Question: What type of envelope were the items packaged in?

I ordered this pack and it arrived quickly, less then one week. The items were well packaged in a zip lock bag and enclosed with a bubble wrap envelope. I checked each one and all 10 are stamped US Shelby CO. These are the real deal, U.S. made, P-51 can openers, with a small hole to easily attach to a key chain, lanyard or other carrying device.I was easily able to open a can with it without issue. Note, they do not come with instructions, but it is not hard to figure out how to use them and you can find YouTube video's on it.I highly recommend these they are Awesome!

Answer: bubble wrap

I ordered this pack and it arrived quickly, less then one week. <hl> The items were well packaged in a zip lock bag and enclosed with a bubble wrap envelope. <hl> I checked each one and all 10 are stamped US Shelby CO. These are the real deal, U.S. made, P-51 can openers, with a small hole to easily attach to a key chain, lanyard or other carrying device. I was easily able to open a can with it without issue. Note, they do not come with instructions, but it is not hard to figure out how to use them and you can find YouTube video's on it. I highly recommend these they are Awesome!

I ordered this pack and it arrived quickly, less then one week. The items were well packaged in a zip lock bag and enclosed with a <hl> bubble wrap <hl> envelope. I checked each one and all 10 are stamped US Shelby CO. These are the real deal, U.S. made, P-51 can openers, with a small hole to easily attach to a key chain, lanyard or other carrying device.I was easily able to open a can with it without issue. Note, they do not come with instructions, but it is not hard to figure out how to use them and you can find YouTube video's on it.I highly recommend these they are Awesome!


Question: How many bowls were flawed?

I had to return the first set of these bowls because I discovered hairline fractures in two of the bowls. In addition, there were many other flaws (such as bubbles in the glass) in all three of the bowls. I received a replacement set from Amazon within two days (it may even have the very next day after I filed the report online). I noticed hairline fractures in one of the replacement bowls that I had used only twice as I was taking it out of the dishwasher. These bowls are of such low quality they cannot even withstand a trip through a dishwasher despite AH's claim that they are dishwasher safe. This product does not deserve even a one star rating. Rather than return the bowls again, I am going to just take the loss but I am done with Anchor Hocking. I will not even consider buying another Anchor Hocking product again. On the other hand, I am very pleased with Amazon's performance on this and all of my other orders.

Answer: all three of the bowls

I had to return the first set of these bowls because I discovered hairline fractures in two of the bowls. <hl> In addition, there were many other flaws (such as bubbles in the glass) in all three of the bowls . <hl> I received a replacement set from Amazon within two days (it may even have the very next day after I filed the report online). I noticed hairline fractures in one of the replacement bowls that I had used only twice as I was taking it out of the dishwasher. These bowls are of such low quality they cannot even withstand a trip through a dishwasher despite AH's claim that they are dishwasher safe. This product does not deserve even a one star rating. Rather than return the bowls again, I am going to just take the loss but I am done with Anchor Hocking. I will not even consider buying another Anchor Hocking product again. On the other hand, I am very pleased with Amazon's performance on this and all of my other orders.

I had to return the first set of these bowls because I discovered hairline fractures in two of the bowls. In addition, there were many other flaws (such as bubbles in the glass) in <hl> all three of the bowls <hl>. I received a replacement set from Amazon within two days (it may even have the very next day after I filed the report online). I noticed hairline fractures in one of the replacement bowls that I had used only twice as I was taking it out of the dishwasher. These bowls are of such low quality they cannot even withstand a trip through a dishwasher despite AH's claim that they are dishwasher safe. This product does not deserve even a one star rating. Rather than return the bowls again, I am going to just take the loss but I am done with Anchor Hocking. I will not even consider buying another Anchor Hocking product again. On the other hand, I am very pleased with Amazon's performance on this and all of my other orders.

In addition, there were many other flaws (such as bubbles in the glass) in <hl> all three of the bowls <hl> .


Question: What happened with other pans when making eggs?

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

Answer: my eggs always stuck.

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! <hl> I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. <hl> Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy. The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans. Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but <hl> my eggs always stuck. <hl> I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.


Question: What did the reviewer use to grease the pan?

the seasonsed surface worked perfectly for me 1st time. Followed directions, greased the pan with a little butter applied wtih a silicone pastr brush. No problems. Got lazy & didn't worry too much about greasing & just added a spec of butter when they started to release not quite as cleanly. Worked very well. Perhaps the secre it getting the pan to the right temp? I used various fillings after testing wtih afew plain ones just in case - jam, apple pieces, apple sauce, choc chips - all worked well. Woudl recommend this pan to anyone.

Answer: butter

the seasonsed surface worked perfectly for me 1st time. <hl> Followed directions, greased the pan with a little butter applied wtih a silicone pastr brush. <hl> No problems. Got lazy & didn't worry too much about greasing & just added a spec of butter when they started to release not quite as cleanly. Worked very well. Perhaps the secre it getting the pan to the right temp? I used various fillings after testing wtih afew plain ones just in case - jam, apple pieces, apple sauce, choc chips - all worked well. Woudl recommend this pan to anyone.

the seasonsed surface worked perfectly for me 1st time. Followed directions, greased the pan with a little <hl> butter <hl> applied wtih a silicone pastr brush. No problems. Got lazy & didn't worry too much about greasing & just added a spec of butter when they started to release not quite as cleanly. Worked very well. Perhaps the secre it getting the pan to the right temp? I used various fillings after testing wtih afew plain ones just in case - jam, apple pieces, apple sauce, choc chips - all worked well. Woudl recommend this pan to anyone.


Question: Is the customer happy with the blender or unsatisfied?

Contrary to what you may read in the reviews - this product CAN HANDLE protein powder and water, provided you are not trying to make it so thick the spoon stands up. My experience with this is you can take 14-16 oz water, start the mixer, then add your 1 or 2 scoops and it blends fine. Just as with anything else, adding something NOT LIQUID into the liquid will slow the blending down a bit, and I would think that the strength of your batteries plays a part in this as well. I am ordering a 2nd one from Amazon, as I am very happy with the one I purchased at another site.

Answer: happy

Contrary to what you may read in the reviews - this product CAN HANDLE protein powder and water, provided you are not trying to make it so thick the spoon stands up. My experience with this is you can take 14-16 oz water, start the mixer, then add your 1 or 2 scoops and it blends fine. Just as with anything else, adding something NOT LIQUID into the liquid will slow the blending down a bit, and I would think that the strength of your batteries plays a part in this as well. <hl> I am ordering a 2nd one from Amazon, as I am very happy with the one I purchased at another site. <hl>

Contrary to what you may read in the reviews - this product CAN HANDLE protein powder and water, provided you are not trying to make it so thick the spoon stands up. My experience with this is you can take 14-16 oz water, start the mixer, then add your 1 or 2 scoops and it blends fine. Just as with anything else, adding something NOT LIQUID into the liquid will slow the blending down a bit, and I would think that the strength of your batteries plays a part in this as well. I am ordering a 2nd one from Amazon, as I am very <hl> happy <hl> with the one I purchased at another site.


Question: what product is the writer reviewing?

I wish i had had a mother to tell me about these pans. I would never have wasted years on cheap pans. These are gorgeous. Heats evenly - no hot spots, no twisting - stays absolutely flat, a breeze to clean-up - even burned food! And best of all, cooks up nice, crispy, bacon. Perfect everytime! I never knew a sheet pan could make a difference... :/

Answer: pans

<hl> I wish i had had a mother to tell me about these pans . <hl> I would never have wasted years on cheap pans. These are gorgeous. Heats evenly - no hot spots, no twisting - stays absolutely flat, a breeze to clean-up - even burned food! And best of all, cooks up nice, crispy, bacon. Perfect everytime! I never knew a sheet pan could make a difference... :/

I wish i had had a mother to tell me about these <hl> pans <hl>. I would never have wasted years on cheap pans. These are gorgeous. Heats evenly - no hot spots, no twisting - stays absolutely flat, a breeze to clean-up - even burned food! And best of all, cooks up nice, crispy, bacon. Perfect everytime! I never knew a sheet pan could make a difference... :/

I wish i had had a mother to tell me about these <hl> pans <hl> .


Question: What is the punch bowl good for?

I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

Answer: school or community event

I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. <hl> Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event , the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. <hl> I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next <hl> school or community event <hl>, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next <hl> school or community event <hl> , the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along.


Question: What decreased very little when the purchaser tried to get the air out?

I bought this in the hope that it would hold a queen size comforter, 2 standard shams, 2 euro shams and 2 decorative pillows - that's all I wanted it to hold. Well, it packed fine but when I tried to extract the air, the size decreased very little (yes I have used other space bags so I know how to "suck the air" out of them!). I thought that I could use my weight to tamp down the rest of the way and zip it like you would a suitcase - one side zipped but the other zipper came off in my hand - it is going in the trash. Do not waste your money or time unless you are going to use it to pack what would basically fit in an under-the-bed non-space bag container!

Answer: size

<hl> I bought this in the hope that it would hold a queen size comforter, 2 standard shams, 2 euro shams and 2 decorative pillows - that's all I wanted it to hold. <hl> Well, it packed fine but when I tried to extract the air, the size decreased very little (yes I have used other space bags so I know how to "suck the air" out of them!). I thought that I could use my weight to tamp down the rest of the way and zip it like you would a suitcase - one side zipped but the other zipper came off in my hand - it is going in the trash. Do not waste your money or time unless you are going to use it to pack what would basically fit in an under-the-bed non-space bag container!

I bought this in the hope that it would hold a queen <hl> size <hl> comforter, 2 standard shams, 2 euro shams and 2 decorative pillows - that's all I wanted it to hold. Well, it packed fine but when I tried to extract the air, the size decreased very little (yes I have used other space bags so I know how to "suck the air" out of them!). I thought that I could use my weight to tamp down the rest of the way and zip it like you would a suitcase - one side zipped but the other zipper came off in my hand - it is going in the trash. Do not waste your money or time unless you are going to use it to pack what would basically fit in an under-the-bed non-space bag container!


Question: What is one feature considered to be great?

I recently told my husband that anyone who looked into our pantry would think that I was a huge tea lover since I have so many different flavors and selections of tea. The reality? I actually just *want* to be a tea lover, but I always end up with bitter tea and can never seem to get the steeping times rights. Enter the Breville tea maker!Like other reviewers, I had to get over the price on this and just take the plunge. (My husband doesn't know it yet, but this will be his Christmas gift to me this year! ;-) ) I've only had this for about a week, but I absolutely love it. It's super easy to use, and takes all the guess work out of making a delicious cup of tea.The "keep warm" feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends.In less than a week, this thing really has made a tea lover out of me!UPDATE ON 12/17/12: In case anyone is wondering, you can also use this with bagged tea. I've just been snipping off the string and removing the stable, but leaving the tea in the bag, and it's been working fine. (Before doing this, I had tried searching online to make sure that it would be OK to do, and someone on a tea forum mentioned that they contacted Breville, who said that it was OK to use tea bags, as long as you didn't take the tea out of the bag. Apparently, bagged tea is too fine to go through the mesh strainer on this tea maker, so leaving it in the bag ensures that the very fine particles won't end up in your brewed tea.)

Answer: keep warm

I recently told my husband that anyone who looked into our pantry would think that I was a huge tea lover since I have so many different flavors and selections of tea. The reality? I actually just *want* to be a tea lover, but I always end up with bitter tea and can never seem to get the steeping times rights. Enter the Breville tea maker!Like other reviewers, I had to get over the price on this and just take the plunge. (My husband doesn't know it yet, but this will be his Christmas gift to me this year! ;-) ) I've only had this for about a week, but I absolutely love it. It's super easy to use, and takes all the guess work out of making a delicious cup of tea. <hl> The " keep warm " feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends. <hl> In less than a week, this thing really has made a tea lover out of me!UPDATE ON 12/17/12: In case anyone is wondering, you can also use this with bagged tea. I've just been snipping off the string and removing the stable, but leaving the tea in the bag, and it's been working fine. (Before doing this, I had tried searching online to make sure that it would be OK to do, and someone on a tea forum mentioned that they contacted Breville, who said that it was OK to use tea bags, as long as you didn't take the tea out of the bag. Apparently, bagged tea is too fine to go through the mesh strainer on this tea maker, so leaving it in the bag ensures that the very fine particles won't end up in your brewed tea.)

I recently told my husband that anyone who looked into our pantry would think that I was a huge tea lover since I have so many different flavors and selections of tea. The reality? I actually just *want* to be a tea lover, but I always end up with bitter tea and can never seem to get the steeping times rights. Enter the Breville tea maker!Like other reviewers, I had to get over the price on this and just take the plunge. (My husband doesn't know it yet, but this will be his Christmas gift to me this year! ;-) ) I've only had this for about a week, but I absolutely love it. It's super easy to use, and takes all the guess work out of making a delicious cup of tea.The "<hl> keep warm <hl>" feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends.In less than a week, this thing really has made a tea lover out of me!UPDATE ON 12/17/12: In case anyone is wondering, you can also use this with bagged tea. I've just been snipping off the string and removing the stable, but leaving the tea in the bag, and it's been working fine. (Before doing this, I had tried searching online to make sure that it would be OK to do, and someone on a tea forum mentioned that they contacted Breville, who said that it was OK to use tea bags, as long as you didn't take the tea out of the bag. Apparently, bagged tea is too fine to go through the mesh strainer on this tea maker, so leaving it in the bag ensures that the very fine particles won't end up in your brewed tea.)

The " <hl> keep warm <hl> " feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends.


Question: What foods are good to reheat with the R-230KW model?

When it has came down to microwave ovens, it really is hard to deeply find one that can be compact and affordable. While more of them are being made to be bigger, they aren't definitely worth the convience of the money you spend for them. Fortunately, there are a few brands that do deliver nicely for their value, and Sharp is one of those brans. That does come well with their R-230KW model. It is a simple and convient way of cooking all your favorite foods from popcorn and flatbread sandwiches, all the way to chicken and fish filets. While it does handle well, there are a few problems with it. One of them is if you keep it plugged in, you'd have to first set the clock time. If you plug it in back and forth when you do use it, not keeping it in plugged in all the time, that can be a problem, but nothing to sneeze at. The second problem is that there is a problem with re-heating as its function. It isn't good for re-heating fast foods like pizza, but great for re-heating chinese foods that you order from take-out.Still, despite a few flaws, Sharp still knows why they make great microwave ovens, and their R-230KW is definitely worth its money. There aren't many microwaves that are worth their effort these days, but Sharp does have a high note on the art of cooking. If you are looking for a inexpensive microwave that can be convient for the everyday home owner, than this one is definitely for you.Price: BConvience: BEasy To Setup: B-Overall: B 1/2-

Answer: chinese foods that you order from take-out

When it has came down to microwave ovens, it really is hard to deeply find one that can be compact and affordable. While more of them are being made to be bigger, they aren't definitely worth the convience of the money you spend for them. Fortunately, there are a few brands that do deliver nicely for their value, and Sharp is one of those brans. That does come well with their R-230KW model. It is a simple and convient way of cooking all your favorite foods from popcorn and flatbread sandwiches, all the way to chicken and fish filets. While it does handle well, there are a few problems with it. One of them is if you keep it plugged in, you'd have to first set the clock time. If you plug it in back and forth when you do use it, not keeping it in plugged in all the time, that can be a problem, but nothing to sneeze at. The second problem is that there is a problem with re-heating as its function. <hl> It isn't good for re-heating fast foods like pizza, but great for re-heating chinese foods that you order from take-out .Still, despite a few flaws, Sharp still knows why they make great microwave ovens, and their R-230KW is definitely worth its money. <hl> There aren't many microwaves that are worth their effort these days, but Sharp does have a high note on the art of cooking. If you are looking for a inexpensive microwave that can be convient for the everyday home owner, than this one is definitely for you. Price: BConvience: BEasy To Setup: B-Overall: B 1/2-

When it has came down to microwave ovens, it really is hard to deeply find one that can be compact and affordable. While more of them are being made to be bigger, they aren't definitely worth the convience of the money you spend for them. Fortunately, there are a few brands that do deliver nicely for their value, and Sharp is one of those brans. That does come well with their R-230KW model. It is a simple and convient way of cooking all your favorite foods from popcorn and flatbread sandwiches, all the way to chicken and fish filets. While it does handle well, there are a few problems with it. One of them is if you keep it plugged in, you'd have to first set the clock time. If you plug it in back and forth when you do use it, not keeping it in plugged in all the time, that can be a problem, but nothing to sneeze at. The second problem is that there is a problem with re-heating as its function. It isn't good for re-heating fast foods like pizza, but great for re-heating <hl> chinese foods that you order from take-out <hl>.Still, despite a few flaws, Sharp still knows why they make great microwave ovens, and their R-230KW is definitely worth its money. There aren't many microwaves that are worth their effort these days, but Sharp does have a high note on the art of cooking. If you are looking for a inexpensive microwave that can be convient for the everyday home owner, than this one is definitely for you.Price: BConvience: BEasy To Setup: B-Overall: B 1/2-

It isn't good for re-heating fast foods like pizza, but great for re-heating <hl> chinese foods that you order from take-out <hl> .Still, despite a few flaws, Sharp still knows why they make great microwave ovens, and their R-230KW is definitely worth its money.


Question: What brand did the reviewer recommend?

I did not like this product. I tried to use it to cover all of the shelves and drawers in my kitchen and thought it was not very good quality, difficult to cut, and impossible to clean.Instead I recommend the Duck non-adhesive shelf liner.CONS:- very difficult to cut, especially because of the ridges- IMPOSSIBLE to clean, because of the ridges- small items are unbalanced on top of the surface because of the ridges (the ridges are definitely a negative theme here!)- hard to lay fully flat, too stiffI do not recommend. At least look for something without the ridges and that is not so stiff!

Answer: Duck

I did not like this product. I tried to use it to cover all of the shelves and drawers in my kitchen and thought it was not very good quality, difficult to cut, and impossible to clean. <hl> Instead I recommend the Duck non-adhesive shelf liner. <hl> CONS:- very difficult to cut, especially because of the ridges- IMPOSSIBLE to clean, because of the ridges- small items are unbalanced on top of the surface because of the ridges (the ridges are definitely a negative theme here!)- hard to lay fully flat, too stiffI do not recommend. At least look for something without the ridges and that is not so stiff!

I did not like this product. I tried to use it to cover all of the shelves and drawers in my kitchen and thought it was not very good quality, difficult to cut, and impossible to clean.Instead I recommend the <hl> Duck <hl> non-adhesive shelf liner.CONS:- very difficult to cut, especially because of the ridges- IMPOSSIBLE to clean, because of the ridges- small items are unbalanced on top of the surface because of the ridges (the ridges are definitely a negative theme here!)- hard to lay fully flat, too stiffI do not recommend. At least look for something without the ridges and that is not so stiff!


Question: Who is the maker of the knives?

These beautiful stainless steel steak knives come in an elegant ebony box with gleaming chrome hinges and clasp. They are far sharper than any steak knives I've ever owned; examine the closeups of the knives and you'll see that they are not only serrated but scalloped, too. Those serrations are deep and toothy. When I got the knives, I experimented cutting not only steak and chicken breasts (which they cut beautifully) but also Muenster cheese (thin slivers) and tomatoes (paper-thin slices). The knives handle any task thrown in front of them with ease.As with other Pinzon products I own, these knives are of excellent quality, well balanced and comfortable to hold. They would look beautiful with fancier place settings as well as day-to-day fare. Keep them away from the kids, though, as they are quite sharp.Although they recommend the knives be hand-washed to maintain their beauty, I'm tempted to put one through the dishwasher just to see how it holds up in terms of spotting but also sharpness. I'll have to wait to do that, though, until the effect on me of their sheer gorgeousness wears off...which I doubt will be soon.If Pinzon is not careful, they are going to become the new IKEA--all the rage with many devoted fans.

Answer: Pinzon

These beautiful stainless steel steak knives come in an elegant ebony box with gleaming chrome hinges and clasp. They are far sharper than any steak knives I've ever owned; examine the closeups of the knives and you'll see that they are not only serrated but scalloped, too. Those serrations are deep and toothy. When I got the knives, I experimented cutting not only steak and chicken breasts (which they cut beautifully) but also Muenster cheese (thin slivers) and tomatoes (paper-thin slices). The knives handle any task thrown in front of them with ease. <hl> As with other Pinzon products I own, these knives are of excellent quality, well balanced and comfortable to hold. <hl> They would look beautiful with fancier place settings as well as day-to-day fare. Keep them away from the kids, though, as they are quite sharp. Although they recommend the knives be hand-washed to maintain their beauty, I'm tempted to put one through the dishwasher just to see how it holds up in terms of spotting but also sharpness. I'll have to wait to do that, though, until the effect on me of their sheer gorgeousness wears off...which I doubt will be soon. If Pinzon is not careful, they are going to become the new IKEA--all the rage with many devoted fans.

These beautiful stainless steel steak knives come in an elegant ebony box with gleaming chrome hinges and clasp. They are far sharper than any steak knives I've ever owned; examine the closeups of the knives and you'll see that they are not only serrated but scalloped, too. Those serrations are deep and toothy. When I got the knives, I experimented cutting not only steak and chicken breasts (which they cut beautifully) but also Muenster cheese (thin slivers) and tomatoes (paper-thin slices). The knives handle any task thrown in front of them with ease.As with other <hl> Pinzon <hl> products I own, these knives are of excellent quality, well balanced and comfortable to hold. They would look beautiful with fancier place settings as well as day-to-day fare. Keep them away from the kids, though, as they are quite sharp.Although they recommend the knives be hand-washed to maintain their beauty, I'm tempted to put one through the dishwasher just to see how it holds up in terms of spotting but also sharpness. I'll have to wait to do that, though, until the effect on me of their sheer gorgeousness wears off...which I doubt will be soon.If Pinzon is not careful, they are going to become the new IKEA--all the rage with many devoted fans.


Question: How does the screen work?

I just love this screen. With the metal feet that can rest on a counter top without burning it is a big plus. The size of this screen fits all my skillets. Heavy enough to stay put on the skillets. Well made construction. I just threw away all my other screens that are flimsy and with plastic handles that have melted. I would recommend using a mitt to pickup with the metal handle. Just as a precaution. I doubt that the handle will get hot, but I just feel more comfortable using a mitt. it is easy to clean and works great.

Answer: great

it is easy to clean and works great .

I just love this screen. With the metal feet that can rest on a counter top without burning it is a big plus. The size of this screen fits all my skillets. Heavy enough to stay put on the skillets. Well made construction. I just threw away all my other screens that are flimsy and with plastic handles that have melted. I would recommend using a mitt to pickup with the metal handle. Just as a precaution. I doubt that the handle will get hot, but I just feel more comfortable using a mitt. <hl> it is easy to clean and works great . <hl>

I just love this screen. With the metal feet that can rest on a counter top without burning it is a big plus. The size of this screen fits all my skillets. Heavy enough to stay put on the skillets. Well made construction. I just threw away all my other screens that are flimsy and with plastic handles that have melted. I would recommend using a mitt to pickup with the metal handle. Just as a precaution. I doubt that the handle will get hot, but I just feel more comfortable using a mitt. it is easy to clean and works <hl> great <hl>.

it is easy to clean and works <hl> great <hl> .


Question: What position does she normally sleep in?

I thought this was going to be my THING! While it is comfy and offers pretty good support, the ear hole helps, but isn't QUITE big enough (and I have reg-o ears)- This is NOT good for anyone who doesn't stay in the exact same position all night. I like to flip sides - I'm mainly on my left shoulder - but I like to switch it up at night and this pillow does not allow for it. You'd have to flip your pillow over to go to the other side b/c the longer side is supposed to stay on your back. Also if you ever lay just on your back...this is useless! SO! If you stay put while you sleep, get this! If you like to switch sides at all without having to sit up to flip you pillow to do it...this would not be the pillow for you.

Answer: my left shoulder

I thought this was going to be my THING! While it is comfy and offers pretty good support, the ear hole helps, but isn't QUITE big enough (and I have reg-o ears)- This is NOT good for anyone who doesn't stay in the exact same position all night. <hl> I like to flip sides - I'm mainly on my left shoulder - <hl> but I like to switch it up at night and this pillow does not allow for it. You'd have to flip your pillow over to go to the other side b/c the longer side is supposed to stay on your back. Also if you ever lay just on your back...this is useless! SO! If you stay put while you sleep, get this! If you like to switch sides at all without having to sit up to flip you pillow to do it...this would not be the pillow for you.

I thought this was going to be my THING! While it is comfy and offers pretty good support, the ear hole helps, but isn't QUITE big enough (and I have reg-o ears)- This is NOT good for anyone who doesn't stay in the exact same position all night. I like to flip sides - I'm mainly on <hl> my left shoulder <hl> - but I like to switch it up at night and this pillow does not allow for it. You'd have to flip your pillow over to go to the other side b/c the longer side is supposed to stay on your back. Also if you ever lay just on your back...this is useless! SO! If you stay put while you sleep, get this! If you like to switch sides at all without having to sit up to flip you pillow to do it...this would not be the pillow for you.


Question: How do new baking sheets make baking easier?

I do quite a bit of baking. I was using old aluminum baking sheets which I have probably had for 30 years. I always figured it wasn't worth buying new ones because it wouldn't change the taste or outcome of anything I baked. Well, the new sheets don't make anything look or taste different, but, man, do they make baking easier. I made several dozen cookies for Christmas. No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it. Just put the cookies on the sheet and put it in the oven. No stick at all. And clean up was a simple wipe off with warm soapy water and rinse. I wish I'd done this sooner.In response to some reviews, please have the sense to check the measurements of the baking sheets, which are stated, and the size of your oven. Many newer ovens, particularly those with convection fans in the back, are smaller than ovens used to be. This was the size I wanted which fits perfectly in my oven. Please make sure before you buy that they fit in your oven.

Answer: No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it

I do quite a bit of baking. I was using old aluminum baking sheets which I have probably had for 30 years. I always figured it wasn't worth buying new ones because it wouldn't change the taste or outcome of anything I baked. Well, the new sheets don't make anything look or taste different, but, man, do they make baking easier. I made several dozen cookies for Christmas. <hl> No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it . <hl> Just put the cookies on the sheet and put it in the oven. No stick at all. And clean up was a simple wipe off with warm soapy water and rinse. I wish I'd done this sooner. In response to some reviews, please have the sense to check the measurements of the baking sheets, which are stated, and the size of your oven. Many newer ovens, particularly those with convection fans in the back, are smaller than ovens used to be. This was the size I wanted which fits perfectly in my oven. Please make sure before you buy that they fit in your oven.

I do quite a bit of baking. I was using old aluminum baking sheets which I have probably had for 30 years. I always figured it wasn't worth buying new ones because it wouldn't change the taste or outcome of anything I baked. Well, the new sheets don't make anything look or taste different, but, man, do they make baking easier. I made several dozen cookies for Christmas. <hl> No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it <hl>. Just put the cookies on the sheet and put it in the oven. No stick at all. And clean up was a simple wipe off with warm soapy water and rinse. I wish I'd done this sooner.In response to some reviews, please have the sense to check the measurements of the baking sheets, which are stated, and the size of your oven. Many newer ovens, particularly those with convection fans in the back, are smaller than ovens used to be. This was the size I wanted which fits perfectly in my oven. Please make sure before you buy that they fit in your oven.

<hl> No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it <hl> .


Question: What projects the sound better if max volume is needed?

I needed a loud kitchen alarm that I can hear from another room. I liked that this model is capable of doing many hours too (which can be good for 24 hour fermenting on yogurt) or a several hours on a roast/turkey.The magnet on the back is robust enough to hold the heavy body weight up on the kitchen door or a metal panel. However, just be cautioned that using the magnet will muffle the loud volume somewhat. It is still very loud, but less loud when magnetized to the wall. I recommend if you need max volume use the stand on the back it projects the sound much better that way.I love this company. They stand by their products are their customer support is awesome. If you ever have issues with your product they are amazingly helpful.

Answer: the stand on the back

I needed a loud kitchen alarm that I can hear from another room. I liked that this model is capable of doing many hours too (which can be good for 24 hour fermenting on yogurt) or a several hours on a roast/turkey. The magnet on the back is robust enough to hold the heavy body weight up on the kitchen door or a metal panel. However, just be cautioned that using the magnet will muffle the loud volume somewhat. It is still very loud, but less loud when magnetized to the wall. <hl> I recommend if you need max volume use the stand on the back it projects the sound much better that way. <hl> I love this company. They stand by their products are their customer support is awesome. If you ever have issues with your product they are amazingly helpful.

I needed a loud kitchen alarm that I can hear from another room. I liked that this model is capable of doing many hours too (which can be good for 24 hour fermenting on yogurt) or a several hours on a roast/turkey.The magnet on the back is robust enough to hold the heavy body weight up on the kitchen door or a metal panel. However, just be cautioned that using the magnet will muffle the loud volume somewhat. It is still very loud, but less loud when magnetized to the wall. I recommend if you need max volume use <hl> the stand on the back <hl> it projects the sound much better that way.I love this company. They stand by their products are their customer support is awesome. If you ever have issues with your product they are amazingly helpful.


Question: What part of the chair was painted over?

I ordered four different chairs for our office. The other three, one person assembled with no problem. This one, two people worked on for well over an hour on two different occasions. Instead of enclosing a package of hardware, the screws were already screwed into the holes and then painted over (WHY?)- the directions confirmed that we had to remove the screws in order to assemble. I watched an able-bodied guy's knuckles go white as he tried for the nth time to remove one, and still couldn't get it to budge. We tried using a safety pin to remove some of the plasticky blue coating they'd painted the threads with (WHY?) and still couldn't make much progress. Finally got it together, but at the cost of several hours of staff time. Make sure you have a good screwdriver if you're brave enough to attempt it - unlike the other chairs I bought, this one didn't come with an Allen wrench.Assembled, I'm not overly impressed. It's okay. It's comfortable - now. But the seat does not have a lot of cushioning (135lb person using it) and the foam is low density and seems to low quality, so I expect it'll be flat in a year. The mesh back is nice and gives good support, except that the canvas trim around it is uneven and looks very cheap. I can see what another reviewer meant about the seat fabric being very rough - shouldn't be a problem for me, but I wouldn't want to use it with bare legs. The adjustments are pretty good. Definitely would not order another.** Update 9/4/13: taking off a star. The foam seat has flattened, as I expected. The wide-gauge mesh of the seat also traps lots of particles and looks dirty constantly. Not worth the money. Get theOffice Star Space Professional Air Grid Back Managers Chair with Leather Seat and 2-to-1 Synchro Tilt Controlinstead - a little more money but much better quality. I just bought a fourth one for the office.

Answer: threads

I ordered four different chairs for our office. The other three, one person assembled with no problem. This one, two people worked on for well over an hour on two different occasions. Instead of enclosing a package of hardware, the screws were already screwed into the holes and then painted over (WHY?)- the directions confirmed that we had to remove the screws in order to assemble. I watched an able-bodied guy's knuckles go white as he tried for the nth time to remove one, and still couldn't get it to budge. <hl> We tried using a safety pin to remove some of the plasticky blue coating they'd painted the threads with (WHY?) and still couldn't make much progress. <hl> Finally got it together, but at the cost of several hours of staff time. Make sure you have a good screwdriver if you're brave enough to attempt it - unlike the other chairs I bought, this one didn't come with an Allen wrench. Assembled, I'm not overly impressed. It's okay. It's comfortable - now. But the seat does not have a lot of cushioning (135lb person using it) and the foam is low density and seems to low quality, so I expect it'll be flat in a year. The mesh back is nice and gives good support, except that the canvas trim around it is uneven and looks very cheap. I can see what another reviewer meant about the seat fabric being very rough - shouldn't be a problem for me, but I wouldn't want to use it with bare legs. The adjustments are pretty good. Definitely would not order another. ** Update 9/4/13: taking off a star. The foam seat has flattened, as I expected. The wide-gauge mesh of the seat also traps lots of particles and looks dirty constantly. Not worth the money. Get theOffice Star Space Professional Air Grid Back Managers Chair with Leather Seat and 2-to-1 Synchro Tilt Controlinstead - a little more money but much better quality. I just bought a fourth one for the office.

I ordered four different chairs for our office. The other three, one person assembled with no problem. This one, two people worked on for well over an hour on two different occasions. Instead of enclosing a package of hardware, the screws were already screwed into the holes and then painted over (WHY?)- the directions confirmed that we had to remove the screws in order to assemble. I watched an able-bodied guy's knuckles go white as he tried for the nth time to remove one, and still couldn't get it to budge. We tried using a safety pin to remove some of the plasticky blue coating they'd painted the <hl> threads <hl> with (WHY?) and still couldn't make much progress. Finally got it together, but at the cost of several hours of staff time. Make sure you have a good screwdriver if you're brave enough to attempt it - unlike the other chairs I bought, this one didn't come with an Allen wrench.Assembled, I'm not overly impressed. It's okay. It's comfortable - now. But the seat does not have a lot of cushioning (135lb person using it) and the foam is low density and seems to low quality, so I expect it'll be flat in a year. The mesh back is nice and gives good support, except that the canvas trim around it is uneven and looks very cheap. I can see what another reviewer meant about the seat fabric being very rough - shouldn't be a problem for me, but I wouldn't want to use it with bare legs. The adjustments are pretty good. Definitely would not order another.** Update 9/4/13: taking off a star. The foam seat has flattened, as I expected. The wide-gauge mesh of the seat also traps lots of particles and looks dirty constantly. Not worth the money. Get theOffice Star Space Professional Air Grid Back Managers Chair with Leather Seat and 2-to-1 Synchro Tilt Controlinstead - a little more money but much better quality. I just bought a fourth one for the office.


Question: Which product took the longest for the reviewer to assemble?

I purchased 4 of these to align side by side and two on top. I have a wall at the front door area that fit these dimensions perfectly, giving it a built in look. I had my oldest son bring the packages into the living room, and I put on Netflix to binge watch a new show while I worked. I think I ended up watching 3 episodes of an hour long show while putting the four together. Note I didn't work continuous as I might had the show not been on, particularly during climatic moments. The first one took the longest as it took me a moment to realize what the easiest method was to attack it. Simply hold one of the side pieces in your lap parallel to the floor. Align a shelf piece perpendicular to the floor to line up, and screw in the bolts. That is the hardest part. The directions were pretty clear, I mean it's not complicated. The best direction feature actually was the first page where they have you id the items. Now, I absolutely must comment on the absolutely beautiful manner of packaging. You really have to give pause to the brilliance and sensitivity to the person who came up with the packaging. It's almost a little like Christmas the way each part is wrapped so beautifully in a very caring way, with paper. The way the straps which held the shelving together were underlaid with a strip of corrugated cardboard to protect the shelves... I don't know, maybe I'm a bit obsessed with design, but it truly was well done.I also purchased 3 sets of the basket set to go in the 4 shelves. Works perfect for separating out everyone's shoes, winter hats, and left room to store the boys' backpacks and even set up a framed picture and a beloved knickknack.The long story short, very nice shelves, nice finish on them, sturdy, well made, solid wood (ya baby) and works perfectly for my needs.Why can't I add a picture? It would truly sell this item to others who are dying to take an area from unorganized doom to refreshingly organized heaven!

Answer: The first one

I purchased 4 of these to align side by side and two on top. I have a wall at the front door area that fit these dimensions perfectly, giving it a built in look. I had my oldest son bring the packages into the living room, and I put on Netflix to binge watch a new show while I worked. I think I ended up watching 3 episodes of an hour long show while putting the four together. Note I didn't work continuous as I might had the show not been on, particularly during climatic moments. <hl> The first one took the longest as it took me a moment to realize what the easiest method was to attack it. <hl> Simply hold one of the side pieces in your lap parallel to the floor. Align a shelf piece perpendicular to the floor to line up, and screw in the bolts. That is the hardest part. The directions were pretty clear, I mean it's not complicated. The best direction feature actually was the first page where they have you id the items. Now, I absolutely must comment on the absolutely beautiful manner of packaging. You really have to give pause to the brilliance and sensitivity to the person who came up with the packaging. It's almost a little like Christmas the way each part is wrapped so beautifully in a very caring way, with paper. The way the straps which held the shelving together were underlaid with a strip of corrugated cardboard to protect the shelves... I don't know, maybe I'm a bit obsessed with design, but it truly was well done. I also purchased 3 sets of the basket set to go in the 4 shelves. Works perfect for separating out everyone's shoes, winter hats, and left room to store the boys' backpacks and even set up a framed picture and a beloved knickknack. The long story short, very nice shelves, nice finish on them, sturdy, well made, solid wood (ya baby) and works perfectly for my needs. Why can't I add a picture? It would truly sell this item to others who are dying to take an area from unorganized doom to refreshingly organized heaven!

I purchased 4 of these to align side by side and two on top. I have a wall at the front door area that fit these dimensions perfectly, giving it a built in look. I had my oldest son bring the packages into the living room, and I put on Netflix to binge watch a new show while I worked. I think I ended up watching 3 episodes of an hour long show while putting the four together. Note I didn't work continuous as I might had the show not been on, particularly during climatic moments. <hl> The first one <hl> took the longest as it took me a moment to realize what the easiest method was to attack it. Simply hold one of the side pieces in your lap parallel to the floor. Align a shelf piece perpendicular to the floor to line up, and screw in the bolts. That is the hardest part. The directions were pretty clear, I mean it's not complicated. The best direction feature actually was the first page where they have you id the items. Now, I absolutely must comment on the absolutely beautiful manner of packaging. You really have to give pause to the brilliance and sensitivity to the person who came up with the packaging. It's almost a little like Christmas the way each part is wrapped so beautifully in a very caring way, with paper. The way the straps which held the shelving together were underlaid with a strip of corrugated cardboard to protect the shelves... I don't know, maybe I'm a bit obsessed with design, but it truly was well done.I also purchased 3 sets of the basket set to go in the 4 shelves. Works perfect for separating out everyone's shoes, winter hats, and left room to store the boys' backpacks and even set up a framed picture and a beloved knickknack.The long story short, very nice shelves, nice finish on them, sturdy, well made, solid wood (ya baby) and works perfectly for my needs.Why can't I add a picture? It would truly sell this item to others who are dying to take an area from unorganized doom to refreshingly organized heaven!


Question: How many gifts has the reviewer bought for others?

This is unbelievable peeler ..slicer ,graterI m for the most part vegetarian and that peeler is so handy in my kitchen its crazyI do own metal kitchen glove by the way so I often use it together ...But seriously if You try this type of peeler You will never want to be without itI dont understand why people l leave 1 star review this thing is a must have .....and that brand is so well made ...Im a happy camper....I have got these peelers for a gift for 3 ppl so far and they all really like itgreat investment...check U tube for more recipes..the lady here having trouble with zucchini ...maybe she picked wrong kind of zucchini ...its got it to be bigger in size for peeler to work best !!!!!!

Answer: 3

This is unbelievable peeler ..slicer ,graterI m for the most part vegetarian and that peeler is so handy in my kitchen its crazyI do own metal kitchen glove by the way so I often use it together ... But seriously if You try this type of peeler You will never want to be without itI dont understand why people l leave 1 star review this thing is a must have .....and that brand is so well made ...Im a happy camper.... <hl> I have got these peelers for a gift for 3 ppl so far <hl> and they all really like itgreat investment...check U tube for more recipes..the lady here having trouble with zucchini ...maybe she picked wrong kind of zucchini ...its got it to be bigger in size for peeler to work best !!!!!!

This is unbelievable peeler ..slicer ,graterI m for the most part vegetarian and that peeler is so handy in my kitchen its crazyI do own metal kitchen glove by the way so I often use it together ...But seriously if You try this type of peeler You will never want to be without itI dont understand why people l leave 1 star review this thing is a must have .....and that brand is so well made ...Im a happy camper....I have got these peelers for a gift for <hl> 3 <hl> ppl so far and they all really like itgreat investment...check U tube for more recipes..the lady here having trouble with zucchini ...maybe she picked wrong kind of zucchini ...its got it to be bigger in size for peeler to work best !!!!!!


Question: Is the sticker hard to get off this item?

Heavy gauge, bright and shiny. ;) I use these sheets all the time. I wrap ribs in foil, cook for 3 hours at 250-degrees on them. Brown potatoes on them in a 500-degree oven. Grill veggies on them. And I'm forever buying new sheets. They just won't hold up. I have absolutely no doubt this one will. It's heavier than what you normally find. And being aluminum? They're going to be much easier to clean than what I've bought in the past. Should have bought these a long time ago.You won't be disappointed.Oh! I forgot. Some people commented on the sticker being hard to get off. ??? I don't know, maybe they changed it. But I washed the pan, used a Scotchbrite on it, and it came right off. No problem.

Answer: it came right off

Heavy gauge, bright and shiny. ;) I use these sheets all the time. I wrap ribs in foil, cook for 3 hours at 250-degrees on them. Brown potatoes on them in a 500-degree oven. Grill veggies on them. And I'm forever buying new sheets. They just won't hold up. I have absolutely no doubt this one will. It's heavier than what you normally find. And being aluminum? They're going to be much easier to clean than what I've bought in the past. Should have bought these a long time ago. You won't be disappointed. Oh! I forgot. Some people commented on the sticker being hard to get off. ??? I don't know, maybe they changed it. <hl> But I washed the pan, used a Scotchbrite on it, and it came right off . <hl> No problem.

Heavy gauge, bright and shiny. ;) I use these sheets all the time. I wrap ribs in foil, cook for 3 hours at 250-degrees on them. Brown potatoes on them in a 500-degree oven. Grill veggies on them. And I'm forever buying new sheets. They just won't hold up. I have absolutely no doubt this one will. It's heavier than what you normally find. And being aluminum? They're going to be much easier to clean than what I've bought in the past. Should have bought these a long time ago.You won't be disappointed.Oh! I forgot. Some people commented on the sticker being hard to get off. ??? I don't know, maybe they changed it. But I washed the pan, used a Scotchbrite on it, and <hl> it came right off <hl>. No problem.

But I washed the pan, used a Scotchbrite on it, and <hl> it came right off <hl> .


Question: Why is it difficult to fill in-sink soap dispensers?

While I can't speak to the long-term reliability of this product (only had it a little while), I can say that providing several feet of tubing to feed into a bulk bottle of hand soap was a stroke of genius. All of these in-sink soap dispensers have inexplicably narrow-necked bottles which makes them very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle. If you try to fill from above with typically-thick consumer hand soap, it simply overflows and spills all over your counter. Using the included tubing to feed into a gallon bottle of hand-soap eliminates all that hassle.Make sure you follow the priming instructions... if you try and prime with thick hand-soap, it'll take you forever. Prime from a glass of water, and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.

Answer: very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle

While I can't speak to the long-term reliability of this product (only had it a little while), I can say that providing several feet of tubing to feed into a bulk bottle of hand soap was a stroke of genius. <hl> All of these in-sink soap dispensers have inexplicably narrow-necked bottles which makes them very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle . <hl> If you try to fill from above with typically-thick consumer hand soap, it simply overflows and spills all over your counter. Using the included tubing to feed into a gallon bottle of hand-soap eliminates all that hassle. Make sure you follow the priming instructions... if you try and prime with thick hand-soap, it'll take you forever. Prime from a glass of water, and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.

While I can't speak to the long-term reliability of this product (only had it a little while), I can say that providing several feet of tubing to feed into a bulk bottle of hand soap was a stroke of genius. All of these in-sink soap dispensers have inexplicably narrow-necked bottles which makes them <hl> very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle <hl>. If you try to fill from above with typically-thick consumer hand soap, it simply overflows and spills all over your counter. Using the included tubing to feed into a gallon bottle of hand-soap eliminates all that hassle.Make sure you follow the priming instructions... if you try and prime with thick hand-soap, it'll take you forever. Prime from a glass of water, and when it starts dispensing, switch over to the soap.

All of these in-sink soap dispensers have inexplicably narrow-necked bottles which makes them <hl> very difficult to fill without crawling underneath the sink and unscrewing the bottle <hl> .


Question: How does the cost of this item compare to that of the Simple Human one?

We bought this to replace a different stainless steel wall-mounted paper towel holder (like this:Prodyne M 913 Stainless Cabinet HolderOur old one was screwed into plastic anchors in the drywall but, with the way it was designed, it pulled away from the wall every time we had to pull the empty roll off or put a new rolls on, so eventually the unit and plastic anchors would come out of the wall. This Kamenstein paper towel holder, which we purchased at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, is far superior for wall-mounted applications: the roll slides on and off easily enough (but not so easily that it will pull off when you're not wanting it to), and it spins with ease (but not so much that it will spew paper towels all over). We have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, so this was a nice (and, moreover, functional) addition. We also looked at the Simple Human brand while in the store, but this Kamenstein paper towel holder looked nicer and appeared to be just as good quality, at half the price.

Answer: half the price

We bought this to replace a different stainless steel wall-mounted paper towel holder (like this:Prodyne M 913 Stainless Cabinet HolderOur old one was screwed into plastic anchors in the drywall but, with the way it was designed, it pulled away from the wall every time we had to pull the empty roll off or put a new rolls on, so eventually the unit and plastic anchors would come out of the wall. This Kamenstein paper towel holder, which we purchased at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, is far superior for wall-mounted applications: the roll slides on and off easily enough (but not so easily that it will pull off when you're not wanting it to), and it spins with ease (but not so much that it will spew paper towels all over). We have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, so this was a nice (and, moreover, functional) addition. <hl> We also looked at the Simple Human brand while in the store, but this Kamenstein paper towel holder looked nicer and appeared to be just as good quality, at half the price . <hl>

We bought this to replace a different stainless steel wall-mounted paper towel holder (like this:Prodyne M 913 Stainless Cabinet HolderOur old one was screwed into plastic anchors in the drywall but, with the way it was designed, it pulled away from the wall every time we had to pull the empty roll off or put a new rolls on, so eventually the unit and plastic anchors would come out of the wall. This Kamenstein paper towel holder, which we purchased at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, is far superior for wall-mounted applications: the roll slides on and off easily enough (but not so easily that it will pull off when you're not wanting it to), and it spins with ease (but not so much that it will spew paper towels all over). We have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, so this was a nice (and, moreover, functional) addition. We also looked at the Simple Human brand while in the store, but this Kamenstein paper towel holder looked nicer and appeared to be just as good quality, at <hl> half the price <hl>.

We also looked at the Simple Human brand while in the store, but this Kamenstein paper towel holder looked nicer and appeared to be just as good quality, at <hl> half the price <hl> .


Question: How long did the thermometer last?

I have had a Taylor 5932 NSF oven thermometer for over 3 yrs now. Until I cracked (or think I did) the glass, it worked perfectly. Yes, it will age, discolour, and faded numbers become a little more difficult to read over time as it frequently subjected to high heat. ( I probably should take it out when broiling.)After I cracked (note the "I cracked") it has become unreliable, I have to tap it with a wooden spoon to get the needle to respond. After I noticed this, I took it out and noticed a fair amount of "debris" inside the instrument. I assume this is the cause of the "stickiness" of needle to respond.I have to give this product 5 stars, as I haven't exactly treated it well, but for 3 yrs it worked very well and baked goods & roasted foods came out perfectly after I calibrated my oven TO this thermometer, which it had not before. For $5-$6 can I really ask for any more than 3 good years of hard use and abuse of a product.I am today ordering a replacement one, so, yes, I recommend.

Answer: over 3 yrs

<hl> I have had a Taylor 5932 NSF oven thermometer for over 3 yrs now. <hl> Until I cracked (or think I did) the glass, it worked perfectly. Yes, it will age, discolour, and faded numbers become a little more difficult to read over time as it frequently subjected to high heat. ( I probably should take it out when broiling.)After I cracked (note the "I cracked") it has become unreliable, I have to tap it with a wooden spoon to get the needle to respond. After I noticed this, I took it out and noticed a fair amount of "debris" inside the instrument. I assume this is the cause of the "stickiness" of needle to respond. I have to give this product 5 stars, as I haven't exactly treated it well, but for 3 yrs it worked very well and baked goods & roasted foods came out perfectly after I calibrated my oven TO this thermometer, which it had not before. For $5-$6 can I really ask for any more than 3 good years of hard use and abuse of a product. I am today ordering a replacement one, so, yes, I recommend.

I have had a Taylor 5932 NSF oven thermometer for <hl> over 3 yrs <hl> now. Until I cracked (or think I did) the glass, it worked perfectly. Yes, it will age, discolour, and faded numbers become a little more difficult to read over time as it frequently subjected to high heat. ( I probably should take it out when broiling.)After I cracked (note the "I cracked") it has become unreliable, I have to tap it with a wooden spoon to get the needle to respond. After I noticed this, I took it out and noticed a fair amount of "debris" inside the instrument. I assume this is the cause of the "stickiness" of needle to respond.I have to give this product 5 stars, as I haven't exactly treated it well, but for 3 yrs it worked very well and baked goods & roasted foods came out perfectly after I calibrated my oven TO this thermometer, which it had not before. For $5-$6 can I really ask for any more than 3 good years of hard use and abuse of a product.I am today ordering a replacement one, so, yes, I recommend.


Question: What type of lid does the travel mug have?

I had high hopes for this travel mug. It's well-insulated, stainless steel, and the lid appeared to seal very well. In fact, both Amazon and Thermos advertise the cup as being "spill-proof." It's also my favorite kind of lid, the kind that flips open. I like those because they're the easiest to clean well.Unfortunately, for some reason, Thermos decided not to make the flip part of the lid seal. It's just two pieces of plastic that fit loosely together - no rubber seal at all. So while the lid twists on and seals tightly, the part that you actually drink out of leaks like crazy. I suppose this cup is perfect for anyone who can guarantee that it will never tip over. But for those of you who do things like put it in your briefcase, toss it on the car seat next to you, or even just tilt it a bit while walking around, it's an awful travel mug.

Answer: the kind that flips open

I had high hopes for this travel mug. It's well-insulated, stainless steel, and the lid appeared to seal very well. In fact, both Amazon and Thermos advertise the cup as being "spill-proof." <hl> It's also my favorite kind of lid, the kind that flips open . <hl> I like those because they're the easiest to clean well. Unfortunately, for some reason, Thermos decided not to make the flip part of the lid seal. It's just two pieces of plastic that fit loosely together - no rubber seal at all. So while the lid twists on and seals tightly, the part that you actually drink out of leaks like crazy. I suppose this cup is perfect for anyone who can guarantee that it will never tip over. But for those of you who do things like put it in your briefcase, toss it on the car seat next to you, or even just tilt it a bit while walking around, it's an awful travel mug.

I had high hopes for this travel mug. It's well-insulated, stainless steel, and the lid appeared to seal very well. In fact, both Amazon and Thermos advertise the cup as being "spill-proof." It's also my favorite kind of lid, <hl> the kind that flips open <hl>. I like those because they're the easiest to clean well.Unfortunately, for some reason, Thermos decided not to make the flip part of the lid seal. It's just two pieces of plastic that fit loosely together - no rubber seal at all. So while the lid twists on and seals tightly, the part that you actually drink out of leaks like crazy. I suppose this cup is perfect for anyone who can guarantee that it will never tip over. But for those of you who do things like put it in your briefcase, toss it on the car seat next to you, or even just tilt it a bit while walking around, it's an awful travel mug.

It's also my favorite kind of lid, <hl> the kind that flips open <hl> .


Question: What does the writer replace often?

I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer.After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its heavy. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.

Answer: cheap plastic cutting boards

<hl> I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. <hl> They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer. After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its heavy. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.

I end up replacing my <hl> cheap plastic cutting boards <hl> way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer.After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its heavy. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.


Question: What does he like doing during his travels?

It's small, light and brews the perfect cup. It's so compact there's really never a reason not to bring it. When I say 'perfect cup' I'm talking about a cup of coffee for someone that likes coffee press style coffee - not filtered, drip coffee. I like really strong coffee - you can add as much you like to the strainer and make it as strong as you want - nearly espresso style in fact, if that's your goal. I like this thing.I like to brew my own tea and coffee while traveling and this strainer fits the need perfectly. It's easy to use and easy to clean.We're picky so we typically bring along our own ground organic coffee when we're traveling. All you need is hot water and you're all set. The mesh is really fine so it catches about 99% of whatever you're brewing - actually catches more than my normal coffee press.I'm very pleased and will buy again. It's so inexpensive - you can't really go wrong.

Answer: brew my own tea and coffee

It's small, light and brews the perfect cup. It's so compact there's really never a reason not to bring it. When I say 'perfect cup' I'm talking about a cup of coffee for someone that likes coffee press style coffee - not filtered, drip coffee. I like really strong coffee - you can add as much you like to the strainer and make it as strong as you want - nearly espresso style in fact, if that's your goal. I like this thing. <hl> I like to brew my own tea and coffee while traveling and this strainer fits the need perfectly. <hl> It's easy to use and easy to clean. We're picky so we typically bring along our own ground organic coffee when we're traveling. All you need is hot water and you're all set. The mesh is really fine so it catches about 99% of whatever you're brewing - actually catches more than my normal coffee press. I'm very pleased and will buy again. It's so inexpensive - you can't really go wrong.

It's small, light and brews the perfect cup. It's so compact there's really never a reason not to bring it. When I say 'perfect cup' I'm talking about a cup of coffee for someone that likes coffee press style coffee - not filtered, drip coffee. I like really strong coffee - you can add as much you like to the strainer and make it as strong as you want - nearly espresso style in fact, if that's your goal. I like this thing.I like to <hl> brew my own tea and coffee <hl> while traveling and this strainer fits the need perfectly. It's easy to use and easy to clean.We're picky so we typically bring along our own ground organic coffee when we're traveling. All you need is hot water and you're all set. The mesh is really fine so it catches about 99% of whatever you're brewing - actually catches more than my normal coffee press.I'm very pleased and will buy again. It's so inexpensive - you can't really go wrong.


Question: Why did they prefer not to have bought online?

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

Answer: pay for return shipping

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

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

Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to <hl> pay for return shipping <hl> .I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything.


Question: How many tanks did they run before use?

I am pleased with the coffee maker, but not with Mr. Coffee. I was surprised to learn that it came with ZERO filters. The description did not say any filters were included, so this was my bad. However, one would think that they would include a couple with the machine just so you could use it when you got it. Like I said this was my fault.I ran aboout 3 tanks of water through it, and left it open overnight (actually two days while I got filters) before making any coffee and there is no plastic taste or smell.I believe I will really like this machine.

Answer: 3

I am pleased with the coffee maker, but not with Mr. Coffee. I was surprised to learn that it came with ZERO filters. The description did not say any filters were included, so this was my bad. However, one would think that they would include a couple with the machine just so you could use it when you got it. Like I said this was my fault. <hl> I ran aboout 3 tanks of water through it, and left it open overnight (actually two days while I got filters) before making any coffee and there is no plastic taste or smell. <hl> I believe I will really like this machine.

I am pleased with the coffee maker, but not with Mr. Coffee. I was surprised to learn that it came with ZERO filters. The description did not say any filters were included, so this was my bad. However, one would think that they would include a couple with the machine just so you could use it when you got it. Like I said this was my fault.I ran aboout <hl> 3 <hl> tanks of water through it, and left it open overnight (actually two days while I got filters) before making any coffee and there is no plastic taste or smell.I believe I will really like this machine.


Question: What type of genitalia did it resemble?

When my wife told me she had purchased a device to slice bananas for my cereal, I was really quite excited. I have always felt strangely uncomfortable when handling bananas, though I do love eating them. However, when the product arrived I couldn't believe my eyes. I was completely shocked and appalled by the phallic design of this kitchen product. Couldn't they have made a banana shaped slicer that isn't shaped like male genitalia? I am completely repulsed and disgusted. What do they think I am, some kind of pervert?

Answer: male

When my wife told me she had purchased a device to slice bananas for my cereal, I was really quite excited. I have always felt strangely uncomfortable when handling bananas, though I do love eating them. However, when the product arrived I couldn't believe my eyes. I was completely shocked and appalled by the phallic design of this kitchen product. <hl> Couldn't they have made a banana shaped slicer that isn't shaped like male genitalia? <hl> I am completely repulsed and disgusted. What do they think I am, some kind of pervert?

When my wife told me she had purchased a device to slice bananas for my cereal, I was really quite excited. I have always felt strangely uncomfortable when handling bananas, though I do love eating them. However, when the product arrived I couldn't believe my eyes. I was completely shocked and appalled by the phallic design of this kitchen product. Couldn't they have made a banana shaped slicer that isn't shaped like <hl> male <hl> genitalia? I am completely repulsed and disgusted. What do they think I am, some kind of pervert?


Question: What is this product made of?

I have a lot of good grips products and overall they have been a very dependable brand for great kitchen and household items. These measuring cups are very nice. There are four of them, all heavy stainless steel. You can a 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup measures.The smallest one, 1/4 cup, is a little bit tippy, but the others are all solidly flat. You can scoop with them, measure your ingredients, heat on the stove and they have a ring so you can either keep them clipped together or pull them off to use individually. Recommended!

Answer: stainless steel

I have a lot of good grips products and overall they have been a very dependable brand for great kitchen and household items. These measuring cups are very nice. <hl> There are four of them, all heavy stainless steel . <hl> You can a 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup measures. The smallest one, 1/4 cup, is a little bit tippy, but the others are all solidly flat. You can scoop with them, measure your ingredients, heat on the stove and they have a ring so you can either keep them clipped together or pull them off to use individually. Recommended!

I have a lot of good grips products and overall they have been a very dependable brand for great kitchen and household items. These measuring cups are very nice. There are four of them, all heavy <hl> stainless steel <hl>. You can a 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup measures.The smallest one, 1/4 cup, is a little bit tippy, but the others are all solidly flat. You can scoop with them, measure your ingredients, heat on the stove and they have a ring so you can either keep them clipped together or pull them off to use individually. Recommended!

There are four of them, all heavy <hl> stainless steel <hl> .


Question: What makes the airtight seal?

I bought two different sets: theLock&Lock; BPA Free Airtight Container 36-Piece Set/18-Containers, Capacity 40.2 Cupsand thenLock&Lock; BPA Free Airtight Container 32-Piece Set/16-Containers, Capacity 96.2 Cups. These are fantastic. I have eaten leftover spagetti and other things that would utterly stain other containers, but these clean up like new. I tend to prepare lunches for work and use these on a daily basis. For leftovers these work great and things stay fresh longer with the airtight seal that you get. The rubber-like contact piece that gives the airtight seal is removable and cleanable. Putting the lids on and taking them off is pretty effortless. The pictures can be a little deceiving when it comes to the size of the containers, so be sure to look at the real physical dimensions. They also make Glass versions that are simliar in nature, but don't come in a big bundled package. I am so pleased with this purchase.Pros:*easily cleanable and maintainable*easy open and close lids*airtight seal*BPA Free*Microwave, freezer, and top rack dishwasher safeCons:*plastic feels thinner than others on the market*hinges feel like they could break easily, but haven't yet.

Answer: rubber-like contact piece

I bought two different sets: theLock&Lock; BPA Free Airtight Container 36-Piece Set/18-Containers, Capacity 40.2 Cupsand thenLock&Lock; BPA Free Airtight Container 32-Piece Set/16-Containers, Capacity 96.2 Cups. These are fantastic. I have eaten leftover spagetti and other things that would utterly stain other containers, but these clean up like new. I tend to prepare lunches for work and use these on a daily basis. For leftovers these work great and things stay fresh longer with the airtight seal that you get. <hl> The rubber-like contact piece that gives the airtight seal is removable and cleanable. <hl> Putting the lids on and taking them off is pretty effortless. The pictures can be a little deceiving when it comes to the size of the containers, so be sure to look at the real physical dimensions. They also make Glass versions that are simliar in nature, but don't come in a big bundled package. I am so pleased with this purchase. Pros:*easily cleanable and maintainable*easy open and close lids*airtight seal*BPA Free*Microwave, freezer, and top rack dishwasher safeCons:*plastic feels thinner than others on the market*hinges feel like they could break easily, but haven't yet.

I bought two different sets: theLock&Lock; BPA Free Airtight Container 36-Piece Set/18-Containers, Capacity 40.2 Cupsand thenLock&Lock; BPA Free Airtight Container 32-Piece Set/16-Containers, Capacity 96.2 Cups. These are fantastic. I have eaten leftover spagetti and other things that would utterly stain other containers, but these clean up like new. I tend to prepare lunches for work and use these on a daily basis. For leftovers these work great and things stay fresh longer with the airtight seal that you get. The <hl> rubber-like contact piece <hl> that gives the airtight seal is removable and cleanable. Putting the lids on and taking them off is pretty effortless. The pictures can be a little deceiving when it comes to the size of the containers, so be sure to look at the real physical dimensions. They also make Glass versions that are simliar in nature, but don't come in a big bundled package. I am so pleased with this purchase.Pros:*easily cleanable and maintainable*easy open and close lids*airtight seal*BPA Free*Microwave, freezer, and top rack dishwasher safeCons:*plastic feels thinner than others on the market*hinges feel like they could break easily, but haven't yet.


Question: What brand makes this iron?

I actually like to iron and own the Rowenta Professional iron. I have used it a half dozen times and it is useless. The iron doesn't heat - not even on the cotton linen setting.As per Rowenta, inorder to have it serviced I would pack it up and send it to a service center, and pay for shipping and repair which is more than the cost of a replacement iron.It is not under warrantee as it was in storage - unused - and was purchased last summer, so it is over a year old.I have had irons last many years and they keep steaming along. This one is a disappointment.

Answer: Rowenta

<hl> I actually like to iron and own the Rowenta Professional iron. <hl> I have used it a half dozen times and it is useless. The iron doesn't heat - not even on the cotton linen setting. As per Rowenta, inorder to have it serviced I would pack it up and send it to a service center, and pay for shipping and repair which is more than the cost of a replacement iron. It is not under warrantee as it was in storage - unused - and was purchased last summer, so it is over a year old. I have had irons last many years and they keep steaming along. This one is a disappointment.

I actually like to iron and own the <hl> Rowenta <hl> Professional iron. I have used it a half dozen times and it is useless. The iron doesn't heat - not even on the cotton linen setting.As per Rowenta, inorder to have it serviced I would pack it up and send it to a service center, and pay for shipping and repair which is more than the cost of a replacement iron.It is not under warrantee as it was in storage - unused - and was purchased last summer, so it is over a year old.I have had irons last many years and they keep steaming along. This one is a disappointment.


Question: What does BPA stand for?

I have been trying unsuccessfully to get information from the manufacturer about this juicer. They are very secretive about the types of plastic used and the very real potential for plastic contamination and chemical leaching into food during use!It appears that they are using several plastics that come in contact with food. These are polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine. They ALL are potentially toxic. Of special concern is the fact that the plastics are in contact and rub against one another while in motion. This can create a far greater risk for contamination. Hurom and its distributor have apparently done NO testing for the amount and safety of plastic contaminants. It is sad that we purchase this item to improve our health but may actually be damaging our health without knowing it. By the way, BPA free means very little since there are MANY other chemicals in plastics that are at least as bad as BPA. In fact, bisphenol A (BPA) is often replaced with other equally bad bisphenols (bisphenol B, C, D, etc.), and can still claim to be BPA free. Also, there are pthalates, melamine, and many others that are worse than BPA. It seems that manufacturers, and our government, do not care about these important health issues until it's too late.

Answer: bisphenol A

I have been trying unsuccessfully to get information from the manufacturer about this juicer. They are very secretive about the types of plastic used and the very real potential for plastic contamination and chemical leaching into food during use!It appears that they are using several plastics that come in contact with food. These are polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine. They ALL are potentially toxic. Of special concern is the fact that the plastics are in contact and rub against one another while in motion. This can create a far greater risk for contamination. Hurom and its distributor have apparently done NO testing for the amount and safety of plastic contaminants. It is sad that we purchase this item to improve our health but may actually be damaging our health without knowing it. By the way, BPA free means very little since there are MANY other chemicals in plastics that are at least as bad as BPA. <hl> In fact, bisphenol A (BPA) is often replaced with other equally bad bisphenols (bisphenol B, C, D, etc.), and can still claim to be BPA free. <hl> Also, there are pthalates, melamine, and many others that are worse than BPA. It seems that manufacturers, and our government, do not care about these important health issues until it's too late.

I have been trying unsuccessfully to get information from the manufacturer about this juicer. They are very secretive about the types of plastic used and the very real potential for plastic contamination and chemical leaching into food during use!It appears that they are using several plastics that come in contact with food. These are polycarbonate, Utrem, silicone, and melamine. They ALL are potentially toxic. Of special concern is the fact that the plastics are in contact and rub against one another while in motion. This can create a far greater risk for contamination. Hurom and its distributor have apparently done NO testing for the amount and safety of plastic contaminants. It is sad that we purchase this item to improve our health but may actually be damaging our health without knowing it. By the way, BPA free means very little since there are MANY other chemicals in plastics that are at least as bad as BPA. In fact, <hl> bisphenol A <hl> (BPA) is often replaced with other equally bad bisphenols (bisphenol B, C, D, etc.), and can still claim to be BPA free. Also, there are pthalates, melamine, and many others that are worse than BPA. It seems that manufacturers, and our government, do not care about these important health issues until it's too late.


Question: What size fan is in the bedroom?

This is exactly what I needed! We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so.The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.

Answer: smaller desk fan

This is exactly what I needed! <hl> We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. <hl> I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so. The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.

This is exactly what I needed! We have a <hl> smaller desk fan <hl> in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so.The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.


Question: Which brand did the reviewer call the best brand they had owned over the years?

I read many of the reviews here on Amazon for this (and other) grinders before making a purchase. Since I have owned several types (Braun has been the overall best) over the past 30 years, I knew what I was looking for. This one seemed to fit the bill: Less expensive, larger grinding volume, quieter, longer lasting, etc.Well, I was disappointed with it. It took what seemed forever to grind the beans to the fine consistency necessary for our machine. Then, after grinding about two cups of beans (we keep a few days worth of the ground beans in an airtight container), it completely stopped working. I am not sure if it was defective or just not capable of grinding properly. I am thinking it was the latter.I sent it back and am not taking a chance on another one of these. I'm looking to purchase a better quality unit.

Answer: Braun

I read many of the reviews here on Amazon for this (and other) grinders before making a purchase. <hl> Since I have owned several types ( Braun has been the overall best) over the past 30 years, I knew what I was looking for. <hl> This one seemed to fit the bill: Less expensive, larger grinding volume, quieter, longer lasting, etc. Well, I was disappointed with it. It took what seemed forever to grind the beans to the fine consistency necessary for our machine. Then, after grinding about two cups of beans (we keep a few days worth of the ground beans in an airtight container), it completely stopped working. I am not sure if it was defective or just not capable of grinding properly. I am thinking it was the latter. I sent it back and am not taking a chance on another one of these. I'm looking to purchase a better quality unit.

I read many of the reviews here on Amazon for this (and other) grinders before making a purchase. Since I have owned several types (<hl> Braun <hl> has been the overall best) over the past 30 years, I knew what I was looking for. This one seemed to fit the bill: Less expensive, larger grinding volume, quieter, longer lasting, etc.Well, I was disappointed with it. It took what seemed forever to grind the beans to the fine consistency necessary for our machine. Then, after grinding about two cups of beans (we keep a few days worth of the ground beans in an airtight container), it completely stopped working. I am not sure if it was defective or just not capable of grinding properly. I am thinking it was the latter.I sent it back and am not taking a chance on another one of these. I'm looking to purchase a better quality unit.

Since I have owned several types ( <hl> Braun <hl> has been the overall best) over the past 30 years, I knew what I was looking for.