Question: what did the writer add to the milk?

As soon as the frother arrived, I opened it up, pulled the tab to connect the batteries, washed as instructed, and made some cold chocolate milk. After adding syrup to the milk, and using the frother, I chugged down the glass like there was no tomorrow. Probably one of the most delicious glasses I have ever had!Then the next day, I made some white chocolate cocoa. I have a huge plastic mug, so before I put the cocoa in it, I warmed up the milk in a Pyrex measuring cup with the cocoa and after removing from the microwave, frothed the bejeezus outta that cocoa!Since Dunkin' Donuts doesn't sell this delicious concoction anymore, I tried getting as close to it as possible, and the frother is the key!After holding the mug in one hand on my twenty minute commute to work the whole time sipping this decadent beverage, I came back out the car two hours later, to find out that there was foamy, frothy goodness still in the mug!Okay, so I would have given this five stars, but the idea that I can't immerse it in water kind of irks me. I find it a little bit tedious to try to clean it. It feels solid however, so hopefully it will last a long time!

Answer: syrup

As soon as the frother arrived, I opened it up, pulled the tab to connect the batteries, washed as instructed, and made some cold chocolate milk. <hl> After adding syrup to the milk, and using the frother, I chugged down the glass like there was no tomorrow. <hl> Probably one of the most delicious glasses I have ever had!Then the next day, I made some white chocolate cocoa. I have a huge plastic mug, so before I put the cocoa in it, I warmed up the milk in a Pyrex measuring cup with the cocoa and after removing from the microwave, frothed the bejeezus outta that cocoa!Since Dunkin' Donuts doesn't sell this delicious concoction anymore, I tried getting as close to it as possible, and the frother is the key!After holding the mug in one hand on my twenty minute commute to work the whole time sipping this decadent beverage, I came back out the car two hours later, to find out that there was foamy, frothy goodness still in the mug!Okay, so I would have given this five stars, but the idea that I can't immerse it in water kind of irks me. I find it a little bit tedious to try to clean it. It feels solid however, so hopefully it will last a long time!

As soon as the frother arrived, I opened it up, pulled the tab to connect the batteries, washed as instructed, and made some cold chocolate milk. After adding <hl> syrup <hl> to the milk, and using the frother, I chugged down the glass like there was no tomorrow. Probably one of the most delicious glasses I have ever had!Then the next day, I made some white chocolate cocoa. I have a huge plastic mug, so before I put the cocoa in it, I warmed up the milk in a Pyrex measuring cup with the cocoa and after removing from the microwave, frothed the bejeezus outta that cocoa!Since Dunkin' Donuts doesn't sell this delicious concoction anymore, I tried getting as close to it as possible, and the frother is the key!After holding the mug in one hand on my twenty minute commute to work the whole time sipping this decadent beverage, I came back out the car two hours later, to find out that there was foamy, frothy goodness still in the mug!Okay, so I would have given this five stars, but the idea that I can't immerse it in water kind of irks me. I find it a little bit tedious to try to clean it. It feels solid however, so hopefully it will last a long time!


Question: How long had they gone without eating soft boiled eggs?

As a child, I regularly had soft boiled eggs in egg holders similar, though not identical to these. I probably went over 40 years without having a soft boiled egg. Recently I warched the movie "Iron Lady" where Meryll Streep portrays Margaret Thatcher. In the opening scene of that film Thatcher serves soft boiled eggs in holders similar to these and it planted the seed in me to start eating soft boiled eggs again.Yes, these are porcelain, but knowing that, they're not unusually fragile - they're as fragile, indeed I believe LESS so, than a reasonable person would expect from porcelain. I think less so because they're actually pretty heavy. I don't envision the spoons breaking unless they're dropped. If used solely to crack eggs they're just fine.It's a nice set and One I think represents good value when compared to others available at this Website at the time of this writing. My set came with five spoons. I don't know if that was an error on the part of the ackaging company or if they've decided to add an extra just in case.

Answer: 40 years

As a child, I regularly had soft boiled eggs in egg holders similar, though not identical to these. <hl> I probably went over 40 years without having a soft boiled egg. <hl> Recently I warched the movie "Iron Lady" where Meryll Streep portrays Margaret Thatcher. In the opening scene of that film Thatcher serves soft boiled eggs in holders similar to these and it planted the seed in me to start eating soft boiled eggs again. Yes, these are porcelain, but knowing that, they're not unusually fragile - they're as fragile, indeed I believe LESS so, than a reasonable person would expect from porcelain. I think less so because they're actually pretty heavy. I don't envision the spoons breaking unless they're dropped. If used solely to crack eggs they're just fine. It's a nice set and One I think represents good value when compared to others available at this Website at the time of this writing. My set came with five spoons. I don't know if that was an error on the part of the ackaging company or if they've decided to add an extra just in case.

As a child, I regularly had soft boiled eggs in egg holders similar, though not identical to these. I probably went over <hl> 40 years <hl> without having a soft boiled egg. Recently I warched the movie "Iron Lady" where Meryll Streep portrays Margaret Thatcher. In the opening scene of that film Thatcher serves soft boiled eggs in holders similar to these and it planted the seed in me to start eating soft boiled eggs again.Yes, these are porcelain, but knowing that, they're not unusually fragile - they're as fragile, indeed I believe LESS so, than a reasonable person would expect from porcelain. I think less so because they're actually pretty heavy. I don't envision the spoons breaking unless they're dropped. If used solely to crack eggs they're just fine.It's a nice set and One I think represents good value when compared to others available at this Website at the time of this writing. My set came with five spoons. I don't know if that was an error on the part of the ackaging company or if they've decided to add an extra just in case.


Question: What reusable filter comes with it?

The Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function is amazing and very easy to use and it comes with eighteen coffee pods! But my favorite? It comes with a K-cup reusable filter and a measuring spoon for those who like to use their own ground coffee!Equipped with an almost spray like dispenser, the Breville is quiet and works like a dream. It comes with an iced tea function that I found myself using more than anything else since I love iced tea. Hot tea and coffee are dispensed with ease as well and the water temperature is hot and pretty much exactly the temperature I like for my coffee.The Breville is nice looking and a great addition to any kitchen. The style and versatility of this wonderful coffee machine will be enjoyed by myself and my family for years to come.Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

Answer: K-cup

The Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function is amazing and very easy to use and it comes with eighteen coffee pods! But my favorite? <hl> It comes with a K-cup reusable filter and a measuring spoon for those who like to use their own ground coffee!Equipped with an almost spray like dispenser, the Breville is quiet and works like a dream. <hl> It comes with an iced tea function that I found myself using more than anything else since I love iced tea. Hot tea and coffee are dispensed with ease as well and the water temperature is hot and pretty much exactly the temperature I like for my coffee. The Breville is nice looking and a great addition to any kitchen. The style and versatility of this wonderful coffee machine will be enjoyed by myself and my family for years to come. Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

The Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function is amazing and very easy to use and it comes with eighteen coffee pods! But my favorite? It comes with a <hl> K-cup <hl> reusable filter and a measuring spoon for those who like to use their own ground coffee!Equipped with an almost spray like dispenser, the Breville is quiet and works like a dream. It comes with an iced tea function that I found myself using more than anything else since I love iced tea. Hot tea and coffee are dispensed with ease as well and the water temperature is hot and pretty much exactly the temperature I like for my coffee.The Breville is nice looking and a great addition to any kitchen. The style and versatility of this wonderful coffee machine will be enjoyed by myself and my family for years to come.Natalie S. for Amazon Vine


Question: Does the coffee maker make a full cup of coffee?

This coffee maker has gradually lost it's ability to work from day one. The coffee is always weak in comparison to our other Keurig machine and it brews about half of a cup or half of the water that you place into the holding tank. The rest of the water drains down into the holding tray, meant for overflow, which is very frustrating. I would not recommend this model to any consumer that would like a properly working coffee maker. Alas, it is outside of our return window (30 days) so we will be unable to return this model and hope to enjoy many half cups of coffee instead.

Answer: it brews about half of a cup or half of the water that you place into the holding tank

This coffee maker has gradually lost it's ability to work from day one. <hl> The coffee is always weak in comparison to our other Keurig machine and it brews about half of a cup or half of the water that you place into the holding tank . <hl> The rest of the water drains down into the holding tray, meant for overflow, which is very frustrating. I would not recommend this model to any consumer that would like a properly working coffee maker. Alas, it is outside of our return window (30 days) so we will be unable to return this model and hope to enjoy many half cups of coffee instead.

This coffee maker has gradually lost it's ability to work from day one. The coffee is always weak in comparison to our other Keurig machine and <hl> it brews about half of a cup or half of the water that you place into the holding tank <hl>. The rest of the water drains down into the holding tray, meant for overflow, which is very frustrating. I would not recommend this model to any consumer that would like a properly working coffee maker. Alas, it is outside of our return window (30 days) so we will be unable to return this model and hope to enjoy many half cups of coffee instead.

The coffee is always weak in comparison to our other Keurig machine and <hl> it brews about half of a cup or half of the water that you place into the holding tank <hl> .


Question: What type of suction feature is is a positive for this product?

The Dirt Devil Turbo Plus Bagged Canister Vacuum was sent to me by Amazon Vine for review. Here's my take on it.This is a sleek-looking machine, a silvery color, lightweight with a carrying handle built in. There are several nice features: weight is one, onboard tool storage is another (all but two of the attachments store on the vacuum or on the wand). The hose snaps in to the canister easily and firmly so it won't loosen as you vacuum. Also, the wand telescopes so you need store only one wand piece. The On/OFF and retractable hose control can be foot operated, saving bending, however, I prefer to use my hand in case I might damage the plastic part. Also, it is suggested that you hold onto the cord as it retracts into the canister. Another nice feature is a variable suction-great for using the floor tool. A turbo tool provides extra agitation for carpet and seems to work well, however, I prefer using an upright for carpeting. I like the idea of using the turbo tool to pick up pet hair since this is something my upright with hose and attachment doesn't do well.The not quite so likable items: the floor brush is suction only, a plastic rectangle with short bristles all around the edge. (By increasing the suction, I was able to effectively clean dirt and debris from my tile floor, but the quality of the attachment seems moderate at best.) The hose is stiff and has a tendency to kink. Amazon does not currently carry the bags for this machine (bags, by the way, are small, so you'll want a good supply of them), however, they can be ordered from Dirt Devil on their website (part no. AD10035--this is for a 3-pack and until 10/12/11 there's a 20% off price and free shipping).The Dirt Devil Turbo Canister Plus has a 12 amp motor and comes with a two-year warranty (Note: stated warranty on Amazon site is two years, on bottom of canister states one year). At just under $130, it delivers a lot for a modest price.

Answer: variable

The Dirt Devil Turbo Plus Bagged Canister Vacuum was sent to me by Amazon Vine for review. Here's my take on it. This is a sleek-looking machine, a silvery color, lightweight with a carrying handle built in. There are several nice features: weight is one, onboard tool storage is another (all but two of the attachments store on the vacuum or on the wand). The hose snaps in to the canister easily and firmly so it won't loosen as you vacuum. Also, the wand telescopes so you need store only one wand piece. The On/OFF and retractable hose control can be foot operated, saving bending, however, I prefer to use my hand in case I might damage the plastic part. Also, it is suggested that you hold onto the cord as it retracts into the canister. <hl> Another nice feature is a variable suction-great for using the floor tool. <hl> A turbo tool provides extra agitation for carpet and seems to work well, however, I prefer using an upright for carpeting. I like the idea of using the turbo tool to pick up pet hair since this is something my upright with hose and attachment doesn't do well. The not quite so likable items: the floor brush is suction only, a plastic rectangle with short bristles all around the edge. (By increasing the suction, I was able to effectively clean dirt and debris from my tile floor, but the quality of the attachment seems moderate at best.) The hose is stiff and has a tendency to kink. Amazon does not currently carry the bags for this machine (bags, by the way, are small, so you'll want a good supply of them), however, they can be ordered from Dirt Devil on their website (part no. AD10035--this is for a 3-pack and until 10/12/11 there's a 20% off price and free shipping).The Dirt Devil Turbo Canister Plus has a 12 amp motor and comes with a two-year warranty (Note: stated warranty on Amazon site is two years, on bottom of canister states one year). At just under $130, it delivers a lot for a modest price.

The Dirt Devil Turbo Plus Bagged Canister Vacuum was sent to me by Amazon Vine for review. Here's my take on it.This is a sleek-looking machine, a silvery color, lightweight with a carrying handle built in. There are several nice features: weight is one, onboard tool storage is another (all but two of the attachments store on the vacuum or on the wand). The hose snaps in to the canister easily and firmly so it won't loosen as you vacuum. Also, the wand telescopes so you need store only one wand piece. The On/OFF and retractable hose control can be foot operated, saving bending, however, I prefer to use my hand in case I might damage the plastic part. Also, it is suggested that you hold onto the cord as it retracts into the canister. Another nice feature is a <hl> variable <hl> suction-great for using the floor tool. A turbo tool provides extra agitation for carpet and seems to work well, however, I prefer using an upright for carpeting. I like the idea of using the turbo tool to pick up pet hair since this is something my upright with hose and attachment doesn't do well.The not quite so likable items: the floor brush is suction only, a plastic rectangle with short bristles all around the edge. (By increasing the suction, I was able to effectively clean dirt and debris from my tile floor, but the quality of the attachment seems moderate at best.) The hose is stiff and has a tendency to kink. Amazon does not currently carry the bags for this machine (bags, by the way, are small, so you'll want a good supply of them), however, they can be ordered from Dirt Devil on their website (part no. AD10035--this is for a 3-pack and until 10/12/11 there's a 20% off price and free shipping).The Dirt Devil Turbo Canister Plus has a 12 amp motor and comes with a two-year warranty (Note: stated warranty on Amazon site is two years, on bottom of canister states one year). At just under $130, it delivers a lot for a modest price.


Question: What food item is stored in the product?

It is likeable enough. It is glass with a metal twist on/off top, made in Mexico. Quality is about right for what you get now days. It is not the quality of the good old American made glass and metal and the tolerances on the threads between the metal top and the glass vessel could be better.However it does work and it is a little better than I expected in today's world marketplace.We keep Parmesan cheese in ours, to seal it for freshness we place a plastic sandwich bag over the top and secure it with a rubber band. Easy on and easy off and it works well.

Answer: Parmesan cheese

It is likeable enough. It is glass with a metal twist on/off top, made in Mexico. Quality is about right for what you get now days. It is not the quality of the good old American made glass and metal and the tolerances on the threads between the metal top and the glass vessel could be better. However it does work and it is a little better than I expected in today's world marketplace. <hl> We keep Parmesan cheese in ours, to seal it for freshness we place a plastic sandwich bag over the top and secure it with a rubber band. <hl> Easy on and easy off and it works well.

It is likeable enough. It is glass with a metal twist on/off top, made in Mexico. Quality is about right for what you get now days. It is not the quality of the good old American made glass and metal and the tolerances on the threads between the metal top and the glass vessel could be better.However it does work and it is a little better than I expected in today's world marketplace.We keep <hl> Parmesan cheese <hl> in ours, to seal it for freshness we place a plastic sandwich bag over the top and secure it with a rubber band. Easy on and easy off and it works well.


Question: Why aren't new-purchase Pyrex pans recommended?

I haven't actually bought or seen these, but wanted the dimensions. FYI, the Libbey site has 4 in a mini baking set, and the dimensions are 4.9" x 1". The site does not say if that is the inside dimension or measuring the rims. Glass or ceramic is by far the best material for a good pie crust, these are tempered glass, so they should be quite good.Sept 15, 2012: Bed, Bath & Beyond has this set for $19.95, but only in select stores.Oct 2 2012: I have just read that all Libbey bakeware is made from lime soda glass, which IS NOT STABLE, and can explode easily. Good quality baking glassware used to be made from borosilicate, a laboratory-quality glass. Pyrex was sold off to a non-US company, which changed its formula to lime soda, and there have been hundreds of cases of injuries and mess from exploding bakeware. See Snopes for a definitive article on this problem. Explosions can happen in the microwave, the oven, even just pouring very hot water into a cold glass container. Moving glass from the freezer or oven to even a room-temp countertop can cause cracking/breaking/explosions. Pyrex glass storage containers are ALL lime soda, and should ONLY be used in the fridge, after the food has cooled--NOT safe in the microwave or in the oven, or moving from freezer to warmer temp, unless you protect with a hot pad. If you want mini pie pans, choose a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly. Too bad, there is so little we can trust anymore.

Answer: cracking/breaking/explosions

I haven't actually bought or seen these, but wanted the dimensions. FYI, the Libbey site has 4 in a mini baking set, and the dimensions are 4.9" x 1". The site does not say if that is the inside dimension or measuring the rims. Glass or ceramic is by far the best material for a good pie crust, these are tempered glass, so they should be quite good. Sept 15, 2012: Bed, Bath & Beyond has this set for $19.95, but only in select stores. Oct 2 2012: I have just read that all Libbey bakeware is made from lime soda glass, which IS NOT STABLE, and can explode easily. Good quality baking glassware used to be made from borosilicate, a laboratory-quality glass. Pyrex was sold off to a non-US company, which changed its formula to lime soda, and there have been hundreds of cases of injuries and mess from exploding bakeware. See Snopes for a definitive article on this problem. Explosions can happen in the microwave, the oven, even just pouring very hot water into a cold glass container. <hl> Moving glass from the freezer or oven to even a room-temp countertop can cause cracking/breaking/explosions . <hl> Pyrex glass storage containers are ALL lime soda, and should ONLY be used in the fridge, after the food has cooled--NOT safe in the microwave or in the oven, or moving from freezer to warmer temp, unless you protect with a hot pad. If you want mini pie pans, choose a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly. Too bad, there is so little we can trust anymore.

I haven't actually bought or seen these, but wanted the dimensions. FYI, the Libbey site has 4 in a mini baking set, and the dimensions are 4.9" x 1". The site does not say if that is the inside dimension or measuring the rims. Glass or ceramic is by far the best material for a good pie crust, these are tempered glass, so they should be quite good.Sept 15, 2012: Bed, Bath & Beyond has this set for $19.95, but only in select stores.Oct 2 2012: I have just read that all Libbey bakeware is made from lime soda glass, which IS NOT STABLE, and can explode easily. Good quality baking glassware used to be made from borosilicate, a laboratory-quality glass. Pyrex was sold off to a non-US company, which changed its formula to lime soda, and there have been hundreds of cases of injuries and mess from exploding bakeware. See Snopes for a definitive article on this problem. Explosions can happen in the microwave, the oven, even just pouring very hot water into a cold glass container. Moving glass from the freezer or oven to even a room-temp countertop can cause <hl> cracking/breaking/explosions <hl>. Pyrex glass storage containers are ALL lime soda, and should ONLY be used in the fridge, after the food has cooled--NOT safe in the microwave or in the oven, or moving from freezer to warmer temp, unless you protect with a hot pad. If you want mini pie pans, choose a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly. Too bad, there is so little we can trust anymore.

Moving glass from the freezer or oven to even a room-temp countertop can cause <hl> cracking/breaking/explosions <hl> .


Question: What brand is the 14-slot?

I have two of these - one 7-slot and one 14-slot tray - and the two together fit perfectly in my kitchen drawer and hold all of my knives and honing steel. My 14-slot-tray is Wusthof, and the 7-slot is Victorinox. They are made very similarly, but the Victorinox seems to hold the knives a little better. My larger chef's and santoku knives fit better in the Victorinox, where in the Wusthof they seemed like they didn't "seat" well in the slots.Overall, this is very well made and is exactly as described. It seems to be high-quality wood, and looks very nice in the drawer. I've had several compliments on them already, and have only had them for a short time.If you're looking for a way to organize your knives in a drawer instead of a butcher block, then you don't have to look any further.Just be sure to check the dimensions to make sure it fits in your drawers! (both length, width, and height!)

Answer: Wusthof

I have two of these - one 7-slot and one 14-slot tray - and the two together fit perfectly in my kitchen drawer and hold all of my knives and honing steel. <hl> My 14-slot-tray is Wusthof , and the 7-slot is Victorinox. <hl> They are made very similarly, but the Victorinox seems to hold the knives a little better. My larger chef's and santoku knives fit better in the Victorinox, where in the Wusthof they seemed like they didn't "seat" well in the slots. Overall, this is very well made and is exactly as described. It seems to be high-quality wood, and looks very nice in the drawer. I've had several compliments on them already, and have only had them for a short time. If you're looking for a way to organize your knives in a drawer instead of a butcher block, then you don't have to look any further. Just be sure to check the dimensions to make sure it fits in your drawers! (both length, width, and height!)

I have two of these - one 7-slot and one 14-slot tray - and the two together fit perfectly in my kitchen drawer and hold all of my knives and honing steel. My 14-slot-tray is <hl> Wusthof <hl>, and the 7-slot is Victorinox. They are made very similarly, but the Victorinox seems to hold the knives a little better. My larger chef's and santoku knives fit better in the Victorinox, where in the Wusthof they seemed like they didn't "seat" well in the slots.Overall, this is very well made and is exactly as described. It seems to be high-quality wood, and looks very nice in the drawer. I've had several compliments on them already, and have only had them for a short time.If you're looking for a way to organize your knives in a drawer instead of a butcher block, then you don't have to look any further.Just be sure to check the dimensions to make sure it fits in your drawers! (both length, width, and height!)

My 14-slot-tray is <hl> Wusthof <hl> , and the 7-slot is Victorinox.


Question: what is nicely sized

i purchased this for cooking pizzas when we go RVing. i use a camp chef stove and recently purchased their pizza oven. haven't tried the oven yet, but it's clear that if you buy that you will need one of these "peels" (oversize spatula) to get things in and out. i really like this size. the flat spatula part is nicely sized, thick enough not to bend, but thin enough so that it'll be easy to get pizzas (or other) on and off. the handle is the perfect length! it'll get your items in and out of any residential or camp oven, but it's no so long as to make it a storing hassle. i thought the price was very reasonable too.

Answer: the flat spatula

i purchased this for cooking pizzas when we go RVing. i use a camp chef stove and recently purchased their pizza oven. haven't tried the oven yet, but it's clear that if you buy that you will need one of these "peels" (oversize spatula) to get things in and out. i really like this size. <hl> the flat spatula part is nicely sized, thick enough not to bend, but thin enough so that it'll be easy to get pizzas (or other) on and off. <hl> the handle is the perfect length! it'll get your items in and out of any residential or camp oven, but it's no so long as to make it a storing hassle. i thought the price was very reasonable too.

i purchased this for cooking pizzas when we go RVing. i use a camp chef stove and recently purchased their pizza oven. haven't tried the oven yet, but it's clear that if you buy that you will need one of these "peels" (oversize spatula) to get things in and out. i really like this size. <hl> the flat spatula <hl> part is nicely sized, thick enough not to bend, but thin enough so that it'll be easy to get pizzas (or other) on and off. the handle is the perfect length! it'll get your items in and out of any residential or camp oven, but it's no so long as to make it a storing hassle. i thought the price was very reasonable too.


Question: What quality is the product?

Was looking for a lidded trashcan to hold a decent amount of baby diapers without being too large. I have the smaller (4.5 L) and larger (30L) Simple Human trash cans, an wanted something in between that would hold smells in well.Baby's not here yet to test with diapers, but we tried it out with food garbage. Unlike some of the other Simple Human trashcans meant for the kitchen, I think the heft of the metal lid on this one keep smells more well contained. Size is just right for our needs. Love that the lid closes slowly and quietly, so it won't wake up baby. Retro design is awesome, but a little bulky.Expensive, but a very good quality product.

Answer: very good

Was looking for a lidded trashcan to hold a decent amount of baby diapers without being too large. I have the smaller (4.5 L) and larger (30L) Simple Human trash cans, an wanted something in between that would hold smells in well. Baby's not here yet to test with diapers, but we tried it out with food garbage. Unlike some of the other Simple Human trashcans meant for the kitchen, I think the heft of the metal lid on this one keep smells more well contained. Size is just right for our needs. Love that the lid closes slowly and quietly, so it won't wake up baby. Retro design is awesome, but a little bulky. <hl> Expensive, but a very good quality product. <hl>

Was looking for a lidded trashcan to hold a decent amount of baby diapers without being too large. I have the smaller (4.5 L) and larger (30L) Simple Human trash cans, an wanted something in between that would hold smells in well.Baby's not here yet to test with diapers, but we tried it out with food garbage. Unlike some of the other Simple Human trashcans meant for the kitchen, I think the heft of the metal lid on this one keep smells more well contained. Size is just right for our needs. Love that the lid closes slowly and quietly, so it won't wake up baby. Retro design is awesome, but a little bulky.Expensive, but a <hl> very good <hl> quality product.


Question: What brand is the Product?

We have these for our younger kids who don't eat enough to warrant using a full-size dinner plate (or for dessert or toast in the morning for grown ups). Rather than buy a set in one colour, we opted for buying a variety of colours and we mix & match (this also means that if one breaks, replacing it isn't such a big deal if that colour isn't currently available). These plates have been dropped, handled roughly when being loaded in the dishwasher and so far, in the four years we've been using them, we've only lost one or two items. The best part (and primary reason for us choosing FiestaWare) is that it's made in the US so no "made in China" crap.

Answer: FiestaWare

We have these for our younger kids who don't eat enough to warrant using a full-size dinner plate (or for dessert or toast in the morning for grown ups). Rather than buy a set in one colour, we opted for buying a variety of colours and we mix & match (this also means that if one breaks, replacing it isn't such a big deal if that colour isn't currently available). These plates have been dropped, handled roughly when being loaded in the dishwasher and so far, in the four years we've been using them, we've only lost one or two items. <hl> The best part (and primary reason for us choosing FiestaWare ) is that it's made in the US so no "made in China" crap. <hl>

We have these for our younger kids who don't eat enough to warrant using a full-size dinner plate (or for dessert or toast in the morning for grown ups). Rather than buy a set in one colour, we opted for buying a variety of colours and we mix & match (this also means that if one breaks, replacing it isn't such a big deal if that colour isn't currently available). These plates have been dropped, handled roughly when being loaded in the dishwasher and so far, in the four years we've been using them, we've only lost one or two items. The best part (and primary reason for us choosing <hl> FiestaWare <hl>) is that it's made in the US so no "made in China" crap.

The best part (and primary reason for us choosing <hl> FiestaWare <hl> ) is that it's made in the US so no "made in China" crap.


Question: What did the reviewer really like about the new three-piece measuring set?

I needed a larger (4 cup) measuring cup in addition to my old 1 and 2-cup Pyrex cups, but this three-piece set was less expensive than 1 4-cup glass or Pyrex model. I really like the top view graduations on the inside of these cups, because I no longer have to kneel down to get an eye-level view of the measure. I tested the cups using water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale, and the measures were very close. The only question will be how well the plastic cup body stands up over time - I note that the directions warn against heating oil or fats in the cups in the microwave.

Answer: top view graduations

I needed a larger (4 cup) measuring cup in addition to my old 1 and 2-cup Pyrex cups, but this three-piece set was less expensive than 1 4-cup glass or Pyrex model. <hl> I really like the top view graduations on the inside of these cups, because I no longer have to kneel down to get an eye-level view of the measure. <hl> I tested the cups using water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale, and the measures were very close. The only question will be how well the plastic cup body stands up over time - I note that the directions warn against heating oil or fats in the cups in the microwave.

I needed a larger (4 cup) measuring cup in addition to my old 1 and 2-cup Pyrex cups, but this three-piece set was less expensive than 1 4-cup glass or Pyrex model. I really like the <hl> top view graduations <hl> on the inside of these cups, because I no longer have to kneel down to get an eye-level view of the measure. I tested the cups using water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale, and the measures were very close. The only question will be how well the plastic cup body stands up over time - I note that the directions warn against heating oil or fats in the cups in the microwave.


Question: What did the reports say?

I am afraid that I just don't understand the attraction of this fan. I have now tried it a few days on all sorts of settings and positions in a bedroom (14x18ft) and the fan has very little cooling effect. I guess it might be a little quieter than some fans (on settings of 2 or lower) but otherwise I don't see the value. It has a minimal dispersion pattern and since it doesn't oscillate (which I knew ahead of time) it only flows air in a very, very limited area. I read all these reports about how strong the fan was but believe me this unit is not strong. As a simple test I stood 10/11 feet from the fan with it set on number 3 and lit a candle - the flame did not even flicker. Need I say more? Simply put - since it is considerably more expensive than competing models - it just is not worth the money.

Answer: how strong the fan was

I am afraid that I just don't understand the attraction of this fan. I have now tried it a few days on all sorts of settings and positions in a bedroom (14x18ft) and the fan has very little cooling effect. I guess it might be a little quieter than some fans (on settings of 2 or lower) but otherwise I don't see the value. It has a minimal dispersion pattern and since it doesn't oscillate (which I knew ahead of time) it only flows air in a very, very limited area. <hl> I read all these reports about how strong the fan was but believe me this unit is not strong. <hl> As a simple test I stood 10/11 feet from the fan with it set on number 3 and lit a candle - the flame did not even flicker. Need I say more? Simply put - since it is considerably more expensive than competing models - it just is not worth the money.

I am afraid that I just don't understand the attraction of this fan. I have now tried it a few days on all sorts of settings and positions in a bedroom (14x18ft) and the fan has very little cooling effect. I guess it might be a little quieter than some fans (on settings of 2 or lower) but otherwise I don't see the value. It has a minimal dispersion pattern and since it doesn't oscillate (which I knew ahead of time) it only flows air in a very, very limited area. I read all these reports about <hl> how strong the fan was <hl> but believe me this unit is not strong. As a simple test I stood 10/11 feet from the fan with it set on number 3 and lit a candle - the flame did not even flicker. Need I say more? Simply put - since it is considerably more expensive than competing models - it just is not worth the money.


Question: Where is one kept to dry tiles?

They are a little small but thats why we chose them. We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.

Answer: shower

They are a little small but thats why we chose them. <hl> We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. <hl> We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.

They are a little small but thats why we chose them. We keep one in the <hl> shower <hl> to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.


Question: What is the problem with the milk frothing feature?

I had the model just below this one (which also cost in the range of $400). Upon the first few uses, the machine constantly leaked water into the tray, AND, even more scary, is the fact that the machine turned ITSELF ON even when the power switch was OFF! How can this be?? Very Scary if you're not home! It began pumping and leaking water into the tray until it completely emptied. I called and complained, and they were good at replacing that model with this one at no charge.As for this model, I am not thrilled. It still leaks water into the tray for no reason, and the milk frothing isn't consistent. I was so proud that I made a perfect cappuccino with the perfect foamed milk a few times. Now I cannot get the same results (must be the pressure). I do not trust that this machine is going to work for much longer, AND you can bet that I UNPLUG this machine after each use based on my previous experience. Can't take that chance again!(update) OK, I was right!!! Now THIS model has also STOPPED WORKING after about a year! It will not turn on anymore. Breville said that they cannot do anything about it and that I'll have to get it repaired on my own. What a piece of $&!T This is a pricey machine that is a waste of money! I just realized what the name Breville stands for (brevity that'll make you ill). HA - Don't waste your money, seriously.

Answer: isn't consistent

I had the model just below this one (which also cost in the range of $400). Upon the first few uses, the machine constantly leaked water into the tray, AND, even more scary, is the fact that the machine turned ITSELF ON even when the power switch was OFF! How can this be?? Very Scary if you're not home! It began pumping and leaking water into the tray until it completely emptied. I called and complained, and they were good at replacing that model with this one at no charge. As for this model, I am not thrilled. <hl> It still leaks water into the tray for no reason, and the milk frothing isn't consistent . <hl> I was so proud that I made a perfect cappuccino with the perfect foamed milk a few times. Now I cannot get the same results (must be the pressure). I do not trust that this machine is going to work for much longer, AND you can bet that I UNPLUG this machine after each use based on my previous experience. Can't take that chance again!(update) OK, I was right!!! Now THIS model has also STOPPED WORKING after about a year! It will not turn on anymore. Breville said that they cannot do anything about it and that I'll have to get it repaired on my own. What a piece of $&! T This is a pricey machine that is a waste of money! I just realized what the name Breville stands for (brevity that'll make you ill). HA - Don't waste your money, seriously.

I had the model just below this one (which also cost in the range of $400). Upon the first few uses, the machine constantly leaked water into the tray, AND, even more scary, is the fact that the machine turned ITSELF ON even when the power switch was OFF! How can this be?? Very Scary if you're not home! It began pumping and leaking water into the tray until it completely emptied. I called and complained, and they were good at replacing that model with this one at no charge.As for this model, I am not thrilled. It still leaks water into the tray for no reason, and the milk frothing <hl> isn't consistent <hl>. I was so proud that I made a perfect cappuccino with the perfect foamed milk a few times. Now I cannot get the same results (must be the pressure). I do not trust that this machine is going to work for much longer, AND you can bet that I UNPLUG this machine after each use based on my previous experience. Can't take that chance again!(update) OK, I was right!!! Now THIS model has also STOPPED WORKING after about a year! It will not turn on anymore. Breville said that they cannot do anything about it and that I'll have to get it repaired on my own. What a piece of $&!T This is a pricey machine that is a waste of money! I just realized what the name Breville stands for (brevity that'll make you ill). HA - Don't waste your money, seriously.

It still leaks water into the tray for no reason, and the milk frothing <hl> isn't consistent <hl> .


Question: what is mixed?

Absolutely love it. Researched a dozen mixers, biggest complaint was that slow speeds were too fast. This one is realllllly slooooow and always starts at the lowest speed. Beaters were a bit tricky to learn to insert properly, finally found the knack for it. Having the blender beater (single) means I can mix dough and beat egg whites or cream separately without cleaning anything in between. Feels like a quality piece of equipment, well made. Hoping I won't experience the failures described by others as I only use it once a week.

Answer: dough

Absolutely love it. Researched a dozen mixers, biggest complaint was that slow speeds were too fast. This one is realllllly slooooow and always starts at the lowest speed. Beaters were a bit tricky to learn to insert properly, finally found the knack for it. <hl> Having the blender beater (single) means I can mix dough and beat egg whites or cream separately without cleaning anything in between. <hl> Feels like a quality piece of equipment, well made. Hoping I won't experience the failures described by others as I only use it once a week.

Absolutely love it. Researched a dozen mixers, biggest complaint was that slow speeds were too fast. This one is realllllly slooooow and always starts at the lowest speed. Beaters were a bit tricky to learn to insert properly, finally found the knack for it. Having the blender beater (single) means I can mix <hl> dough <hl> and beat egg whites or cream separately without cleaning anything in between. Feels like a quality piece of equipment, well made. Hoping I won't experience the failures described by others as I only use it once a week.


Question: How long of a warranty did the product come with?

Very happy with my Roomba 560. I have hardwood floors with a few area rugs and so far, I am finding that the Roomba is perfect for me - I am amazed at the amount of schmutz it picks up, even if it does take a while to do the job. It has gotten stuck a few times under the edge of the couch, but I will be remedying that by raising the couch slightly so it can get under and out without any difficulty. Mine is a remanufactured Roomba, and so far no problems whatsoever. After registering my Roomba online with iRobot, I received an automatic 15% discount on any Roomba accessories - I purchased the remote control with my discount and should be receiving it in a few days. Because the Roomba is a spendy item, I will keep this review updated as necessary, but am hoping they will only be positive updates. Even so, with the added 60-day satisfaction guarantee and 3-year warranty from the remanufacturing company ("BuyHappier"), I don't think I will be unhappy at all. So far, I am happy to recommend this item wholeheartedly!

Answer: 3-year warranty

Very happy with my Roomba 560. I have hardwood floors with a few area rugs and so far, I am finding that the Roomba is perfect for me - I am amazed at the amount of schmutz it picks up, even if it does take a while to do the job. It has gotten stuck a few times under the edge of the couch, but I will be remedying that by raising the couch slightly so it can get under and out without any difficulty. Mine is a remanufactured Roomba, and so far no problems whatsoever. After registering my Roomba online with iRobot, I received an automatic 15% discount on any Roomba accessories - I purchased the remote control with my discount and should be receiving it in a few days. Because the Roomba is a spendy item, I will keep this review updated as necessary, but am hoping they will only be positive updates. <hl> Even so, with the added 60-day satisfaction guarantee and 3-year warranty from the remanufacturing company ("BuyHappier"), I don't think I will be unhappy at all. <hl> So far, I am happy to recommend this item wholeheartedly!

Very happy with my Roomba 560. I have hardwood floors with a few area rugs and so far, I am finding that the Roomba is perfect for me - I am amazed at the amount of schmutz it picks up, even if it does take a while to do the job. It has gotten stuck a few times under the edge of the couch, but I will be remedying that by raising the couch slightly so it can get under and out without any difficulty. Mine is a remanufactured Roomba, and so far no problems whatsoever. After registering my Roomba online with iRobot, I received an automatic 15% discount on any Roomba accessories - I purchased the remote control with my discount and should be receiving it in a few days. Because the Roomba is a spendy item, I will keep this review updated as necessary, but am hoping they will only be positive updates. Even so, with the added 60-day satisfaction guarantee and <hl> 3-year warranty <hl> from the remanufacturing company ("BuyHappier"), I don't think I will be unhappy at all. So far, I am happy to recommend this item wholeheartedly!


Question: How was the towel softness?

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

Answer: not soft

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

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

The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was <hl> not soft <hl> .


Question: What is great about the appearance?

Two things came to our attention after getting this out of its bag, the pattern looks great and the comforter is not as soft as we expected (based on prior experiences of course)For the price, you cannot go wrong with this set, the Queen size (which we ordered) includes the fitted sheet, flat sheet, the comforter, 2 pillowcases, and 2 shams. The quality? It is good and above average, note that Amazon itself suggests to use this for the "guest room, a dorm room, or a first-time apartment", this should give you an idea of what to expect.As other reviewers have stated, this barely fits the bed size it is intended for, not enough overhanging as it covers the top of the mattress and that is pretty much it. While the comforter is not soft enough it looks and feels good (it is also very light), the same cannot be said about the sheets which feel cheap to the hand.If you are on a budget I can definitely recommend these, all you need is included in the bag at an affordable price and the pattern on the comforter will look great in your room if combined correctly with furniture and accessories.

Answer: the pattern on the comforter

Two things came to our attention after getting this out of its bag, the pattern looks great and the comforter is not as soft as we expected (based on prior experiences of course)For the price, you cannot go wrong with this set, the Queen size (which we ordered) includes the fitted sheet, flat sheet, the comforter, 2 pillowcases, and 2 shams. The quality? It is good and above average, note that Amazon itself suggests to use this for the "guest room, a dorm room, or a first-time apartment", this should give you an idea of what to expect. As other reviewers have stated, this barely fits the bed size it is intended for, not enough overhanging as it covers the top of the mattress and that is pretty much it. While the comforter is not soft enough it looks and feels good (it is also very light), the same cannot be said about the sheets which feel cheap to the hand. <hl> If you are on a budget I can definitely recommend these, all you need is included in the bag at an affordable price and the pattern on the comforter will look great in your room if combined correctly with furniture and accessories. <hl>

Two things came to our attention after getting this out of its bag, the pattern looks great and the comforter is not as soft as we expected (based on prior experiences of course)For the price, you cannot go wrong with this set, the Queen size (which we ordered) includes the fitted sheet, flat sheet, the comforter, 2 pillowcases, and 2 shams. The quality? It is good and above average, note that Amazon itself suggests to use this for the "guest room, a dorm room, or a first-time apartment", this should give you an idea of what to expect.As other reviewers have stated, this barely fits the bed size it is intended for, not enough overhanging as it covers the top of the mattress and that is pretty much it. While the comforter is not soft enough it looks and feels good (it is also very light), the same cannot be said about the sheets which feel cheap to the hand.If you are on a budget I can definitely recommend these, all you need is included in the bag at an affordable price and <hl> the pattern on the comforter <hl> will look great in your room if combined correctly with furniture and accessories.


Question: What meal was the person invited to?

The other day I was invited to my mother’s house for dinner. She was making me some potatoes in the over and had one of these liners on the baking sheet. I never thought about using one.I bake a lot and will admit I hate it when things get baked on the baking sheet and it takes forever to soak and clean. The whole house then starts to smell. I can’t think of anything I bake that is over 450 degrees; these are safe up to 480.I have been using them with tater tots or things that leave a lot of grease left over on the pan. The liner is still greasy but the clean up is a breeze! I just place the tater tots on the liner, bake, and then remove all to cool down. Once cooled down I place the baking sheet back in the cupboard and only have to clean the liner, it saves a lot of time! I like that you can even wash it in the dishwasher. That comes in handy too.These are one of those things that you did not know you needed until you have them. I had no idea my mother has been using them for years. They also come in handy to make dough and place on the counter top. You also do not have to place the liner in a sheet; you can place it directly in the oven.I was worried that the tater tots would not get crispy but they did. Same cooking time and they were crunchy. I am very impressed and love that there is two of them in case you need to use both at the same time.Sample item provided.

Answer: dinner

<hl> The other day I was invited to my mother’s house for dinner . <hl> She was making me some potatoes in the over and had one of these liners on the baking sheet. I never thought about using one. I bake a lot and will admit I hate it when things get baked on the baking sheet and it takes forever to soak and clean. The whole house then starts to smell. I can’t think of anything I bake that is over 450 degrees; these are safe up to 480.I have been using them with tater tots or things that leave a lot of grease left over on the pan. The liner is still greasy but the clean up is a breeze! I just place the tater tots on the liner, bake, and then remove all to cool down. Once cooled down I place the baking sheet back in the cupboard and only have to clean the liner, it saves a lot of time! I like that you can even wash it in the dishwasher. That comes in handy too. These are one of those things that you did not know you needed until you have them. I had no idea my mother has been using them for years. They also come in handy to make dough and place on the counter top. You also do not have to place the liner in a sheet; you can place it directly in the oven. I was worried that the tater tots would not get crispy but they did. Same cooking time and they were crunchy. I am very impressed and love that there is two of them in case you need to use both at the same time. Sample item provided.

The other day I was invited to my mother’s house for <hl> dinner <hl>. She was making me some potatoes in the over and had one of these liners on the baking sheet. I never thought about using one.I bake a lot and will admit I hate it when things get baked on the baking sheet and it takes forever to soak and clean. The whole house then starts to smell. I can’t think of anything I bake that is over 450 degrees; these are safe up to 480.I have been using them with tater tots or things that leave a lot of grease left over on the pan. The liner is still greasy but the clean up is a breeze! I just place the tater tots on the liner, bake, and then remove all to cool down. Once cooled down I place the baking sheet back in the cupboard and only have to clean the liner, it saves a lot of time! I like that you can even wash it in the dishwasher. That comes in handy too.These are one of those things that you did not know you needed until you have them. I had no idea my mother has been using them for years. They also come in handy to make dough and place on the counter top. You also do not have to place the liner in a sheet; you can place it directly in the oven.I was worried that the tater tots would not get crispy but they did. Same cooking time and they were crunchy. I am very impressed and love that there is two of them in case you need to use both at the same time.Sample item provided.

The other day I was invited to my mother’s house for <hl> dinner <hl> .


Question: how noisy is the product?

I got my Mint about a month ago and am glad to have it. I use it to damp mop bare floors after the roomba has vacuumed. It works with ordinary terry wash cloths (which I use for all my cleaning) and picks up a lot of dirt.As another reviewer mentioned, it will not get into the cracks and cervices of a tile floor so you still have to get the grout clean yourself. It is excellent on wide-board bamboo floors - I use just a damp cloth as all solvents will build up over time.I found it a bit hard to get started as the North Star connection can be fussy in odd-shaped spaces (as in between my area rugs)- it seems to work if I break the room down into imaginary rectangles where the bare areas are. It also had trouble in the kitchen -- it won't connect if siting on my stone counters but was OK on the edge of the stove.It does a good job avoiding things and not running up on carpets, etc. It is very quiet. As another reviewer mentioned, it only does about 2 hours and then needs to charge over night.I like it as, for all its current drawbacks, it does more mopping than I would do. However, if you are not in a hurry, I'd wait for the next edition. I'm sure it will get better and better.

Answer: It is very quiet

It is very quiet .

I got my Mint about a month ago and am glad to have it. I use it to damp mop bare floors after the roomba has vacuumed. It works with ordinary terry wash cloths (which I use for all my cleaning) and picks up a lot of dirt. As another reviewer mentioned, it will not get into the cracks and cervices of a tile floor so you still have to get the grout clean yourself. It is excellent on wide-board bamboo floors - I use just a damp cloth as all solvents will build up over time. I found it a bit hard to get started as the North Star connection can be fussy in odd-shaped spaces (as in between my area rugs)- it seems to work if I break the room down into imaginary rectangles where the bare areas are. It also had trouble in the kitchen -- it won't connect if siting on my stone counters but was OK on the edge of the stove. It does a good job avoiding things and not running up on carpets, etc. <hl> It is very quiet . <hl> As another reviewer mentioned, it only does about 2 hours and then needs to charge over night. I like it as, for all its current drawbacks, it does more mopping than I would do. However, if you are not in a hurry, I'd wait for the next edition. I'm sure it will get better and better.

I got my Mint about a month ago and am glad to have it. I use it to damp mop bare floors after the roomba has vacuumed. It works with ordinary terry wash cloths (which I use for all my cleaning) and picks up a lot of dirt.As another reviewer mentioned, it will not get into the cracks and cervices of a tile floor so you still have to get the grout clean yourself. It is excellent on wide-board bamboo floors - I use just a damp cloth as all solvents will build up over time.I found it a bit hard to get started as the North Star connection can be fussy in odd-shaped spaces (as in between my area rugs)- it seems to work if I break the room down into imaginary rectangles where the bare areas are. It also had trouble in the kitchen -- it won't connect if siting on my stone counters but was OK on the edge of the stove.It does a good job avoiding things and not running up on carpets, etc. <hl> It is very quiet <hl>. As another reviewer mentioned, it only does about 2 hours and then needs to charge over night.I like it as, for all its current drawbacks, it does more mopping than I would do. However, if you are not in a hurry, I'd wait for the next edition. I'm sure it will get better and better.


Question: How does the lid fit?

This is a great 3qt saucepan! I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!

Answer: nice and tight

This is a great 3qt saucepan! I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! <hl> The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! <hl> I am very happy with this purchase!

This is a great 3qt saucepan! I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits <hl> nice and tight <hl> and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!


Question: What do I use the scale for?

I love the fact that this scale goes up to 11 pounds and still small enough to leave on the counter. This is exactly what I needed, a intermediate size small that works without the fuss of standard scales. So far, I have used it in the kitchen and to weigh packages prior to mailing them. The instructions are a breeze as well as using the scale. Small and compact, works great and the best part was the price. Incredible value, it even comes with it's own batteries. Yep, I am more than pleased with this digital scale.

Answer: weigh packages

I love the fact that this scale goes up to 11 pounds and still small enough to leave on the counter. This is exactly what I needed, a intermediate size small that works without the fuss of standard scales. <hl> So far, I have used it in the kitchen and to weigh packages prior to mailing them. <hl> The instructions are a breeze as well as using the scale. Small and compact, works great and the best part was the price. Incredible value, it even comes with it's own batteries. Yep, I am more than pleased with this digital scale.

I love the fact that this scale goes up to 11 pounds and still small enough to leave on the counter. This is exactly what I needed, a intermediate size small that works without the fuss of standard scales. So far, I have used it in the kitchen and to <hl> weigh packages <hl> prior to mailing them. The instructions are a breeze as well as using the scale. Small and compact, works great and the best part was the price. Incredible value, it even comes with it's own batteries. Yep, I am more than pleased with this digital scale.


Question: what material flipper did he not want to use?

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off.I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use metal implements on this. The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious.I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).

Answer: metal

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off. <hl> I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use metal implements on this. <hl> The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious. I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off.I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use <hl> metal <hl> implements on this. The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious.I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).


Question: What is the name of the brand of the pitcher?

The pitcher works great and I am extremely happy with it. Our tap water tastes horrible, and the pitcher was able to get it where it's drinkable. There is still a bit of an after taste, but it's a huge improvement. I found only two drawbacks. The first is that while it does fit in the refrigerator, it's a little too tall. I end up having to put it on the bottom shelf, which leads into the second issue. My young daughter quickly figured out how to work the pour-button spout on the handle, so you may want to make sure that it's up high enough on counters or in the fridge so that little hands can't reach it. Also, you should know that the higher the TDS of your water, the quicker your filters will wear out.I have received a ZeroWater pitcher and filters to facilitate my review.

Answer: ZeroWater

The pitcher works great and I am extremely happy with it. Our tap water tastes horrible, and the pitcher was able to get it where it's drinkable. There is still a bit of an after taste, but it's a huge improvement. I found only two drawbacks. The first is that while it does fit in the refrigerator, it's a little too tall. I end up having to put it on the bottom shelf, which leads into the second issue. My young daughter quickly figured out how to work the pour-button spout on the handle, so you may want to make sure that it's up high enough on counters or in the fridge so that little hands can't reach it. Also, you should know that the higher the TDS of your water, the quicker your filters will wear out. <hl> I have received a ZeroWater pitcher and filters to facilitate my review. <hl>

The pitcher works great and I am extremely happy with it. Our tap water tastes horrible, and the pitcher was able to get it where it's drinkable. There is still a bit of an after taste, but it's a huge improvement. I found only two drawbacks. The first is that while it does fit in the refrigerator, it's a little too tall. I end up having to put it on the bottom shelf, which leads into the second issue. My young daughter quickly figured out how to work the pour-button spout on the handle, so you may want to make sure that it's up high enough on counters or in the fridge so that little hands can't reach it. Also, you should know that the higher the TDS of your water, the quicker your filters will wear out.I have received a <hl> ZeroWater <hl> pitcher and filters to facilitate my review.


Question: What splatters out of the spout?

I am hoping to send this back, except that I did not save the box! Hopefully, Amazon will accept the return. I was sure I would love it...and I do love the way it looks on my stainless steel stove, but that is about it. When you go to pour boiled water out, the lid will fall off easily and the water splatters all over the place out the spout! I almost got burnt. The spout is very wide and water just bursts out of it. I much prefer the All Clad pot that I replaced this with. Will be returning this one.

Answer: water

I am hoping to send this back, except that I did not save the box! Hopefully, Amazon will accept the return. I was sure I would love it...and I do love the way it looks on my stainless steel stove, but that is about it. <hl> When you go to pour boiled water out, the lid will fall off easily and the water splatters all over the place out the spout! <hl> I almost got burnt. The spout is very wide and water just bursts out of it. I much prefer the All Clad pot that I replaced this with. Will be returning this one.

I am hoping to send this back, except that I did not save the box! Hopefully, Amazon will accept the return. I was sure I would love it...and I do love the way it looks on my stainless steel stove, but that is about it. When you go to pour boiled <hl> water <hl> out, the lid will fall off easily and the water splatters all over the place out the spout! I almost got burnt. The spout is very wide and water just bursts out of it. I much prefer the All Clad pot that I replaced this with. Will be returning this one.


Question: What's wrong with the drip tray?

I've been using this item at least once a week for about six months now. I use it primarily as a griddle for french toast or pancakes or as a grill for hamburgers. As a griddle, it works fine. I wish it were a little bigger, but with creative arrangement it will hold 6 pieces of french toast. As a grill, it leaves a lot to be desired. It has a drip tray, but the unit is not angled properly for the grease to drain. I use 96% fat free ground beef, which is pretty dry, but the grease -still- runs out of the back of the unit. I'd taken to propping it up, which helped but didn't solve the problem. Last night, I propped it on two inverted bowls--so much of an angle that the grease was running down over the controls in the front, and it -still- ran out the back of the unit. It isn't that I've overloaded the grill--we're only talking 4 hamburgers. But that's done it for me. I'm going to take a good look at the George Foreman GRP90WGR. It also has removable plates, and maybe it's better designed.If you're looking for a griddle or a panini press, the cuisinart could be great. But if you make hamburgers as often as I do, you might want to look somewhere else.

Answer: the unit is not angled properly

I've been using this item at least once a week for about six months now. I use it primarily as a griddle for french toast or pancakes or as a grill for hamburgers. As a griddle, it works fine. I wish it were a little bigger, but with creative arrangement it will hold 6 pieces of french toast. As a grill, it leaves a lot to be desired. <hl> It has a drip tray, but the unit is not angled properly for the grease to drain. <hl> I use 96% fat free ground beef, which is pretty dry, but the grease -still- runs out of the back of the unit. I'd taken to propping it up, which helped but didn't solve the problem. Last night, I propped it on two inverted bowls--so much of an angle that the grease was running down over the controls in the front, and it -still- ran out the back of the unit. It isn't that I've overloaded the grill--we're only talking 4 hamburgers. But that's done it for me. I'm going to take a good look at the George Foreman GRP90WGR. It also has removable plates, and maybe it's better designed. If you're looking for a griddle or a panini press, the cuisinart could be great. But if you make hamburgers as often as I do, you might want to look somewhere else.

I've been using this item at least once a week for about six months now. I use it primarily as a griddle for french toast or pancakes or as a grill for hamburgers. As a griddle, it works fine. I wish it were a little bigger, but with creative arrangement it will hold 6 pieces of french toast. As a grill, it leaves a lot to be desired. It has a drip tray, but <hl> the unit is not angled properly <hl> for the grease to drain. I use 96% fat free ground beef, which is pretty dry, but the grease -still- runs out of the back of the unit. I'd taken to propping it up, which helped but didn't solve the problem. Last night, I propped it on two inverted bowls--so much of an angle that the grease was running down over the controls in the front, and it -still- ran out the back of the unit. It isn't that I've overloaded the grill--we're only talking 4 hamburgers. But that's done it for me. I'm going to take a good look at the George Foreman GRP90WGR. It also has removable plates, and maybe it's better designed.If you're looking for a griddle or a panini press, the cuisinart could be great. But if you make hamburgers as often as I do, you might want to look somewhere else.


Question: Why does the reviewer like the weight?

I love this heater as it can fit in any corner of the house and do the job of keeping it warm. The colour is great as it blends into any colour scheme and the weigh is great as it can easily be lifted. This is the best lil heater ever as it is also quiet and the light on top lets you know that it is plugged in or 'on'. The heater also acts as a fan wow! It can blow cool air as well as hot air. It has many adjustment speeds to suit your preference. And it really does not look like the traditional heater. The shipment speed was great from amazon and love this. Would highly recommend this item.

Answer: it can easily be lifted

I love this heater as it can fit in any corner of the house and do the job of keeping it warm. <hl> The colour is great as it blends into any colour scheme and the weigh is great as it can easily be lifted . <hl> This is the best lil heater ever as it is also quiet and the light on top lets you know that it is plugged in or 'on'. The heater also acts as a fan wow! It can blow cool air as well as hot air. It has many adjustment speeds to suit your preference. And it really does not look like the traditional heater. The shipment speed was great from amazon and love this. Would highly recommend this item.

I love this heater as it can fit in any corner of the house and do the job of keeping it warm. The colour is great as it blends into any colour scheme and the weigh is great as <hl> it can easily be lifted <hl>. This is the best lil heater ever as it is also quiet and the light on top lets you know that it is plugged in or 'on'. The heater also acts as a fan wow! It can blow cool air as well as hot air. It has many adjustment speeds to suit your preference. And it really does not look like the traditional heater. The shipment speed was great from amazon and love this. Would highly recommend this item.

The colour is great as it blends into any colour scheme and the weigh is great as <hl> it can easily be lifted <hl> .


Question: What two materials is the product made out of?

My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior, providing both utility and comfort. My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars.Recommended!

Answer: silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior

<hl> My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior , providing both utility and comfort. <hl> My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars. Recommended!

My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the <hl> silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior <hl>, providing both utility and comfort. My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars.Recommended!

My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the <hl> silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior <hl> , providing both utility and comfort.


Question: is the new knife heavy or light?

I purchased this knife on the recommendation of Cook's Illustrated. I had my old chef's knife for many years, and it was time for a new one. This does not disappoint ! After using this one, I realized how extremely dull my old one was. No comparison-this one is so sharp and lightweight. I can't believe how nicely & easily I cut through everything now! A very good value for the price too. I highly recommend this knife.

Answer: lightweight

I purchased this knife on the recommendation of Cook's Illustrated. I had my old chef's knife for many years, and it was time for a new one. This does not disappoint ! After using this one, I realized how extremely dull my old one was. <hl> No comparison-this one is so sharp and lightweight . <hl> I can't believe how nicely & easily I cut through everything now! A very good value for the price too. I highly recommend this knife.

I purchased this knife on the recommendation of Cook's Illustrated. I had my old chef's knife for many years, and it was time for a new one. This does not disappoint ! After using this one, I realized how extremely dull my old one was. No comparison-this one is so sharp and <hl> lightweight <hl>. I can't believe how nicely & easily I cut through everything now! A very good value for the price too. I highly recommend this knife.

No comparison-this one is so sharp and <hl> lightweight <hl> .


Question: What grind does the Unicorn Magnum produce?

After two (2!) William Bound pepper mills purchased at the same time both broke in exactly the same place after only two years of use, we began looking for new mills. Who knew finding a decent mill would be so difficult? The plastic housing is off-putting, but other than that, we are happy with this mill. We prefer a truly coarse grind, and Unicorn Magnum delivers. Easy to load, produces lots of ground pepper quickly, fits will into the hand - although a little too slick if one's hands aren't perfectly dry. Easy to adjust to a finer grind, too. A similar model with an attractive natural wood-housed grinder would be a 5 star product.

Answer: coarse

After two (2!) William Bound pepper mills purchased at the same time both broke in exactly the same place after only two years of use, we began looking for new mills. Who knew finding a decent mill would be so difficult? The plastic housing is off-putting, but other than that, we are happy with this mill. <hl> We prefer a truly coarse grind, and Unicorn Magnum delivers. <hl> Easy to load, produces lots of ground pepper quickly, fits will into the hand - although a little too slick if one's hands aren't perfectly dry. Easy to adjust to a finer grind, too. A similar model with an attractive natural wood-housed grinder would be a 5 star product.

After two (2!) William Bound pepper mills purchased at the same time both broke in exactly the same place after only two years of use, we began looking for new mills. Who knew finding a decent mill would be so difficult? The plastic housing is off-putting, but other than that, we are happy with this mill. We prefer a truly <hl> coarse <hl> grind, and Unicorn Magnum delivers. Easy to load, produces lots of ground pepper quickly, fits will into the hand - although a little too slick if one's hands aren't perfectly dry. Easy to adjust to a finer grind, too. A similar model with an attractive natural wood-housed grinder would be a 5 star product.


Question: do towels stay on the hooks?

These are really good hooks, but not nearly as strong as the original suction hooks that came out years ago. That being said, the bathroom in our new house has nowhere to hang towels near the shower door since the entire enclosure is glass. We have four of these stuck directly to the shower glass and they hold wet towels easily and rarely fall off. You have to be sure to affirmatively engage the suction cup directly to the surface before you lock the hook down. I am pleased enough with these because it's hard to find a clear plastic suction hook that actually sticks and these have been better than any others I have found.

Answer: rarely fall off

These are really good hooks, but not nearly as strong as the original suction hooks that came out years ago. That being said, the bathroom in our new house has nowhere to hang towels near the shower door since the entire enclosure is glass. <hl> We have four of these stuck directly to the shower glass and they hold wet towels easily and rarely fall off . <hl> You have to be sure to affirmatively engage the suction cup directly to the surface before you lock the hook down. I am pleased enough with these because it's hard to find a clear plastic suction hook that actually sticks and these have been better than any others I have found.

These are really good hooks, but not nearly as strong as the original suction hooks that came out years ago. That being said, the bathroom in our new house has nowhere to hang towels near the shower door since the entire enclosure is glass. We have four of these stuck directly to the shower glass and they hold wet towels easily and <hl> rarely fall off <hl>. You have to be sure to affirmatively engage the suction cup directly to the surface before you lock the hook down. I am pleased enough with these because it's hard to find a clear plastic suction hook that actually sticks and these have been better than any others I have found.

We have four of these stuck directly to the shower glass and they hold wet towels easily and <hl> rarely fall off <hl> .


Question: What did the author prepare for the morning coffee event?

I cook professionaly for a living and htis does an excellent job My wife and I are pleased with results our favorite is freid catfish and hushpuppies. The timer is good it does not cut the whole unit when done like was stated by another user.made "dounut holes" for a Sunday morning coffee at church. Thety turned out great.Easy to clean The free offer that came with a mail in rebate grease can also had a strainer that works great. Heats up fast and is accurate in the temp. I checked with fryer temp.like one used in candy fryer temps.Use on single curicut or make sure not to many other things are going at the same time could trip a breaker

Answer: dounut holes

I cook professionaly for a living and htis does an excellent job My wife and I are pleased with results our favorite is freid catfish and hushpuppies. <hl> The timer is good it does not cut the whole unit when done like was stated by another user.made " dounut holes " for a Sunday morning coffee at church. <hl> Thety turned out great. Easy to clean The free offer that came with a mail in rebate grease can also had a strainer that works great. Heats up fast and is accurate in the temp. I checked with fryer temp.like one used in candy fryer temps. Use on single curicut or make sure not to many other things are going at the same time could trip a breaker

I cook professionaly for a living and htis does an excellent job My wife and I are pleased with results our favorite is freid catfish and hushpuppies. The timer is good it does not cut the whole unit when done like was stated by another user.made "<hl> dounut holes <hl>" for a Sunday morning coffee at church. Thety turned out great.Easy to clean The free offer that came with a mail in rebate grease can also had a strainer that works great. Heats up fast and is accurate in the temp. I checked with fryer temp.like one used in candy fryer temps.Use on single curicut or make sure not to many other things are going at the same time could trip a breaker

The timer is good it does not cut the whole unit when done like was stated by another user.made " <hl> dounut holes <hl> " for a Sunday morning coffee at church.


Question: Where is the product made?

As an addition to a new corelle set we bought 2 of these trays 20-something years ago. Well made (China made- at the time not a popular choice). They were made of a very sturdy plastic, gloss finish, and nearly perfectly flat. One of the old trays recently broke when dropped on a sharp object, so i ordered this tray being reviewed. The price seemed high, but i loved those old trays. This is an abomination! The rough finish is warped upwards at least a quarter inch! It can't weigh but one-half of what the older tray does and, it is way overpriced for what you get (same company in raised logo/letters on the back. Shame for selling over-priced crap such as this product! Two stars as i try not to hate anything.

Answer: China

As an addition to a new corelle set we bought 2 of these trays 20-something years ago. <hl> Well made ( China made- at the time not a popular choice). <hl> They were made of a very sturdy plastic, gloss finish, and nearly perfectly flat. One of the old trays recently broke when dropped on a sharp object, so i ordered this tray being reviewed. The price seemed high, but i loved those old trays. This is an abomination! The rough finish is warped upwards at least a quarter inch! It can't weigh but one-half of what the older tray does and, it is way overpriced for what you get (same company in raised logo/letters on the back. Shame for selling over-priced crap such as this product! Two stars as i try not to hate anything.

As an addition to a new corelle set we bought 2 of these trays 20-something years ago. Well made (<hl> China <hl> made- at the time not a popular choice). They were made of a very sturdy plastic, gloss finish, and nearly perfectly flat. One of the old trays recently broke when dropped on a sharp object, so i ordered this tray being reviewed. The price seemed high, but i loved those old trays. This is an abomination! The rough finish is warped upwards at least a quarter inch! It can't weigh but one-half of what the older tray does and, it is way overpriced for what you get (same company in raised logo/letters on the back. Shame for selling over-priced crap such as this product! Two stars as i try not to hate anything.

Well made ( <hl> China <hl> made- at the time not a popular choice).


Question: What do I use to make loaves at home?

I've been served individual mini-loaves of warm bread in restaurants and wanted to do the same at home. This loaf pan works precisely as advertised and produced twelve perfect sourdough rolls shaped like a tiny loaf of bread. The instructions warn that the dough may stick and advise you to grease it the first time you use it; I didn't and had no sticking problems whatsoever. Also, it's floppy so you will need to put it on top of a cookie sheet which will help brown the bottom of the bread.Here's the recipe I used. I usually bake my sourdough hotter than this, but the instructions say that 446 degrees is as hot as it should go so I baked at 450. It's a simple sweet-and-sour bread that would probably work fine without the starter, or you could try adding a bit of lemon juice or using buttermilk in place of some of the water.Honey Sourdough Rolls75 g (approximately 1/3 cup) stiff sourdough starter375 g (3/4 c minus 1/2 t) lukewarm water500 g all purpose flour (about 4 cups)2 T honey1 t salt t yeastMethod: Mix starter and water thoroughly; stir in flour; allow to rest (autolyse) 30-60 minutes. Evenly distribute honey, salt and yeast over the top of the dough and mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon or dough scraper. Allow to proof at room temperature 2 hours; the mixture will rise somewhat and become more liquid and bubbly. Spoon equal portions into mini-loaf mold and rise 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven with a cookie sheet inside to 450 degrees. Place the mini-loaf mold on top of preheated cookie sheet and bake 25-35 minutes until tops are well browned. Serve warm.

Answer: loaf pan

I've been served individual mini-loaves of warm bread in restaurants and wanted to do the same at home. <hl> This loaf pan works precisely as advertised and produced twelve perfect sourdough rolls shaped like a tiny loaf of bread. <hl> The instructions warn that the dough may stick and advise you to grease it the first time you use it; I didn't and had no sticking problems whatsoever. Also, it's floppy so you will need to put it on top of a cookie sheet which will help brown the bottom of the bread. Here's the recipe I used. I usually bake my sourdough hotter than this, but the instructions say that 446 degrees is as hot as it should go so I baked at 450. It's a simple sweet-and-sour bread that would probably work fine without the starter, or you could try adding a bit of lemon juice or using buttermilk in place of some of the water. Honey Sourdough Rolls75 g (approximately 1/3 cup) stiff sourdough starter375 g (3/4 c minus 1/2 t) lukewarm water500 g all purpose flour (about 4 cups)2 T honey1 t salt t yeastMethod: Mix starter and water thoroughly; stir in flour; allow to rest (autolyse) 30-60 minutes. Evenly distribute honey, salt and yeast over the top of the dough and mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon or dough scraper. Allow to proof at room temperature 2 hours; the mixture will rise somewhat and become more liquid and bubbly. Spoon equal portions into mini-loaf mold and rise 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven with a cookie sheet inside to 450 degrees. Place the mini-loaf mold on top of preheated cookie sheet and bake 25-35 minutes until tops are well browned. Serve warm.

I've been served individual mini-loaves of warm bread in restaurants and wanted to do the same at home. This <hl> loaf pan <hl> works precisely as advertised and produced twelve perfect sourdough rolls shaped like a tiny loaf of bread. The instructions warn that the dough may stick and advise you to grease it the first time you use it; I didn't and had no sticking problems whatsoever. Also, it's floppy so you will need to put it on top of a cookie sheet which will help brown the bottom of the bread.Here's the recipe I used. I usually bake my sourdough hotter than this, but the instructions say that 446 degrees is as hot as it should go so I baked at 450. It's a simple sweet-and-sour bread that would probably work fine without the starter, or you could try adding a bit of lemon juice or using buttermilk in place of some of the water.Honey Sourdough Rolls75 g (approximately 1/3 cup) stiff sourdough starter375 g (3/4 c minus 1/2 t) lukewarm water500 g all purpose flour (about 4 cups)2 T honey1 t salt t yeastMethod: Mix starter and water thoroughly; stir in flour; allow to rest (autolyse) 30-60 minutes. Evenly distribute honey, salt and yeast over the top of the dough and mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon or dough scraper. Allow to proof at room temperature 2 hours; the mixture will rise somewhat and become more liquid and bubbly. Spoon equal portions into mini-loaf mold and rise 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven with a cookie sheet inside to 450 degrees. Place the mini-loaf mold on top of preheated cookie sheet and bake 25-35 minutes until tops are well browned. Serve warm.


Question: This will save you a lot of what, in the long run?

I grew up with my mom making this for me as a snack after school. Not that I'm all "grown up" and moved out on my own, I still make all of my popcorn using this! It much healthier than the bagged microwave popcorns, all you need is a little veggie oil on the bottom and add the popcorn kernels and you're good to go! Makes the perfect popcorn in my opinion. This will save you a lot of money in the long run as well only having to buy the kernels, microwave popcorn bags can add up. I won't use anything else to make my popcorn snack, when friends come over they ask for me to make this because they love it so much! It makes a lot in one batch, so it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Answer: money

I grew up with my mom making this for me as a snack after school. Not that I'm all "grown up" and moved out on my own, I still make all of my popcorn using this! It much healthier than the bagged microwave popcorns, all you need is a little veggie oil on the bottom and add the popcorn kernels and you're good to go! Makes the perfect popcorn in my opinion. <hl> This will save you a lot of money in the long run as well only having to buy the kernels, microwave popcorn bags can add up. <hl> I won't use anything else to make my popcorn snack, when friends come over they ask for me to make this because they love it so much! It makes a lot in one batch, so it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!

I grew up with my mom making this for me as a snack after school. Not that I'm all "grown up" and moved out on my own, I still make all of my popcorn using this! It much healthier than the bagged microwave popcorns, all you need is a little veggie oil on the bottom and add the popcorn kernels and you're good to go! Makes the perfect popcorn in my opinion. This will save you a lot of <hl> money <hl> in the long run as well only having to buy the kernels, microwave popcorn bags can add up. I won't use anything else to make my popcorn snack, when friends come over they ask for me to make this because they love it so much! It makes a lot in one batch, so it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!


Question: How does the towels feel when rubbed?

I'd ordered Pike Street towels from Amazon previously and been very pleased by how soft, absorbent, and full they were. However, this batch was entirely different. The price made me doubtful, because it's exceptionally low for the number and size of towels, but you get what you pay for, I guess. These are much less full and fluffy than the others - when you rub the pile, you can definitely see the fabric underneath. Instead of feeling soft, they feel kind of nubby when rubbed. There were several long strings randomly hanging out from the pile. They're acceptable, and I ended up keeping them for emergency use, but "luxurious" isn't a word I would apply here. On the other hand, they are generously sized. I would say that overall, the price justifies what you get. Be aware the Wedgewood color ended up being more of an ocean blue and less grey than I was expecting, at least on my monitor display.

Answer: kind of nubby

I'd ordered Pike Street towels from Amazon previously and been very pleased by how soft, absorbent, and full they were. However, this batch was entirely different. The price made me doubtful, because it's exceptionally low for the number and size of towels, but you get what you pay for, I guess. These are much less full and fluffy than the others - when you rub the pile, you can definitely see the fabric underneath. <hl> Instead of feeling soft, they feel kind of nubby when rubbed. <hl> There were several long strings randomly hanging out from the pile. They're acceptable, and I ended up keeping them for emergency use, but "luxurious" isn't a word I would apply here. On the other hand, they are generously sized. I would say that overall, the price justifies what you get. Be aware the Wedgewood color ended up being more of an ocean blue and less grey than I was expecting, at least on my monitor display.

I'd ordered Pike Street towels from Amazon previously and been very pleased by how soft, absorbent, and full they were. However, this batch was entirely different. The price made me doubtful, because it's exceptionally low for the number and size of towels, but you get what you pay for, I guess. These are much less full and fluffy than the others - when you rub the pile, you can definitely see the fabric underneath. Instead of feeling soft, they feel <hl> kind of nubby <hl> when rubbed. There were several long strings randomly hanging out from the pile. They're acceptable, and I ended up keeping them for emergency use, but "luxurious" isn't a word I would apply here. On the other hand, they are generously sized. I would say that overall, the price justifies what you get. Be aware the Wedgewood color ended up being more of an ocean blue and less grey than I was expecting, at least on my monitor display.


Question: What is great for an informal tea?

This design has been around since the 1930's and it's still a good one. We have lots of Fiesta, old and new. We use the Fiestaware every day, not the rare older pieces, but the new stuff. This little sugar and creamer on the tray is great for afternoon informal tea (that's when the hostess doesn't wear gloves). The capacity is rather small but just right for a small group. Since we don't have many people who will come to tea (they either don't like tea or us) this is perfect. Dishwasher and microwave safe, all the fiestaware is pretty durable. The little tray can also be used for other things too, canapes, bon bons, or feed two cats sides by side. Available in lots of colors, we have the salmon (that's really pink) set.

Answer: This little sugar and creamer on the tray

This design has been around since the 1930's and it's still a good one. We have lots of Fiesta, old and new. We use the Fiestaware every day, not the rare older pieces, but the new stuff. <hl> This little sugar and creamer on the tray is great for afternoon informal tea (that's when the hostess doesn't wear gloves). <hl> The capacity is rather small but just right for a small group. Since we don't have many people who will come to tea (they either don't like tea or us) this is perfect. Dishwasher and microwave safe, all the fiestaware is pretty durable. The little tray can also be used for other things too, canapes, bon bons, or feed two cats sides by side. Available in lots of colors, we have the salmon (that's really pink) set.

This design has been around since the 1930's and it's still a good one. We have lots of Fiesta, old and new. We use the Fiestaware every day, not the rare older pieces, but the new stuff. <hl> This little sugar and creamer on the tray <hl> is great for afternoon informal tea (that's when the hostess doesn't wear gloves). The capacity is rather small but just right for a small group. Since we don't have many people who will come to tea (they either don't like tea or us) this is perfect. Dishwasher and microwave safe, all the fiestaware is pretty durable. The little tray can also be used for other things too, canapes, bon bons, or feed two cats sides by side. Available in lots of colors, we have the salmon (that's really pink) set.