Question: Did it have any dents, chips, or discolorations?

Wrapped tightly in lots of bubble wrap, it arrived safely. No dents, chips, discolorations. I've had great success with fiesta product ordering thru Amazon. Much better than other online stores....of which sends broken items, incorrect colors, items that are chipped, too many flaws, etc. I have lots of fiesta in various colors but did not have this platter, now I do. I chose the red because it fits in with any meal but especially great at holidays such as Christmas. Good size too, not huge, not small.

Answer: No

No dents, chips, discolorations.

Wrapped tightly in lots of bubble wrap, it arrived safely. <hl> No dents, chips, discolorations. <hl> I've had great success with fiesta product ordering thru Amazon. Much better than other online stores....of which sends broken items, incorrect colors, items that are chipped, too many flaws, etc. I have lots of fiesta in various colors but did not have this platter, now I do. I chose the red because it fits in with any meal but especially great at holidays such as Christmas. Good size too, not huge, not small.

Wrapped tightly in lots of bubble wrap, it arrived safely. <hl> No <hl> dents, chips, discolorations. I've had great success with fiesta product ordering thru Amazon. Much better than other online stores....of which sends broken items, incorrect colors, items that are chipped, too many flaws, etc. I have lots of fiesta in various colors but did not have this platter, now I do. I chose the red because it fits in with any meal but especially great at holidays such as Christmas. Good size too, not huge, not small.


Question: What is this person's regret?

For *years* I've been struggling with the half dozen power cords, network lines, etc. that I have in my home office. I'm constantly running over them with my chair, getting them tangled in the chair's wheels, tripping over them, etc. Everything I tried (cable ties, loops that have double stick tape to attach the baseboards, etc.) has failed miserably. Just put this product on and it is the BOMB!! Cords are organized, chair pushes the stiff plastic of the organizer out of the way, vs. rolling over it, looks very tidy. I really like that you can cut the organizer into multiple pieces and it "zips" on very easily. My only regret is that I didn't buy two of them! Cheap + excellent solution for a very annoying problem.

Answer: I didn't buy two of them

For *years* I've been struggling with the half dozen power cords, network lines, etc. that I have in my home office. I'm constantly running over them with my chair, getting them tangled in the chair's wheels, tripping over them, etc. Everything I tried (cable ties, loops that have double stick tape to attach the baseboards, etc.) has failed miserably. Just put this product on and it is the BOMB!! Cords are organized, chair pushes the stiff plastic of the organizer out of the way, vs. rolling over it, looks very tidy. I really like that you can cut the organizer into multiple pieces and it "zips" on very easily. <hl> My only regret is that I didn't buy two of them ! <hl> Cheap + excellent solution for a very annoying problem.

For *years* I've been struggling with the half dozen power cords, network lines, etc. that I have in my home office. I'm constantly running over them with my chair, getting them tangled in the chair's wheels, tripping over them, etc. Everything I tried (cable ties, loops that have double stick tape to attach the baseboards, etc.) has failed miserably. Just put this product on and it is the BOMB!! Cords are organized, chair pushes the stiff plastic of the organizer out of the way, vs. rolling over it, looks very tidy. I really like that you can cut the organizer into multiple pieces and it "zips" on very easily. My only regret is that <hl> I didn't buy two of them <hl>! Cheap + excellent solution for a very annoying problem.

My only regret is that <hl> I didn't buy two of them <hl> !


Question: How large is the product?

I love this. I feel it is overpriced, but am not downgrading it for that because I still I haven't found anything else in this class. It is small, one foot tall, and has a great carry handle built into the back near the top. NONE of the outside surfaces get hot, even on high, and if it is picked up or tipped the safety tab on the bottom cuts it off instantly, so it is very safe for the kids and animals to be around. This is very important to us.The settings are 450 and 900 watts. The low setting is somewhat warming, the high really puts it out!When it is on, the ring around the switch on top glows so it is clear when it is on. It blowsabout a 90 degree width into the room.I wish there was a one hour setting on the timer, to go to sleep by. And I wish they would make a smaller personal one with a 200 or 250 watt setting.

Answer: one foot tall

I love this. I feel it is overpriced, but am not downgrading it for that because I still I haven't found anything else in this class. <hl> It is small, one foot tall , and has a great carry handle built into the back near the top. <hl> NONE of the outside surfaces get hot, even on high, and if it is picked up or tipped the safety tab on the bottom cuts it off instantly, so it is very safe for the kids and animals to be around. This is very important to us. The settings are 450 and 900 watts. The low setting is somewhat warming, the high really puts it out!When it is on, the ring around the switch on top glows so it is clear when it is on. It blowsabout a 90 degree width into the room. I wish there was a one hour setting on the timer, to go to sleep by. And I wish they would make a smaller personal one with a 200 or 250 watt setting.

I love this. I feel it is overpriced, but am not downgrading it for that because I still I haven't found anything else in this class. It is small, <hl> one foot tall <hl>, and has a great carry handle built into the back near the top. NONE of the outside surfaces get hot, even on high, and if it is picked up or tipped the safety tab on the bottom cuts it off instantly, so it is very safe for the kids and animals to be around. This is very important to us.The settings are 450 and 900 watts. The low setting is somewhat warming, the high really puts it out!When it is on, the ring around the switch on top glows so it is clear when it is on. It blowsabout a 90 degree width into the room.I wish there was a one hour setting on the timer, to go to sleep by. And I wish they would make a smaller personal one with a 200 or 250 watt setting.

It is small, <hl> one foot tall <hl> , and has a great carry handle built into the back near the top.


Question: Where was the previous purchase from?

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power. Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping.I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.

Answer: Costco

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power. <hl> Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping. <hl> I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power. Since I purchased this item at <hl> Costco <hl> I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping.I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.


Question: How was it shipped?

Silpat works great as always, and it fits my full sheet pan exactly. That's the good stuff. The bad part is that it was folded for shipment, and my other Silpat products always warned not to fold them. This one arrived folded in quarters with a crease down the middle that never flattened out correctly. After only two months, the sheet has split in the middle right along the fold. This means that it's OK for cookies, but if I want to roast potatoes on it and smear it with olive oil, it's going to leave a mess in my pan.

Answer: it was folded

Silpat works great as always, and it fits my full sheet pan exactly. That's the good stuff. <hl> The bad part is that it was folded for shipment, and my other Silpat products always warned not to fold them. <hl> This one arrived folded in quarters with a crease down the middle that never flattened out correctly. After only two months, the sheet has split in the middle right along the fold. This means that it's OK for cookies, but if I want to roast potatoes on it and smear it with olive oil, it's going to leave a mess in my pan.

Silpat works great as always, and it fits my full sheet pan exactly. That's the good stuff. The bad part is that <hl> it was folded <hl> for shipment, and my other Silpat products always warned not to fold them. This one arrived folded in quarters with a crease down the middle that never flattened out correctly. After only two months, the sheet has split in the middle right along the fold. This means that it's OK for cookies, but if I want to roast potatoes on it and smear it with olive oil, it's going to leave a mess in my pan.


Question: what is the product that is being reviewed?

I am a garlic lover and I love this garlic press. I grow garlic and use garlic daily in cooking. The garlic comes out very finely crushed. This press is made of very sturdy, solid stainless steel, It is very easy to use, easy to hold, and easy to squeeze, I don’t know why some of the other reviewers had trouble, maybe their garlic was very hard, but ripe, unpeeled garlic presses just fine for me. I have drawer full of garlic gadgets and this one is the easiest to use. It is much sturdier and stronger, not flimsy as most are. It works well on both small and large cloves. Cleaning is easy, once the garlic remnants dry in the press, just brush it out with your finger or a spatula. Does not even need washing! I was sent a sample unit in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Answer: garlic press

<hl> I am a garlic lover and I love this garlic press . <hl> I grow garlic and use garlic daily in cooking. The garlic comes out very finely crushed. This press is made of very sturdy, solid stainless steel, It is very easy to use, easy to hold, and easy to squeeze, I don’t know why some of the other reviewers had trouble, maybe their garlic was very hard, but ripe, unpeeled garlic presses just fine for me. I have drawer full of garlic gadgets and this one is the easiest to use. It is much sturdier and stronger, not flimsy as most are. It works well on both small and large cloves. Cleaning is easy, once the garlic remnants dry in the press, just brush it out with your finger or a spatula. Does not even need washing! I was sent a sample unit in exchange for an honest and fair review.

I am a garlic lover and I love this <hl> garlic press <hl>. I grow garlic and use garlic daily in cooking. The garlic comes out very finely crushed. This press is made of very sturdy, solid stainless steel, It is very easy to use, easy to hold, and easy to squeeze, I don’t know why some of the other reviewers had trouble, maybe their garlic was very hard, but ripe, unpeeled garlic presses just fine for me. I have drawer full of garlic gadgets and this one is the easiest to use. It is much sturdier and stronger, not flimsy as most are. It works well on both small and large cloves. Cleaning is easy, once the garlic remnants dry in the press, just brush it out with your finger or a spatula. Does not even need washing! I was sent a sample unit in exchange for an honest and fair review.

I am a garlic lover and I love this <hl> garlic press <hl> .


Question: What are they using it for?

It was oddly difficult to find one of these in a physical store - I looked at Walmart and at Bed Bath and Beyond but I couldn't find a big one. We use this one to dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates. There's a lot of space and it folds easily if you want to tuck it away. It's also pretty lightweight considering it's size.

Answer: dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates

It was oddly difficult to find one of these in a physical store - I looked at Walmart and at Bed Bath and Beyond but I couldn't find a big one. <hl> We use this one to dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates . <hl> There's a lot of space and it folds easily if you want to tuck it away. It's also pretty lightweight considering it's size.

It was oddly difficult to find one of these in a physical store - I looked at Walmart and at Bed Bath and Beyond but I couldn't find a big one. We use this one to <hl> dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates <hl>. There's a lot of space and it folds easily if you want to tuck it away. It's also pretty lightweight considering it's size.

We use this one to <hl> dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates <hl> .


Question: What is it better than?

Yes, you have to keep the button pushed in, but it is so not a big deal considering what you get in return (and you get used to it). I can whip through the kitchen in a flash. I can nearly clean the entire downstairs. It's worth it to me to use this, even though the charge doesn't last more than 10-15 minutes. Why? Because the convenience and suction power are incredible! The way it moves, the places it gets into. It's just a powerful, handy tool. I almost didn't buy it, based on some of the reviews. Yes, my arm did get sore the first few times I used it. But again, what you get in return is well worth it. Money well spent! Better than my Miele, more handy than my robotic vaccuum ever was. Because all I ever have is 5-10 minutes to clean my floor, it better get the job done quick! (And, it's fun.)

Answer: Miele

Yes, you have to keep the button pushed in, but it is so not a big deal considering what you get in return (and you get used to it). I can whip through the kitchen in a flash. I can nearly clean the entire downstairs. It's worth it to me to use this, even though the charge doesn't last more than 10-15 minutes. Why? Because the convenience and suction power are incredible! The way it moves, the places it gets into. It's just a powerful, handy tool. I almost didn't buy it, based on some of the reviews. Yes, my arm did get sore the first few times I used it. But again, what you get in return is well worth it. Money well spent! <hl> Better than my Miele , more handy than my robotic vaccuum ever was. <hl> Because all I ever have is 5-10 minutes to clean my floor, it better get the job done quick! (And, it's fun.)

Yes, you have to keep the button pushed in, but it is so not a big deal considering what you get in return (and you get used to it). I can whip through the kitchen in a flash. I can nearly clean the entire downstairs. It's worth it to me to use this, even though the charge doesn't last more than 10-15 minutes. Why? Because the convenience and suction power are incredible! The way it moves, the places it gets into. It's just a powerful, handy tool. I almost didn't buy it, based on some of the reviews. Yes, my arm did get sore the first few times I used it. But again, what you get in return is well worth it. Money well spent! Better than my <hl> Miele <hl>, more handy than my robotic vaccuum ever was. Because all I ever have is 5-10 minutes to clean my floor, it better get the job done quick! (And, it's fun.)

Better than my <hl> Miele <hl> , more handy than my robotic vaccuum ever was.


Question: How many sets did they order?

The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. We ordered one set of these to try them out. The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.

Answer: one

The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. <hl> We ordered one set of these to try them out. <hl> The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.

The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. We ordered <hl> one <hl> set of these to try them out. The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.


Question: What does the author love?

I love my Le Parfait jars. It's now been almost 15 years that I purchased my first two (a 2 and a 3 litre that I store sugar and flour in) and I was looking for slightly smaller decorative jars to store some coffee and powdered cocoa in. These fit the bill perfectly. They're decorative for the counter. Easy to use on a daily basis. And if you live in an old house and just cannot get rid of those pantry moths no matter what you try - these are impervious to the moths finding a way in (thus the successful storage of the flour and sugar). Totally worth the investment and with Prime, the free shipping is great!

Answer: Le Parfait jars

I love my Le Parfait jars .

<hl> I love my Le Parfait jars . <hl> It's now been almost 15 years that I purchased my first two (a 2 and a 3 litre that I store sugar and flour in) and I was looking for slightly smaller decorative jars to store some coffee and powdered cocoa in. These fit the bill perfectly. They're decorative for the counter. Easy to use on a daily basis. And if you live in an old house and just cannot get rid of those pantry moths no matter what you try - these are impervious to the moths finding a way in (thus the successful storage of the flour and sugar). Totally worth the investment and with Prime, the free shipping is great!

I love my <hl> Le Parfait jars <hl>. It's now been almost 15 years that I purchased my first two (a 2 and a 3 litre that I store sugar and flour in) and I was looking for slightly smaller decorative jars to store some coffee and powdered cocoa in. These fit the bill perfectly. They're decorative for the counter. Easy to use on a daily basis. And if you live in an old house and just cannot get rid of those pantry moths no matter what you try - these are impervious to the moths finding a way in (thus the successful storage of the flour and sugar). Totally worth the investment and with Prime, the free shipping is great!


Question: How much of the apple does it work on?

I'm not supposed to have apple skins anymore. Believe it or not, they make me sick. So much for 'an apple a day.' So I thought I'd give this peeler a try. First off, yup, this definitely peels apples and such and does a decent job of that. Only problem is, there's a good third of the apple that it can't peel. Apples are basically round, and the blade on this can only follow that curvature for so long before it's just ineffective. So I gotta use a knife to peel away the third that this machine can't. Well, that just creates an extra step and extra mess, and takes up extra counter space for a product that only does 2/3 of the job I need it to do. If I gotta peel 1/3 of my apples by hand, then I may as well peel the whole thing. Sent this thing back, pronto.

Answer: 2/3 of the job

I'm not supposed to have apple skins anymore. Believe it or not, they make me sick. So much for 'an apple a day.' So I thought I'd give this peeler a try. First off, yup, this definitely peels apples and such and does a decent job of that. Only problem is, there's a good third of the apple that it can't peel. Apples are basically round, and the blade on this can only follow that curvature for so long before it's just ineffective. So I gotta use a knife to peel away the third that this machine can't. <hl> Well, that just creates an extra step and extra mess, and takes up extra counter space for a product that only does 2/3 of the job I need it to do. <hl> If I gotta peel 1/3 of my apples by hand, then I may as well peel the whole thing. Sent this thing back, pronto.

I'm not supposed to have apple skins anymore. Believe it or not, they make me sick. So much for 'an apple a day.' So I thought I'd give this peeler a try. First off, yup, this definitely peels apples and such and does a decent job of that. Only problem is, there's a good third of the apple that it can't peel. Apples are basically round, and the blade on this can only follow that curvature for so long before it's just ineffective. So I gotta use a knife to peel away the third that this machine can't. Well, that just creates an extra step and extra mess, and takes up extra counter space for a product that only does <hl> 2/3 of the job <hl> I need it to do. If I gotta peel 1/3 of my apples by hand, then I may as well peel the whole thing. Sent this thing back, pronto.


Question: What is the daughter pleased with?

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing bowls. I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional.The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface.Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase. I would buy them again!

Answer: bowls

<hl> My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing bowls . <hl> I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional. The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface. Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase. I would buy them again!

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing <hl> bowls <hl>. I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional.The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface.Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase. I would buy them again!

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing <hl> bowls <hl> .


Question: How is the apartment described?

My apartment is an old Victorian and some of the windows are TINY (15" wide)! We have a little alcove where our chinchilla lives and we decided to get a window A/C unit for her during a recent 90 degree spell. I realize that this probably sounds insane to non-chinchilla owners, but oh well. Anyways, this unit fit in the window, although we were unable to extend the fins due to our narrow window.I do have a few complaints though:- the unit is pretty loud- there is a HUGE discrepancy between the level 6 and 7 (coldest) setting- the cord is pretty shortOther than that, it works pretty well for our small 6x4 alcove (which we've blocked off with a curtain)

Answer: old Victorian

<hl> My apartment is an old Victorian and some of the windows are TINY (15" wide)! <hl> We have a little alcove where our chinchilla lives and we decided to get a window A/C unit for her during a recent 90 degree spell. I realize that this probably sounds insane to non-chinchilla owners, but oh well. Anyways, this unit fit in the window, although we were unable to extend the fins due to our narrow window. I do have a few complaints though:- the unit is pretty loud- there is a HUGE discrepancy between the level 6 and 7 (coldest) setting- the cord is pretty shortOther than that, it works pretty well for our small 6x4 alcove (which we've blocked off with a curtain)

My apartment is an <hl> old Victorian <hl> and some of the windows are TINY (15" wide)! We have a little alcove where our chinchilla lives and we decided to get a window A/C unit for her during a recent 90 degree spell. I realize that this probably sounds insane to non-chinchilla owners, but oh well. Anyways, this unit fit in the window, although we were unable to extend the fins due to our narrow window.I do have a few complaints though:- the unit is pretty loud- there is a HUGE discrepancy between the level 6 and 7 (coldest) setting- the cord is pretty shortOther than that, it works pretty well for our small 6x4 alcove (which we've blocked off with a curtain)


Question: What kind of bag is the soap in?

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!

Answer: eco-friendly refill bags

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. <hl> I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. <hl> I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that. I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large <hl> eco-friendly refill bags <hl> (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!


Question: What does a soda stream dispenser need in order to work?

We have a soda stream dispenser. We like it. We hate that the CO2 and the bottles are sooooo expensive, and have solved the CO2 problem with another product. Still stuck buying the proprietary bottles at crazy high prices considering standard plastic drink bottles are almost free. I hate to be locked in after the fact to buying what could be a commodity for highway robbery prices. Three stars because they are well made.

Answer: CO2 and the bottles

We have a soda stream dispenser. We like it. <hl> We hate that the CO2 and the bottles are sooooo expensive, and have solved the CO2 problem with another product. <hl> Still stuck buying the proprietary bottles at crazy high prices considering standard plastic drink bottles are almost free. I hate to be locked in after the fact to buying what could be a commodity for highway robbery prices. Three stars because they are well made.

We have a soda stream dispenser. We like it. We hate that the <hl> CO2 and the bottles <hl> are sooooo expensive, and have solved the CO2 problem with another product. Still stuck buying the proprietary bottles at crazy high prices considering standard plastic drink bottles are almost free. I hate to be locked in after the fact to buying what could be a commodity for highway robbery prices. Three stars because they are well made.


Question: What does cant this reviewer stand?

This isn't the first product that I've purchased based on the strenght of Amazon reviews, but it is the most "gimmicky." But on the slim chance that it could work, I was willing to give it a go because I absolutely loathe cooking pasta. Now don't get me wrong...I love to eat it...it's the cooking that I can't stand. The constant wait and taste, wait and taste, wait and taste...and then I invariably wait too long and end up with mush. Ack! I dreamed of something that I could just set into motion, put some sauce on low, then pick up around the house or get a little work done in the office until it was time to eat. Now I have my wish. Pasta is now so convenient that I'm experimenting with my own sauces, trying some new recipes, and just looking forward to cooking with it. My only complaint about the product, and it's a minor one, is that the strainer isn't as efficient as it could be. Because of the design of the lid, a bit of water gets easily trapped at the bottom of the strainer and can't exit because it's either hung up around the lip of the lid and clinging to dear life or because it can't reach the first slot in order to exit. As a result, you get about two tablespoons or so of water if you dump directly to your plate. If you're like me and don't like the excess water, a quick drop in a colander does the trick.

Answer: cooking

This isn't the first product that I've purchased based on the strenght of Amazon reviews, but it is the most "gimmicky." <hl> But on the slim chance that it could work, I was willing to give it a go because I absolutely loathe cooking pasta. <hl> Now don't get me wrong... I love to eat it...it's the cooking that I can't stand. The constant wait and taste, wait and taste, wait and taste...and then I invariably wait too long and end up with mush. Ack! I dreamed of something that I could just set into motion, put some sauce on low, then pick up around the house or get a little work done in the office until it was time to eat. Now I have my wish. Pasta is now so convenient that I'm experimenting with my own sauces, trying some new recipes, and just looking forward to cooking with it. My only complaint about the product, and it's a minor one, is that the strainer isn't as efficient as it could be. Because of the design of the lid, a bit of water gets easily trapped at the bottom of the strainer and can't exit because it's either hung up around the lip of the lid and clinging to dear life or because it can't reach the first slot in order to exit. As a result, you get about two tablespoons or so of water if you dump directly to your plate. If you're like me and don't like the excess water, a quick drop in a colander does the trick.

This isn't the first product that I've purchased based on the strenght of Amazon reviews, but it is the most "gimmicky." But on the slim chance that it could work, I was willing to give it a go because I absolutely loathe <hl> cooking <hl> pasta. Now don't get me wrong...I love to eat it...it's the cooking that I can't stand. The constant wait and taste, wait and taste, wait and taste...and then I invariably wait too long and end up with mush. Ack! I dreamed of something that I could just set into motion, put some sauce on low, then pick up around the house or get a little work done in the office until it was time to eat. Now I have my wish. Pasta is now so convenient that I'm experimenting with my own sauces, trying some new recipes, and just looking forward to cooking with it. My only complaint about the product, and it's a minor one, is that the strainer isn't as efficient as it could be. Because of the design of the lid, a bit of water gets easily trapped at the bottom of the strainer and can't exit because it's either hung up around the lip of the lid and clinging to dear life or because it can't reach the first slot in order to exit. As a result, you get about two tablespoons or so of water if you dump directly to your plate. If you're like me and don't like the excess water, a quick drop in a colander does the trick.


Question: How much blueberries juice did the writer get?

I purchased this recently and decided to clear the frozen fruit out of my freezer that had been there awhile. I rinsed the strawberries off and threw them in. Out of a 6 lb. bag I managed to get 5 - 8 oz bottles of juice to can up for use in jelly later. Tried it with a bag of blueberries that had been in the freezer and got 2 - 8 oz. bottles of juice out of that. Have to admit though I had to cut the processing time short on it, I had to be somewhere. Probably could have gotten more out of it. This thing works wonderfully. Great replacement for my old aluminum one. AND it comes with an extra hose! As with all juicers have a place to allow the hose to dangle down after use so it can dry out. I really wish they would come up with a tool to do that. I took the clamp and moved it up to the metal part the hose comes off of to allow the hose to be open to dry out. Great price on this and it will do the same job as the more expensive ones.

Answer: 2 - 8 oz.

I purchased this recently and decided to clear the frozen fruit out of my freezer that had been there awhile. I rinsed the strawberries off and threw them in. Out of a 6 lb. bag I managed to get 5 - 8 oz bottles of juice to can up for use in jelly later. <hl> Tried it with a bag of blueberries that had been in the freezer and got 2 - 8 oz. bottles of juice out of that. <hl> Have to admit though I had to cut the processing time short on it, I had to be somewhere. Probably could have gotten more out of it. This thing works wonderfully. Great replacement for my old aluminum one. AND it comes with an extra hose! As with all juicers have a place to allow the hose to dangle down after use so it can dry out. I really wish they would come up with a tool to do that. I took the clamp and moved it up to the metal part the hose comes off of to allow the hose to be open to dry out. Great price on this and it will do the same job as the more expensive ones.

I purchased this recently and decided to clear the frozen fruit out of my freezer that had been there awhile. I rinsed the strawberries off and threw them in. Out of a 6 lb. bag I managed to get 5 - 8 oz bottles of juice to can up for use in jelly later. Tried it with a bag of blueberries that had been in the freezer and got <hl> 2 - 8 oz. <hl> bottles of juice out of that. Have to admit though I had to cut the processing time short on it, I had to be somewhere. Probably could have gotten more out of it. This thing works wonderfully. Great replacement for my old aluminum one. AND it comes with an extra hose! As with all juicers have a place to allow the hose to dangle down after use so it can dry out. I really wish they would come up with a tool to do that. I took the clamp and moved it up to the metal part the hose comes off of to allow the hose to be open to dry out. Great price on this and it will do the same job as the more expensive ones.


Question: How many ounces is each cube?

I bought these ice cube trays for making baby food. It's excellent for that purpose. Each cube is 1 oz, so it's easy to know how much food my baby is consuming. In addition, the cubes fit nice inside a standard size baby food jar, meaning I can defrost the food in a few existing baby food jars I own.In general, the shape of the cubes is pleasing. As others have mentioned, it's harder to get the cubes out of the try. I end up removing them one or two at a time. We have an icemaker. If I was constantly using ice on a daily basis, I think I'd find this very irritating and buy a plastic rather than rubber ice cube tray. However, if you want to be able to remove one or two cubes without making an icy mess, this style has its benefits.

Answer: 1 oz

I bought these ice cube trays for making baby food. It's excellent for that purpose. <hl> Each cube is 1 oz , so it's easy to know how much food my baby is consuming. <hl> In addition, the cubes fit nice inside a standard size baby food jar, meaning I can defrost the food in a few existing baby food jars I own. In general, the shape of the cubes is pleasing. As others have mentioned, it's harder to get the cubes out of the try. I end up removing them one or two at a time. We have an icemaker. If I was constantly using ice on a daily basis, I think I'd find this very irritating and buy a plastic rather than rubber ice cube tray. However, if you want to be able to remove one or two cubes without making an icy mess, this style has its benefits.

I bought these ice cube trays for making baby food. It's excellent for that purpose. Each cube is <hl> 1 oz <hl>, so it's easy to know how much food my baby is consuming. In addition, the cubes fit nice inside a standard size baby food jar, meaning I can defrost the food in a few existing baby food jars I own.In general, the shape of the cubes is pleasing. As others have mentioned, it's harder to get the cubes out of the try. I end up removing them one or two at a time. We have an icemaker. If I was constantly using ice on a daily basis, I think I'd find this very irritating and buy a plastic rather than rubber ice cube tray. However, if you want to be able to remove one or two cubes without making an icy mess, this style has its benefits.

Each cube is <hl> 1 oz <hl> , so it's easy to know how much food my baby is consuming.


Question: What went everywhere when the maker blew open?

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

Answer: Grounds

Grounds everywhere and crappy coffee.

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

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


Question: What gets dirty quickly?

We had this model for two years and we both hated it after the first month of ownership.It makes a mess when you empty the container and you need to do more than just empty it. The filters and the turbine get filthy very fast.When upright and using the short hose it tips over easily.In its upright position it also can burn your carpet if your not careful.The "power" brush is powered by air suction and when it gets dirty the mechanisms get bogged down and stop working.It has to be cleaned all the time too.There was a clog deep inside the machine that made awful sounds. I could not get to it without taking apart the entire machine.I was very happy today when I put it in the dumpster.We now own a Hoover Wind Tunnel Air and love it.

Answer: filters and the turbine

We had this model for two years and we both hated it after the first month of ownership. It makes a mess when you empty the container and you need to do more than just empty it. <hl> The filters and the turbine get filthy very fast. <hl> When upright and using the short hose it tips over easily. In its upright position it also can burn your carpet if your not careful. The "power" brush is powered by air suction and when it gets dirty the mechanisms get bogged down and stop working. It has to be cleaned all the time too. There was a clog deep inside the machine that made awful sounds. I could not get to it without taking apart the entire machine. I was very happy today when I put it in the dumpster. We now own a Hoover Wind Tunnel Air and love it.

We had this model for two years and we both hated it after the first month of ownership.It makes a mess when you empty the container and you need to do more than just empty it. The <hl> filters and the turbine <hl> get filthy very fast.When upright and using the short hose it tips over easily.In its upright position it also can burn your carpet if your not careful.The "power" brush is powered by air suction and when it gets dirty the mechanisms get bogged down and stop working.It has to be cleaned all the time too.There was a clog deep inside the machine that made awful sounds. I could not get to it without taking apart the entire machine.I was very happy today when I put it in the dumpster.We now own a Hoover Wind Tunnel Air and love it.


Question: What brand of Whistling kettle has the shopper been using for years?

I have been usingMedelco 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling Tea Kettle a shot. I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.

Answer: Medelco

<hl> I have been using Medelco 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays <hl> so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling Tea Kettle a shot. I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.

I have been using<hl> Medelco <hl> 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling Tea Kettle a shot. I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.

I have been using <hl> Medelco <hl> 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays


Question: What was the reviewer's second issue with the iron?

I read a lot of reviews before buying this iron and really thought I would have a winner this time. The first and major problem I have had with it is leaky water during steaming - when the iron had fully heated. The second thing that I don't like about this iron is that it shuts off quickly - in about 3 minutes when not being used - and to reheat the iron, you have to push the control button repeatedly to get it to the hottest setting - it takes 10 pushes to get it to the "max" setting on my iron as some of the pushes don't seem to register on the electronic control.The only "saving grace" of this iron is that it puts out a lot of steam (and water).

Answer: it shuts off quickly

I read a lot of reviews before buying this iron and really thought I would have a winner this time. The first and major problem I have had with it is leaky water during steaming - when the iron had fully heated. <hl> The second thing that I don't like about this iron is that it shuts off quickly - in about 3 minutes when not being used - and to reheat the iron, you have to push the control button repeatedly to get it to the hottest setting - it takes 10 pushes to get it to the "max" setting on my iron as some of the pushes don't seem to register on the electronic control. <hl> The only "saving grace" of this iron is that it puts out a lot of steam (and water).

I read a lot of reviews before buying this iron and really thought I would have a winner this time. The first and major problem I have had with it is leaky water during steaming - when the iron had fully heated. The second thing that I don't like about this iron is that <hl> it shuts off quickly <hl> - in about 3 minutes when not being used - and to reheat the iron, you have to push the control button repeatedly to get it to the hottest setting - it takes 10 pushes to get it to the "max" setting on my iron as some of the pushes don't seem to register on the electronic control.The only "saving grace" of this iron is that it puts out a lot of steam (and water).


Question: How long is the cord?

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. I've read complaints about the cord length (3 ft), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

Answer: 3 ft

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. <hl> I've read complaints about the cord length ( 3 ft ), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. <hl> Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. I've read complaints about the cord length (<hl> 3 ft <hl>), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

I've read complaints about the cord length ( <hl> 3 ft <hl> ), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry.


Question: What was helpful to the baker when baking bread?

I love baking my own bread and needed something to help me cut the slices evenly. This item works for the most part, but the plastic end has warped which makes for an uneven cut. I would suggest making the end more sturdy and less susceptible to bend.

Answer: cut the slices evenly

<hl> I love baking my own bread and needed something to help me cut the slices evenly . <hl> This item works for the most part, but the plastic end has warped which makes for an uneven cut. I would suggest making the end more sturdy and less susceptible to bend.

I love baking my own bread and needed something to help me <hl> cut the slices evenly <hl>. This item works for the most part, but the plastic end has warped which makes for an uneven cut. I would suggest making the end more sturdy and less susceptible to bend.

I love baking my own bread and needed something to help me <hl> cut the slices evenly <hl> .


Question: What doesn't the toaster do for both sides?

The Amazon reviews are mixed, and for good reason. Mine arrived with a couple small scratches in the otherwise very cool candy-apple red surface. Oh well. But the really bad news was yet to come. After doing the suggested burn-in (one cycle with no bread - and yep, there really is a noxious odor from that), I set the darkness control to about 4.5 (ranges from 1 to 7). Burnt, completely burnt. So I set it down to 3.5. Burnt again. 2.5 - barely brown. 3 - burnt. And, as other reviews note, it doesn't toast evenly on both sides. One reviewer thought that was great; I think it sucks. I guess Oster is owned by Sunbeam, and who knows who owns them, but these products that are thrown together in China or elsewhere where they pay $.02/hr for labor can hardly be expected to be reliable, can they? Aint the global economy f'in' wonderful?!

Answer: it doesn't toast evenly on both sides

The Amazon reviews are mixed, and for good reason. Mine arrived with a couple small scratches in the otherwise very cool candy-apple red surface. Oh well. But the really bad news was yet to come. After doing the suggested burn-in (one cycle with no bread - and yep, there really is a noxious odor from that), I set the darkness control to about 4.5 (ranges from 1 to 7). Burnt, completely burnt. So I set it down to 3.5. Burnt again. 2.5 - barely brown. 3 - burnt. <hl> And, as other reviews note, it doesn't toast evenly on both sides . <hl> One reviewer thought that was great; I think it sucks. I guess Oster is owned by Sunbeam, and who knows who owns them, but these products that are thrown together in China or elsewhere where they pay $.02/hr for labor can hardly be expected to be reliable, can they? Aint the global economy f'in' wonderful?!

The Amazon reviews are mixed, and for good reason. Mine arrived with a couple small scratches in the otherwise very cool candy-apple red surface. Oh well. But the really bad news was yet to come. After doing the suggested burn-in (one cycle with no bread - and yep, there really is a noxious odor from that), I set the darkness control to about 4.5 (ranges from 1 to 7). Burnt, completely burnt. So I set it down to 3.5. Burnt again. 2.5 - barely brown. 3 - burnt. And, as other reviews note, <hl> it doesn't toast evenly on both sides <hl>. One reviewer thought that was great; I think it sucks. I guess Oster is owned by Sunbeam, and who knows who owns them, but these products that are thrown together in China or elsewhere where they pay $.02/hr for labor can hardly be expected to be reliable, can they? Aint the global economy f'in' wonderful?!

And, as other reviews note, <hl> it doesn't toast evenly on both sides <hl> .


Question: Why did the kettle have to be returned?

The kettle is very nice, well designed & heats the water quickly. However, I'm returning it because of the cord. It's very heavy utilitarian black (3/8" diameter) and there's no way to conceal it in the base. It really detracts from the sleek look of the kettle, and there's no spot in my kitchen where it doesn't look bad. Maybe it makes it safer electrically, but I don't have any other small appliances with so heavy a cord. I'm probably being overly fussy, but I just think the cord will always bother me, so I'm packing it up to return.

Answer: because of the cord

The kettle is very nice, well designed & heats the water quickly. <hl> However, I'm returning it because of the cord . <hl> It's very heavy utilitarian black (3/8" diameter) and there's no way to conceal it in the base. It really detracts from the sleek look of the kettle, and there's no spot in my kitchen where it doesn't look bad. Maybe it makes it safer electrically, but I don't have any other small appliances with so heavy a cord. I'm probably being overly fussy, but I just think the cord will always bother me, so I'm packing it up to return.

The kettle is very nice, well designed & heats the water quickly. However, I'm returning it <hl> because of the cord <hl>. It's very heavy utilitarian black (3/8" diameter) and there's no way to conceal it in the base. It really detracts from the sleek look of the kettle, and there's no spot in my kitchen where it doesn't look bad. Maybe it makes it safer electrically, but I don't have any other small appliances with so heavy a cord. I'm probably being overly fussy, but I just think the cord will always bother me, so I'm packing it up to return.

However, I'm returning it <hl> because of the cord <hl> .


Question: What did I buy?

I thought I'd save some money by ordering a pair of these rather than the real deal (i.e. the original and expensive Temperpedic pillows). Big mistake.Anyone can apparently claim they use memory foam. I'm not sure what the true definition is, but you know it when you see it, and you feel it when you feel it. These pillows-- even in the plush design-- are hard as a rock. They are Chinese and have a funky smell.I'm going to bite the bullet and order more real Temperpedic pillows. They are expensive, but I actually think they are worth it. It's not worth having a bad night's sleep.

Answer: pillows

<hl> I thought I'd save some money by ordering a pair of these rather than the real deal (i.e. the original and expensive Temperpedic pillows ). <hl> Big mistake. Anyone can apparently claim they use memory foam. I'm not sure what the true definition is, but you know it when you see it, and you feel it when you feel it. These pillows-- even in the plush design-- are hard as a rock. They are Chinese and have a funky smell. I'm going to bite the bullet and order more real Temperpedic pillows. They are expensive, but I actually think they are worth it. It's not worth having a bad night's sleep.

I thought I'd save some money by ordering a pair of these rather than the real deal (i.e. the original and expensive Temperpedic <hl> pillows <hl>). Big mistake.Anyone can apparently claim they use memory foam. I'm not sure what the true definition is, but you know it when you see it, and you feel it when you feel it. These pillows-- even in the plush design-- are hard as a rock. They are Chinese and have a funky smell.I'm going to bite the bullet and order more real Temperpedic pillows. They are expensive, but I actually think they are worth it. It's not worth having a bad night's sleep.

I thought I'd save some money by ordering a pair of these rather than the real deal (i.e. the original and expensive Temperpedic <hl> pillows <hl> ).


Question: What item sits on top of the furniture?

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our flat screen :)

Answer: flat screen

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. <hl> For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our flat screen :) <hl>

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our <hl> flat screen <hl> :)


Question: Where was the pitcher I bought made?

Finding a decent pitcher is much harder than I thought it would be. Seriously.I looked at Target, Wally World, other sellers on Amazon and even fancy department stores and I found it difficult to find a large pitcher that did not completely suck. I am convinced that perhaps this company is the only one that knows how to make a decent pitcher. Let me tell you why I love it.First of all it is made in the US. Maybe the last thing made here in this country. So thats a big plus in my book. Also it's large, but not humongus. I think maybe it might be the perfect size. It's sturdy. I like that. No tuperware film-flam here. I like that the lid fits perfectly and is simple and easy. I like that it fits in the door of my fridge (I have a standard size US fridge). It looks good too.I feel kind of silly reviewing a pitcher online, but seriously, it's hard to find a decent one. Like I said, this might be the only decent pitcher out there in the marketplace in my opinion.

Answer: US

First of all it is made in the US .

Finding a decent pitcher is much harder than I thought it would be. Seriously. I looked at Target, Wally World, other sellers on Amazon and even fancy department stores and I found it difficult to find a large pitcher that did not completely suck. I am convinced that perhaps this company is the only one that knows how to make a decent pitcher. Let me tell you why I love it. <hl> First of all it is made in the US . <hl> Maybe the last thing made here in this country. So thats a big plus in my book. Also it's large, but not humongus. I think maybe it might be the perfect size. It's sturdy. I like that. No tuperware film-flam here. I like that the lid fits perfectly and is simple and easy. I like that it fits in the door of my fridge (I have a standard size US fridge). It looks good too. I feel kind of silly reviewing a pitcher online, but seriously, it's hard to find a decent one. Like I said, this might be the only decent pitcher out there in the marketplace in my opinion.

Finding a decent pitcher is much harder than I thought it would be. Seriously.I looked at Target, Wally World, other sellers on Amazon and even fancy department stores and I found it difficult to find a large pitcher that did not completely suck. I am convinced that perhaps this company is the only one that knows how to make a decent pitcher. Let me tell you why I love it.First of all it is made in the <hl> US <hl>. Maybe the last thing made here in this country. So thats a big plus in my book. Also it's large, but not humongus. I think maybe it might be the perfect size. It's sturdy. I like that. No tuperware film-flam here. I like that the lid fits perfectly and is simple and easy. I like that it fits in the door of my fridge (I have a standard size US fridge). It looks good too.I feel kind of silly reviewing a pitcher online, but seriously, it's hard to find a decent one. Like I said, this might be the only decent pitcher out there in the marketplace in my opinion.

First of all it is made in the <hl> US <hl> .


Question: What coffee grinder has the shrieking whir noise?

After perusing coffee grinders for a year - I've found that the Melitta 80395 Burr Grinder meets all of my expectations. A friend has a pretty pricey Capresso and I've coveted it for years. Having tired of buying pre-packaged ground coffee that doesn't meet my taste (at $13. a pound) I decided to take a risk on one that didn't get the same cred, but definitely hit the mark when reviews and dollar value were combined. It works perfectly = and yes, it is noisy (but so it the Capresso) and messy at times (ditto the Capresso). At least it doesn't have the shrieking whir noise of the hand-held grinders = plus you can save yourself the early morning noise assault by grinding several cups in advance...

Answer: hand-held grinders

After perusing coffee grinders for a year - I've found that the Melitta 80395 Burr Grinder meets all of my expectations. A friend has a pretty pricey Capresso and I've coveted it for years. Having tired of buying pre-packaged ground coffee that doesn't meet my taste (at $13. a pound) I decided to take a risk on one that didn't get the same cred, but definitely hit the mark when reviews and dollar value were combined. It works perfectly = and yes, it is noisy ( but so it the Capresso) and messy at times (ditto the Capresso). <hl> At least it doesn't have the shrieking whir noise of the hand-held grinders = <hl> plus you can save yourself the early morning noise assault by grinding several cups in advance...

After perusing coffee grinders for a year - I've found that the Melitta 80395 Burr Grinder meets all of my expectations. A friend has a pretty pricey Capresso and I've coveted it for years. Having tired of buying pre-packaged ground coffee that doesn't meet my taste (at $13. a pound) I decided to take a risk on one that didn't get the same cred, but definitely hit the mark when reviews and dollar value were combined. It works perfectly = and yes, it is noisy (but so it the Capresso) and messy at times (ditto the Capresso). At least it doesn't have the shrieking whir noise of the <hl> hand-held grinders <hl> = plus you can save yourself the early morning noise assault by grinding several cups in advance...


Question: what kind of shoes fit under the rack?

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

Answer: flat sandals, flip-flops, or even flat dress shoes

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

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


Question: What type of plastic is it made out of?

I bought this to help with space in some deep cabinets. I purchased it in three sizes, the 9-1/2", the 12" and the 16". All are great. They are non-slip. They have a non-slip surface on the top, but they also have it on the bottom, so they stay where you put them in your cupboard. The movement is very smooth. I put quite a bit of weight (flour, sugar, box mixes) on the 16" and it turns just great. I wish I had bought more when I ordered these, but I will order more. They are hard plastic, so they may be best for inside the cupboard rather than a formal dining table. I recommend these if you are looking for a smooth operating turntable.

Answer: hard

I bought this to help with space in some deep cabinets. I purchased it in three sizes, the 9-1/2", the 12" and the 16". All are great. They are non-slip. They have a non-slip surface on the top, but they also have it on the bottom, so they stay where you put them in your cupboard. The movement is very smooth. I put quite a bit of weight (flour, sugar, box mixes) on the 16" and it turns just great. I wish I had bought more when I ordered these, but I will order more. <hl> They are hard plastic, so they may be best for inside the cupboard rather than a formal dining table. <hl> I recommend these if you are looking for a smooth operating turntable.

I bought this to help with space in some deep cabinets. I purchased it in three sizes, the 9-1/2", the 12" and the 16". All are great. They are non-slip. They have a non-slip surface on the top, but they also have it on the bottom, so they stay where you put them in your cupboard. The movement is very smooth. I put quite a bit of weight (flour, sugar, box mixes) on the 16" and it turns just great. I wish I had bought more when I ordered these, but I will order more. They are <hl> hard <hl> plastic, so they may be best for inside the cupboard rather than a formal dining table. I recommend these if you are looking for a smooth operating turntable.


Question: How many trips did the reviewer make to the home improvement store?

Leave it to OXO Good Grips to come up with this clever solution to an annoying problem.When the stopper to our bathtub drain finally bit the dust (with hard water hastening its demise), two trips to the home improvement store later and we still couldn't find a replacement that would fit the hole, despite measuring and remeasuring the diameter.By that point we were willing to settle for showers until we discovered the OXO Good Grips Tub Stopper, which relies on gravity and suction to simply fit flatly and snugly in any sized drain. And, when done, you simply pull it up by the flap, which has a little suction cup on the back, allowing it to be stored on the inside of the tub or on the tiles.Thank you, OXO, for extending your cleverness beyond the kitchen...

Answer: two

Leave it to OXO Good Grips to come up with this clever solution to an annoying problem. <hl> When the stopper to our bathtub drain finally bit the dust (with hard water hastening its demise), two trips to the home improvement store later and we still couldn't find a replacement that would fit the hole, despite measuring and remeasuring the diameter. <hl> By that point we were willing to settle for showers until we discovered the OXO Good Grips Tub Stopper, which relies on gravity and suction to simply fit flatly and snugly in any sized drain. And, when done, you simply pull it up by the flap, which has a little suction cup on the back, allowing it to be stored on the inside of the tub or on the tiles. Thank you, OXO, for extending your cleverness beyond the kitchen...

Leave it to OXO Good Grips to come up with this clever solution to an annoying problem.When the stopper to our bathtub drain finally bit the dust (with hard water hastening its demise), <hl> two <hl> trips to the home improvement store later and we still couldn't find a replacement that would fit the hole, despite measuring and remeasuring the diameter.By that point we were willing to settle for showers until we discovered the OXO Good Grips Tub Stopper, which relies on gravity and suction to simply fit flatly and snugly in any sized drain. And, when done, you simply pull it up by the flap, which has a little suction cup on the back, allowing it to be stored on the inside of the tub or on the tiles.Thank you, OXO, for extending your cleverness beyond the kitchen...


Question: what happens when you set it to the lightest setting?

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. Even on the lightest setting, it toasts quite long, so you always have to stand over it. I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

Answer: it toasts quite long

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. <hl> Even on the lightest setting, it toasts quite long , so you always have to stand over it. <hl> I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. Even on the lightest setting, <hl> it toasts quite long <hl>, so you always have to stand over it. I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

Even on the lightest setting, <hl> it toasts quite long <hl> , so you always have to stand over it.


Question: How does the food turn out when using this product?

I ordered two of these and they both fit perfectly side by side on my large cookie sheet.I use them for baking chips (kale, yams, potato, etc), and these allow the air to circulate, which has resulted in nice, crispy chips EVERY TIME (without having to turn over half way through)!Easy to clean and durable. Really wish I got these sooner!

Answer: nice, crispy

I ordered two of these and they both fit perfectly side by side on my large cookie sheet. <hl> I use them for baking chips (kale, yams, potato, etc), and these allow the air to circulate, which has resulted in nice, crispy chips EVERY TIME (without having to turn over half way through)!Easy to clean and durable. <hl> Really wish I got these sooner!

I ordered two of these and they both fit perfectly side by side on my large cookie sheet.I use them for baking chips (kale, yams, potato, etc), and these allow the air to circulate, which has resulted in <hl> nice, crispy <hl> chips EVERY TIME (without having to turn over half way through)!Easy to clean and durable. Really wish I got these sooner!


Question: What does the author like?

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

Answer: fresh pineapple

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

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

I LOVE <hl> fresh pineapple <hl> , but don't but it as often as I'd like because I don't like peeling them.


Question: What would be a major improvement?

The overall quality of this is quite high. I thought the metal was going to be on the thin side and it's actually pretty heavy gauge. This looks great and functions well. Just about perfect!I deducted a star because this could use some sort of chalk holder and its screw holes are a bit oddly placed, located below the chalkboard. Putting the chalk in the basket will cause it to get buried and as the pieces get smaller, they can start falling out of the bottom. A little basket on the side or something would be a major improvement. Likewise screw holes near the top -- or those mounting holes that use screw tops -- would also be a great improvement. Once you have it installed, though, it seems secure.

Answer: A little basket on the side

The overall quality of this is quite high. I thought the metal was going to be on the thin side and it's actually pretty heavy gauge. This looks great and functions well. Just about perfect!I deducted a star because this could use some sort of chalk holder and its screw holes are a bit oddly placed, located below the chalkboard. Putting the chalk in the basket will cause it to get buried and as the pieces get smaller, they can start falling out of the bottom. <hl> A little basket on the side or something would be a major improvement. <hl> Likewise screw holes near the top -- or those mounting holes that use screw tops -- would also be a great improvement. Once you have it installed, though, it seems secure.

The overall quality of this is quite high. I thought the metal was going to be on the thin side and it's actually pretty heavy gauge. This looks great and functions well. Just about perfect!I deducted a star because this could use some sort of chalk holder and its screw holes are a bit oddly placed, located below the chalkboard. Putting the chalk in the basket will cause it to get buried and as the pieces get smaller, they can start falling out of the bottom. <hl> A little basket on the side <hl> or something would be a major improvement. Likewise screw holes near the top -- or those mounting holes that use screw tops -- would also be a great improvement. Once you have it installed, though, it seems secure.


Question: How did it come out?

I got this yogurt maker due to price and simplicity. Fewer features also means less can get broken. And really how hard is it to set a phone timer? The first batch I made I accidentally followed the instructions for thinner yogurt and left it a bit too long (forgot to set the timer haha). The result was a slightly tart DAnimals thick yogurt. I added some honey and vanilla and my 3 year old son and I played around with various colors and it was yummy! Drinkable yogurt is annoyingly expensive and my son usually doesn't like the taste. He downed 4 whole cups of this stuff so I still count this as a not fail. Plus he loved being able to color it himself. My second batch only took 6 hrs and I actually followed the right instructions. Oh and I did let the yogurt I used for starter warm up to room temperature. I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out beautiful! Very thick, very rich and simple plain yogurt! I started it at 9pm and pulled it out at 3am when the baby woke up and by morning had some delicious yogurt to look forward to! Opened up one of the cups, dug my spoon in and it was very creamy, super thick and mellow. I used about a quart of whole milk and 1 jar cheap GV vanilla yogurt for starter and about 4 tablespoons of milk powder. I have started on my third of many more batches to come! Very pleased with how simple it is!

Answer: beautiful

I got this yogurt maker due to price and simplicity. Fewer features also means less can get broken. And really how hard is it to set a phone timer? The first batch I made I accidentally followed the instructions for thinner yogurt and left it a bit too long (forgot to set the timer haha). The result was a slightly tart DAnimals thick yogurt. I added some honey and vanilla and my 3 year old son and I played around with various colors and it was yummy! Drinkable yogurt is annoyingly expensive and my son usually doesn't like the taste. He downed 4 whole cups of this stuff so I still count this as a not fail. Plus he loved being able to color it himself. My second batch only took 6 hrs and I actually followed the right instructions. Oh and I did let the yogurt I used for starter warm up to room temperature. <hl> I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out beautiful ! <hl> Very thick, very rich and simple plain yogurt! I started it at 9pm and pulled it out at 3am when the baby woke up and by morning had some delicious yogurt to look forward to! Opened up one of the cups, dug my spoon in and it was very creamy, super thick and mellow. I used about a quart of whole milk and 1 jar cheap GV vanilla yogurt for starter and about 4 tablespoons of milk powder. I have started on my third of many more batches to come! Very pleased with how simple it is!

I got this yogurt maker due to price and simplicity. Fewer features also means less can get broken. And really how hard is it to set a phone timer? The first batch I made I accidentally followed the instructions for thinner yogurt and left it a bit too long (forgot to set the timer haha). The result was a slightly tart DAnimals thick yogurt. I added some honey and vanilla and my 3 year old son and I played around with various colors and it was yummy! Drinkable yogurt is annoyingly expensive and my son usually doesn't like the taste. He downed 4 whole cups of this stuff so I still count this as a not fail. Plus he loved being able to color it himself. My second batch only took 6 hrs and I actually followed the right instructions. Oh and I did let the yogurt I used for starter warm up to room temperature. I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out <hl> beautiful <hl>! Very thick, very rich and simple plain yogurt! I started it at 9pm and pulled it out at 3am when the baby woke up and by morning had some delicious yogurt to look forward to! Opened up one of the cups, dug my spoon in and it was very creamy, super thick and mellow. I used about a quart of whole milk and 1 jar cheap GV vanilla yogurt for starter and about 4 tablespoons of milk powder. I have started on my third of many more batches to come! Very pleased with how simple it is!

I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out <hl> beautiful <hl> !


Question: What kind of grinder did the writer use before?

This is my first burr grinder, so I really have no comparison, but still I'll share my experience.I bought this grinder because my old blade grinder died and I like my coffee. All the coffee snob websites (yes, I'm a coffee snob) say that burr grinding is the way to go because blade grinders heat the beans while grinding and this affects the taste. So, since the old one died, I decided to try the burr. Plus, I use a french press at times, so I wanted to be able to grind coarsely to minimize the sludginess in the bottom of my cup (not that I mind it terribly).So, I started using this on coarse setting for my french press. My experience with the coffee, though, was that my sludge factor wasn't lessened over my blade grinder, which I surmise to mean that I'm not getting consistent particle size (still generating fines on coarse setting). Further, I can't taste the difference between burr grinded coffee and blade grinded coffee. So, take that for what it's worth.The unit is messy. Coffee sticks in the bottom bin because of static, which isn't a huge deal, but the discharge from the machine to the bin also contains coffee which falls out on the counter when you remove the plastic bin. cleanup is sort of a pain inside the grinder itself. They say to wipe with a damp cloth and they give you a little brush to brush the little gears. You need a brush with coarser bristles to really get the coffee out, and still, there are remnants of coffee in there that I just can't get out. Maybe I'm overly concerned about cleanliness, but it bothers me.This thing is next to worthless for finer grinds (I'd say anything significantly shy of 25%, towards the fine end). The beans seem to just cease entering the grinder periodically. Then you have to turn it off, unplug it, remove the bottom bin and dump out the beans and put them back in again (or shake the unit) to get it to start grinding again. The beans come out looking pretty finely ground, but it's just aggravating trying to get it to grind the whole batch. This happens on almost every grind on the fine setting and even periodically on the coarser settings...which makes the preset for the amount of coffee (take note, 1 cup = 1.5 tbsp coffee) pointless, because you have to turn it off in the middle to clear the jam.I know you get what you pay for and this is really far down on the price scale for burr grinders. Still, I would expect it to work over it's full range of operations.If you really want a burr grinder, you probably need to invest in a better model (if you want fine grind, at least). But honestly, for just everyday coffee grinding for a normal drip pot (or even a french press) the blade grinders available for half the price seem to perform just as well as this and the cleanup is far easier.

Answer: blade grinder

This is my first burr grinder, so I really have no comparison, but still I'll share my experience. <hl> I bought this grinder because my old blade grinder died and I like my coffee. <hl> All the coffee snob websites (yes, I'm a coffee snob) say that burr grinding is the way to go because blade grinders heat the beans while grinding and this affects the taste. So, since the old one died, I decided to try the burr. Plus, I use a french press at times, so I wanted to be able to grind coarsely to minimize the sludginess in the bottom of my cup (not that I mind it terribly).So, I started using this on coarse setting for my french press. My experience with the coffee, though, was that my sludge factor wasn't lessened over my blade grinder, which I surmise to mean that I'm not getting consistent particle size (still generating fines on coarse setting). Further, I can't taste the difference between burr grinded coffee and blade grinded coffee. So, take that for what it's worth. The unit is messy. Coffee sticks in the bottom bin because of static, which isn't a huge deal, but the discharge from the machine to the bin also contains coffee which falls out on the counter when you remove the plastic bin. cleanup is sort of a pain inside the grinder itself. They say to wipe with a damp cloth and they give you a little brush to brush the little gears. You need a brush with coarser bristles to really get the coffee out, and still, there are remnants of coffee in there that I just can't get out. Maybe I'm overly concerned about cleanliness, but it bothers me. This thing is next to worthless for finer grinds (I'd say anything significantly shy of 25%, towards the fine end). The beans seem to just cease entering the grinder periodically. Then you have to turn it off, unplug it, remove the bottom bin and dump out the beans and put them back in again (or shake the unit) to get it to start grinding again. The beans come out looking pretty finely ground, but it's just aggravating trying to get it to grind the whole batch. This happens on almost every grind on the fine setting and even periodically on the coarser settings...which makes the preset for the amount of coffee (take note, 1 cup = 1.5 tbsp coffee) pointless, because you have to turn it off in the middle to clear the jam. I know you get what you pay for and this is really far down on the price scale for burr grinders. Still, I would expect it to work over it's full range of operations. If you really want a burr grinder, you probably need to invest in a better model (if you want fine grind, at least). But honestly, for just everyday coffee grinding for a normal drip pot (or even a french press) the blade grinders available for half the price seem to perform just as well as this and the cleanup is far easier.

This is my first burr grinder, so I really have no comparison, but still I'll share my experience.I bought this grinder because my old <hl> blade grinder <hl> died and I like my coffee. All the coffee snob websites (yes, I'm a coffee snob) say that burr grinding is the way to go because blade grinders heat the beans while grinding and this affects the taste. So, since the old one died, I decided to try the burr. Plus, I use a french press at times, so I wanted to be able to grind coarsely to minimize the sludginess in the bottom of my cup (not that I mind it terribly).So, I started using this on coarse setting for my french press. My experience with the coffee, though, was that my sludge factor wasn't lessened over my blade grinder, which I surmise to mean that I'm not getting consistent particle size (still generating fines on coarse setting). Further, I can't taste the difference between burr grinded coffee and blade grinded coffee. So, take that for what it's worth.The unit is messy. Coffee sticks in the bottom bin because of static, which isn't a huge deal, but the discharge from the machine to the bin also contains coffee which falls out on the counter when you remove the plastic bin. cleanup is sort of a pain inside the grinder itself. They say to wipe with a damp cloth and they give you a little brush to brush the little gears. You need a brush with coarser bristles to really get the coffee out, and still, there are remnants of coffee in there that I just can't get out. Maybe I'm overly concerned about cleanliness, but it bothers me.This thing is next to worthless for finer grinds (I'd say anything significantly shy of 25%, towards the fine end). The beans seem to just cease entering the grinder periodically. Then you have to turn it off, unplug it, remove the bottom bin and dump out the beans and put them back in again (or shake the unit) to get it to start grinding again. The beans come out looking pretty finely ground, but it's just aggravating trying to get it to grind the whole batch. This happens on almost every grind on the fine setting and even periodically on the coarser settings...which makes the preset for the amount of coffee (take note, 1 cup = 1.5 tbsp coffee) pointless, because you have to turn it off in the middle to clear the jam.I know you get what you pay for and this is really far down on the price scale for burr grinders. Still, I would expect it to work over it's full range of operations.If you really want a burr grinder, you probably need to invest in a better model (if you want fine grind, at least). But honestly, for just everyday coffee grinding for a normal drip pot (or even a french press) the blade grinders available for half the price seem to perform just as well as this and the cleanup is far easier.


Question: What are some perks of this product?

Purchased this and didn't get to use it until just before Thanksgiving. Have loved it ever since. It is easy to move in tight areas. That's a plus because I don't have a lot of space in my dining area and always had to move the chairs into the great room. Now, I can just pull the chairs away from the table and get completely under the table. I purchased the "animal" version because I have two dogs. I can hear this Dyson sucking up grit and crumbs that they drag in through the doggie door onto my oriental rug. Plus it goes easily from the rug to the hardwood and also does a great job on the ceramic tile in the kitchen and wall to wall carpet in the bedroom. It also isn't as noisey as my other vacs. This model comes as the "animal" and regular...so if you have pets, be careful to get the "animal" version. It is worth the extra. This was the best price, even with TV shopping special value (not the animal) and department store specials. Worth every penny. Easy to use, easy to assemble, easy to push and oh, wow, the pick up of dirt and dog hair.

Answer: Easy to use, easy to assemble, easy to push

Purchased this and didn't get to use it until just before Thanksgiving. Have loved it ever since. It is easy to move in tight areas. That's a plus because I don't have a lot of space in my dining area and always had to move the chairs into the great room. Now, I can just pull the chairs away from the table and get completely under the table. I purchased the "animal" version because I have two dogs. I can hear this Dyson sucking up grit and crumbs that they drag in through the doggie door onto my oriental rug. Plus it goes easily from the rug to the hardwood and also does a great job on the ceramic tile in the kitchen and wall to wall carpet in the bedroom. It also isn't as noisey as my other vacs. This model comes as the "animal" and regular... so if you have pets, be careful to get the "animal" version. It is worth the extra. This was the best price, even with TV shopping special value (not the animal) and department store specials. Worth every penny. <hl> Easy to use, easy to assemble, easy to push and oh, wow, the pick up of dirt and dog hair. <hl>

Purchased this and didn't get to use it until just before Thanksgiving. Have loved it ever since. It is easy to move in tight areas. That's a plus because I don't have a lot of space in my dining area and always had to move the chairs into the great room. Now, I can just pull the chairs away from the table and get completely under the table. I purchased the "animal" version because I have two dogs. I can hear this Dyson sucking up grit and crumbs that they drag in through the doggie door onto my oriental rug. Plus it goes easily from the rug to the hardwood and also does a great job on the ceramic tile in the kitchen and wall to wall carpet in the bedroom. It also isn't as noisey as my other vacs. This model comes as the "animal" and regular...so if you have pets, be careful to get the "animal" version. It is worth the extra. This was the best price, even with TV shopping special value (not the animal) and department store specials. Worth every penny. <hl> Easy to use, easy to assemble, easy to push <hl> and oh, wow, the pick up of dirt and dog hair.