

Answer: Contigo

So far, so good. <hl> The Contigo Tumbler keeps my coffee hot for hours, never drips, and seems quite rugged. <hl> The only drawback that I've seen so far (and this goes for most travel mugs) is the difficulty in cleaning it. The main mug is easy, but the top, with all of the mechanical elements, proves to be a little difficult and still retains a bit of a coffee aroma after cleaning.update: after using this for a couple of months, I've found the cleaning to still be difficult, however, the best remedy seems to be to fill 1/3 of the mug with hot water and rigorously shake it upside down in order to losen any remaining residue. Seems to work well, with an occasional addition of soap and excessive rinsing.

So far, so good. The <hl> Contigo <hl> Tumbler keeps my coffee hot for hours, never drips, and seems quite rugged. The only drawback that I've seen so far (and this goes for most travel mugs) is the difficulty in cleaning it. The main mug is easy, but the top, with all of the mechanical elements, proves to be a little difficult and still retains a bit of a coffee aroma after cleaning.update: after using this for a couple of months, I've found the cleaning to still be difficult, however, the best remedy seems to be to fill 1/3 of the mug with hot water and rigorously shake it upside down in order to losen any remaining residue. Seems to work well, with an occasional addition of soap and excessive rinsing.


Question: Which cans does it not work well with?

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written instructions/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those really small2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods.I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100%. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more.As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

Answer: really small

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written instructions/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. <hl> does not work on all cans, especially those really small 2. can not use lid to drain liquids. <hl> while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods. I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100%. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more. As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written instructions/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those <hl> really small <hl>2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods.I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100%. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more.As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

does not work on all cans, especially those <hl> really small <hl> 2. can not use lid to drain liquids.


Question: What controls the fan?

I've owned the Lasko tower fan with remote control for nearly four years now. I use it every day in the summer and spring. I've never had to change the batteries in the remote in all that time, and it works as well now as it did on the first day of use. The base had to be installed on the fan when it was taken out of its box. My husband did that and said it wasn't hard. I've used all the various settings on the fan, including oscillation, and it works quietly on all settings. I've used it in both my home office and in my bedroom, and I ended up keeping it in my my bedroom because its 40-inch height allows the air it blows to easily reach a person lying on a bed. Also, if I get cold in the middle of the night, the fan's remote allows me to turn off the fan without having to get up.In spite of its height, the fan is light and easy to move. It has an indented hand-hold at its top which makes it easy to pick up the fan and move it from room to room or store it in the garage during the winter.Based on my experience with this fan, I would be happy to purchase another one just like it if the need ever arose.

Answer: remote

<hl> I've owned the Lasko tower fan with remote control for nearly four years now. <hl> I use it every day in the summer and spring. I've never had to change the batteries in the remote in all that time, and it works as well now as it did on the first day of use. The base had to be installed on the fan when it was taken out of its box. My husband did that and said it wasn't hard. I've used all the various settings on the fan, including oscillation, and it works quietly on all settings. I've used it in both my home office and in my bedroom, and I ended up keeping it in my my bedroom because its 40-inch height allows the air it blows to easily reach a person lying on a bed. Also, if I get cold in the middle of the night, the fan's remote allows me to turn off the fan without having to get up. In spite of its height, the fan is light and easy to move. It has an indented hand-hold at its top which makes it easy to pick up the fan and move it from room to room or store it in the garage during the winter. Based on my experience with this fan, I would be happy to purchase another one just like it if the need ever arose.

I've owned the Lasko tower fan with <hl> remote <hl> control for nearly four years now. I use it every day in the summer and spring. I've never had to change the batteries in the remote in all that time, and it works as well now as it did on the first day of use. The base had to be installed on the fan when it was taken out of its box. My husband did that and said it wasn't hard. I've used all the various settings on the fan, including oscillation, and it works quietly on all settings. I've used it in both my home office and in my bedroom, and I ended up keeping it in my my bedroom because its 40-inch height allows the air it blows to easily reach a person lying on a bed. Also, if I get cold in the middle of the night, the fan's remote allows me to turn off the fan without having to get up.In spite of its height, the fan is light and easy to move. It has an indented hand-hold at its top which makes it easy to pick up the fan and move it from room to room or store it in the garage during the winter.Based on my experience with this fan, I would be happy to purchase another one just like it if the need ever arose.


Question: What are the reviewers favorite types of rice?

great rice cooker. The instructions are a bit vague but, you can figure them out. There should be a chart relating American rice types to the Asian types. But, a little trial and error figures it out..The features are poorly explained in the instructions. For example, the timers. One neat feature I discovered is that you use the markings in the rice pot to load it (use the cup that came with the unit to measure rice), select rice type, then push the start button and forget it.The fuzzy logic will cook the rice properly, shut off and turns on warmer. This is really neat. The rice is always just right never over/under done.I live on fried rices, Basmati and Jasmine are my favorites. Basmati is brown, follow brown rice directions. Jasmine is white follow white rice directions.Cal Rose rice (sticky rice) is good but needs special handling or it will clump in a hard ball... (wash when done to remove sticky, then spread out to dry, before cooking fried rice. Very tasty..The steamer is great for veggies. The rest I haven't used yet...This is a 5 cup unit. The best overall size. I use three cups for the fried rices.This is quality unit. The parts are well made and unit is very easy to clean. The rice paddle is very handy. Don't skimp on a cheapy unit. You get what you pay for...Note: The measuring cup seems to compensate for final cooked rice volume, don't use standard measuring cups.

Answer: Basmati and Jasmine

great rice cooker. The instructions are a bit vague but, you can figure them out. There should be a chart relating American rice types to the Asian types. But, a little trial and error figures it out.. The features are poorly explained in the instructions. For example, the timers. One neat feature I discovered is that you use the markings in the rice pot to load it (use the cup that came with the unit to measure rice), select rice type, then push the start button and forget it. The fuzzy logic will cook the rice properly, shut off and turns on warmer. This is really neat. The rice is always just right never over/under done. <hl> I live on fried rices, Basmati and Jasmine are my favorites. <hl> Basmati is brown, follow brown rice directions. Jasmine is white follow white rice directions. Cal Rose rice (sticky rice) is good but needs special handling or it will clump in a hard ball... (wash when done to remove sticky, then spread out to dry, before cooking fried rice. Very tasty.. The steamer is great for veggies. The rest I haven't used yet... This is a 5 cup unit. The best overall size. I use three cups for the fried rices. This is quality unit. The parts are well made and unit is very easy to clean. The rice paddle is very handy. Don't skimp on a cheapy unit. You get what you pay for...Note: The measuring cup seems to compensate for final cooked rice volume, don't use standard measuring cups.

great rice cooker. The instructions are a bit vague but, you can figure them out. There should be a chart relating American rice types to the Asian types. But, a little trial and error figures it out..The features are poorly explained in the instructions. For example, the timers. One neat feature I discovered is that you use the markings in the rice pot to load it (use the cup that came with the unit to measure rice), select rice type, then push the start button and forget it.The fuzzy logic will cook the rice properly, shut off and turns on warmer. This is really neat. The rice is always just right never over/under done.I live on fried rices, <hl> Basmati and Jasmine <hl> are my favorites. Basmati is brown, follow brown rice directions. Jasmine is white follow white rice directions.Cal Rose rice (sticky rice) is good but needs special handling or it will clump in a hard ball... (wash when done to remove sticky, then spread out to dry, before cooking fried rice. Very tasty..The steamer is great for veggies. The rest I haven't used yet...This is a 5 cup unit. The best overall size. I use three cups for the fried rices.This is quality unit. The parts are well made and unit is very easy to clean. The rice paddle is very handy. Don't skimp on a cheapy unit. You get what you pay for...Note: The measuring cup seems to compensate for final cooked rice volume, don't use standard measuring cups.


Question: How often does the author make Cream of Wheat?

I make Cream of Wheat about once a week (more if I'm sick) and it requires a whisk to stir it into the boiling water so it doesn't lump together. Having non-stick pots, meant I was using a large non metal spoon which left lumps in my Cream of Wheat. This whisk is perfect. No scratches on pot and mixes well, no lumps. It also washes up nicely in the dishwasher. I like this so much, I would buy it to be included with a kitchen themed gift (think bridal showers or weddings).

Answer: once a week

<hl> I make Cream of Wheat about once a week (more if I'm sick) and it requires a whisk to stir it into the boiling water so it doesn't lump together. <hl> Having non-stick pots, meant I was using a large non metal spoon which left lumps in my Cream of Wheat. This whisk is perfect. No scratches on pot and mixes well, no lumps. It also washes up nicely in the dishwasher. I like this so much, I would buy it to be included with a kitchen themed gift (think bridal showers or weddings).

I make Cream of Wheat about <hl> once a week <hl> (more if I'm sick) and it requires a whisk to stir it into the boiling water so it doesn't lump together. Having non-stick pots, meant I was using a large non metal spoon which left lumps in my Cream of Wheat. This whisk is perfect. No scratches on pot and mixes well, no lumps. It also washes up nicely in the dishwasher. I like this so much, I would buy it to be included with a kitchen themed gift (think bridal showers or weddings).


Question: What did they make?

I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked completely even, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a metal pan! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

Answer: sausage and cheese egg muffins

<hl> I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. <hl> I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked completely even, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a metal pan! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

I made <hl> sausage and cheese egg muffins <hl> in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked completely even, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a metal pan! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.


Question: Where do i put the Thermoworks?

I have both the fast, foldable Thermoworks and the fast, non-foldable. They are equal in speed and accuracy, although the more expensive turns itself off faster. That's about the only difference of any consequence. Great value. If I had started with this one, I'd have two of these (one for each place).

Answer: each place

I have both the fast, foldable Thermoworks and the fast, non-foldable. They are equal in speed and accuracy, although the more expensive turns itself off faster. That's about the only difference of any consequence. Great value. <hl> If I had started with this one, I'd have two of these (one for each place ) <hl> .

I have both the fast, foldable Thermoworks and the fast, non-foldable. They are equal in speed and accuracy, although the more expensive turns itself off faster. That's about the only difference of any consequence. Great value. If I had started with this one, I'd have two of these (one for <hl> each place <hl>).

If I had started with this one, I'd have two of these (one for <hl> each place <hl> )


Question: What is the original brand?

I attempted to screw this into a glass base and it wouldn't screw all the way down tight. Instead there was a gap where if you shook the glass with base, the metal blades would clang around. It has to be tight in order for the gasket to seal the liquids in the glass container. My first (and last) attempt in blenderizing with this product resulted in liquid squirting from the base all over the blender and counter top.This is a knock-off of the original Osterizer part. I thought it was an authentic Oster part when I placed my purchase. I should become policy of Amazon to demand knock-off information on the product page as a warning.I am learning that you must be very careful when you purchase anything on Amazon. It has cost me a lot to have my head in the sand about these things.

Answer: Osterizer

I attempted to screw this into a glass base and it wouldn't screw all the way down tight. Instead there was a gap where if you shook the glass with base, the metal blades would clang around. It has to be tight in order for the gasket to seal the liquids in the glass container. My first (and last) attempt in blenderizing with this product resulted in liquid squirting from the base all over the blender and counter top. <hl> This is a knock-off of the original Osterizer part. <hl> I thought it was an authentic Oster part when I placed my purchase. I should become policy of Amazon to demand knock-off information on the product page as a warning. I am learning that you must be very careful when you purchase anything on Amazon. It has cost me a lot to have my head in the sand about these things.

I attempted to screw this into a glass base and it wouldn't screw all the way down tight. Instead there was a gap where if you shook the glass with base, the metal blades would clang around. It has to be tight in order for the gasket to seal the liquids in the glass container. My first (and last) attempt in blenderizing with this product resulted in liquid squirting from the base all over the blender and counter top.This is a knock-off of the original <hl> Osterizer <hl> part. I thought it was an authentic Oster part when I placed my purchase. I should become policy of Amazon to demand knock-off information on the product page as a warning.I am learning that you must be very careful when you purchase anything on Amazon. It has cost me a lot to have my head in the sand about these things.


Question: what odor did the writer check for in the cubes created by this tray?

I've been using these trays for about 3 months so far and have not noticed any chemical odor on the tray or the ice cubes. The cubes do have to be pushed out of the tray one by one, and placing the filled trays into the freezer can be challenging if you don't put a small baking sheet or Tupperware lid under them.That being said, even though I have a ice maker with ice through the door, I still use these trays because the cubes look cooler, and more importantly, they last significantly longer than my ice makers "cubes" (more like wedges). If you're willing to spend some time getting them into the freezer and out of the trays then these are well worth what you pay.

Answer: chemical

<hl> I've been using these trays for about 3 months so far and have not noticed any chemical odor on the tray or the ice cubes. <hl> The cubes do have to be pushed out of the tray one by one, and placing the filled trays into the freezer can be challenging if you don't put a small baking sheet or Tupperware lid under them. That being said, even though I have a ice maker with ice through the door, I still use these trays because the cubes look cooler, and more importantly, they last significantly longer than my ice makers "cubes" (more like wedges). If you're willing to spend some time getting them into the freezer and out of the trays then these are well worth what you pay.

I've been using these trays for about 3 months so far and have not noticed any <hl> chemical <hl> odor on the tray or the ice cubes. The cubes do have to be pushed out of the tray one by one, and placing the filled trays into the freezer can be challenging if you don't put a small baking sheet or Tupperware lid under them.That being said, even though I have a ice maker with ice through the door, I still use these trays because the cubes look cooler, and more importantly, they last significantly longer than my ice makers "cubes" (more like wedges). If you're willing to spend some time getting them into the freezer and out of the trays then these are well worth what you pay.


Question: what appliance does the steamer work well with?

This is hard to review because it there are good points and bad points.The best thing about this is it is flexible. It fits nicely in a microwave.The worst thing is it is flimsy. I know that this is basically the same as the good point but there is a slight difference.When the pot or bowl that you are using for the water is the same size as the steamer, then it works great But if the pot is larger then you need to be careful because the walls may collapse.The other issue are the feet on the steamer. They are a bit short and if you do not want the food getting wet, then you are limited on the amount of water you can have in the pot.For me this is best suited for microwave use. My soup bowls are the perfect size and shape for this and therefore, it works perfectly.

Answer: microwave

This is hard to review because it there are good points and bad points. The best thing about this is it is flexible. <hl> It fits nicely in a microwave .The worst thing is it is flimsy. <hl> I know that this is basically the same as the good point but there is a slight difference. When the pot or bowl that you are using for the water is the same size as the steamer, then it works great But if the pot is larger then you need to be careful because the walls may collapse. The other issue are the feet on the steamer. They are a bit short and if you do not want the food getting wet, then you are limited on the amount of water you can have in the pot. For me this is best suited for microwave use. My soup bowls are the perfect size and shape for this and therefore, it works perfectly.

This is hard to review because it there are good points and bad points.The best thing about this is it is flexible. It fits nicely in a <hl> microwave <hl>.The worst thing is it is flimsy. I know that this is basically the same as the good point but there is a slight difference.When the pot or bowl that you are using for the water is the same size as the steamer, then it works great But if the pot is larger then you need to be careful because the walls may collapse.The other issue are the feet on the steamer. They are a bit short and if you do not want the food getting wet, then you are limited on the amount of water you can have in the pot.For me this is best suited for microwave use. My soup bowls are the perfect size and shape for this and therefore, it works perfectly.

It fits nicely in a <hl> microwave <hl> .The worst thing is it is flimsy.


Question: How does everyone who tries them feel?

We first tried these at a friend's dinner party, and immediately ordered a set as a gift and one for ourselves. You can grind the salt or pepper into the base, then measure it out (great for cooking), or take off the base and grind it right onto your meal. You can adjust the grind, too.Everyone who's tried them enjoys them. A great gift and a fun way to salt and pepper your food. (Another plus: there's really no flavor difference between fresh- and pre-ground salt, but this grinder prevents the potential problem of clumping salt in humid weather!)

Answer: enjoys them

Everyone who's tried them enjoys them .

We first tried these at a friend's dinner party, and immediately ordered a set as a gift and one for ourselves. You can grind the salt or pepper into the base, then measure it out (great for cooking), or take off the base and grind it right onto your meal. You can adjust the grind, too. <hl> Everyone who's tried them enjoys them . <hl> A great gift and a fun way to salt and pepper your food. (Another plus: there's really no flavor difference between fresh- and pre-ground salt, but this grinder prevents the potential problem of clumping salt in humid weather!)

We first tried these at a friend's dinner party, and immediately ordered a set as a gift and one for ourselves. You can grind the salt or pepper into the base, then measure it out (great for cooking), or take off the base and grind it right onto your meal. You can adjust the grind, too.Everyone who's tried them <hl> enjoys them <hl>. A great gift and a fun way to salt and pepper your food. (Another plus: there's really no flavor difference between fresh- and pre-ground salt, but this grinder prevents the potential problem of clumping salt in humid weather!)

Everyone who's tried them <hl> enjoys them <hl> .


Question: What color is the fiesta set?

This fiesta set in Shamrock green is a nice addition to your fiesta dishes. However, I suggest purchasing it elsewhere. Amazon does not know how to package ceramic items for shipping. This set was placed in a packing sleeve as one unit, just as you see it in the photo. There was lots of space around the items, and therefore they were hitting each other during transit. This caused breakage and scratching. When I picked up the box from my porch I could hear clinking. I knew that was not good. I contacted Amazon and they were very good to work with and shipped me another set. Guess what? It was packaged just like the previous set and it also arrived in pieces. At this point I decided not to reorder from Amazon a third time, but rather try another store to order from. The product is great, but the shipping is not.

Answer: Shamrock green

<hl> This fiesta set in Shamrock green is a nice addition to your fiesta dishes. <hl> However, I suggest purchasing it elsewhere. Amazon does not know how to package ceramic items for shipping. This set was placed in a packing sleeve as one unit, just as you see it in the photo. There was lots of space around the items, and therefore they were hitting each other during transit. This caused breakage and scratching. When I picked up the box from my porch I could hear clinking. I knew that was not good. I contacted Amazon and they were very good to work with and shipped me another set. Guess what? It was packaged just like the previous set and it also arrived in pieces. At this point I decided not to reorder from Amazon a third time, but rather try another store to order from. The product is great, but the shipping is not.

This fiesta set in <hl> Shamrock green <hl> is a nice addition to your fiesta dishes. However, I suggest purchasing it elsewhere. Amazon does not know how to package ceramic items for shipping. This set was placed in a packing sleeve as one unit, just as you see it in the photo. There was lots of space around the items, and therefore they were hitting each other during transit. This caused breakage and scratching. When I picked up the box from my porch I could hear clinking. I knew that was not good. I contacted Amazon and they were very good to work with and shipped me another set. Guess what? It was packaged just like the previous set and it also arrived in pieces. At this point I decided not to reorder from Amazon a third time, but rather try another store to order from. The product is great, but the shipping is not.


Question: What is extremely expensive to run in the winter?

We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and an 8 foot baseboard heater.The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter. We were looking for an alternative which would still keep our play room nice and toasty warm. Since I already had one smaller Lasko heater and was thrilled with it, we decided to get this one on sale and give it a try.So far it has kept our large basement at 70 degrees and has not run that much even though it is really cold up here in NE PA.Now if the electric bills are less than last year that will be the icing on the cake. And I am pretty sure they will be, considering our baseboard is an inefficient killowat sucking machine. ;)Update 1/21/10The heater is still working well and has kept my basement at 70 degrees all through the cold, cold winter. We got our first electric bill with the heater running and it was about 20 dollars less than what it would have been for December 2009. (we are billed monthly) and that is with me adding 2 aerogardens and several plant lights to my electricity bill.One small issue is that if you lose power this heater will not automatically turn back on when power is restored. If you are away for the weekend and get a power spike you should expect whatever area was dependant on the heater will be quite cold.

Answer: an 8 foot baseboard heater

<hl> We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and an 8 foot baseboard heater .The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter. <hl> We were looking for an alternative which would still keep our play room nice and toasty warm. Since I already had one smaller Lasko heater and was thrilled with it, we decided to get this one on sale and give it a try. So far it has kept our large basement at 70 degrees and has not run that much even though it is really cold up here in NE PA.Now if the electric bills are less than last year that will be the icing on the cake. And I am pretty sure they will be, considering our baseboard is an inefficient killowat sucking machine. ;)Update 1/21/10The heater is still working well and has kept my basement at 70 degrees all through the cold, cold winter. We got our first electric bill with the heater running and it was about 20 dollars less than what it would have been for December 2009. (we are billed monthly) and that is with me adding 2 aerogardens and several plant lights to my electricity bill. One small issue is that if you lose power this heater will not automatically turn back on when power is restored. If you are away for the weekend and get a power spike you should expect whatever area was dependant on the heater will be quite cold.

We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and <hl> an 8 foot baseboard heater <hl>.The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter. We were looking for an alternative which would still keep our play room nice and toasty warm. Since I already had one smaller Lasko heater and was thrilled with it, we decided to get this one on sale and give it a try.So far it has kept our large basement at 70 degrees and has not run that much even though it is really cold up here in NE PA.Now if the electric bills are less than last year that will be the icing on the cake. And I am pretty sure they will be, considering our baseboard is an inefficient killowat sucking machine. ;)Update 1/21/10The heater is still working well and has kept my basement at 70 degrees all through the cold, cold winter. We got our first electric bill with the heater running and it was about 20 dollars less than what it would have been for December 2009. (we are billed monthly) and that is with me adding 2 aerogardens and several plant lights to my electricity bill.One small issue is that if you lose power this heater will not automatically turn back on when power is restored. If you are away for the weekend and get a power spike you should expect whatever area was dependant on the heater will be quite cold.

We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and <hl> an 8 foot baseboard heater <hl> .The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter.


Question: What additional item did the consumer purchase to replace the jars?

I love this yogurt maker! Since I am making greek yogurt - I don't make it in the jars. Instead I bought a 7-cup pyrex bowl that fits perfectly in this maker. I let the yogurt make all night in this and then strain for about 3 hours in the Euro 2-Qt Gree Yogurt Maker. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091XNL0I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1.I eat yogurt every day so usually make a batch and half every weekend.

Answer: a 7-cup pyrex bowl

I love this yogurt maker! Since I am making greek yogurt - I don't make it in the jars. <hl> Instead I bought a 7-cup pyrex bowl that fits perfectly in this maker. <hl> I let the yogurt make all night in this and then strain for about 3 hours in the Euro 2-Qt Gree Yogurt Maker. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091XNL0I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1.I eat yogurt every day so usually make a batch and half every weekend.

I love this yogurt maker! Since I am making greek yogurt - I don't make it in the jars. Instead I bought <hl> a 7-cup pyrex bowl <hl> that fits perfectly in this maker. I let the yogurt make all night in this and then strain for about 3 hours in the Euro 2-Qt Gree Yogurt Maker. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091XNL0I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1.I eat yogurt every day so usually make a batch and half every weekend.


Question: What kind of waffle maker is it?

We received our machine a couple of weeks ago and we have really enjoyed it. I may not be the most expensive machine with all the amenities but it works great. I learned from reading lots of reviews to let my waffles cook until the steam stops coming out as we like ours crunchy. We had never before had that because when the light said it was done we took it out but not anymore. Now they crunch to the very last bite! This is our first Belgian waffle maker and are so glad we chose it over a classic style machine because of the deeper impressions. I am now branching out into savory waffles for soups and sandwiches.

Answer: Belgian

We received our machine a couple of weeks ago and we have really enjoyed it. I may not be the most expensive machine with all the amenities but it works great. I learned from reading lots of reviews to let my waffles cook until the steam stops coming out as we like ours crunchy. We had never before had that because when the light said it was done we took it out but not anymore. Now they crunch to the very last bite! <hl> This is our first Belgian waffle maker and are so glad we chose it over a classic style machine because of the deeper impressions. <hl> I am now branching out into savory waffles for soups and sandwiches.

We received our machine a couple of weeks ago and we have really enjoyed it. I may not be the most expensive machine with all the amenities but it works great. I learned from reading lots of reviews to let my waffles cook until the steam stops coming out as we like ours crunchy. We had never before had that because when the light said it was done we took it out but not anymore. Now they crunch to the very last bite! This is our first <hl> Belgian <hl> waffle maker and are so glad we chose it over a classic style machine because of the deeper impressions. I am now branching out into savory waffles for soups and sandwiches.


Question: How much was the product on QVC?

Just saw a similar cart on QVC this morning for $33 including S&H and tax. The measurements were 13-1/2"W x 36"H x 12"D, not even as big as this one. This is bottomless. Holds everything including soda and packs of water and then the rest of your items... Just hold the handle behind you as you walk and it seems weightless. Goes up stairs. Folds into the trunk of the car without taking much space at all. I don't know how I ever did without this. An extremely small investment for a GREAT product that will become an absolute neccesity after the first time you use it..

Answer: $33 including S&H and tax

<hl> Just saw a similar cart on QVC this morning for $33 including S&H and tax . <hl> The measurements were 13-1/2"W x 36"H x 12"D, not even as big as this one. This is bottomless. Holds everything including soda and packs of water and then the rest of your items... Just hold the handle behind you as you walk and it seems weightless. Goes up stairs. Folds into the trunk of the car without taking much space at all. I don't know how I ever did without this. An extremely small investment for a GREAT product that will become an absolute neccesity after the first time you use it..

Just saw a similar cart on QVC this morning for <hl> $33 including S&H and tax <hl>. The measurements were 13-1/2"W x 36"H x 12"D, not even as big as this one. This is bottomless. Holds everything including soda and packs of water and then the rest of your items... Just hold the handle behind you as you walk and it seems weightless. Goes up stairs. Folds into the trunk of the car without taking much space at all. I don't know how I ever did without this. An extremely small investment for a GREAT product that will become an absolute neccesity after the first time you use it..

Just saw a similar cart on QVC this morning for <hl> $33 including S&H and tax <hl> .


Question: What two related drawbacks does this vacuum have?

This is our second stick vacuum. What we really like about this product is that it has GREAT suction. It is also easy to empty and folds up compactly. Our only complaint is that the battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long. So, we have to keep it plugged in for it to be available when we need it. We have 2 dogs, 1 that is part chow and sheds like mad - and a 9 month old who crawls all over the place. So, we use this almost every other day. Have had it for about 2 months now and no problems. Seems like a great value for the product. Overall, we are pretty happy with it.

Answer: battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long

This is our second stick vacuum. What we really like about this product is that it has GREAT suction. It is also easy to empty and folds up compactly. <hl> Our only complaint is that the battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long . <hl> So, we have to keep it plugged in for it to be available when we need it. We have 2 dogs, 1 that is part chow and sheds like mad - and a 9 month old who crawls all over the place. So, we use this almost every other day. Have had it for about 2 months now and no problems. Seems like a great value for the product. Overall, we are pretty happy with it.

This is our second stick vacuum. What we really like about this product is that it has GREAT suction. It is also easy to empty and folds up compactly. Our only complaint is that the <hl> battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long <hl>. So, we have to keep it plugged in for it to be available when we need it. We have 2 dogs, 1 that is part chow and sheds like mad - and a 9 month old who crawls all over the place. So, we use this almost every other day. Have had it for about 2 months now and no problems. Seems like a great value for the product. Overall, we are pretty happy with it.

Our only complaint is that the <hl> battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long <hl> .


Question: What temperature is water when the cup holder is used?

If you are going to only use this in a cup holder, it is great! It insulates well and keeps my water cold and refreshing.The big design flaw is the top-heavy design. I have knocked this thing over many many times and sometimes 3 or 4 times in one sitting. Last night, the wind blew it off of the bleachers while watching a ball game.Also, the lid is a bit warpy and will not seal perfectly.If you decide to wash in the dishwasher, it will get water inside of the double wall and leak all over the place for about 15 minutes.I wish I could give more stars because I love the capacity and insulating, but the top heaviness makes it almost unbearable.UPDATE:I got another one of these, because I lost the first one. The lid does not leak on the second. It is still a top heavy mug, but you learn to adjust.If you don't need the cup holder, then get the keg shaped version in the same 34 oz size. I use one for around the house to keep my water refreshing without sweating on the furniture.

Answer: cold

If you are going to only use this in a cup holder, it is great! <hl> It insulates well and keeps my water cold and refreshing. <hl> The big design flaw is the top-heavy design. I have knocked this thing over many many times and sometimes 3 or 4 times in one sitting. Last night, the wind blew it off of the bleachers while watching a ball game. Also, the lid is a bit warpy and will not seal perfectly. If you decide to wash in the dishwasher, it will get water inside of the double wall and leak all over the place for about 15 minutes. I wish I could give more stars because I love the capacity and insulating, but the top heaviness makes it almost unbearable. UPDATE: I got another one of these, because I lost the first one. The lid does not leak on the second. It is still a top heavy mug, but you learn to adjust. If you don't need the cup holder, then get the keg shaped version in the same 34 oz size. I use one for around the house to keep my water refreshing without sweating on the furniture.

If you are going to only use this in a cup holder, it is great! It insulates well and keeps my water <hl> cold <hl> and refreshing.The big design flaw is the top-heavy design. I have knocked this thing over many many times and sometimes 3 or 4 times in one sitting. Last night, the wind blew it off of the bleachers while watching a ball game.Also, the lid is a bit warpy and will not seal perfectly.If you decide to wash in the dishwasher, it will get water inside of the double wall and leak all over the place for about 15 minutes.I wish I could give more stars because I love the capacity and insulating, but the top heaviness makes it almost unbearable.UPDATE:I got another one of these, because I lost the first one. The lid does not leak on the second. It is still a top heavy mug, but you learn to adjust.If you don't need the cup holder, then get the keg shaped version in the same 34 oz size. I use one for around the house to keep my water refreshing without sweating on the furniture.


Question: When the user fills the thermos, at what time is the coffee still hot?

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm.Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as a cup.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic.Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish.Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

Answer: 3pm

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. <hl> I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm .Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. <hl> No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as a cup.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic. Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish. Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at <hl> 3pm <hl>.Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as a cup.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic.Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish.Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at <hl> 3pm <hl> .Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon.


Question: Where did they find a new one?

My old one was getting all tea stained and I had it for years, but I could never find one like this in any of the stores, I didn't like the ones they sold so I just kept on using my old one, then I found this one on Amazon and I immediately ordered this one since this was exactly what I wanted. I love the color and this is the perfect size for my tea. As soon as I got this I finally got to toss my old one. That is a great thing about Amazon, at least you can usually find what you are looking for when you have no luck finding what you are wanting in the stores.

Answer: Amazon

My old one was getting all tea stained <hl> and I had it for years, but I could never find one like this in any of the stores, I didn't like the ones they sold so I just kept on using my old one, then I found this one on Amazon and I immediately ordered this one since this was exactly what I wanted. <hl> I love the color and this is the perfect size for my tea. As soon as I got this I finally got to toss my old one. That is a great thing about Amazon, at least you can usually find what you are looking for when you have no luck finding what you are wanting in the stores.

My old one was getting all tea stained and I had it for years, but I could never find one like this in any of the stores, I didn't like the ones they sold so I just kept on using my old one, then I found this one on <hl> Amazon <hl> and I immediately ordered this one since this was exactly what I wanted. I love the color and this is the perfect size for my tea. As soon as I got this I finally got to toss my old one. That is a great thing about Amazon, at least you can usually find what you are looking for when you have no luck finding what you are wanting in the stores.


Question: When is the dehydrator mainly used?

Having read so many negatives, I couldn't believe we are talking about the same product. I have had my FD5 dehydrator for about 16 years. I dust it off & use it each summer to dry the fruits & veggies from the garden. I have not had any bad luck with it. Maybe I wasn't expecting a Rolls Royce for the price I paid - but it has certainly paid for itself many, many times over.

Answer: summer

Having read so many negatives, I couldn't believe we are talking about the same product. I have had my FD5 dehydrator for about 16 years. <hl> I dust it off & use it each summer to dry the fruits & veggies from the garden. <hl> I have not had any bad luck with it. Maybe I wasn't expecting a Rolls Royce for the price I paid - but it has certainly paid for itself many, many times over.

Having read so many negatives, I couldn't believe we are talking about the same product. I have had my FD5 dehydrator for about 16 years. I dust it off & use it each <hl> summer <hl> to dry the fruits & veggies from the garden. I have not had any bad luck with it. Maybe I wasn't expecting a Rolls Royce for the price I paid - but it has certainly paid for itself many, many times over.


Question: Where are they located in Europe?

Seriously, who needs a tiny 1.5 liter, oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the restaurants and bed & breakfasts. They keep a counter or table clean.Put one on your counter - the empty single serve creamers get tossed in after making coffee, oh yeah - the empty packets of sweetener go in. Eggshells if you have boiled eggs for breakfast, baby bell cheese packaging and so on. Saves you from countless trips to the big kitchen trashcan or opening and closing the cabinet door to get to the full-size trashcan.It's just a simple touch, a small detail that makes your kitchen more organized/clean.

Answer: restaurants and bed & breakfasts

<hl> Seriously, who needs a tiny 1.5 liter, oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the restaurants and bed & breakfasts . <hl> They keep a counter or table clean. Put one on your counter - the empty single serve creamers get tossed in after making coffee, oh yeah - the empty packets of sweetener go in. Eggshells if you have boiled eggs for breakfast, baby bell cheese packaging and so on. Saves you from countless trips to the big kitchen trashcan or opening and closing the cabinet door to get to the full-size trashcan. It's just a simple touch, a small detail that makes your kitchen more organized/clean.

Seriously, who needs a tiny 1.5 liter, oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the <hl> restaurants and bed & breakfasts <hl>. They keep a counter or table clean.Put one on your counter - the empty single serve creamers get tossed in after making coffee, oh yeah - the empty packets of sweetener go in. Eggshells if you have boiled eggs for breakfast, baby bell cheese packaging and so on. Saves you from countless trips to the big kitchen trashcan or opening and closing the cabinet door to get to the full-size trashcan.It's just a simple touch, a small detail that makes your kitchen more organized/clean.

Seriously, who needs a tiny 1.5 liter, oops sorry no metric system, that's a .4 gallon trashcan?Well - they're all over Europe in the <hl> restaurants and bed & breakfasts <hl> .


Question: How would the writer like the rack improved?

This product works very well for my white cast iron sink. It fits perfectly; supports my dishes; and I like that it does not rust and does not encourage mold growth by lying flat against the sink.This product would be even better if the rack prongs were spaced more closely together to prevent silverware, sippy cup filters, and other small items from falling through. Also, I wish that the black rubber stoppers along the bottom were also present on the four corners of the rack. The rack fits perfectly in my sink and prevents scratches on the bottom of the sink, but the four "corners" of my sink where the rack (almost) touches (and inevitably does touch/bang against my sink when I'm washing dishes)are scratched from this item.

Answer: I wish that the black rubber stoppers along the bottom were also present on the four corners of the rack

This product works very well for my white cast iron sink. It fits perfectly; supports my dishes; and I like that it does not rust and does not encourage mold growth by lying flat against the sink. This product would be even better if the rack prongs were spaced more closely together to prevent silverware, sippy cup filters, and other small items from falling through. <hl> Also, I wish that the black rubber stoppers along the bottom were also present on the four corners of the rack . <hl> The rack fits perfectly in my sink and prevents scratches on the bottom of the sink, but the four "corners" of my sink where the rack (almost) touches (and inevitably does touch/bang against my sink when I'm washing dishes)are scratched from this item.

This product works very well for my white cast iron sink. It fits perfectly; supports my dishes; and I like that it does not rust and does not encourage mold growth by lying flat against the sink.This product would be even better if the rack prongs were spaced more closely together to prevent silverware, sippy cup filters, and other small items from falling through. Also, <hl> I wish that the black rubber stoppers along the bottom were also present on the four corners of the rack <hl>. The rack fits perfectly in my sink and prevents scratches on the bottom of the sink, but the four "corners" of my sink where the rack (almost) touches (and inevitably does touch/bang against my sink when I'm washing dishes)are scratched from this item.

Also, <hl> I wish that the black rubber stoppers along the bottom were also present on the four corners of the rack <hl> .