Question: Where was the damage on the product?

I have been watching this desk for months. I read all the reviews and when it went down in price with free shipping, I decided to take my chances.The desk arrived within days, to which I was very pleased. As said by other reviews, there was not adequate packing materials to protect the wood. I inspected the pieces of wood as I removed them from the box and noticed a split on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door. I thought if it had to be damaged, why not in a less visual area. I used some wood glue and fixed the problem. Assembly took less than an hour. I just needed a phillips screw driver for the screw behind the knob on the keyboard door. The legs came with their own tool for the nuts/bolts. The wood is beautiful and matches the honey pine furniture I have in the room where this desk is now located. I have a 22" flat screen monitor and an HP printer on it and have plenty of room to work. The actual PC is on the floor under the desk. There is room for it on the desk, but I don't like a cluttered look.Again, this is one of those items that you have to take your chances hoping it is not damaged with you receive it. I doubt the company would reimburse me a percentage off due to the damage. I decided to live with the damage as it would be too costly to return it and take my chances on a new one, which could be damaged even more.Less the damage, it is a great quality piece of furniture.

Answer: on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door

I have been watching this desk for months. I read all the reviews and when it went down in price with free shipping, I decided to take my chances. The desk arrived within days, to which I was very pleased. As said by other reviews, there was not adequate packing materials to protect the wood. <hl> I inspected the pieces of wood as I removed them from the box and noticed a split on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door . <hl> I thought if it had to be damaged, why not in a less visual area. I used some wood glue and fixed the problem. Assembly took less than an hour. I just needed a phillips screw driver for the screw behind the knob on the keyboard door. The legs came with their own tool for the nuts/bolts. The wood is beautiful and matches the honey pine furniture I have in the room where this desk is now located. I have a 22" flat screen monitor and an HP printer on it and have plenty of room to work. The actual PC is on the floor under the desk. There is room for it on the desk, but I don't like a cluttered look. Again, this is one of those items that you have to take your chances hoping it is not damaged with you receive it. I doubt the company would reimburse me a percentage off due to the damage. I decided to live with the damage as it would be too costly to return it and take my chances on a new one, which could be damaged even more. Less the damage, it is a great quality piece of furniture.

I have been watching this desk for months. I read all the reviews and when it went down in price with free shipping, I decided to take my chances.The desk arrived within days, to which I was very pleased. As said by other reviews, there was not adequate packing materials to protect the wood. I inspected the pieces of wood as I removed them from the box and noticed a split <hl> on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door <hl>. I thought if it had to be damaged, why not in a less visual area. I used some wood glue and fixed the problem. Assembly took less than an hour. I just needed a phillips screw driver for the screw behind the knob on the keyboard door. The legs came with their own tool for the nuts/bolts. The wood is beautiful and matches the honey pine furniture I have in the room where this desk is now located. I have a 22" flat screen monitor and an HP printer on it and have plenty of room to work. The actual PC is on the floor under the desk. There is room for it on the desk, but I don't like a cluttered look.Again, this is one of those items that you have to take your chances hoping it is not damaged with you receive it. I doubt the company would reimburse me a percentage off due to the damage. I decided to live with the damage as it would be too costly to return it and take my chances on a new one, which could be damaged even more.Less the damage, it is a great quality piece of furniture.

I inspected the pieces of wood as I removed them from the box and noticed a split <hl> on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door <hl> .


Question: What is the name of the muffin cups this user has used with the muffin pan?

To be honest, I wish I can give this Jumbo Muffin Pan 10 stars. This pan is way better than the muffin pan that I have now which seemed to heat my muffins unevenly.I used this pan the day after I received it in the mail and I could not be more pleased. Heat is distributed evenly and I don't have muffins that are light and some dark like I used to have with my last muffin pan. I have used this pan along with the Norpro 3600 Giant Muffin Cups which makes clean-up a total breeze. This is a real non-stick pan and you can use a paper towel to clean this pan because nothings sticks to it. I love this pan. If I can marry this pan I would :)Get this pan. You can't go wrong with this.

Answer: Norpro 3600 Giant Muffin Cups

To be honest, I wish I can give this Jumbo Muffin Pan 10 stars. This pan is way better than the muffin pan that I have now which seemed to heat my muffins unevenly. I used this pan the day after I received it in the mail and I could not be more pleased. Heat is distributed evenly and I don't have muffins that are light and some dark like I used to have with my last muffin pan. <hl> I have used this pan along with the Norpro 3600 Giant Muffin Cups which makes clean-up a total breeze. <hl> This is a real non-stick pan and you can use a paper towel to clean this pan because nothings sticks to it. I love this pan. If I can marry this pan I would :)Get this pan. You can't go wrong with this.

To be honest, I wish I can give this Jumbo Muffin Pan 10 stars. This pan is way better than the muffin pan that I have now which seemed to heat my muffins unevenly.I used this pan the day after I received it in the mail and I could not be more pleased. Heat is distributed evenly and I don't have muffins that are light and some dark like I used to have with my last muffin pan. I have used this pan along with the <hl> Norpro 3600 Giant Muffin Cups <hl> which makes clean-up a total breeze. This is a real non-stick pan and you can use a paper towel to clean this pan because nothings sticks to it. I love this pan. If I can marry this pan I would :)Get this pan. You can't go wrong with this.


Question: What needs to be done to all chocolates before they can be used?

Purchased as a replacement for another unit of a different brand that stopped working. While the unit is well made and works perfectly, it's a bit large. It will take all of 4 lbs of chocolate to get this flowing properly and I suggest you have another couple of pounds on hand to replenish during a party. You can use any type of chocolate, but all chocolate will need to be melted first. Some regular chocolates, Hershey, Godiva, Ghirardelli and the like will need to be thinned out with vegetable oil. The Wilton Pro chocolate can be used without adding oil. I had to play with it a bit to get the perfect flow. Better to add oil slowly and in small increments. Too thin and it won't flow. Same for too thick. Clean up was a bit of a pain, but what do you expect. It's a great feature for any type of gathering. Be sure to have plenty of fruit, pretzels, cookies and other "stuff" to dip or your guests will be dipping their fingers!

Answer: melted

Purchased as a replacement for another unit of a different brand that stopped working. While the unit is well made and works perfectly, it's a bit large. It will take all of 4 lbs of chocolate to get this flowing properly and I suggest you have another couple of pounds on hand to replenish during a party. <hl> You can use any type of chocolate, but all chocolate will need to be melted first. <hl> Some regular chocolates, Hershey, Godiva, Ghirardelli and the like will need to be thinned out with vegetable oil. The Wilton Pro chocolate can be used without adding oil. I had to play with it a bit to get the perfect flow. Better to add oil slowly and in small increments. Too thin and it won't flow. Same for too thick. Clean up was a bit of a pain, but what do you expect. It's a great feature for any type of gathering. Be sure to have plenty of fruit, pretzels, cookies and other "stuff" to dip or your guests will be dipping their fingers!

Purchased as a replacement for another unit of a different brand that stopped working. While the unit is well made and works perfectly, it's a bit large. It will take all of 4 lbs of chocolate to get this flowing properly and I suggest you have another couple of pounds on hand to replenish during a party. You can use any type of chocolate, but all chocolate will need to be <hl> melted <hl> first. Some regular chocolates, Hershey, Godiva, Ghirardelli and the like will need to be thinned out with vegetable oil. The Wilton Pro chocolate can be used without adding oil. I had to play with it a bit to get the perfect flow. Better to add oil slowly and in small increments. Too thin and it won't flow. Same for too thick. Clean up was a bit of a pain, but what do you expect. It's a great feature for any type of gathering. Be sure to have plenty of fruit, pretzels, cookies and other "stuff" to dip or your guests will be dipping their fingers!


Question: What is a  use of the mini bowl attachment?

I've gone through several food processors in the past few years, and this is by far the best I have ever used. The 12 cup capacity is the perfect size in my opinion: it's large enough to puree large batches of soups, but small enough to be practical to mince up a few cloves of garlic (especially with the mini bowl attachment).I haven't found anything this device can't do. I've liquefied onions for sauces, pureed soups, made doughs, etc, and this thing has taken care of them all. The only downside is that this base of the device is pretty darn hefty...but of course it probably has to be to house a motor this powerful. I used to drag it out of the cabinets each time I needed it, but now I just keep it out on my counter--it's pretty enough to be on display, and useful enough to make its presence there practical.

Answer: mince up a few cloves of garlic

I've gone through several food processors in the past few years, and this is by far the best I have ever used. <hl> The 12 cup capacity is the perfect size in my opinion: it's large enough to puree large batches of soups, but small enough to be practical to mince up a few cloves of garlic (especially with the mini bowl attachment).I haven't found anything this device can't do. <hl> I've liquefied onions for sauces, pureed soups, made doughs, etc, and this thing has taken care of them all. The only downside is that this base of the device is pretty darn hefty... but of course it probably has to be to house a motor this powerful. I used to drag it out of the cabinets each time I needed it, but now I just keep it out on my counter--it's pretty enough to be on display, and useful enough to make its presence there practical.

I've gone through several food processors in the past few years, and this is by far the best I have ever used. The 12 cup capacity is the perfect size in my opinion: it's large enough to puree large batches of soups, but small enough to be practical to <hl> mince up a few cloves of garlic <hl> (especially with the mini bowl attachment).I haven't found anything this device can't do. I've liquefied onions for sauces, pureed soups, made doughs, etc, and this thing has taken care of them all. The only downside is that this base of the device is pretty darn hefty...but of course it probably has to be to house a motor this powerful. I used to drag it out of the cabinets each time I needed it, but now I just keep it out on my counter--it's pretty enough to be on display, and useful enough to make its presence there practical.


Question: What does the Thermos travel mug do?

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

Answer: keeps drinks hot or cold

it actually keeps drinks hot or cold .

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

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

it actually <hl> keeps drinks hot or cold <hl> .


Question: What does the reviewer like about the hangars?

Great price for this many hangers. Take up little space and are light but also break easily with little pressure. Best for light items but a great value if you need a lot of hangers.

Answer: Take up little space and are light

Great price for this many hangers. <hl> Take up little space and are light but also break easily with little pressure. <hl> Best for light items but a great value if you need a lot of hangers.

Great price for this many hangers. <hl> Take up little space and are light <hl> but also break easily with little pressure. Best for light items but a great value if you need a lot of hangers.


Question: What should you do first after washing and drying it?

...first off dont even attempt to fry eggsin this skillet for at least 2 weeks of using....when i recived mine i washed well in hot water, even tho it seasoned your gonna wanna do it theright way...after washing put on top stove to dry,then cooked bacon in it, you are gonna wanna useanimal fat as much as possiable.....it did stick but thats toobe expected with first time use, then i towel dryedthe extra grease and added lard....put in oven at 500degrees, expect some smoking, just have fans ready, for1 hr...turn oven off, i did this like 3-4 times...thencooked fried potatoes with onions ,worked great, friedan egg and it slid off pan...great pan, just got dutch oven too...

Answer: cooked bacon in it

<hl> ...first off dont even attempt to fry eggsin this skillet for at least 2 weeks of using....when i recived mine i washed well in hot water, even tho it seasoned your gonna wanna do it theright way...after washing put on top stove to dry,then cooked bacon in it , you are gonna wanna useanimal fat as much as possiable.....it did stick <hl> but thats toobe expected with first time use, then i towel dryedthe extra grease and added lard....put in oven at 500degrees, expect some smoking, just have fans ready, for1 hr...turn oven off, i did this like 3-4 times...thencooked fried potatoes with onions ,worked great, friedan egg and it slid off pan...great pan, just got dutch oven too...

...first off dont even attempt to fry eggsin this skillet for at least 2 weeks of using....when i recived mine i washed well in hot water, even tho it seasoned your gonna wanna do it theright way...after washing put on top stove to dry,then <hl> cooked bacon in it <hl>, you are gonna wanna useanimal fat as much as possiable.....it did stick but thats toobe expected with first time use, then i towel dryedthe extra grease and added lard....put in oven at 500degrees, expect some smoking, just have fans ready, for1 hr...turn oven off, i did this like 3-4 times...thencooked fried potatoes with onions ,worked great, friedan egg and it slid off pan...great pan, just got dutch oven too...

...first off dont even attempt to fry eggsin this skillet for at least 2 weeks of using....when i recived mine i washed well in hot water, even tho it seasoned your gonna wanna do it theright way...after washing put on top stove to dry,then <hl> cooked bacon in it <hl> , you are gonna wanna useanimal fat as much as possiable.....it did stick


Question: How much did they save on their electric bill?

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

Answer: 20 dollars

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

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


Question: How often are they washed?

Recommended. I bought a couple, two years ago. I wash every couple months. I am careful not to dry on high heat. The coating inside looks like a plastic, and I haven't wanted to risk melting. With gentle low heat or hang drying, they have lasted and still appear to be an effective barrier. Although I haven't had a bug problem to say for sure.The only challenge is if you have fluffy pillows (mine are down) and you use this case, it is near impossible to put flannel sheets on because of the friction of the case loops and the flannel.

Answer: couple months

I wash every couple months .

Recommended. I bought a couple, two years ago. <hl> I wash every couple months . <hl> I am careful not to dry on high heat. The coating inside looks like a plastic, and I haven't wanted to risk melting. With gentle low heat or hang drying, they have lasted and still appear to be an effective barrier. Although I haven't had a bug problem to say for sure. The only challenge is if you have fluffy pillows (mine are down) and you use this case, it is near impossible to put flannel sheets on because of the friction of the case loops and the flannel.

Recommended. I bought a couple, two years ago. I wash every <hl> couple months <hl>. I am careful not to dry on high heat. The coating inside looks like a plastic, and I haven't wanted to risk melting. With gentle low heat or hang drying, they have lasted and still appear to be an effective barrier. Although I haven't had a bug problem to say for sure.The only challenge is if you have fluffy pillows (mine are down) and you use this case, it is near impossible to put flannel sheets on because of the friction of the case loops and the flannel.


Question: How long has the reviewer have this spoon for?

Some kitchen tools are easy to overlook. Don't for a second, though, forget how important it is to have a good spoon: comfortable, easy to use for stirring, useful in a cooking pot or saute pan, durable, easy to clean.This spoon is all of that and more. Price is good, too. Cooking grade silicone with a sturdy metal handle, just the right size slots, and easy to hold and control. And it washes like a charm.I've had his spoon and its un-slotted cousin for more than a year and it has help up very, very well, and has never failed me. Looks like new even after many trips to the dishwasher (in the dreaded lower rack!), big pans of bread dough, browning eggplant slices in hot oil, stirring garlicky sauces, and so on. It has never picked up smells or colors.Great, great kitchen tool. No cons, lots of pros.

Answer: more than a year

Some kitchen tools are easy to overlook. Don't for a second, though, forget how important it is to have a good spoon: comfortable, easy to use for stirring, useful in a cooking pot or saute pan, durable, easy to clean. This spoon is all of that and more. Price is good, too. Cooking grade silicone with a sturdy metal handle, just the right size slots, and easy to hold and control. And it washes like a charm. <hl> I've had his spoon and its un-slotted cousin for more than a year and it has help up very, very well, and has never failed me. <hl> Looks like new even after many trips to the dishwasher (in the dreaded lower rack!), big pans of bread dough, browning eggplant slices in hot oil, stirring garlicky sauces, and so on. It has never picked up smells or colors. Great, great kitchen tool. No cons, lots of pros.

Some kitchen tools are easy to overlook. Don't for a second, though, forget how important it is to have a good spoon: comfortable, easy to use for stirring, useful in a cooking pot or saute pan, durable, easy to clean.This spoon is all of that and more. Price is good, too. Cooking grade silicone with a sturdy metal handle, just the right size slots, and easy to hold and control. And it washes like a charm.I've had his spoon and its un-slotted cousin for <hl> more than a year <hl> and it has help up very, very well, and has never failed me. Looks like new even after many trips to the dishwasher (in the dreaded lower rack!), big pans of bread dough, browning eggplant slices in hot oil, stirring garlicky sauces, and so on. It has never picked up smells or colors.Great, great kitchen tool. No cons, lots of pros.


Question: What is the author's favorite drink temperature?

We are to insulated from life. I to had these as a kid...Actually even let our horses drink beer out of them (so funny) but these glasses stand the test of time...What I like the best, Ice in a cup, favorite drink and instantly the glass you hold is ice cold..Trust me on this..to cool.Oddly it holds the temprature well, very little condensation aroundAs per the hand wash, get over it, a soapy sponge and a quick wipe dry and back in the counter. How fast is thatEvery house should have one set..Especially for Children, the colors really brighten the Kitchen !

Answer: cold

We are to insulated from life. I to had these as a kid... Actually even let our horses drink beer out of them (so funny) but these glasses stand the test of time... <hl> What I like the best, Ice in a cup, favorite drink and instantly the glass you hold is ice cold ..Trust me on this..to cool. <hl> Oddly it holds the temprature well, very little condensation aroundAs per the hand wash, get over it, a soapy sponge and a quick wipe dry and back in the counter. How fast is thatEvery house should have one set..Especially for Children, the colors really brighten the Kitchen !

We are to insulated from life. I to had these as a kid...Actually even let our horses drink beer out of them (so funny) but these glasses stand the test of time...What I like the best, Ice in a cup, favorite drink and instantly the glass you hold is ice <hl> cold <hl>..Trust me on this..to cool.Oddly it holds the temprature well, very little condensation aroundAs per the hand wash, get over it, a soapy sponge and a quick wipe dry and back in the counter. How fast is thatEvery house should have one set..Especially for Children, the colors really brighten the Kitchen !

What I like the best, Ice in a cup, favorite drink and instantly the glass you hold is ice <hl> cold <hl> ..Trust me on this..to cool.


Question: What part of the product opens automatically?

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The body of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however.Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.

Answer: lid

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. <hl> The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The body of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. <hl> A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however. Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. The automatic <hl> lid <hl> works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The body of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however.Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.


Question: How many of these do they go through a year?

I was looking for a long time solution for my non stick skillet. My wife and I go thru one of these twice a year. I bought the 12.5 inch and using my gas grill and flax seed oil, put a non stick surface on the skillet that was the color of light carbon and tough. As long as you don't wash it with detergent or put acidic liquid, such as lemon juice, it will last. Metal turners, no problem. I liked it so much, I ordered one for each of my son's and two smaller ones for myself. Let me repeat don't wash, only use hot water and paper towels or plastic brushes, and no acidic juice. After each use, i put a few drops of oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel. It's ready for the next use.

Answer: twice

I was looking for a long time solution for my non stick skillet. <hl> My wife and I go thru one of these twice a year. <hl> I bought the 12.5 inch and using my gas grill and flax seed oil, put a non stick surface on the skillet that was the color of light carbon and tough. As long as you don't wash it with detergent or put acidic liquid, such as lemon juice, it will last. Metal turners, no problem. I liked it so much, I ordered one for each of my son's and two smaller ones for myself. Let me repeat don't wash, only use hot water and paper towels or plastic brushes, and no acidic juice. After each use, i put a few drops of oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel. It's ready for the next use.

I was looking for a long time solution for my non stick skillet. My wife and I go thru one of these <hl> twice <hl> a year. I bought the 12.5 inch and using my gas grill and flax seed oil, put a non stick surface on the skillet that was the color of light carbon and tough. As long as you don't wash it with detergent or put acidic liquid, such as lemon juice, it will last. Metal turners, no problem. I liked it so much, I ordered one for each of my son's and two smaller ones for myself. Let me repeat don't wash, only use hot water and paper towels or plastic brushes, and no acidic juice. After each use, i put a few drops of oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel. It's ready for the next use.


Question: Adding what to the water keeps the rice from browning too much?

I have only had this rice cooker for a short time, but have been very satisfied with it's performance. I haven't used the vegetable steamer yet, only the rice cooker, so my review is only for the rice cooker portion. This cooks rice (white & brown) very nicely. I followed other reviewers advice and rinse the rice well before cooking. I also add a little olive oil to the water. This seems to keep the rice from browning too much on the bottom. I will try and follow up after I've had this for a while.

Answer: olive oil

I have only had this rice cooker for a short time, but have been very satisfied with it's performance. I haven't used the vegetable steamer yet, only the rice cooker, so my review is only for the rice cooker portion. This cooks rice (white & brown) very nicely. I followed other reviewers advice and rinse the rice well before cooking. <hl> I also add a little olive oil to the water. <hl> This seems to keep the rice from browning too much on the bottom. I will try and follow up after I've had this for a while.

I have only had this rice cooker for a short time, but have been very satisfied with it's performance. I haven't used the vegetable steamer yet, only the rice cooker, so my review is only for the rice cooker portion. This cooks rice (white & brown) very nicely. I followed other reviewers advice and rinse the rice well before cooking. I also add a little <hl> olive oil <hl> to the water. This seems to keep the rice from browning too much on the bottom. I will try and follow up after I've had this for a while.


Question: Does it use hand pumping?

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now.All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.

Answer: no

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. <hl> Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. <hl> If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now. All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, <hl> no <hl> hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now.All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.


Question: What kind of pattern does the curtain contain?

What makes the Pinzon Hotel Stitch Shower Curtain, Silver Blue, stand out is its stark whiteness. It practically gleams, and the herringbone pattern seems to expand forever, save for the double row of thin bluish stitching running across the top, parallel lines that cleave the view like a railroad track crossing snow-covered prairie land in some frozen Canadian territory.The curtain itself, when paired an inexpensive liner, makes a nice upgrade to one's bath, and if it proves truly washable, then its value is cinched. But the sheer expanse of white also poses a potential target for all manner of liquid soaps, shampoos, and rinses. The true test lines ahead in the heat of bathing.

Answer: herringbone pattern

What makes the Pinzon Hotel Stitch Shower Curtain, Silver Blue, stand out is its stark whiteness. <hl> It practically gleams, and the herringbone pattern seems to expand forever, save for the double row of thin bluish stitching running across the top, parallel lines that cleave the view like a railroad track crossing snow-covered prairie land in some frozen Canadian territory. <hl> The curtain itself, when paired an inexpensive liner, makes a nice upgrade to one's bath, and if it proves truly washable, then its value is cinched. But the sheer expanse of white also poses a potential target for all manner of liquid soaps, shampoos, and rinses. The true test lines ahead in the heat of bathing.

What makes the Pinzon Hotel Stitch Shower Curtain, Silver Blue, stand out is its stark whiteness. It practically gleams, and the <hl> herringbone pattern <hl> seems to expand forever, save for the double row of thin bluish stitching running across the top, parallel lines that cleave the view like a railroad track crossing snow-covered prairie land in some frozen Canadian territory.The curtain itself, when paired an inexpensive liner, makes a nice upgrade to one's bath, and if it proves truly washable, then its value is cinched. But the sheer expanse of white also poses a potential target for all manner of liquid soaps, shampoos, and rinses. The true test lines ahead in the heat of bathing.


Question: What is being reviewed?

I bought these pans thinking that this style/size would be a universal size for all types of tins. I already own two of the Wilton Jumbo pans and assumed these would be the same. These cups are wider than wilton, resulting in a shorter, fatter muffin than if I put the same amount of batter into the Wilton pan. Also, the dark coating has had a tendency to burn the edges of my products before they are through cooking in the middle. These may say non-stick, but I always spray as I do not use liners when baking jumbo muffins for our local cafe.If you are looking for a taller muffin pan, I would recommend using Wilton's:Wilton 6-Cup Jumbo Muffin Pan

Answer: pans

<hl> I bought these pans thinking that this style/size would be a universal size for all types of tins. <hl> I already own two of the Wilton Jumbo pans and assumed these would be the same. These cups are wider than wilton, resulting in a shorter, fatter muffin than if I put the same amount of batter into the Wilton pan. Also, the dark coating has had a tendency to burn the edges of my products before they are through cooking in the middle. These may say non-stick, but I always spray as I do not use liners when baking jumbo muffins for our local cafe. If you are looking for a taller muffin pan, I would recommend using Wilton's:Wilton 6-Cup Jumbo Muffin Pan

I bought these <hl> pans <hl> thinking that this style/size would be a universal size for all types of tins. I already own two of the Wilton Jumbo pans and assumed these would be the same. These cups are wider than wilton, resulting in a shorter, fatter muffin than if I put the same amount of batter into the Wilton pan. Also, the dark coating has had a tendency to burn the edges of my products before they are through cooking in the middle. These may say non-stick, but I always spray as I do not use liners when baking jumbo muffins for our local cafe.If you are looking for a taller muffin pan, I would recommend using Wilton's:Wilton 6-Cup Jumbo Muffin Pan


Question: What was liked so much that a rice cooker was purchased?

I bought a Zojirsuhi water boiler for my tea, and liked it so much I decided to give this rice cooker a whirl as well. Just like the water boiler, this rice cooker has a somewhat technical appearance at first glance. I find it appealing.It comes with a little plastic measuring cup, a super cool studded rice paddle and a clip tp secure the paddle to the side of the cooker. It's not hard to use at all. Its important to use only the measuring cup that came with it. The rice cooker takes literally ALL of the hassle out of making perfect restaurant quality rice, I make basmati rice a lot, and have made sushi rice for sashimi. Mmmm. Wow. I couldn't believe I made it. The reason I use it every day is for steel cut oats. I never even heard of them before I read the reviews here. What a revelation. I set the cooker on porridge and set the timer before I go to bed. If you've never tried them, you should cook up a zoji cup of steel cut oats and 2.5 to 3 cups of water. You just KNOW that this stuff is good for you. LOL. I want to point out that this rice cooker has a surprisingly small foot print. It is about the size of a toaster. I was worried that it would be the size of a football helmet, but it most certainly is not.

Answer: Zojirsuhi water boiler

<hl> I bought a Zojirsuhi water boiler for my tea, and liked it so much I decided to give this rice cooker a whirl as well. <hl> Just like the water boiler, this rice cooker has a somewhat technical appearance at first glance. I find it appealing. It comes with a little plastic measuring cup, a super cool studded rice paddle and a clip tp secure the paddle to the side of the cooker. It's not hard to use at all. Its important to use only the measuring cup that came with it. The rice cooker takes literally ALL of the hassle out of making perfect restaurant quality rice, I make basmati rice a lot, and have made sushi rice for sashimi. Mmmm. Wow. I couldn't believe I made it. The reason I use it every day is for steel cut oats. I never even heard of them before I read the reviews here. What a revelation. I set the cooker on porridge and set the timer before I go to bed. If you've never tried them, you should cook up a zoji cup of steel cut oats and 2.5 to 3 cups of water. You just KNOW that this stuff is good for you. LOL. I want to point out that this rice cooker has a surprisingly small foot print. It is about the size of a toaster. I was worried that it would be the size of a football helmet, but it most certainly is not.

I bought a <hl> Zojirsuhi water boiler <hl> for my tea, and liked it so much I decided to give this rice cooker a whirl as well. Just like the water boiler, this rice cooker has a somewhat technical appearance at first glance. I find it appealing.It comes with a little plastic measuring cup, a super cool studded rice paddle and a clip tp secure the paddle to the side of the cooker. It's not hard to use at all. Its important to use only the measuring cup that came with it. The rice cooker takes literally ALL of the hassle out of making perfect restaurant quality rice, I make basmati rice a lot, and have made sushi rice for sashimi. Mmmm. Wow. I couldn't believe I made it. The reason I use it every day is for steel cut oats. I never even heard of them before I read the reviews here. What a revelation. I set the cooker on porridge and set the timer before I go to bed. If you've never tried them, you should cook up a zoji cup of steel cut oats and 2.5 to 3 cups of water. You just KNOW that this stuff is good for you. LOL. I want to point out that this rice cooker has a surprisingly small foot print. It is about the size of a toaster. I was worried that it would be the size of a football helmet, but it most certainly is not.


Question: When did the reviewer get this product?

I picked this up before Thanksgiving because it looked like it would make two specific cooking chores easier - mixing popover batter and making hollandaise sauce. I like the size of it, it was easy to hold, and the cordlessness was a big plus, especially with all the clutter on all the counters.I used the frothing blade for the batter and it worked reasonably well, but I learned the hard way that you need the batter to be in a deep bowl and you need to immerse the blade before you turn it on. You see, I tried to froth six ounces of hot milk and cocoa powder in a twelve ounce mug before I mixed the batter and ended up with a pool of (admittedly well mixed) cocoa all over the counter and the floor. It just turbo'd right out of the mug almost immediately.As for the whisk, it didn't do what I wanted at all. If you make hollandaise sauce, you know the first step is beating egg yolks to a thickened state. Even with six egg yolks, there is not a lot of liquid in the pan. Only the tip of the whisk made contact and that was not enough to beat air into the egg yolks. When I tried to tilt the whisk so that the egg yolks would flow through the side wires (which is how it works when I beat them manually with a whisk) the whisk head fell off into the egg yolks. Several times. It would feel "locked" in place, but the minute I tried to use the side of the whisk, it would detach. What a mess. Clearly this whisk is only designed to work straight up and down, which makes it useless for nearly anything I'd use a whisk for. The only thing I can think of that it might work for would be a deep bowl of heavy cream, but I rarely need big quantities of whipped cream.On the whole, a disappointment. I'm especially frustrated because the whisk might actually be useful if they had only figured out a way to lock it into place in the handle.

Answer: before Thanksgiving

<hl> I picked this up before Thanksgiving because it looked like it would make two specific cooking chores easier - mixing popover batter and making hollandaise sauce. <hl> I like the size of it, it was easy to hold, and the cordlessness was a big plus, especially with all the clutter on all the counters. I used the frothing blade for the batter and it worked reasonably well, but I learned the hard way that you need the batter to be in a deep bowl and you need to immerse the blade before you turn it on. You see, I tried to froth six ounces of hot milk and cocoa powder in a twelve ounce mug before I mixed the batter and ended up with a pool of (admittedly well mixed) cocoa all over the counter and the floor. It just turbo'd right out of the mug almost immediately. As for the whisk, it didn't do what I wanted at all. If you make hollandaise sauce, you know the first step is beating egg yolks to a thickened state. Even with six egg yolks, there is not a lot of liquid in the pan. Only the tip of the whisk made contact and that was not enough to beat air into the egg yolks. When I tried to tilt the whisk so that the egg yolks would flow through the side wires (which is how it works when I beat them manually with a whisk) the whisk head fell off into the egg yolks. Several times. It would feel "locked" in place, but the minute I tried to use the side of the whisk, it would detach. What a mess. Clearly this whisk is only designed to work straight up and down, which makes it useless for nearly anything I'd use a whisk for. The only thing I can think of that it might work for would be a deep bowl of heavy cream, but I rarely need big quantities of whipped cream. On the whole, a disappointment. I'm especially frustrated because the whisk might actually be useful if they had only figured out a way to lock it into place in the handle.

I picked this up <hl> before Thanksgiving <hl> because it looked like it would make two specific cooking chores easier - mixing popover batter and making hollandaise sauce. I like the size of it, it was easy to hold, and the cordlessness was a big plus, especially with all the clutter on all the counters.I used the frothing blade for the batter and it worked reasonably well, but I learned the hard way that you need the batter to be in a deep bowl and you need to immerse the blade before you turn it on. You see, I tried to froth six ounces of hot milk and cocoa powder in a twelve ounce mug before I mixed the batter and ended up with a pool of (admittedly well mixed) cocoa all over the counter and the floor. It just turbo'd right out of the mug almost immediately.As for the whisk, it didn't do what I wanted at all. If you make hollandaise sauce, you know the first step is beating egg yolks to a thickened state. Even with six egg yolks, there is not a lot of liquid in the pan. Only the tip of the whisk made contact and that was not enough to beat air into the egg yolks. When I tried to tilt the whisk so that the egg yolks would flow through the side wires (which is how it works when I beat them manually with a whisk) the whisk head fell off into the egg yolks. Several times. It would feel "locked" in place, but the minute I tried to use the side of the whisk, it would detach. What a mess. Clearly this whisk is only designed to work straight up and down, which makes it useless for nearly anything I'd use a whisk for. The only thing I can think of that it might work for would be a deep bowl of heavy cream, but I rarely need big quantities of whipped cream.On the whole, a disappointment. I'm especially frustrated because the whisk might actually be useful if they had only figured out a way to lock it into place in the handle.


Question: What does the author use the larger plug from the endurance set for?

I didn't notice when I signed the lease on my new apartment that there was no plug in the bathtub drain. Not a problem, I thought, I'll just buy something to keep the soap and hair from clogging the pipes. Well, after trying a flat disc (it just flipped sideways), the white rubber hat style (what a joke), the stick-on type drain cover (which stuck on so well I still can't get the residue off) and a "stainless" mesh strainer (which rusted and looked disgusting) --- this RSVP Endurance Set of 2 Strainers was worth the money spent! The larger one fits perfectly in the bathtub drain and actually works. It's easy to clean out too. I put the smaller one in the kitchen sink on the side that does not have the disposal and I can still fit the stopper on top of it if I want to fill the sink. Should have bought this set the first time. Live and learn.

Answer: the bathtub drain

<hl> I didn't notice when I signed the lease on my new apartment that there was no plug in the bathtub drain . <hl> Not a problem, I thought, I'll just buy something to keep the soap and hair from clogging the pipes. Well, after trying a flat disc (it just flipped sideways), the white rubber hat style (what a joke), the stick-on type drain cover (which stuck on so well I still can't get the residue off) and a "stainless" mesh strainer (which rusted and looked disgusting) --- this RSVP Endurance Set of 2 Strainers was worth the money spent! The larger one fits perfectly in the bathtub drain and actually works. It's easy to clean out too. I put the smaller one in the kitchen sink on the side that does not have the disposal and I can still fit the stopper on top of it if I want to fill the sink. Should have bought this set the first time. Live and learn.

I didn't notice when I signed the lease on my new apartment that there was no plug in <hl> the bathtub drain <hl>. Not a problem, I thought, I'll just buy something to keep the soap and hair from clogging the pipes. Well, after trying a flat disc (it just flipped sideways), the white rubber hat style (what a joke), the stick-on type drain cover (which stuck on so well I still can't get the residue off) and a "stainless" mesh strainer (which rusted and looked disgusting) --- this RSVP Endurance Set of 2 Strainers was worth the money spent! The larger one fits perfectly in the bathtub drain and actually works. It's easy to clean out too. I put the smaller one in the kitchen sink on the side that does not have the disposal and I can still fit the stopper on top of it if I want to fill the sink. Should have bought this set the first time. Live and learn.

I didn't notice when I signed the lease on my new apartment that there was no plug in <hl> the bathtub drain <hl> .


Question: What is sleeping on the gel foam mattress like?

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like sleeping on granite. Long story but it was just too much hastle to return. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference.After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

Answer: sleeping on granite

It is like sleeping on granite .

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. <hl> It is like sleeping on granite . <hl> Long story but it was just too much hastle to return. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference. After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like <hl> sleeping on granite <hl>. Long story but it was just too much hastle to return. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference.After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

It is like <hl> sleeping on granite <hl> .


Question: What kind of brushing is used to clean the soft filter?

Human hair, dog hair, pet dander and cat fluff-- this little ' sucker' gets it all. And dry cat or dog food, beans or dry cereal spilled on the floor. Laundry room, bathroom, family room, entry foyer makes no difference it gets it all. I clean the simi-soft blades that glide over the floors and outdoor rugs once a week. I take care to wash the canister and hard filter after each use and leave it to dry in the laundry room until I need it again. I also dry brush the soft filter after each use. Can't believe how easy it gets into corners and around furniture legs. Honestly it is far more than I expected. We have two Snauzers that live inside, two Siamese and a feral cat that love in to enjoy the fireplace with us on cold winter days and I am an clean-a-holic so this little 'sucker' doesn't just meet the bill-- in our house is a small miracle! (Order extra filters). Keep these good products coming Amazon.

Answer: dry brush

Human hair, dog hair, pet dander and cat fluff-- this little ' sucker' gets it all. And dry cat or dog food, beans or dry cereal spilled on the floor. Laundry room, bathroom, family room, entry foyer makes no difference it gets it all. I clean the simi-soft blades that glide over the floors and outdoor rugs once a week. I take care to wash the canister and hard filter after each use and leave it to dry in the laundry room until I need it again. <hl> I also dry brush the soft filter after each use. <hl> Can't believe how easy it gets into corners and around furniture legs. Honestly it is far more than I expected. We have two Snauzers that live inside, two Siamese and a feral cat that love in to enjoy the fireplace with us on cold winter days and I am an clean-a-holic so this little 'sucker' doesn't just meet the bill-- in our house is a small miracle! (Order extra filters). Keep these good products coming Amazon.

Human hair, dog hair, pet dander and cat fluff-- this little ' sucker' gets it all. And dry cat or dog food, beans or dry cereal spilled on the floor. Laundry room, bathroom, family room, entry foyer makes no difference it gets it all. I clean the simi-soft blades that glide over the floors and outdoor rugs once a week. I take care to wash the canister and hard filter after each use and leave it to dry in the laundry room until I need it again. I also <hl> dry brush <hl> the soft filter after each use. Can't believe how easy it gets into corners and around furniture legs. Honestly it is far more than I expected. We have two Snauzers that live inside, two Siamese and a feral cat that love in to enjoy the fireplace with us on cold winter days and I am an clean-a-holic so this little 'sucker' doesn't just meet the bill-- in our house is a small miracle! (Order extra filters). Keep these good products coming Amazon.


Question: How did one of the items arrive to the reviewer?

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. One of them arrived in 2 pieces, but I just glued it rather than returning it. Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.

Answer: One of them arrived in 2 pieces

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. <hl> One of them arrived in 2 pieces , but I just glued it rather than returning it. <hl> Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. <hl> One of them arrived in 2 pieces <hl>, but I just glued it rather than returning it. Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.

<hl> One of them arrived in 2 pieces <hl> , but I just glued it rather than returning it.


Question: How many stars did the author give the vacuum?

The vacuum has excellent suction and the flip out extension reaches narrow spots like the space between the accelerator and transmission tunnel in my Civic. Weight is not a problem and as expected given the power. Good idea to empty filter if using more than 3-4 minutes at a time. The only potential problem I see is the so called "memory effect" where repeated charging following only partial discharging causes the battery to remember the smaller charge. It isn't clear to me that the automatic charger avoids this problem; that's the reason for 4 stars. I'd buy it again.

Answer: 4

The vacuum has excellent suction and the flip out extension reaches narrow spots like the space between the accelerator and transmission tunnel in my Civic. Weight is not a problem and as expected given the power. <hl> Good idea to empty filter if using more than 3- 4 minutes at a time. <hl> The only potential problem I see is the so called "memory effect" where repeated charging following only partial discharging causes the battery to remember the smaller charge. It isn't clear to me that the automatic charger avoids this problem; that's the reason for 4 stars. I'd buy it again.

The vacuum has excellent suction and the flip out extension reaches narrow spots like the space between the accelerator and transmission tunnel in my Civic. Weight is not a problem and as expected given the power. Good idea to empty filter if using more than 3-<hl> 4 <hl> minutes at a time. The only potential problem I see is the so called "memory effect" where repeated charging following only partial discharging causes the battery to remember the smaller charge. It isn't clear to me that the automatic charger avoids this problem; that's the reason for 4 stars. I'd buy it again.

Good idea to empty filter if using more than 3- <hl> 4 <hl> minutes at a time.


Question: What does the review say about how well the rice is cooked?

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

Answer: The rice is always just right never over/under done

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

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

<hl> The rice is always just right never over/under done <hl> .I live on fried rices, Basmati and Jasmine are my favorites.


Question: What material are the straws made from?

I love that these reusable straws are made of silicone (vs. metal) It's perfect for me since I like to bite down on my straws while drinking.The diameter of these straws do run larger than traditional "fast food" straws, but not quite as large as "boba" straws. Otherwise, the size works great for softdrinks (just bite down to a convenient diameter), and smoothies.And it is convenient that they come apart for easy cleaning. Just wish a cleaning brush were still included with the price.Also wish these could be available in more neutral/toned down colors. Adults drink out of straws too.

Answer: silicone

<hl> I love that these reusable straws are made of silicone (vs. metal) <hl> It's perfect for me since I like to bite down on my straws while drinking. The diameter of these straws do run larger than traditional "fast food" straws, but not quite as large as "boba" straws. Otherwise, the size works great for softdrinks (just bite down to a convenient diameter), and smoothies. And it is convenient that they come apart for easy cleaning. Just wish a cleaning brush were still included with the price. Also wish these could be available in more neutral/toned down colors. Adults drink out of straws too.

I love that these reusable straws are made of <hl> silicone <hl> (vs. metal) It's perfect for me since I like to bite down on my straws while drinking.The diameter of these straws do run larger than traditional "fast food" straws, but not quite as large as "boba" straws. Otherwise, the size works great for softdrinks (just bite down to a convenient diameter), and smoothies.And it is convenient that they come apart for easy cleaning. Just wish a cleaning brush were still included with the price.Also wish these could be available in more neutral/toned down colors. Adults drink out of straws too.


Question: how large is the interior of the pepper mill?

This salt shaker and pepper mill is just the right combination of form and function. The low price does not, in any way, result in an inferior product. The action of the pepper mill is smooth and the flakes are uniform; one thing to watch out for is the flow as the pepper comes out rather fast with just a small turn.Some reviews complained about the product appearing more black than brown. It certainly does appear more black than brown and the name "Espresso" implies this. They look precisely like the picture: a very dark brown.The salt shaker loads from the bottom; a rubber flange pushes into the hole to keep the salt in. This was a bit surprising but I don't expect it will be a real problem. Removing the screw from the top of the pepper mill frees the knob revealing a fairly small interior (about half a spice-size jar of pepper corns).

Answer: fairly small

This salt shaker and pepper mill is just the right combination of form and function. The low price does not, in any way, result in an inferior product. The action of the pepper mill is smooth and the flakes are uniform; one thing to watch out for is the flow as the pepper comes out rather fast with just a small turn. Some reviews complained about the product appearing more black than brown. It certainly does appear more black than brown and the name "Espresso" implies this. They look precisely like the picture: a very dark brown. The salt shaker loads from the bottom; a rubber flange pushes into the hole to keep the salt in. This was a bit surprising but I don't expect it will be a real problem. <hl> Removing the screw from the top of the pepper mill frees the knob revealing a fairly small interior (about half a spice-size jar of pepper corns). <hl>

This salt shaker and pepper mill is just the right combination of form and function. The low price does not, in any way, result in an inferior product. The action of the pepper mill is smooth and the flakes are uniform; one thing to watch out for is the flow as the pepper comes out rather fast with just a small turn.Some reviews complained about the product appearing more black than brown. It certainly does appear more black than brown and the name "Espresso" implies this. They look precisely like the picture: a very dark brown.The salt shaker loads from the bottom; a rubber flange pushes into the hole to keep the salt in. This was a bit surprising but I don't expect it will be a real problem. Removing the screw from the top of the pepper mill frees the knob revealing a <hl> fairly small <hl> interior (about half a spice-size jar of pepper corns).


Question: What is there an ubelievable array of?

The first KitchenAid stand mixer I had was inherited from my mom and dad and they got it for their wedding in 1956. It finally pooped out on me in 2001. That beauty had steady hard work from the beginning with my mom and it continued to work hard for me at least twice a week until it expired. I was gifted with a new one that same week (*whew! Would have felt lost and had sore arms without it) and it's in storage, so I bought this one a few weeks ago I'm back, baby, I'm back!So far, I've only used it for cakes, cookies, etc. haven't tried any of the attachments, that will be soon. Unbelievable array of attachments/equipment, these mixers do SO much more than just mix my cookies! I will be grinding meat, but also whole fresh oranges and nuts and dried fruit with the meat grinder attachment. Pasta with the pasta attachment, and I haven't begun to explore the rest of the goodies!

Answer: attachments/equipment

The first KitchenAid stand mixer I had was inherited from my mom and dad and they got it for their wedding in 1956. It finally pooped out on me in 2001. That beauty had steady hard work from the beginning with my mom and it continued to work hard for me at least twice a week until it expired. I was gifted with a new one that same week (*whew! Would have felt lost and had sore arms without it) and it's in storage, so I bought this one a few weeks ago I'm back, baby, I'm back!So far, I've only used it for cakes, cookies, etc. haven't tried any of the attachments, that will be soon. <hl> Unbelievable array of attachments/equipment , these mixers do SO much more than just mix my cookies! <hl> I will be grinding meat, but also whole fresh oranges and nuts and dried fruit with the meat grinder attachment. Pasta with the pasta attachment, and I haven't begun to explore the rest of the goodies!

The first KitchenAid stand mixer I had was inherited from my mom and dad and they got it for their wedding in 1956. It finally pooped out on me in 2001. That beauty had steady hard work from the beginning with my mom and it continued to work hard for me at least twice a week until it expired. I was gifted with a new one that same week (*whew! Would have felt lost and had sore arms without it) and it's in storage, so I bought this one a few weeks ago I'm back, baby, I'm back!So far, I've only used it for cakes, cookies, etc. haven't tried any of the attachments, that will be soon. Unbelievable array of <hl> attachments/equipment <hl>, these mixers do SO much more than just mix my cookies! I will be grinding meat, but also whole fresh oranges and nuts and dried fruit with the meat grinder attachment. Pasta with the pasta attachment, and I haven't begun to explore the rest of the goodies!

Unbelievable array of <hl> attachments/equipment <hl> , these mixers do SO much more than just mix my cookies!


Question: How many can you make?

I have been a loyal Starbucks client for years and enjoy a super rich cup of coffee, more like a small with a shot of espresso in it. This little one cup brewer does the job much less mess and fuss. I set my brew to the smallest cup and make a double and I am off to the races (if like me you race around a desk and files and co-workers). I bought some of their stock first thing this morning. I had reservations as it got some low reviews but for me it is wonderful and no more throwing out half pots of coffee.

Answer: a double

I have been a loyal Starbucks client for years and enjoy a super rich cup of coffee, more like a small with a shot of espresso in it. This little one cup brewer does the job much less mess and fuss. <hl> I set my brew to the smallest cup and make a double and I am off to the races (if like me you race around a desk and files and co-workers). <hl> I bought some of their stock first thing this morning. I had reservations as it got some low reviews but for me it is wonderful and no more throwing out half pots of coffee.

I have been a loyal Starbucks client for years and enjoy a super rich cup of coffee, more like a small with a shot of espresso in it. This little one cup brewer does the job much less mess and fuss. I set my brew to the smallest cup and make <hl> a double <hl> and I am off to the races (if like me you race around a desk and files and co-workers). I bought some of their stock first thing this morning. I had reservations as it got some low reviews but for me it is wonderful and no more throwing out half pots of coffee.


Question: How many pieces are the spatulas themselves?

One of my very favorite kitchen utensils is a good silicone spatula. This is one of those tools I can never have enough of. I recently received a complementary set of the 3-Piece Spatula Set -Made out of ONE PIECE silicone for review and absolutely love it.My mother loves what she calls a ‘spoon-ula’. I haven’t had one of these before, but there was one included in this set. It is almost exactly like the silicone spatula I am used to, except it has a shallow indention that is very handy with some dishes. Both the spoon-spatula and the plain spatula are 10”x2”. There is also a smaller spatula that is only 8”x1”.The larger spatulas are perfect for most kitchen tasks. The silicone holds up when stirring hot dishes on the stove and the straight-edge ends do an excellent job of scraping the bottom of a pot. The same spatulas work equally well stirring cold dishes in a mixing bowl. The smaller spatula is wonderful for scraping ingredients out of small containers like canned foods or sour cream.The beauty of these spatulas being one piece is that there are no crevices for food to get trapped in, promoting food poisoning or cross-contamination. Also, one solid piece means less chance of it breaking.These tools can be easily washed by hand, but are fine in the dishwasher as well.I would recommend this spatula set to anyone who cooks.

Answer: one piece

One of my very favorite kitchen utensils is a good silicone spatula. This is one of those tools I can never have enough of. I recently received a complementary set of the 3-Piece Spatula Set -Made out of ONE PIECE silicone for review and absolutely love it. My mother loves what she calls a ‘spoon-ula’. I haven’t had one of these before, but there was one included in this set. It is almost exactly like the silicone spatula I am used to, except it has a shallow indention that is very handy with some dishes. Both the spoon-spatula and the plain spatula are 10”x2”. There is also a smaller spatula that is only 8”x1”.The larger spatulas are perfect for most kitchen tasks. The silicone holds up when stirring hot dishes on the stove and the straight-edge ends do an excellent job of scraping the bottom of a pot. The same spatulas work equally well stirring cold dishes in a mixing bowl. The smaller spatula is wonderful for scraping ingredients out of small containers like canned foods or sour cream. <hl> The beauty of these spatulas being one piece is that there are no crevices for food to get trapped in, promoting food poisoning or cross-contamination. <hl> Also, one solid piece means less chance of it breaking. These tools can be easily washed by hand, but are fine in the dishwasher as well. I would recommend this spatula set to anyone who cooks.

One of my very favorite kitchen utensils is a good silicone spatula. This is one of those tools I can never have enough of. I recently received a complementary set of the 3-Piece Spatula Set -Made out of ONE PIECE silicone for review and absolutely love it.My mother loves what she calls a ‘spoon-ula’. I haven’t had one of these before, but there was one included in this set. It is almost exactly like the silicone spatula I am used to, except it has a shallow indention that is very handy with some dishes. Both the spoon-spatula and the plain spatula are 10”x2”. There is also a smaller spatula that is only 8”x1”.The larger spatulas are perfect for most kitchen tasks. The silicone holds up when stirring hot dishes on the stove and the straight-edge ends do an excellent job of scraping the bottom of a pot. The same spatulas work equally well stirring cold dishes in a mixing bowl. The smaller spatula is wonderful for scraping ingredients out of small containers like canned foods or sour cream.The beauty of these spatulas being <hl> one piece <hl> is that there are no crevices for food to get trapped in, promoting food poisoning or cross-contamination. Also, one solid piece means less chance of it breaking.These tools can be easily washed by hand, but are fine in the dishwasher as well.I would recommend this spatula set to anyone who cooks.


Question: what does the writer use the product mainly for?

I use this knife mostly to cut bread: both bagels and homemade sourdough.On the plus side, it makes very thin, smooth and even slices out of the bread.But on the negative side, the safety switch which shuts it off when you don't keep steady pressure on the on/off switch is maddening! In my case, this happens most of the time when I'm cutting super-crunchy, crusty Artisan bread loaves.I'm finding it really awkward to both press down on the knife and keep pressure on the trigger lock.It definitely lacks power, too,The carrying case & meat fork is a nice touch, though.I'll keep looking for an electric knife with a more powerful motor.

Answer: to cut bread

<hl> I use this knife mostly to cut bread : both bagels and homemade sourdough. <hl> On the plus side, it makes very thin, smooth and even slices out of the bread. But on the negative side, the safety switch which shuts it off when you don't keep steady pressure on the on/off switch is maddening! In my case, this happens most of the time when I'm cutting super-crunchy, crusty Artisan bread loaves. I'm finding it really awkward to both press down on the knife and keep pressure on the trigger lock. It definitely lacks power, too,The carrying case & meat fork is a nice touch, though. I'll keep looking for an electric knife with a more powerful motor.

I use this knife mostly <hl> to cut bread <hl>: both bagels and homemade sourdough.On the plus side, it makes very thin, smooth and even slices out of the bread.But on the negative side, the safety switch which shuts it off when you don't keep steady pressure on the on/off switch is maddening! In my case, this happens most of the time when I'm cutting super-crunchy, crusty Artisan bread loaves.I'm finding it really awkward to both press down on the knife and keep pressure on the trigger lock.It definitely lacks power, too,The carrying case & meat fork is a nice touch, though.I'll keep looking for an electric knife with a more powerful motor.

I use this knife mostly <hl> to cut bread <hl> : both bagels and homemade sourdough.


Question: What  is the best use for this ice cream maker?

I love this for making small batches of ice cream. When I want to make multiple batches, I use my full size Hamilton Beach ice cream freezer. This is perfect for single batches or small batches only. Keep it in the deep freezer, and it is always ready to use. I have had this for more than a year, and I have come to realize that to get the ice cream to the right consistency you must keep the bowl in the deep freezer. When I kept it in the freezer attached to the refrigerator, the ice cream never froze past milk shake consistency.

Answer: single batches or small batches

I love this for making small batches of ice cream. When I want to make multiple batches, I use my full size Hamilton Beach ice cream freezer. <hl> This is perfect for single batches or small batches only. <hl> Keep it in the deep freezer, and it is always ready to use. I have had this for more than a year, and I have come to realize that to get the ice cream to the right consistency you must keep the bowl in the deep freezer. When I kept it in the freezer attached to the refrigerator, the ice cream never froze past milk shake consistency.

I love this for making small batches of ice cream. When I want to make multiple batches, I use my full size Hamilton Beach ice cream freezer. This is perfect for <hl> single batches or small batches <hl> only. Keep it in the deep freezer, and it is always ready to use. I have had this for more than a year, and I have come to realize that to get the ice cream to the right consistency you must keep the bowl in the deep freezer. When I kept it in the freezer attached to the refrigerator, the ice cream never froze past milk shake consistency.


Question: What item did I use to mix things before?

I have never owed mixing bowls a day in my life so by far this set is nice! No more using cups to mix eggs in or old butter tubs to mix things in! The different size bowls is great to have to mix everything from eggs to pancakes to just plane out cakes!

Answer: old butter tubs

I have never owed mixing bowls a day in my life so by far this set is nice! <hl> No more using cups to mix eggs in or old butter tubs to mix things in! <hl> The different size bowls is great to have to mix everything from eggs to pancakes to just plane out cakes!

I have never owed mixing bowls a day in my life so by far this set is nice! No more using cups to mix eggs in or <hl> old butter tubs <hl> to mix things in! The different size bowls is great to have to mix everything from eggs to pancakes to just plane out cakes!


Question: What is the one major expense of HEPA filters that occurs over the years?

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

Answer: the cost of replacement filters

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

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


Question: What does the reviewer plan to use the product on?

I used this on my Thanksgiving turkey and it was right on the money. I plan to use it on the grill also. I have had trouble with my Pyrex and Farberware thermometers giving different results. My husband melted my favorite Cuisinart by leaving it in the oven. This is a less expensive choice that works quickly and well.

Answer: the grill

I plan to use it on the grill also.

I used this on my Thanksgiving turkey and it was right on the money. <hl> I plan to use it on the grill also. <hl> I have had trouble with my Pyrex and Farberware thermometers giving different results. My husband melted my favorite Cuisinart by leaving it in the oven. This is a less expensive choice that works quickly and well.

I used this on my Thanksgiving turkey and it was right on the money. I plan to use it on <hl> the grill <hl> also. I have had trouble with my Pyrex and Farberware thermometers giving different results. My husband melted my favorite Cuisinart by leaving it in the oven. This is a less expensive choice that works quickly and well.


Question: who is this the perfect gift for?

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in.I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.

Answer: someone who drinks wine

<hl> This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine . <hl> As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in. I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.

This is a perfect gift for <hl> someone who drinks wine <hl>. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in.I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.

This is a perfect gift for <hl> someone who drinks wine <hl> .


Question: What type of rim does the coaster have?

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us.

Answer: high

<hl> Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. <hl> Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us.

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's <hl> high <hl> rim. Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us.


Question: In the new pitcher, where are tea bags placed?

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

Answer: central pillar

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

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

I just put the tea bags in the <hl> central pillar <hl> , then fill it up with water as usual.