Question: What brand mentioned is complimented most?

If you can find a toaster oven better than the Breville buy it and let everyone know what it is!!! I've had mine 3 years now so I know what I'm talking about, it replaced a Toast Master convection oven I had for 15 years, tells you how good that Toast Master was. I read these reviews and I wonder why sometimes people submit a review without really knowing the product. This oven is better that the GE big oven in my kitchen and takes 15% less time and probably 30% less electricity. I've cooked chickens to perfection, blueberry pecan bread to die for, steaks rare to well done, toast that my very expensive Kitchen Aid toaster would be proud of and all of this in a little compact powerful machine. It's got its own brain so if yours isn't working quite right it will keep you on track, does not heat up your kitchen, is stainless steel and you get what you paid for. I've given 3 of these away and everyone loves this unit. Thanks Breville your are the best.

Answer: Breville

<hl> If you can find a toaster oven better than the Breville buy it and let everyone know what it is!!! <hl> I've had mine 3 years now so I know what I'm talking about, it replaced a Toast Master convection oven I had for 15 years, tells you how good that Toast Master was. I read these reviews and I wonder why sometimes people submit a review without really knowing the product. This oven is better that the GE big oven in my kitchen and takes 15% less time and probably 30% less electricity. I've cooked chickens to perfection, blueberry pecan bread to die for, steaks rare to well done, toast that my very expensive Kitchen Aid toaster would be proud of and all of this in a little compact powerful machine. It's got its own brain so if yours isn't working quite right it will keep you on track, does not heat up your kitchen, is stainless steel and you get what you paid for. I've given 3 of these away and everyone loves this unit. Thanks Breville your are the best.

If you can find a toaster oven better than the <hl> Breville <hl> buy it and let everyone know what it is!!! I've had mine 3 years now so I know what I'm talking about, it replaced a Toast Master convection oven I had for 15 years, tells you how good that Toast Master was. I read these reviews and I wonder why sometimes people submit a review without really knowing the product. This oven is better that the GE big oven in my kitchen and takes 15% less time and probably 30% less electricity. I've cooked chickens to perfection, blueberry pecan bread to die for, steaks rare to well done, toast that my very expensive Kitchen Aid toaster would be proud of and all of this in a little compact powerful machine. It's got its own brain so if yours isn't working quite right it will keep you on track, does not heat up your kitchen, is stainless steel and you get what you paid for. I've given 3 of these away and everyone loves this unit. Thanks Breville your are the best.


Question: For which machines is this filter suitable?

The product description on this page says this filter fits Mavea classic, Brita and Pur, but the box doesn't. I gave this a try as I have Pur and my Mom has Brita so it won't go to waste if it doesn't fit Pur.So, I tried this on my Pur pitcher. My Pur filter is much longer and I would assume contains more of the filtering material; it also twists and locks into place. The Mavea filter does not lock into place, you simply just push and twist it as far as it can go. Well, I'm happy to say that it fits and doesn't leak.Taste wise, the water tastes good. I already use Mavea pitchers and filters so I have no complaint with the taste. And if you use Brita pitchers, you can finally drink water that doesn't have those black bits in them.Verdict: Fits Mavea Classic, Pur and Brita. Tastes good. Shop for price and get the best value.

Answer: Mavea classic, Brita and Pur

<hl> The product description on this page says this filter fits Mavea classic, Brita and Pur , but the box doesn't. <hl> I gave this a try as I have Pur and my Mom has Brita so it won't go to waste if it doesn't fit Pur. So, I tried this on my Pur pitcher. My Pur filter is much longer and I would assume contains more of the filtering material; it also twists and locks into place. The Mavea filter does not lock into place, you simply just push and twist it as far as it can go. Well, I'm happy to say that it fits and doesn't leak. Taste wise, the water tastes good. I already use Mavea pitchers and filters so I have no complaint with the taste. And if you use Brita pitchers, you can finally drink water that doesn't have those black bits in them. Verdict: Fits Mavea Classic, Pur and Brita. Tastes good. Shop for price and get the best value.

The product description on this page says this filter fits <hl> Mavea classic, Brita and Pur <hl>, but the box doesn't. I gave this a try as I have Pur and my Mom has Brita so it won't go to waste if it doesn't fit Pur.So, I tried this on my Pur pitcher. My Pur filter is much longer and I would assume contains more of the filtering material; it also twists and locks into place. The Mavea filter does not lock into place, you simply just push and twist it as far as it can go. Well, I'm happy to say that it fits and doesn't leak.Taste wise, the water tastes good. I already use Mavea pitchers and filters so I have no complaint with the taste. And if you use Brita pitchers, you can finally drink water that doesn't have those black bits in them.Verdict: Fits Mavea Classic, Pur and Brita. Tastes good. Shop for price and get the best value.

The product description on this page says this filter fits <hl> Mavea classic, Brita and Pur <hl> , but the box doesn't.


Question: What will happen to the food if you do not pack it properly?

Many lunch totes on the market are bulky; this one is not. It has very soft sides, so you will have to package your food in a durable container to prevent it from being crushed.One nice this is that this is made from neoprene and is easy to clean.One drawback is that the zipper is hard to close sometimes...and to be specific, hard to get started to close. Once it gets going, it moves well.I'm not totally convinced that the 4 hours this product claims to keep food items insulated is accurate. I put it in the our refridgerator at work and my food got colder, even after an hour. I tend to think the opposite would happen if I left the bag at room temperature.All in all, it has a nice look, and the shoulder strap is at a really great length. I'd say it is durable enough for most people.

Answer: crushed

Many lunch totes on the market are bulky; this one is not. <hl> It has very soft sides, so you will have to package your food in a durable container to prevent it from being crushed .One nice this is that this is made from neoprene and is easy to clean. <hl> One drawback is that the zipper is hard to close sometimes...and to be specific, hard to get started to close. Once it gets going, it moves well. I'm not totally convinced that the 4 hours this product claims to keep food items insulated is accurate. I put it in the our refridgerator at work and my food got colder, even after an hour. I tend to think the opposite would happen if I left the bag at room temperature. All in all, it has a nice look, and the shoulder strap is at a really great length. I'd say it is durable enough for most people.

Many lunch totes on the market are bulky; this one is not. It has very soft sides, so you will have to package your food in a durable container to prevent it from being <hl> crushed <hl>.One nice this is that this is made from neoprene and is easy to clean.One drawback is that the zipper is hard to close sometimes...and to be specific, hard to get started to close. Once it gets going, it moves well.I'm not totally convinced that the 4 hours this product claims to keep food items insulated is accurate. I put it in the our refridgerator at work and my food got colder, even after an hour. I tend to think the opposite would happen if I left the bag at room temperature.All in all, it has a nice look, and the shoulder strap is at a really great length. I'd say it is durable enough for most people.

It has very soft sides, so you will have to package your food in a durable container to prevent it from being <hl> crushed <hl> .One nice this is that this is made from neoprene and is easy to clean.


Question: What is considered to be problematic?

A fridge in the garage in a cold climate is problematic. I needed to monitor the temperature in winter to make sure the unit is functioning properly (it wasn't - garage just gets too cold). So I bought this thermometer to keep tabs on the fluctuations in temperature. Ended up having to replace the refrigerator with one that is designed to work in a colder environment (a garage refrigerator) and now I can make sure the new one is working properly.One caveat, the interior walls of the new fridge are a pebbled finish and the suction cut won't hold. I mounted a piece of tape to the wall in the location I wanted the thermometer and attached the suction cup to the smooth surface of the tape.

Answer: A fridge in the garage in a cold climate

<hl> A fridge in the garage in a cold climate is problematic. <hl> I needed to monitor the temperature in winter to make sure the unit is functioning properly (it wasn't - garage just gets too cold). So I bought this thermometer to keep tabs on the fluctuations in temperature. Ended up having to replace the refrigerator with one that is designed to work in a colder environment (a garage refrigerator) and now I can make sure the new one is working properly. One caveat, the interior walls of the new fridge are a pebbled finish and the suction cut won't hold. I mounted a piece of tape to the wall in the location I wanted the thermometer and attached the suction cup to the smooth surface of the tape.

<hl> A fridge in the garage in a cold climate <hl> is problematic. I needed to monitor the temperature in winter to make sure the unit is functioning properly (it wasn't - garage just gets too cold). So I bought this thermometer to keep tabs on the fluctuations in temperature. Ended up having to replace the refrigerator with one that is designed to work in a colder environment (a garage refrigerator) and now I can make sure the new one is working properly.One caveat, the interior walls of the new fridge are a pebbled finish and the suction cut won't hold. I mounted a piece of tape to the wall in the location I wanted the thermometer and attached the suction cup to the smooth surface of the tape.


Question: How long has the reviewer have the new shaker for?

Spent ages looking for an all in one pepper and salt shaker. First bought a Dansk one from crate and barrel, but the pepper compartment was tiny, so returned that.Very pleased with the operation of this one. Like that you can see through, so you know when you are low, and it grinds and shakes well. Have had it a few months and no problems.

Answer: a few months

Spent ages looking for an all in one pepper and salt shaker. First bought a Dansk one from crate and barrel, but the pepper compartment was tiny, so returned that. Very pleased with the operation of this one. Like that you can see through, so you know when you are low, and it grinds and shakes well. <hl> Have had it a few months and no problems. <hl>

Spent ages looking for an all in one pepper and salt shaker. First bought a Dansk one from crate and barrel, but the pepper compartment was tiny, so returned that.Very pleased with the operation of this one. Like that you can see through, so you know when you are low, and it grinds and shakes well. Have had it <hl> a few months <hl> and no problems.


Question: What was the biggest selling point to them?

So I've got a cupboard full of travel mugs, but this is hands down my favorite. I use it every day to take my coffee with me on the way to work in the morning. It holds more than a lot of travel mugs (which was important to me...I NEED my coffee in the morning) and it keeps it nice and hot. But the biggest selling point for me is that I can put it in the dishwasher. I should clarify, because the packaging did not say that it was dishwasher safe. However, I have been putting it in the top rack of my dishwasher nearly every day for 6 months, and it is still in perfect condition. The top comes apart easily for easy cleaning. The color is nice too (I ordered purple so my husband wouldn't take it...but I did get him a nice, black one and he's just as happy with it). I highly recommend this travel mug.

Answer: put it in the dishwasher

So I've got a cupboard full of travel mugs, but this is hands down my favorite. I use it every day to take my coffee with me on the way to work in the morning. It holds more than a lot of travel mugs (which was important to me...I NEED my coffee in the morning) and it keeps it nice and hot. <hl> But the biggest selling point for me is that I can put it in the dishwasher . <hl> I should clarify, because the packaging did not say that it was dishwasher safe. However, I have been putting it in the top rack of my dishwasher nearly every day for 6 months, and it is still in perfect condition. The top comes apart easily for easy cleaning. The color is nice too (I ordered purple so my husband wouldn't take it...but I did get him a nice, black one and he's just as happy with it). I highly recommend this travel mug.

So I've got a cupboard full of travel mugs, but this is hands down my favorite. I use it every day to take my coffee with me on the way to work in the morning. It holds more than a lot of travel mugs (which was important to me...I NEED my coffee in the morning) and it keeps it nice and hot. But the biggest selling point for me is that I can <hl> put it in the dishwasher <hl>. I should clarify, because the packaging did not say that it was dishwasher safe. However, I have been putting it in the top rack of my dishwasher nearly every day for 6 months, and it is still in perfect condition. The top comes apart easily for easy cleaning. The color is nice too (I ordered purple so my husband wouldn't take it...but I did get him a nice, black one and he's just as happy with it). I highly recommend this travel mug.

But the biggest selling point for me is that I can <hl> put it in the dishwasher <hl> .


Question: What kind of liner material is on the inside?

This carafe keeps coffee hot for several hours. The 8 hour claim is exaggerated; the liquid may still be warm but it will not be hot at 8 hours. It's stainless inside so no worries about a glass liner breaking. I have not noticed any flavor taint because of the stainless liner. It's a good buy for the money.UPDATE 12/09: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. After washing it, I dry it immediately to prevent any water spots.UPDATE 12/10: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 1/2011: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 5/2013: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks almost new.To clean it, I use this brush because it's long enough to reach the bottom & has bristles all the way around to clean fast:OXO Good Grips Bottle BrushI brew directly in to this carafe using this coffee cone (pour over method):RSVP Maunual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or ThermosI use this water kettle to heat the water:Oster 5965 Stainless-Steel 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water KettleI use these coffee filters:Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)

Answer: stainless inside

This carafe keeps coffee hot for several hours. The 8 hour claim is exaggerated; the liquid may still be warm but it will not be hot at 8 hours. <hl> It's stainless inside so no worries about a glass liner breaking. <hl> I have not noticed any flavor taint because of the stainless liner. It's a good buy for the money. UPDATE 12/09: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. After washing it, I dry it immediately to prevent any water spots. UPDATE 12/10: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. UPDATE 1/2011: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. UPDATE 5/2013: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks almost new. To clean it, I use this brush because it's long enough to reach the bottom & has bristles all the way around to clean fast:OXO Good Grips Bottle BrushI brew directly in to this carafe using this coffee cone (pour over method):RSVP Maunual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or ThermosI use this water kettle to heat the water:Oster 5965 Stainless-Steel 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water KettleI use these coffee filters:Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)

This carafe keeps coffee hot for several hours. The 8 hour claim is exaggerated; the liquid may still be warm but it will not be hot at 8 hours. It's <hl> stainless inside <hl> so no worries about a glass liner breaking. I have not noticed any flavor taint because of the stainless liner. It's a good buy for the money.UPDATE 12/09: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new. After washing it, I dry it immediately to prevent any water spots.UPDATE 12/10: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 1/2011: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks new.UPDATE 5/2013: Still using this carafe daily. Still keeps coffee hot & looks almost new.To clean it, I use this brush because it's long enough to reach the bottom & has bristles all the way around to clean fast:OXO Good Grips Bottle BrushI brew directly in to this carafe using this coffee cone (pour over method):RSVP Maunual Drip Coffee Filter Cone for Carafes or ThermosI use this water kettle to heat the water:Oster 5965 Stainless-Steel 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water KettleI use these coffee filters:Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)


Question: How do the sheets feel?

Not only do these BedVoyage sheets look great but the super soft feel is fabulous! The bamboo fiber has a cool feel like high thread count cotton sheets but are creamy soft. These sheets are like a dream come true for me as I like the cool feel of cotton and their soft cozy comfort.We bought these because they are made from bamboo a renewable resource and now we will buy another set because they are comfortable and beautiful. These should be ideal for use all year long as the fabric has a thermal regulating feel to it.I see that BedVoyage also has duvet covers on Amazon and one of those will be on my next shopping list.

Answer: super soft

<hl> Not only do these BedVoyage sheets look great but the super soft feel is fabulous! <hl> The bamboo fiber has a cool feel like high thread count cotton sheets but are creamy soft. These sheets are like a dream come true for me as I like the cool feel of cotton and their soft cozy comfort. We bought these because they are made from bamboo a renewable resource and now we will buy another set because they are comfortable and beautiful. These should be ideal for use all year long as the fabric has a thermal regulating feel to it. I see that BedVoyage also has duvet covers on Amazon and one of those will be on my next shopping list.

Not only do these BedVoyage sheets look great but the <hl> super soft <hl> feel is fabulous! The bamboo fiber has a cool feel like high thread count cotton sheets but are creamy soft. These sheets are like a dream come true for me as I like the cool feel of cotton and their soft cozy comfort.We bought these because they are made from bamboo a renewable resource and now we will buy another set because they are comfortable and beautiful. These should be ideal for use all year long as the fabric has a thermal regulating feel to it.I see that BedVoyage also has duvet covers on Amazon and one of those will be on my next shopping list.


Question: what company is this story about

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

Answer: OXO

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

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


Question: What is the item made up of?

I really believe if you are looking for a cocktail shaker, then this will be the perfect fit for your mixology need. It even comes with a jigger! I am very sure that the 24 oz Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker from Natural Revolution Ltd will not disappoint you. This product gets two thumbs up from me!Disclosure: I received a sample product to review in exchange for my honest opinion. To read the rest of my review, please visit the blog! Below is just a small portion of my thoughts:

Answer: Stainless Steel

I really believe if you are looking for a cocktail shaker, then this will be the perfect fit for your mixology need. It even comes with a jigger! <hl> I am very sure that the 24 oz Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker from Natural Revolution Ltd will not disappoint you. <hl> This product gets two thumbs up from me!Disclosure: I received a sample product to review in exchange for my honest opinion. To read the rest of my review, please visit the blog! Below is just a small portion of my thoughts:

I really believe if you are looking for a cocktail shaker, then this will be the perfect fit for your mixology need. It even comes with a jigger! I am very sure that the 24 oz <hl> Stainless Steel <hl> Cocktail Shaker from Natural Revolution Ltd will not disappoint you. This product gets two thumbs up from me!Disclosure: I received a sample product to review in exchange for my honest opinion. To read the rest of my review, please visit the blog! Below is just a small portion of my thoughts:


Question: How are the recipes?

I shopped for quite some time, trying to find the perfect breadmaker. I LOVE this Sunbeam model. It is too easy to use! The recipes that came with it are fantastic. I LOVE the quickbread option. Fresh bread from start to finish in 50 minutes! I made several loaves for family and they could not beleive how good it was and that it was home made! (I didn't mention it was my new breadmaker!) It has lots of different settings. I've used the dough option for making fresh dough for pizzas and rolls and artisan breads. I haven't had a bad loaf yet!I did get another breadmaker cookbook to go with it. It has more options for Italian bread, french bread, etc. This is a great product and I recommend it for easy and delcious home-made bread!

Answer: fantastic

I shopped for quite some time, trying to find the perfect breadmaker. I LOVE this Sunbeam model. It is too easy to use! <hl> The recipes that came with it are fantastic . <hl> I LOVE the quickbread option. Fresh bread from start to finish in 50 minutes! I made several loaves for family and they could not beleive how good it was and that it was home made! (I didn't mention it was my new breadmaker!) It has lots of different settings. I've used the dough option for making fresh dough for pizzas and rolls and artisan breads. I haven't had a bad loaf yet!I did get another breadmaker cookbook to go with it. It has more options for Italian bread, french bread, etc. This is a great product and I recommend it for easy and delcious home-made bread!

I shopped for quite some time, trying to find the perfect breadmaker. I LOVE this Sunbeam model. It is too easy to use! The recipes that came with it are <hl> fantastic <hl>. I LOVE the quickbread option. Fresh bread from start to finish in 50 minutes! I made several loaves for family and they could not beleive how good it was and that it was home made! (I didn't mention it was my new breadmaker!) It has lots of different settings. I've used the dough option for making fresh dough for pizzas and rolls and artisan breads. I haven't had a bad loaf yet!I did get another breadmaker cookbook to go with it. It has more options for Italian bread, french bread, etc. This is a great product and I recommend it for easy and delcious home-made bread!

The recipes that came with it are <hl> fantastic <hl> .


Question: What cause the scale to not sit flat when folded?

Positives: Decent looking, seemingly accurate and consistent. Basically, it performs its core task well. What kept it from a 5-star rating? A couple of things, which I will point out simply because this is a $30 scale and others might like to know:1. We intended for this to be a countertop scale (not wall-mounted). However, we soon discovered a design flaw: When folded up, the bottom of the scale no longer sits flat due to the protrustion of the hinge. This could have been easily overcome had the designers envisioned that people might NOT actually want to mount it on the wall. This sort of defeats the "space saver" element of the name.2. Thermometer is 2-4 degrees off. Again, not a big deal, but since there is a thermometer on it, I figured this deserved mention.

Answer: protrustion of the hinge

Positives: Decent looking, seemingly accurate and consistent. Basically, it performs its core task well. What kept it from a 5-star rating? A couple of things, which I will point out simply because this is a $30 scale and others might like to know:1. We intended for this to be a countertop scale (not wall-mounted). <hl> However, we soon discovered a design flaw: When folded up, the bottom of the scale no longer sits flat due to the protrustion of the hinge . <hl> This could have been easily overcome had the designers envisioned that people might NOT actually want to mount it on the wall. This sort of defeats the "space saver" element of the name.2. Thermometer is 2-4 degrees off. Again, not a big deal, but since there is a thermometer on it, I figured this deserved mention.

Positives: Decent looking, seemingly accurate and consistent. Basically, it performs its core task well. What kept it from a 5-star rating? A couple of things, which I will point out simply because this is a $30 scale and others might like to know:1. We intended for this to be a countertop scale (not wall-mounted). However, we soon discovered a design flaw: When folded up, the bottom of the scale no longer sits flat due to the <hl> protrustion of the hinge <hl>. This could have been easily overcome had the designers envisioned that people might NOT actually want to mount it on the wall. This sort of defeats the "space saver" element of the name.2. Thermometer is 2-4 degrees off. Again, not a big deal, but since there is a thermometer on it, I figured this deserved mention.

However, we soon discovered a design flaw: When folded up, the bottom of the scale no longer sits flat due to the <hl> protrustion of the hinge <hl> .


Question: What did we use to make waffle?

We decided we wanted to make Belgian waffles at home and the ability to turn the waffles over while baking seemed like a good idea. We've had the old kind of waffle maker and the first waffle was always a throw away. We were fully prepared to throw out the first waffle, but to our amazement, it came out perfect. Nothing went to waste. We followed the instructions, and the waffles were crispy outside and nice inside. We used the yeast raised waffle recipe that came with the waffle maker. We'll try a different recipe next time, because there are several that sound good. We don't make waffles often, but it's nice to know we can make good ones whenever we have a craving for waffles.

Answer: waffle maker

We decided we wanted to make Belgian waffles at home and the ability to turn the waffles over while baking seemed like a good idea. <hl> We've had the old kind of waffle maker and the first waffle was always a throw away. <hl> We were fully prepared to throw out the first waffle, but to our amazement, it came out perfect. Nothing went to waste. We followed the instructions, and the waffles were crispy outside and nice inside. We used the yeast raised waffle recipe that came with the waffle maker. We'll try a different recipe next time, because there are several that sound good. We don't make waffles often, but it's nice to know we can make good ones whenever we have a craving for waffles.

We decided we wanted to make Belgian waffles at home and the ability to turn the waffles over while baking seemed like a good idea. We've had the old kind of <hl> waffle maker <hl> and the first waffle was always a throw away. We were fully prepared to throw out the first waffle, but to our amazement, it came out perfect. Nothing went to waste. We followed the instructions, and the waffles were crispy outside and nice inside. We used the yeast raised waffle recipe that came with the waffle maker. We'll try a different recipe next time, because there are several that sound good. We don't make waffles often, but it's nice to know we can make good ones whenever we have a craving for waffles.


Question: What size is the cooktop?

We have a convection cooktop that I love. I got this for when we are cooking for a big crowd, need something portable or I am doing canning/pressure canning. With the pressure canning, the weight of the filled canner makes me not want to risk my cooktop per the canner's instruction.This burner is big! The rings shown on the top are spprox. 9" in diameter. Width-wise the flat surface is about 12". From front to back, the flat surface is approx. 10". The silver colored base extends a tad further all the way around and provides a very solid support.I cook in cast iron and Le Creuset cookware. This cooktop brings water to a boil rapidly and adjusts temperature quickly(just beware that cast iron/dipped iron holds heat so won't cool down as quickly as other induction-compatible cookware).I have no problem fitting my largest skillet, full sized le Creuset stockpot (20 quart) or pressure canner on this burner.I'd give it one more star if it wasn't so loud. It has a fan that is pretty noticeably loud(to be expected I guess) but also the controls to turn the heat up or down can be heard at the other end of the house. Could be a plus or minus for some, for us- I'd prefer something a little quieter.Great cooktop for the price and we use it almost everyday for something and it has been a workhorse. Def. recommend.

Answer: 10&#34

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We have a convection cooktop that I love. I got this for when we are cooking for a big crowd, need something portable or I am doing canning/pressure canning. With the pressure canning, the weight of the filled canner makes me not want to risk my cooktop per the canner's instruction. This burner is big! The rings shown on the top are spprox. 9" in diameter. Width-wise the flat surface is about 12". From front to back, the flat surface is approx. <hl> 10&#34 ;. <hl> The silver colored base extends a tad further all the way around and provides a very solid support. I cook in cast iron and Le Creuset cookware. This cooktop brings water to a boil rapidly and adjusts temperature quickly(just beware that cast iron/dipped iron holds heat so won't cool down as quickly as other induction-compatible cookware).I have no problem fitting my largest skillet, full sized le Creuset stockpot (20 quart) or pressure canner on this burner. I'd give it one more star if it wasn't so loud. It has a fan that is pretty noticeably loud(to be expected I guess) but also the controls to turn the heat up or down can be heard at the other end of the house. Could be a plus or minus for some, for us- I'd prefer something a little quieter. Great cooktop for the price and we use it almost everyday for something and it has been a workhorse. Def. recommend.

We have a convection cooktop that I love. I got this for when we are cooking for a big crowd, need something portable or I am doing canning/pressure canning. With the pressure canning, the weight of the filled canner makes me not want to risk my cooktop per the canner's instruction.This burner is big! The rings shown on the top are spprox. 9" in diameter. Width-wise the flat surface is about 12". From front to back, the flat surface is approx. <hl> 10&#34 <hl>;. The silver colored base extends a tad further all the way around and provides a very solid support.I cook in cast iron and Le Creuset cookware. This cooktop brings water to a boil rapidly and adjusts temperature quickly(just beware that cast iron/dipped iron holds heat so won't cool down as quickly as other induction-compatible cookware).I have no problem fitting my largest skillet, full sized le Creuset stockpot (20 quart) or pressure canner on this burner.I'd give it one more star if it wasn't so loud. It has a fan that is pretty noticeably loud(to be expected I guess) but also the controls to turn the heat up or down can be heard at the other end of the house. Could be a plus or minus for some, for us- I'd prefer something a little quieter.Great cooktop for the price and we use it almost everyday for something and it has been a workhorse. Def. recommend.


Question: Under what situation does the author make Cream of Wheat more than once a week?

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

Answer: sick

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

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

I make Cream of Wheat about once a week (more if I'm <hl> sick <hl> ) and it requires a whisk to stir it into the boiling water so it doesn't lump together.


Question: How long did the knife block last?

At first this is a very versatile knife block that can hold many things. But over time the plastic stems start to bend and create clogs in the block due to repeated use by putting your knives in. Visually you won't notice any difference, but it will harder and harder to put your knives back into the knife block and the knives won't go in as far as it use to.The only way to fix this is to remove the plastic stems from the block itself and start trimming off the bent plastic stems with a wire cutter.It was fun while this block lasted but I'm going to look for a different product that can last longer than six months.

Answer: six months

At first this is a very versatile knife block that can hold many things. But over time the plastic stems start to bend and create clogs in the block due to repeated use by putting your knives in. Visually you won't notice any difference, but it will harder and harder to put your knives back into the knife block and the knives won't go in as far as it use to. The only way to fix this is to remove the plastic stems from the block itself and start trimming off the bent plastic stems with a wire cutter. <hl> It was fun while this block lasted but I'm going to look for a different product that can last longer than six months . <hl>

At first this is a very versatile knife block that can hold many things. But over time the plastic stems start to bend and create clogs in the block due to repeated use by putting your knives in. Visually you won't notice any difference, but it will harder and harder to put your knives back into the knife block and the knives won't go in as far as it use to.The only way to fix this is to remove the plastic stems from the block itself and start trimming off the bent plastic stems with a wire cutter.It was fun while this block lasted but I'm going to look for a different product that can last longer than <hl> six months <hl>.

It was fun while this block lasted but I'm going to look for a different product that can last longer than <hl> six months <hl> .


Question: If the author's hands don't fit to clean the kettle, what will the author use?

It is very stylish and looks great in my kitchen. I like the squat shape and sturdy handle. I love that I don't have to pull the stopper and risk getting burned to pour the water. I also really like the enamel interior. It has a nice loud whistle that will definitely alert me if I forget it on the stove. Holds 1 1/2 quarts very nicely. The lid is snug. I only have one complaint - the opening to the kettle isn't large enough to put my hand in to clean inside (and I don't have large hands). Even though I only use water, I do clean my teapot with vinegar when the hard water deposits build up. I suppose I'll just use a brush to reach the inside. It's not enough of an issue for me to merit marking it 4 stars instead of 5.

Answer: brush

It is very stylish and looks great in my kitchen. I like the squat shape and sturdy handle. I love that I don't have to pull the stopper and risk getting burned to pour the water. I also really like the enamel interior. It has a nice loud whistle that will definitely alert me if I forget it on the stove. Holds 1 1/2 quarts very nicely. The lid is snug. I only have one complaint - the opening to the kettle isn't large enough to put my hand in to clean inside (and I don't have large hands). Even though I only use water, I do clean my teapot with vinegar when the hard water deposits build up. <hl> I suppose I'll just use a brush to reach the inside. <hl> It's not enough of an issue for me to merit marking it 4 stars instead of 5.

It is very stylish and looks great in my kitchen. I like the squat shape and sturdy handle. I love that I don't have to pull the stopper and risk getting burned to pour the water. I also really like the enamel interior. It has a nice loud whistle that will definitely alert me if I forget it on the stove. Holds 1 1/2 quarts very nicely. The lid is snug. I only have one complaint - the opening to the kettle isn't large enough to put my hand in to clean inside (and I don't have large hands). Even though I only use water, I do clean my teapot with vinegar when the hard water deposits build up. I suppose I'll just use a <hl> brush <hl> to reach the inside. It's not enough of an issue for me to merit marking it 4 stars instead of 5.


Question: What do you put on the grill?

I have the larger Sanyo electric grill and it is great, just a little too big for my kitchen counter. (it is out in my RV, working great) But this baby is just right for my kitchen.It has a little less wattage than the bigger model but actually seems to heat up a little faster. I like the design of the grilling surface better than the design of the bigger unit (deeper grooves, and a good lip around the edge). I like the water tray that is black instead of aluminum in color, and it is easier to remove and pour the little amount of water out (1/2 cup of water is used to keep the smoke down).My cooking routine is to set it up, pour a 1/2 cup water into the tray, spray a little canola oil on the grill, turn the control up to high to pre-heat for about 3 minutes, then slap the seasoned steak, burger, chicken, ribs, etc. on the grill. I sear in some good grill marks on each side, then turn the heat down to medium and finish cooking at a slower pace, depending upon thickness of the piece being cooked. My first try was a T-Bone steak, and it was great!After the food is done, I turn the heat control off. For cleanup, I place a couple of dripping wet paper towels on the grill surface, turn the heat control back to high for a minute or so. When the steam starts rising of the wet towels, I shut of the power, and just wipe down the grill with those same paper towels, then dry, it cleans very easily.Nothing is quite like the burning and flames of a good charcole fire, but indoors or out, this cooks very, very well, with bare minumum of effort.I do recommend aluminum foil to cover the grill and the food to speed pre-heating and to keep splatters down. I think I may get some disposable shallow metal foil trays that match the grill size, to use as lids, they look like they should work well.

Answer: canola oil

I have the larger Sanyo electric grill and it is great, just a little too big for my kitchen counter. (it is out in my RV, working great) But this baby is just right for my kitchen. It has a little less wattage than the bigger model but actually seems to heat up a little faster. I like the design of the grilling surface better than the design of the bigger unit (deeper grooves, and a good lip around the edge). <hl> I like the water tray that is black instead of aluminum in color, and it is easier to remove and pour the little amount of water out (1/2 cup of water is used to keep the smoke down).My cooking routine is to set it up, pour a 1/2 cup water into the tray, spray a little canola oil on the grill, turn the control up to high to pre-heat for about 3 minutes, then slap the seasoned steak, burger, chicken, ribs, etc. <hl> on the grill. I sear in some good grill marks on each side, then turn the heat down to medium and finish cooking at a slower pace, depending upon thickness of the piece being cooked. My first try was a T-Bone steak, and it was great!After the food is done, I turn the heat control off. For cleanup, I place a couple of dripping wet paper towels on the grill surface, turn the heat control back to high for a minute or so. When the steam starts rising of the wet towels, I shut of the power, and just wipe down the grill with those same paper towels, then dry, it cleans very easily. Nothing is quite like the burning and flames of a good charcole fire, but indoors or out, this cooks very, very well, with bare minumum of effort. I do recommend aluminum foil to cover the grill and the food to speed pre-heating and to keep splatters down. I think I may get some disposable shallow metal foil trays that match the grill size, to use as lids, they look like they should work well.

I have the larger Sanyo electric grill and it is great, just a little too big for my kitchen counter. (it is out in my RV, working great) But this baby is just right for my kitchen.It has a little less wattage than the bigger model but actually seems to heat up a little faster. I like the design of the grilling surface better than the design of the bigger unit (deeper grooves, and a good lip around the edge). I like the water tray that is black instead of aluminum in color, and it is easier to remove and pour the little amount of water out (1/2 cup of water is used to keep the smoke down).My cooking routine is to set it up, pour a 1/2 cup water into the tray, spray a little <hl> canola oil <hl> on the grill, turn the control up to high to pre-heat for about 3 minutes, then slap the seasoned steak, burger, chicken, ribs, etc. on the grill. I sear in some good grill marks on each side, then turn the heat down to medium and finish cooking at a slower pace, depending upon thickness of the piece being cooked. My first try was a T-Bone steak, and it was great!After the food is done, I turn the heat control off. For cleanup, I place a couple of dripping wet paper towels on the grill surface, turn the heat control back to high for a minute or so. When the steam starts rising of the wet towels, I shut of the power, and just wipe down the grill with those same paper towels, then dry, it cleans very easily.Nothing is quite like the burning and flames of a good charcole fire, but indoors or out, this cooks very, very well, with bare minumum of effort.I do recommend aluminum foil to cover the grill and the food to speed pre-heating and to keep splatters down. I think I may get some disposable shallow metal foil trays that match the grill size, to use as lids, they look like they should work well.


Question: What cooking method does this person use for foods that are preserved?

I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed.First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy.First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum.While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues.I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat.Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.

Answer: boiling

I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed. First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy. <hl> First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. <hl> Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum. While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues. I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat. Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.

I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed.First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy.First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been <hl> boiling <hl> my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum.While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues.I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat.Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.


Question: What kind of surface do these pots and pans have?

I grabbed these mostly because I had the similar circulon pots and pans for couple years and was very pleased with how well the heat distributed but mostly to be honest with easy to clean, non stickiness of these. I like these although have to note and I have no idea if it is normal or not, pots from my previous set are still good, pans however I am ready to throw out - so sticky they became and I am struggling to even do scrambled eggs, let alone frying some cutlets and anything with more cooking time. They served me well for couple years though and I have no idea if two years was all they were supposed to be good from the beginning.

Answer: non stickiness

<hl> I grabbed these mostly because I had the similar circulon pots and pans for couple years and was very pleased with how well the heat distributed but mostly to be honest with easy to clean, non stickiness of these. <hl> I like these although have to note and I have no idea if it is normal or not, pots from my previous set are still good, pans however I am ready to throw out - so sticky they became and I am struggling to even do scrambled eggs, let alone frying some cutlets and anything with more cooking time. They served me well for couple years though and I have no idea if two years was all they were supposed to be good from the beginning.

I grabbed these mostly because I had the similar circulon pots and pans for couple years and was very pleased with how well the heat distributed but mostly to be honest with easy to clean, <hl> non stickiness <hl> of these. I like these although have to note and I have no idea if it is normal or not, pots from my previous set are still good, pans however I am ready to throw out - so sticky they became and I am struggling to even do scrambled eggs, let alone frying some cutlets and anything with more cooking time. They served me well for couple years though and I have no idea if two years was all they were supposed to be good from the beginning.


Question: How does the writer get the cooked cupcakes out with metal muffin pan?

I have never baked with Silicone before, and was curious to see how well it does.I made cupcakes in my Freshware pan. When you place it in the oven you need to put it on a flat baking sheet or pan.My cupcakes cooked evenly and were super easy to pop out by using my fingers to push the bottom of each muffin cup. So much easier than trying to bang them out by turning the pan upside, which is what I have to do with my metal muffin pan.Clean up was super quick and easy. I am now going to start buying silicone pans for all of my baking. Much easier to use, and my baked goods will stay in one piece (no struggling to get them out of their pan)

Answer: bang them out by turning the pan upside

I have never baked with Silicone before, and was curious to see how well it does. I made cupcakes in my Freshware pan. When you place it in the oven you need to put it on a flat baking sheet or pan. My cupcakes cooked evenly and were super easy to pop out by using my fingers to push the bottom of each muffin cup. <hl> So much easier than trying to bang them out by turning the pan upside , which is what I have to do with my metal muffin pan. <hl> Clean up was super quick and easy. I am now going to start buying silicone pans for all of my baking. Much easier to use, and my baked goods will stay in one piece (no struggling to get them out of their pan)

I have never baked with Silicone before, and was curious to see how well it does.I made cupcakes in my Freshware pan. When you place it in the oven you need to put it on a flat baking sheet or pan.My cupcakes cooked evenly and were super easy to pop out by using my fingers to push the bottom of each muffin cup. So much easier than trying to <hl> bang them out by turning the pan upside <hl>, which is what I have to do with my metal muffin pan.Clean up was super quick and easy. I am now going to start buying silicone pans for all of my baking. Much easier to use, and my baked goods will stay in one piece (no struggling to get them out of their pan)

So much easier than trying to <hl> bang them out by turning the pan upside <hl> , which is what I have to do with my metal muffin pan.


Question: What types of bars in a closer would probably work better with this product?

So this suit bag is nice, a good size, and seems like it will hold up well, but it has one drawback. They holes for the rack bar to go through are small. We have a wooden dowel for the clothing rack & I had to force the bag to fit on this bar. I got it on there (after quite a fight), but the bag cannot slide or move. I use it for traveling with our garments we make for our business, so it stays in one place, but it would of been better if the holes would of accommodated the clothing bar. I think that the metal bars that many closets use would work fine, but if you have a wooden dowel, it may have the same issue I have had.

Answer: metal

So this suit bag is nice, a good size, and seems like it will hold up well, but it has one drawback. They holes for the rack bar to go through are small. We have a wooden dowel for the clothing rack & I had to force the bag to fit on this bar. I got it on there (after quite a fight), but the bag cannot slide or move. I use it for traveling with our garments we make for our business, so it stays in one place, but it would of been better if the holes would of accommodated the clothing bar. <hl> I think that the metal bars that many closets use would work fine, but if you have a wooden dowel, it may have the same issue I have had. <hl>

So this suit bag is nice, a good size, and seems like it will hold up well, but it has one drawback. They holes for the rack bar to go through are small. We have a wooden dowel for the clothing rack & I had to force the bag to fit on this bar. I got it on there (after quite a fight), but the bag cannot slide or move. I use it for traveling with our garments we make for our business, so it stays in one place, but it would of been better if the holes would of accommodated the clothing bar. I think that the <hl> metal <hl> bars that many closets use would work fine, but if you have a wooden dowel, it may have the same issue I have had.


Question: What size filter is used exclusively every day?

I brew a two-cup thermal mug of coffee every day of the week and sometimes twice on Sunday, and so I use a #2 filter every day, or even more. These filters are pure white, leave no paper taste, hold up well (important when you're dumping grounds) and have a nifty little finger tab that makes the filter easy to open. The best news is that 800 of them will last me more than two years before I have to find #2 filters again. They're in sealed bags of 100, and each bag has its own "zipper" seal. Two years won't be a problem, and the price is right.

Answer: #2

<hl> I brew a two-cup thermal mug of coffee every day of the week and sometimes twice on Sunday, and so I use a #2 filter every day, or even more. <hl> These filters are pure white, leave no paper taste, hold up well (important when you're dumping grounds) and have a nifty little finger tab that makes the filter easy to open. The best news is that 800 of them will last me more than two years before I have to find #2 filters again. They're in sealed bags of 100, and each bag has its own "zipper" seal. Two years won't be a problem, and the price is right.

I brew a two-cup thermal mug of coffee every day of the week and sometimes twice on Sunday, and so I use a <hl> #2 <hl> filter every day, or even more. These filters are pure white, leave no paper taste, hold up well (important when you're dumping grounds) and have a nifty little finger tab that makes the filter easy to open. The best news is that 800 of them will last me more than two years before I have to find #2 filters again. They're in sealed bags of 100, and each bag has its own "zipper" seal. Two years won't be a problem, and the price is right.


Question: How long has it been since the purchase was made?

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

Answer: almost 15 years

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

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


Question: What would they like?

Rated this a 3 because I love the tiny pepper mill but the salt mill, leaves a lot to be desired.The actual mill pieces for the salt mill are plastic and for the pepper mill, they are metal. I would much rather have two metal mills! The salt is used more and will most likely break first. Love them, love the look, disappointed with the company for cutting corners.UPDATE: I understand that the mill for the salt was plastic due to corrosion of metal pieces but I keep this at a three. The mills (notw that I have had them for awhile) are too small to be useful most of the time. They are cute and useful when you need an extra set on the table. That said, they are tiny and hard to use as your primary grinders. I still like them but I find my self looking at new ones every time I'm at the store.

Answer: two metal mills

Rated this a 3 because I love the tiny pepper mill but the salt mill, leaves a lot to be desired. The actual mill pieces for the salt mill are plastic and for the pepper mill, they are metal. <hl> I would much rather have two metal mills ! <hl> The salt is used more and will most likely break first. Love them, love the look, disappointed with the company for cutting corners. UPDATE: I understand that the mill for the salt was plastic due to corrosion of metal pieces but I keep this at a three. The mills (notw that I have had them for awhile) are too small to be useful most of the time. They are cute and useful when you need an extra set on the table. That said, they are tiny and hard to use as your primary grinders. I still like them but I find my self looking at new ones every time I'm at the store.

Rated this a 3 because I love the tiny pepper mill but the salt mill, leaves a lot to be desired.The actual mill pieces for the salt mill are plastic and for the pepper mill, they are metal. I would much rather have <hl> two metal mills <hl>! The salt is used more and will most likely break first. Love them, love the look, disappointed with the company for cutting corners.UPDATE: I understand that the mill for the salt was plastic due to corrosion of metal pieces but I keep this at a three. The mills (notw that I have had them for awhile) are too small to be useful most of the time. They are cute and useful when you need an extra set on the table. That said, they are tiny and hard to use as your primary grinders. I still like them but I find my self looking at new ones every time I'm at the store.

I would much rather have <hl> two metal mills <hl> !


Question: How heavy is the rack?

This rack is thin and lightweight and to be honest, I wondered if it would hold my spices without the clips breaking or coming off the base; not a problem. Follow the directions for placing the clips, and arrange your spice containers before sticking the clips to the base. You will be pleased with the results. Keep in mind when ordering, that these racks will hold small glass spice bottles and small to medium-large plastic spice containers. The racks are great for what they're intended to do, they are not a cure-all for every "spice cabinet need", use them accordingly and you'll be happy with your purchase.

Answer: lightweight

<hl> This rack is thin and lightweight and to be honest, I wondered if it would hold my spices without the clips breaking or coming off the base; not a problem. <hl> Follow the directions for placing the clips, and arrange your spice containers before sticking the clips to the base. You will be pleased with the results. Keep in mind when ordering, that these racks will hold small glass spice bottles and small to medium-large plastic spice containers. The racks are great for what they're intended to do, they are not a cure-all for every "spice cabinet need", use them accordingly and you'll be happy with your purchase.

This rack is thin and <hl> lightweight <hl> and to be honest, I wondered if it would hold my spices without the clips breaking or coming off the base; not a problem. Follow the directions for placing the clips, and arrange your spice containers before sticking the clips to the base. You will be pleased with the results. Keep in mind when ordering, that these racks will hold small glass spice bottles and small to medium-large plastic spice containers. The racks are great for what they're intended to do, they are not a cure-all for every "spice cabinet need", use them accordingly and you'll be happy with your purchase.


Question: What heater did they have prior?

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: smaller Lasko heater

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. <hl> 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. <hl> So far it has kept our large basement at 70 degrees and has not run that much even though it is really cold up here in NE PA.Now if the electric bills are less than last year that will be the icing on the cake. And I am pretty sure they will be, considering our baseboard is an inefficient killowat sucking machine. ;)Update 1/21/10The heater is still working well and has kept my basement at 70 degrees all through the cold, cold winter. We got our first electric bill with the heater running and it was about 20 dollars less than what it would have been for December 2009. (we are billed monthly) and that is with me adding 2 aerogardens and several plant lights to my electricity bill. One small issue is that if you lose power this heater will not automatically turn back on when power is restored. If you are away for the weekend and get a power spike you should expect whatever area was dependant on the heater will be quite cold.

We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and 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 <hl> smaller Lasko heater <hl> 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.


Question: Is this cooking thermometer cheap or expensive?

4.7 starsThis is a good cheap cooking thermometer. While it is of course at this price no Thermapen, it's worked well for us so far. It takes a little longer than our Thermapen to display temp, but it gives almost the exact same temp as it, every time...not bad for 20% of the price.It also calibrates, a nice feature for less than 20 bucks, and the cover is useful, though the clip won't keep it standing upright in your pocket as the weight is all in the head of the thermometer. But It sits in a pocket top end down just fine, and the cover keeps it solid and unbent. The sample they sent me fit snugly in the cover and hasn't fallen out in any position.It uses a flat, small LR-44 battery, so buy a few in bulk (much cheaper) in advance. It pays off, as it's no good to have the batt go dead while you're cooking, and then have to run around looking for a Battery Price Plus and paying five times what you would online. But it comes with the battery installed, so you're good to go for quite a while as long as you turn it off as soon as you use it each time.If you're a pro, get a Thermapen for all-day every-day use. But if you're a casual chef, this is a great deal at its present price of 19 clams.

Answer: cheap

<hl> 4.7 starsThis is a good cheap cooking thermometer. <hl> While it is of course at this price no Thermapen, it's worked well for us so far. It takes a little longer than our Thermapen to display temp, but it gives almost the exact same temp as it, every time...not bad for 20% of the price. It also calibrates, a nice feature for less than 20 bucks, and the cover is useful, though the clip won't keep it standing upright in your pocket as the weight is all in the head of the thermometer. But It sits in a pocket top end down just fine, and the cover keeps it solid and unbent. The sample they sent me fit snugly in the cover and hasn't fallen out in any position. It uses a flat, small LR-44 battery, so buy a few in bulk (much cheaper) in advance. It pays off, as it's no good to have the batt go dead while you're cooking, and then have to run around looking for a Battery Price Plus and paying five times what you would online. But it comes with the battery installed, so you're good to go for quite a while as long as you turn it off as soon as you use it each time. If you're a pro, get a Thermapen for all-day every-day use. But if you're a casual chef, this is a great deal at its present price of 19 clams.

4.7 starsThis is a good <hl> cheap <hl> cooking thermometer. While it is of course at this price no Thermapen, it's worked well for us so far. It takes a little longer than our Thermapen to display temp, but it gives almost the exact same temp as it, every time...not bad for 20% of the price.It also calibrates, a nice feature for less than 20 bucks, and the cover is useful, though the clip won't keep it standing upright in your pocket as the weight is all in the head of the thermometer. But It sits in a pocket top end down just fine, and the cover keeps it solid and unbent. The sample they sent me fit snugly in the cover and hasn't fallen out in any position.It uses a flat, small LR-44 battery, so buy a few in bulk (much cheaper) in advance. It pays off, as it's no good to have the batt go dead while you're cooking, and then have to run around looking for a Battery Price Plus and paying five times what you would online. But it comes with the battery installed, so you're good to go for quite a while as long as you turn it off as soon as you use it each time.If you're a pro, get a Thermapen for all-day every-day use. But if you're a casual chef, this is a great deal at its present price of 19 clams.


Question: how the blender is useful?

I am really happy with this refurbished KitchenAid blender. I make fruit shakes that have frozen fruit, including a cut-up frozen banana, and the blender blends it all pretty well. Occasionally it bogs down and won't move the contents. I usually blend the frozen fruit on low, and as I write this it occurs to me that maybe I need to increase the speed in order to move those frozen pieces to the bottom and get the blender going again. I'll try it. But over all I love the blender. Sounds powerful. Crushes ice into snow if you let it.

Answer: I usually blend the frozen fruit on low

I am really happy with this refurbished KitchenAid blender. I make fruit shakes that have frozen fruit, including a cut-up frozen banana, and the blender blends it all pretty well. Occasionally it bogs down and won't move the contents. <hl> I usually blend the frozen fruit on low , and as I write this it occurs to me that maybe I need to increase the speed in order to move those frozen pieces to the bottom and get the blender going again. <hl> I'll try it. But over all I love the blender. Sounds powerful. Crushes ice into snow if you let it.

I am really happy with this refurbished KitchenAid blender. I make fruit shakes that have frozen fruit, including a cut-up frozen banana, and the blender blends it all pretty well. Occasionally it bogs down and won't move the contents. <hl> I usually blend the frozen fruit on low <hl>, and as I write this it occurs to me that maybe I need to increase the speed in order to move those frozen pieces to the bottom and get the blender going again. I'll try it. But over all I love the blender. Sounds powerful. Crushes ice into snow if you let it.

<hl> I usually blend the frozen fruit on low <hl> , and as I write this it occurs to me that maybe I need to increase the speed in order to move those frozen pieces to the bottom and get the blender going again.


Question: How many of these did the reader get?

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. I deep fry and the oil is expensive so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.

Answer: 2

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. <hl> I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. <hl> I deep fry and the oil is expensive so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought <hl> 2 <hl> of them...one for me and one for my daughter. I deep fry and the oil is expensive so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.


Question: what are the lids okay for?

These are not wonderful, just okay. On some jars, they don't even screw down tight--go beyond where they should stop, and then are just loose again. I've decided to keep glass mayo jar lids as an alternative. These lids are fine for refrigerator storage or dry storage, if you aren't needing things to not leak. I make my own fresh pickles and pickled ginger, so wanted something that would withstand the corrosion from the vinegar that eats up the metal lids and rusts them to the bottles. So far, they did not screw down tightly on the quart bottle of pickled ginger, and I almost spilled the whole thing getting it out of the refrigerator. That bottle now has a mayo lid on it.

Answer: refrigerator storage or dry storage

These are not wonderful, just okay. On some jars, they don't even screw down tight--go beyond where they should stop, and then are just loose again. I've decided to keep glass mayo jar lids as an alternative. <hl> These lids are fine for refrigerator storage or dry storage , if you aren't needing things to not leak. <hl> I make my own fresh pickles and pickled ginger, so wanted something that would withstand the corrosion from the vinegar that eats up the metal lids and rusts them to the bottles. So far, they did not screw down tightly on the quart bottle of pickled ginger, and I almost spilled the whole thing getting it out of the refrigerator. That bottle now has a mayo lid on it.

These are not wonderful, just okay. On some jars, they don't even screw down tight--go beyond where they should stop, and then are just loose again. I've decided to keep glass mayo jar lids as an alternative. These lids are fine for <hl> refrigerator storage or dry storage <hl>, if you aren't needing things to not leak. I make my own fresh pickles and pickled ginger, so wanted something that would withstand the corrosion from the vinegar that eats up the metal lids and rusts them to the bottles. So far, they did not screw down tightly on the quart bottle of pickled ginger, and I almost spilled the whole thing getting it out of the refrigerator. That bottle now has a mayo lid on it.

These lids are fine for <hl> refrigerator storage or dry storage <hl> , if you aren't needing things to not leak.


Question: where is the napkin holder from

This napkin holder from OXO is a really interesting and cool design. I have to admit that I've never quite seen a napkin holder like it, and it's uniqueness really adds something to an otherwise boring dinner table. I definitely like the feel of it too - it's weighted and so it feels substantial, yer retains its sleek look. When the napkins start to get low in the holder, the weighted arm does make it mildly difficult to neatly pull out napkins - perhaps this is a mild nit-pick which can be easily remedied by just re-filling the napkins. But otherwise, I quite like this napkin holder.

Answer: OXO

<hl> This napkin holder from OXO is a really interesting and cool design. <hl> I have to admit that I've never quite seen a napkin holder like it, and it's uniqueness really adds something to an otherwise boring dinner table. I definitely like the feel of it too - it's weighted and so it feels substantial, yer retains its sleek look. When the napkins start to get low in the holder, the weighted arm does make it mildly difficult to neatly pull out napkins - perhaps this is a mild nit-pick which can be easily remedied by just re-filling the napkins. But otherwise, I quite like this napkin holder.

This napkin holder from <hl> OXO <hl> is a really interesting and cool design. I have to admit that I've never quite seen a napkin holder like it, and it's uniqueness really adds something to an otherwise boring dinner table. I definitely like the feel of it too - it's weighted and so it feels substantial, yer retains its sleek look. When the napkins start to get low in the holder, the weighted arm does make it mildly difficult to neatly pull out napkins - perhaps this is a mild nit-pick which can be easily remedied by just re-filling the napkins. But otherwise, I quite like this napkin holder.


Question: What doesn't the author like?

I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

Answer: clutter

<hl> I'm a no clutter kind of guy in the kitchen. <hl> If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again. These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.

I'm a no <hl> clutter <hl> kind of guy in the kitchen. If I don't use something, it ends up gone... but a microplane grater will NEVER be absent from my kitchen again.These graters are a billion times better than any other brand. They use a special manufacturing process that etches the holes in the blade rather than punching them, which leads to a stronger, sharper edge. The result? This thing will breeze through difficult to grate items with almost no effort. I use mine mostly for parmigiana cheese and whole nutmeg, but I have also found it incredibly useful for grating those fibrous ginger roots.


Question: What speaks for itself?

with 3-4 folks camping, i struggled with 4qt vs 6qt. The 6qt 12in is pretty heavy but is perfect size for our campouts. The 4qt/10in would have been too small. The instruction book and recipe book were excellent in getting us started. The lid that holds charcoals is a must since most recipes call for coals to be on the top and the rim around the lid ensures easy placement. One thing they do to help you get consistent results is to use regular charcoal briquettes, this made our first few tries successful. Lodge Logic quality speaks for itself.

Answer: Lodge Logic quality

Lodge Logic quality speaks for itself.

with 3-4 folks camping, i struggled with 4qt vs 6qt. The 6qt 12in is pretty heavy but is perfect size for our campouts. The 4qt/10in would have been too small. The instruction book and recipe book were excellent in getting us started. The lid that holds charcoals is a must since most recipes call for coals to be on the top and the rim around the lid ensures easy placement. One thing they do to help you get consistent results is to use regular charcoal briquettes, this made our first few tries successful. <hl> Lodge Logic quality speaks for itself. <hl>

with 3-4 folks camping, i struggled with 4qt vs 6qt. The 6qt 12in is pretty heavy but is perfect size for our campouts. The 4qt/10in would have been too small. The instruction book and recipe book were excellent in getting us started. The lid that holds charcoals is a must since most recipes call for coals to be on the top and the rim around the lid ensures easy placement. One thing they do to help you get consistent results is to use regular charcoal briquettes, this made our first few tries successful. <hl> Lodge Logic quality <hl> speaks for itself.


Question: What part will melt in a very hot soup?

I was given this hand blender as a gift... It's very handy in general to have an immersion blender to make pureed soups right from the pot vs transferring the blender. I used mine for several years 4/5+ and it just didn't hold up. The plastic part will melt if you have a very hot soup and a pot with the bottom still hot. Also, the whisk attachment is not very strong. It can whip together a light batter AFTER it's been all mixed and incorporated, but it certainly cannot cream butter and sugar, and I wouldn't dream of trying to whip cream with it. I just used it again the other day, and a little piece of the plastic (which was already deformed from a past melting) broke off into my soup. Soo, now I am off to find another immersion blender. One that lasts. Get this if you only need very light use. I used it in college as it had different attachments and I didn't have a hand mixer. It's a very very basic entry level immersion blender, but if you actually want to puree some veggies into a nice soup, I'd look elsewhere, because it just WON'T last.

Answer: plastic part

I was given this hand blender as a gift... It's very handy in general to have an immersion blender to make pureed soups right from the pot vs transferring the blender. I used mine for several years 4/5+ and it just didn't hold up. <hl> The plastic part will melt if you have a very hot soup and a pot with the bottom still hot. <hl> Also, the whisk attachment is not very strong. It can whip together a light batter AFTER it's been all mixed and incorporated, but it certainly cannot cream butter and sugar, and I wouldn't dream of trying to whip cream with it. I just used it again the other day, and a little piece of the plastic (which was already deformed from a past melting) broke off into my soup. Soo, now I am off to find another immersion blender. One that lasts. Get this if you only need very light use. I used it in college as it had different attachments and I didn't have a hand mixer. It's a very very basic entry level immersion blender, but if you actually want to puree some veggies into a nice soup, I'd look elsewhere, because it just WON'T last.

I was given this hand blender as a gift... It's very handy in general to have an immersion blender to make pureed soups right from the pot vs transferring the blender. I used mine for several years 4/5+ and it just didn't hold up. The <hl> plastic part <hl> will melt if you have a very hot soup and a pot with the bottom still hot. Also, the whisk attachment is not very strong. It can whip together a light batter AFTER it's been all mixed and incorporated, but it certainly cannot cream butter and sugar, and I wouldn't dream of trying to whip cream with it. I just used it again the other day, and a little piece of the plastic (which was already deformed from a past melting) broke off into my soup. Soo, now I am off to find another immersion blender. One that lasts. Get this if you only need very light use. I used it in college as it had different attachments and I didn't have a hand mixer. It's a very very basic entry level immersion blender, but if you actually want to puree some veggies into a nice soup, I'd look elsewhere, because it just WON'T last.


Question: What was the original product rating?

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not.For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous so I'm giving it a 4, rather than a 3, but it's a close thing.Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable.

Answer: 4

so I'm giving it a 4 , rather than a 3,

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not. For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous <hl> so I'm giving it a 4 , rather than a 3, <hl> but it's a close thing. Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable.

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not.For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous so I'm giving it a <hl> 4 <hl>, rather than a 3, but it's a close thing.Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable.

so I'm giving it a <hl> 4 <hl> , rather than a 3,


Question: What type of surface does it have?

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

Answer: non-slip

They are non-slip .

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

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


Question: What works well?

This silicon muffin pan actual works well...and I was a little surprised about that.When you take it out of the package --its feels very soft and flimsy in you hand.....I used it without muffin paper cups...and it worked great.When picking it up from the top and bottom ( smaller length sides) it did not bend or twist or spill--though filled with the batter...I then placed it in the oven very easily...and again no trouble at all...going in nor coming out.Coming out of the oven was the same no trouble at all....and the muffins popped right out. Only one stuck a teeny bit.......and that could of been caused by the blueberries.I was impressed.I also cooked some muffins in a another smaller count metal pan...and frankly--I believe the results were equal...but the silicone may have a edge being really easier to handle and remove muffins when not using paper cups.I would consider purchasing a this silicone muffin pan whenever I need to obtain new ones.

Answer: silicon muffin pan

<hl> This silicon muffin pan actual works well...and I was a little surprised about that. <hl> When you take it out of the package --its feels very soft and flimsy in you hand..... I used it without muffin paper cups...and it worked great. When picking it up from the top and bottom ( smaller length sides) it did not bend or twist or spill--though filled with the batter... I then placed it in the oven very easily...and again no trouble at all...going in nor coming out. Coming out of the oven was the same no trouble at all....and the muffins popped right out. Only one stuck a teeny bit.......and that could of been caused by the blueberries. I was impressed. I also cooked some muffins in a another smaller count metal pan...and frankly--I believe the results were equal...but the silicone may have a edge being really easier to handle and remove muffins when not using paper cups. I would consider purchasing a this silicone muffin pan whenever I need to obtain new ones.

This <hl> silicon muffin pan <hl> actual works well...and I was a little surprised about that.When you take it out of the package --its feels very soft and flimsy in you hand.....I used it without muffin paper cups...and it worked great.When picking it up from the top and bottom ( smaller length sides) it did not bend or twist or spill--though filled with the batter...I then placed it in the oven very easily...and again no trouble at all...going in nor coming out.Coming out of the oven was the same no trouble at all....and the muffins popped right out. Only one stuck a teeny bit.......and that could of been caused by the blueberries.I was impressed.I also cooked some muffins in a another smaller count metal pan...and frankly--I believe the results were equal...but the silicone may have a edge being really easier to handle and remove muffins when not using paper cups.I would consider purchasing a this silicone muffin pan whenever I need to obtain new ones.