Question: How many stars did this reviewer give the product?

I recently purchased this heater to heat a 15' x 14' room and this heater works great. It has a timer control, rotating feature, high and energy control saver feature, thermostat, and temperature control features. In addition, it looks very nice and has a blue scrobe-type light at the bottom to let you know that the unit is on. The unit's fan does make normal noise when the unit is set on maximum output but the unit it is not excessively loud and you can only hear it if you are within 6' of the unit. I don't hear anyone complaining about the normal noise that an air-conditioning unit makes so why complain about the normal noise that a heater makes?The bottom line is that this unit heats the room very fast and does the job. I would definitely buy another one of these units if I need one. As with any heating unit, be careful and use caution - do not go to sleep with ANY space heater on and do not put it in an area where it can get tipped over. I give this unit 5 stars.

Answer: 5

<hl> I recently purchased this heater to heat a 1 5 ' x 14' room and this heater works great. <hl> It has a timer control, rotating feature, high and energy control saver feature, thermostat, and temperature control features. In addition, it looks very nice and has a blue scrobe-type light at the bottom to let you know that the unit is on. The unit's fan does make normal noise when the unit is set on maximum output but the unit it is not excessively loud and you can only hear it if you are within 6' of the unit. I don't hear anyone complaining about the normal noise that an air-conditioning unit makes so why complain about the normal noise that a heater makes?The bottom line is that this unit heats the room very fast and does the job. I would definitely buy another one of these units if I need one. As with any heating unit, be careful and use caution - do not go to sleep with ANY space heater on and do not put it in an area where it can get tipped over. I give this unit 5 stars.

I recently purchased this heater to heat a 1<hl> 5 <hl>' x 14' room and this heater works great. It has a timer control, rotating feature, high and energy control saver feature, thermostat, and temperature control features. In addition, it looks very nice and has a blue scrobe-type light at the bottom to let you know that the unit is on. The unit's fan does make normal noise when the unit is set on maximum output but the unit it is not excessively loud and you can only hear it if you are within 6' of the unit. I don't hear anyone complaining about the normal noise that an air-conditioning unit makes so why complain about the normal noise that a heater makes?The bottom line is that this unit heats the room very fast and does the job. I would definitely buy another one of these units if I need one. As with any heating unit, be careful and use caution - do not go to sleep with ANY space heater on and do not put it in an area where it can get tipped over. I give this unit 5 stars.

I recently purchased this heater to heat a 1 <hl> 5 <hl> ' x 14' room and this heater works great.


Question: do the models have the same design?

I got two of these: one is 6,00 BTU, another is 8,00 BTU.Both models have the same design flows.1. Very noisy - even when the compressor is off. It is just airflow design which is very bad. Even on the lowest fan setting - which is not low at all. Huge sound of gushing air.2. Air flow direction control is extremely poor. As some other reviewers mentioned, no matter how you turn the little plastic things, the unit blows the air in one direction.Makes me think that Frigidaire engineering is faulty.

Answer: same design flows

<hl> I got two of these: one is 6,00 BTU, another is 8,00 BTU.Both models have the same design flows .1. <hl> Very noisy - even when the compressor is off. It is just airflow design which is very bad. Even on the lowest fan setting - which is not low at all. Huge sound of gushing air.2. Air flow direction control is extremely poor. As some other reviewers mentioned, no matter how you turn the little plastic things, the unit blows the air in one direction. Makes me think that Frigidaire engineering is faulty.

I got two of these: one is 6,00 BTU, another is 8,00 BTU.Both models have the <hl> same design flows <hl>.1. Very noisy - even when the compressor is off. It is just airflow design which is very bad. Even on the lowest fan setting - which is not low at all. Huge sound of gushing air.2. Air flow direction control is extremely poor. As some other reviewers mentioned, no matter how you turn the little plastic things, the unit blows the air in one direction.Makes me think that Frigidaire engineering is faulty.

I got two of these: one is 6,00 BTU, another is 8,00 BTU.Both models have the <hl> same design flows <hl> .1.


Question: What won't have to be done anymore with this product?

For years I have seen this product in stores. After buying one and using it over & over again, I am a believer. Great for candies, chocolates, fondant, dough, bread, you name it. I never had a great place to roll out pie dough...now I do. Bake anything on it and it wipes clean. Fondant peels right off, royal icing cake decorations too. Nothing sticks on it, I love it. I don't have to buy parchment paper anymore..so it saves money in the long run. I also don't need to ever grease a pan with butter or pam, which saves more money. Saves time too, washing-pans only need a rinse instead of a soak & scrub.

Answer: grease a pan

For years I have seen this product in stores. After buying one and using it over & over again, I am a believer. Great for candies, chocolates, fondant, dough, bread, you name it. I never had a great place to roll out pie dough...now I do. Bake anything on it and it wipes clean. Fondant peels right off, royal icing cake decorations too. Nothing sticks on it, I love it. I don't have to buy parchment paper anymore.. so it saves money in the long run. <hl> I also don't need to ever grease a pan with butter or pam, which saves more money. <hl> Saves time too, washing-pans only need a rinse instead of a soak & scrub.

For years I have seen this product in stores. After buying one and using it over & over again, I am a believer. Great for candies, chocolates, fondant, dough, bread, you name it. I never had a great place to roll out pie dough...now I do. Bake anything on it and it wipes clean. Fondant peels right off, royal icing cake decorations too. Nothing sticks on it, I love it. I don't have to buy parchment paper anymore..so it saves money in the long run. I also don't need to ever <hl> grease a pan <hl> with butter or pam, which saves more money. Saves time too, washing-pans only need a rinse instead of a soak & scrub.


Question: What can it transport across easily?

This is a well constructed, easy to assemble, nice looking TV stand. It easily supports my Samsung 55" LED TV. The plastic feet allow it to slide nicely on a hard-wood floor, so you can easily pull it away from the wall to manage TV connections.I had to ding it one star for the cheap-plastic "decorative rings" between each leg piece, and the difficult to remove inspection stickers on every item; the stickers indicate that they are doing good quality control, but they need to use a sticker that doesn't leave a sticky mess on 16 different pieces. It took me longer to get all the stickers off than to put the thing together.

Answer: hard-wood floor

This is a well constructed, easy to assemble, nice looking TV stand. It easily supports my Samsung 55" LED TV. <hl> The plastic feet allow it to slide nicely on a hard-wood floor , so you can easily pull it away from the wall to manage TV connections. <hl> I had to ding it one star for the cheap-plastic "decorative rings" between each leg piece, and the difficult to remove inspection stickers on every item; the stickers indicate that they are doing good quality control, but they need to use a sticker that doesn't leave a sticky mess on 16 different pieces. It took me longer to get all the stickers off than to put the thing together.

This is a well constructed, easy to assemble, nice looking TV stand. It easily supports my Samsung 55" LED TV. The plastic feet allow it to slide nicely on a <hl> hard-wood floor <hl>, so you can easily pull it away from the wall to manage TV connections.I had to ding it one star for the cheap-plastic "decorative rings" between each leg piece, and the difficult to remove inspection stickers on every item; the stickers indicate that they are doing good quality control, but they need to use a sticker that doesn't leave a sticky mess on 16 different pieces. It took me longer to get all the stickers off than to put the thing together.

The plastic feet allow it to slide nicely on a <hl> hard-wood floor <hl> , so you can easily pull it away from the wall to manage TV connections.


Question: What type milk has a milder less tart taste?

I enjoy using this however it had a learning curve for me. My first batch was runny, I didn't follow the directions! I used cold water from the refrigerator and I didn't use enough boiling water, lesson learned. I've always made my own yoghurt the old fashioned way for years. I use yoghurt in bowls within bowls of warm water, covered, wrapped in turkish towels. For me, easiyo is especially in winter, when I don't have the help of the warmer weather, easier, AND I enjoy the milder less tart taste of the NZ milk as well. That is of course when I use the easiyo sachets to make the yoghurt. Even the plain is sweeter than what we are used to, it's almost like eating custard (in flavour, not texture unless I'm presuming you buy the custard style, which I have not, as I prefer the european style). Again I do make my own as well and yes, I have made my own in this and it works just as well as my bowls and turkish towels.

Answer: NZ milk

I enjoy using this however it had a learning curve for me. My first batch was runny, I didn't follow the directions! I used cold water from the refrigerator and I didn't use enough boiling water, lesson learned. I've always made my own yoghurt the old fashioned way for years. I use yoghurt in bowls within bowls of warm water, covered, wrapped in turkish towels. <hl> For me, easiyo is especially in winter, when I don't have the help of the warmer weather, easier, AND I enjoy the milder less tart taste of the NZ milk as well. <hl> That is of course when I use the easiyo sachets to make the yoghurt. Even the plain is sweeter than what we are used to, it's almost like eating custard (in flavour, not texture unless I'm presuming you buy the custard style, which I have not, as I prefer the european style). Again I do make my own as well and yes, I have made my own in this and it works just as well as my bowls and turkish towels.

I enjoy using this however it had a learning curve for me. My first batch was runny, I didn't follow the directions! I used cold water from the refrigerator and I didn't use enough boiling water, lesson learned. I've always made my own yoghurt the old fashioned way for years. I use yoghurt in bowls within bowls of warm water, covered, wrapped in turkish towels. For me, easiyo is especially in winter, when I don't have the help of the warmer weather, easier, AND I enjoy the milder less tart taste of the <hl> NZ milk <hl> as well. That is of course when I use the easiyo sachets to make the yoghurt. Even the plain is sweeter than what we are used to, it's almost like eating custard (in flavour, not texture unless I'm presuming you buy the custard style, which I have not, as I prefer the european style). Again I do make my own as well and yes, I have made my own in this and it works just as well as my bowls and turkish towels.


Question: What is digital?

Being retired and living alone I was looking for a slow cooker to be able to cook enough to make a couple of meals and something that worked and worked well. I had a couple of other slow cookers that I wasn't that happy with so looked for another and found this and it looked like what I wanted so bought it. I have been using it since I received it and in fact cooking tonight's meal in it and must say I love this slow cooker. I like the digital timer and cooking level and it works and works well. If I could give it more stars I would as this cooker is more then worth the money and I can not find any faults with it.

Answer: timer

Being retired and living alone I was looking for a slow cooker to be able to cook enough to make a couple of meals and something that worked and worked well. I had a couple of other slow cookers that I wasn't that happy with so looked for another and found this and it looked like what I wanted so bought it. I have been using it since I received it and in fact cooking tonight's meal in it and must say I love this slow cooker. <hl> I like the digital timer and cooking level <hl> and it works and works well. If I could give it more stars I would as this cooker is more then worth the money and I can not find any faults with it.

Being retired and living alone I was looking for a slow cooker to be able to cook enough to make a couple of meals and something that worked and worked well. I had a couple of other slow cookers that I wasn't that happy with so looked for another and found this and it looked like what I wanted so bought it. I have been using it since I received it and in fact cooking tonight's meal in it and must say I love this slow cooker. I like the digital <hl> timer <hl> and cooking level and it works and works well. If I could give it more stars I would as this cooker is more then worth the money and I can not find any faults with it.


Question: Are the gloves easy to clean?

first off, no heat transference at all, not even a little. However, they are very stiff which makes it hard to get a good grip on things you are pulling out of the oven. That is a pretty big deal, but you can achieve better functionality if you really cram your hands into them. I have not been brave enough to test the whole grab a cob of corn straight out of the pot of boiling water or any of those 600 degree limit testing things OXO touts, but all in all I am happy with the purchase. Not gods gift to oven mits but probably just as good as the kitchenaid ones I had before. Silicon cleans up nicely and it has magnets hidden on the back so they stick to the fridge...very cool.

Answer: cleans up nicely

first off, no heat transference at all, not even a little. However, they are very stiff which makes it hard to get a good grip on things you are pulling out of the oven. That is a pretty big deal, but you can achieve better functionality if you really cram your hands into them. I have not been brave enough to test the whole grab a cob of corn straight out of the pot of boiling water or any of those 600 degree limit testing things OXO touts, but all in all I am happy with the purchase. Not gods gift to oven mits but probably just as good as the kitchenaid ones I had before. <hl> Silicon cleans up nicely and it has magnets hidden on the back so they stick to the fridge...very cool. <hl>

first off, no heat transference at all, not even a little. However, they are very stiff which makes it hard to get a good grip on things you are pulling out of the oven. That is a pretty big deal, but you can achieve better functionality if you really cram your hands into them. I have not been brave enough to test the whole grab a cob of corn straight out of the pot of boiling water or any of those 600 degree limit testing things OXO touts, but all in all I am happy with the purchase. Not gods gift to oven mits but probably just as good as the kitchenaid ones I had before. Silicon <hl> cleans up nicely <hl> and it has magnets hidden on the back so they stick to the fridge...very cool.


Question: How do the muffin pans clean up?

You want to make real muffins for a change instead of those tiny things that we grew up with, well this is the pan for you. This makes muffins just like the large ones you can buy in the grocery store and the pan is really incrediable. What would you except from Wilton. I have always been happy with Wilton's products and this is standing right up there to what I have expected. I bought two pans so I can make one set of muffins for hubby and a different set for me. Works beautifully and cleans wonderfully. They will last me for quite some time.

Answer: wonderfully

You want to make real muffins for a change instead of those tiny things that we grew up with, well this is the pan for you. This makes muffins just like the large ones you can buy in the grocery store and the pan is really incrediable. What would you except from Wilton. I have always been happy with Wilton's products and this is standing right up there to what I have expected. I bought two pans so I can make one set of muffins for hubby and a different set for me. <hl> Works beautifully and cleans wonderfully . <hl> They will last me for quite some time.

You want to make real muffins for a change instead of those tiny things that we grew up with, well this is the pan for you. This makes muffins just like the large ones you can buy in the grocery store and the pan is really incrediable. What would you except from Wilton. I have always been happy with Wilton's products and this is standing right up there to what I have expected. I bought two pans so I can make one set of muffins for hubby and a different set for me. Works beautifully and cleans <hl> wonderfully <hl>. They will last me for quite some time.

Works beautifully and cleans <hl> wonderfully <hl> .


Question: How does her position change over the night?

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

Answer: switch it up

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

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


Question: How much was the mixer in use for?

I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically.The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use.So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say.It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.

Answer: moderate amount

I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically. The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. <hl> Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use. <hl> So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say. It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.

I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically.The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a <hl> moderate amount <hl> of careful use.So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say.It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.


Question: In what city and state was the product made?

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line.Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.

Answer: Omaha, NE

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. <hl> Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE . <hl> They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line. Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in <hl> Omaha, NE <hl>. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line.Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.

Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in <hl> Omaha, NE <hl> .


Question: What kind of finish does the bin have?

As you surely realize, this is a handy bin for storing bathroom sundries. It'll hold maybe six shampoo bottles, depending, of course, on how large your shampoo bottles are. I'm actually going to use mine to hold cleaning supplies, 'cause I always worry about them leaking a little bit and damaging my lovely wood vanity.This is rigid, and just a little bit flexible. And as indicated in the pictures, it has a glossy finish. It came wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent scuffing. The label on the bottom says that it's made in USA. It does not appear to be made of recyclable plastic.For clutter control, it seems like a perfect little thing for under the sink, and I imagine I'm going to get hooked on it and getting more of them. I love that they come in a variety of colors, and just wish they were a little bit less expensive.

Answer: glossy

As you surely realize, this is a handy bin for storing bathroom sundries. It'll hold maybe six shampoo bottles, depending, of course, on how large your shampoo bottles are. I'm actually going to use mine to hold cleaning supplies, 'cause I always worry about them leaking a little bit and damaging my lovely wood vanity. This is rigid, and just a little bit flexible. <hl> And as indicated in the pictures, it has a glossy finish. <hl> It came wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent scuffing. The label on the bottom says that it's made in USA. It does not appear to be made of recyclable plastic. For clutter control, it seems like a perfect little thing for under the sink, and I imagine I'm going to get hooked on it and getting more of them. I love that they come in a variety of colors, and just wish they were a little bit less expensive.

As you surely realize, this is a handy bin for storing bathroom sundries. It'll hold maybe six shampoo bottles, depending, of course, on how large your shampoo bottles are. I'm actually going to use mine to hold cleaning supplies, 'cause I always worry about them leaking a little bit and damaging my lovely wood vanity.This is rigid, and just a little bit flexible. And as indicated in the pictures, it has a <hl> glossy <hl> finish. It came wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent scuffing. The label on the bottom says that it's made in USA. It does not appear to be made of recyclable plastic.For clutter control, it seems like a perfect little thing for under the sink, and I imagine I'm going to get hooked on it and getting more of them. I love that they come in a variety of colors, and just wish they were a little bit less expensive.


Question: Why was the larger than expected product a problem?

First of all, let's get to the minor flaws. This crock pot was slightly larger than what I thought it'd be, so it wasn't as easy to carry. That's pretty much it for the negatives. Everything else about this product works for me. It kept my food warm for a loooong time, and it definitely saved time(no more reheating food that's been ignored on the table!)during dinnertime. Plus, the handles are easy to grip, so you can carry this with ease(just know that's it's kind of heavy).So, if you don't mind the size and the weight, this crockpot can be a good addition to your kitchen.

Answer: it wasn't as easy to carry

First of all, let's get to the minor flaws. <hl> This crock pot was slightly larger than what I thought it'd be, so it wasn't as easy to carry . <hl> That's pretty much it for the negatives. Everything else about this product works for me. It kept my food warm for a loooong time, and it definitely saved time(no more reheating food that's been ignored on the table!)during dinnertime. Plus, the handles are easy to grip, so you can carry this with ease(just know that's it's kind of heavy).So, if you don't mind the size and the weight, this crockpot can be a good addition to your kitchen.

First of all, let's get to the minor flaws. This crock pot was slightly larger than what I thought it'd be, so <hl> it wasn't as easy to carry <hl>. That's pretty much it for the negatives. Everything else about this product works for me. It kept my food warm for a loooong time, and it definitely saved time(no more reheating food that's been ignored on the table!)during dinnertime. Plus, the handles are easy to grip, so you can carry this with ease(just know that's it's kind of heavy).So, if you don't mind the size and the weight, this crockpot can be a good addition to your kitchen.

This crock pot was slightly larger than what I thought it'd be, so <hl> it wasn't as easy to carry <hl> .


Question: What mistake did the writer make?

I bought the wrong size but I then purchased the smaller ones. I gave this away as a gift. Speaking from the smaller ones (which are the exact same thing) these are great. Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter. Easy to clean and deal with.

Answer: bought the wrong size

<hl> I bought the wrong size but I then purchased the smaller ones. <hl> I gave this away as a gift. Speaking from the smaller ones (which are the exact same thing) these are great. Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter. Easy to clean and deal with.

I <hl> bought the wrong size <hl> but I then purchased the smaller ones. I gave this away as a gift. Speaking from the smaller ones (which are the exact same thing) these are great. Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter. Easy to clean and deal with.


Question: Who does the review think makes the best device?

Dolce Gusto lured me in with their great tasting/easy cappuccinos but I'm ready to return my second machine because of the "no water" error. What a pain! De Longhi clearly knows this is a problem. Apparently it's been going on a few years now without a solution. Manually lifting and replacing the water tank has apparently worked for some but I've been doing it for hours without result. What a shame Dolce Gusto's cappuccino is thwarted by Delonghi's terrible hardware.I had a Tassimo and currently have a Keurig.Keurig makes the best machine but no cappuccino. No problems in 4 years (knock on wood). Gevalia sells something they call cappuccino but it's a packet of powder in the cup. Not good.Tassimo is the middle of the road. Better machine than Dolce Gusto/Keurig but cappuccino is not as good/creamy.It seems incredibly stupid for Dolce Gusto not to contract with another hardware company. Dolce Gusto cups for Keurig = happy campers

Answer: Keurig makes the best machine

Dolce Gusto lured me in with their great tasting/easy cappuccinos but I'm ready to return my second machine because of the "no water" error. What a pain! De Longhi clearly knows this is a problem. Apparently it's been going on a few years now without a solution. Manually lifting and replacing the water tank has apparently worked for some but I've been doing it for hours without result. What a shame Dolce Gusto's cappuccino is thwarted by Delonghi's terrible hardware. I had a Tassimo and currently have a Keurig. <hl> Keurig makes the best machine but no cappuccino. <hl> No problems in 4 years (knock on wood). Gevalia sells something they call cappuccino but it's a packet of powder in the cup. Not good. Tassimo is the middle of the road. Better machine than Dolce Gusto/Keurig but cappuccino is not as good/creamy. It seems incredibly stupid for Dolce Gusto not to contract with another hardware company. Dolce Gusto cups for Keurig = happy campers

Dolce Gusto lured me in with their great tasting/easy cappuccinos but I'm ready to return my second machine because of the "no water" error. What a pain! De Longhi clearly knows this is a problem. Apparently it's been going on a few years now without a solution. Manually lifting and replacing the water tank has apparently worked for some but I've been doing it for hours without result. What a shame Dolce Gusto's cappuccino is thwarted by Delonghi's terrible hardware.I had a Tassimo and currently have a Keurig.<hl> Keurig makes the best machine <hl> but no cappuccino. No problems in 4 years (knock on wood). Gevalia sells something they call cappuccino but it's a packet of powder in the cup. Not good.Tassimo is the middle of the road. Better machine than Dolce Gusto/Keurig but cappuccino is not as good/creamy.It seems incredibly stupid for Dolce Gusto not to contract with another hardware company. Dolce Gusto cups for Keurig = happy campers


Question: How difficult is it to wash this item?

As a born Brit, steeping a good cup of tea is a great way to take a break in the afternoon (or anytime!). There are plenty of loose tea infusers, plain old stainless steel balls that hang off the side of your cup. But who wants to be so ordinary?This is a sweet little tea infuser. It holds the perfect amount for a single cup of tea and fills and assembles easily. The silicone leaf handle is easy to hold and although the tea infuser can float a little, it does a great job of steeping a cup of tea. When you are done, there is no need to find a saucer or napkin to rest it on because it comes with the perfect matching silicone mini-dish.Everything washes up easily and emptying the used tea leaves is also easy since the stainless steel is only the bottom half - plenty of opening to tap it out.A nice set for yourself or a tea drinking friend! Sample was provided for testing and review.

Answer: Everything washes up easily

As a born Brit, steeping a good cup of tea is a great way to take a break in the afternoon (or anytime!). There are plenty of loose tea infusers, plain old stainless steel balls that hang off the side of your cup. But who wants to be so ordinary?This is a sweet little tea infuser. It holds the perfect amount for a single cup of tea and fills and assembles easily. The silicone leaf handle is easy to hold and although the tea infuser can float a little, it does a great job of steeping a cup of tea. When you are done, there is no need to find a saucer or napkin to rest it on because it comes with the perfect matching silicone mini-dish. <hl> Everything washes up easily and emptying the used tea leaves is also easy since the stainless steel is only the bottom half - plenty of opening to tap it out. <hl> A nice set for yourself or a tea drinking friend! Sample was provided for testing and review.

As a born Brit, steeping a good cup of tea is a great way to take a break in the afternoon (or anytime!). There are plenty of loose tea infusers, plain old stainless steel balls that hang off the side of your cup. But who wants to be so ordinary?This is a sweet little tea infuser. It holds the perfect amount for a single cup of tea and fills and assembles easily. The silicone leaf handle is easy to hold and although the tea infuser can float a little, it does a great job of steeping a cup of tea. When you are done, there is no need to find a saucer or napkin to rest it on because it comes with the perfect matching silicone mini-dish.<hl> Everything washes up easily <hl> and emptying the used tea leaves is also easy since the stainless steel is only the bottom half - plenty of opening to tap it out.A nice set for yourself or a tea drinking friend! Sample was provided for testing and review.


Question: After what will these pots cook great?

What can be said about this pot other than awsome....extremly well constructed. We (coonasses) live in Louisiana and love too cook, these pots once seasoned, cook great and last forever ... minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the local hardware store, but once that is done it's forever faithful. and I can say a cabinet knob being wood customizes my lids quite nicely. I know my Lid anywhere :)

Answer: once seasoned

What can be said about this pot other than awsome....extremly well constructed. <hl> We (coonasses) live in Louisiana and love too cook, these pots once seasoned , cook great and last forever ... minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the local hardware store, but once that is done it's forever faithful. <hl> and I can say a cabinet knob being wood customizes my lids quite nicely. I know my Lid anywhere :)

What can be said about this pot other than awsome....extremly well constructed. We (coonasses) live in Louisiana and love too cook, these pots <hl> once seasoned <hl>, cook great and last forever ... minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the local hardware store, but once that is done it's forever faithful. and I can say a cabinet knob being wood customizes my lids quite nicely. I know my Lid anywhere :)

We (coonasses) live in Louisiana and love too cook, these pots <hl> once seasoned <hl> , cook great and last forever ... minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the local hardware store, but once that is done it's forever faithful.


Question: how is it polished?

This pan comes out of the box looking almost like some sort of alien technology. It is polished to a mirror shine, is designed with nice curves and will look awesome on your table with a perfectly roasted turkey or roast beef. All of the roasting pans I used before were either decades old and covered with the baked on remnants of a thousand family meals, or were non-stick contraptions with gray surfaces. This pan is fundamentally different.In fact, my problem with this pan is that it looks too good. I was afraid of messing it up and it took me a long time to meticulously scrub it with Bon Ami after using it to cook a small turkey, a roast beef and a duck (not together of course).For aspiring Martha Stewart's there is an easy fix. Roast your meats in a beat-up roasting pan, transfer the fully-cooked meat to this pan before serving and then enter the dining room with this pan in perfect shape. If you're a little less fussy, lining the inside with heavy aluminum foil prior to roasting will make your clean up much easier.

Answer: mirror shine

This pan comes out of the box looking almost like some sort of alien technology. It is polished to <hl> a mirror shine , is designed with nice curves and will look awesome on your table with a perfectly roasted turkey or roast beef. <hl> All of the roasting pans I used before were either decades old and covered with the baked on remnants of a thousand family meals, or were non-stick contraptions with gray surfaces. This pan is fundamentally different. In fact, my problem with this pan is that it looks too good. I was afraid of messing it up and it took me a long time to meticulously scrub it with Bon Ami after using it to cook a small turkey, a roast beef and a duck (not together of course).For aspiring Martha Stewart's there is an easy fix. Roast your meats in a beat-up roasting pan, transfer the fully-cooked meat to this pan before serving and then enter the dining room with this pan in perfect shape. If you're a little less fussy, lining the inside with heavy aluminum foil prior to roasting will make your clean up much easier.

This pan comes out of the box looking almost like some sort of alien technology. It is polished to a <hl> mirror shine <hl>, is designed with nice curves and will look awesome on your table with a perfectly roasted turkey or roast beef. All of the roasting pans I used before were either decades old and covered with the baked on remnants of a thousand family meals, or were non-stick contraptions with gray surfaces. This pan is fundamentally different.In fact, my problem with this pan is that it looks too good. I was afraid of messing it up and it took me a long time to meticulously scrub it with Bon Ami after using it to cook a small turkey, a roast beef and a duck (not together of course).For aspiring Martha Stewart's there is an easy fix. Roast your meats in a beat-up roasting pan, transfer the fully-cooked meat to this pan before serving and then enter the dining room with this pan in perfect shape. If you're a little less fussy, lining the inside with heavy aluminum foil prior to roasting will make your clean up much easier.

a <hl> mirror shine <hl> , is designed with nice curves and will look awesome on your table with a perfectly roasted turkey or roast beef.


Question: Are there any sounds when you lay on the bed?

We are VERY happy with this purchase even after two years of use. There has been no shrinking in the washer/ dryer and it's very effective at protecting our mattress, even from an attack of a toddler "accident"- leaving our mattress pee free! Two kids have now made it to toddlerhood making a mess of our bed, but our mattress is still safe! When we bought a king size bed to replace our queen, my husband asked "we're getting the same mattress cover, right?" I said yes. He said "the exact same one?" I was sure to make sure we did. It's safe and free of chemicals and plastics, really good at repelling liquids and makes NO NOISE when you lay on it.

Answer: NO NOISE

We are VERY happy with this purchase even after two years of use. There has been no shrinking in the washer/ dryer and it's very effective at protecting our mattress, even from an attack of a toddler "accident"- leaving our mattress pee free! Two kids have now made it to toddlerhood making a mess of our bed, but our mattress is still safe! When we bought a king size bed to replace our queen, my husband asked "we're getting the same mattress cover, right?" I said yes. He said "the exact same one?" I was sure to make sure we did. <hl> It's safe and free of chemicals and plastics, really good at repelling liquids and makes NO NOISE when you lay on it. <hl>

We are VERY happy with this purchase even after two years of use. There has been no shrinking in the washer/ dryer and it's very effective at protecting our mattress, even from an attack of a toddler "accident"- leaving our mattress pee free! Two kids have now made it to toddlerhood making a mess of our bed, but our mattress is still safe! When we bought a king size bed to replace our queen, my husband asked "we're getting the same mattress cover, right?" I said yes. He said "the exact same one?" I was sure to make sure we did. It's safe and free of chemicals and plastics, really good at repelling liquids and makes <hl> NO NOISE <hl> when you lay on it.


Question: How long does the water stay cool for in the thermos?

I've been using this for about 2 weeks. I love cold water, like water that's been refrigerated, don't like ice. But at work I wasn't able to keep my water cold so I always ended up grabbing a can of Coke (office keeps these in the frig). if I put a bottle of water in the frig, everyone would have helped themselves to my cold water. I figured a thermos might work. This Thermos keeps the water at least cool all 10.5 hours I'm at work (it does go from cold to cool as the day gets long but it's still cool enough) so I've kicked the Coke habit and have been drinking a lot more water. Except now I run out of water, drink it all, so now am thinking about getting a bigger Thermos. I like the strap handle. Keep forgetting that the screw in plug doesn't need to be completely removed to pour water, you just have to twist it a bit since the plug has a liquid-canal in it. I'm just happy with this guy. Thinking of buying a Thermos mug too so my water will always be cold.

Answer: 10.5 hours

I've been using this for about 2 weeks. I love cold water, like water that's been refrigerated, don't like ice. But at work I wasn't able to keep my water cold so I always ended up grabbing a can of Coke (office keeps these in the frig). if I put a bottle of water in the frig, everyone would have helped themselves to my cold water. I figured a thermos might work. <hl> This Thermos keeps the water at least cool all 10.5 hours I'm at work (it does go from cold to cool as the day gets long but it's still cool enough) <hl> so I've kicked the Coke habit and have been drinking a lot more water. Except now I run out of water, drink it all, so now am thinking about getting a bigger Thermos. I like the strap handle. Keep forgetting that the screw in plug doesn't need to be completely removed to pour water, you just have to twist it a bit since the plug has a liquid-canal in it. I'm just happy with this guy. Thinking of buying a Thermos mug too so my water will always be cold.

I've been using this for about 2 weeks. I love cold water, like water that's been refrigerated, don't like ice. But at work I wasn't able to keep my water cold so I always ended up grabbing a can of Coke (office keeps these in the frig). if I put a bottle of water in the frig, everyone would have helped themselves to my cold water. I figured a thermos might work. This Thermos keeps the water at least cool all <hl> 10.5 hours <hl> I'm at work (it does go from cold to cool as the day gets long but it's still cool enough) so I've kicked the Coke habit and have been drinking a lot more water. Except now I run out of water, drink it all, so now am thinking about getting a bigger Thermos. I like the strap handle. Keep forgetting that the screw in plug doesn't need to be completely removed to pour water, you just have to twist it a bit since the plug has a liquid-canal in it. I'm just happy with this guy. Thinking of buying a Thermos mug too so my water will always be cold.


Question: What is the brand of the product?

Look, the Cuisinart SS-300 Single Server Brewing System is great - if you are the only one using it. It is cumbersome if there is more than one person in your household. Simply put you have to add water each time you want a cup of coffee. I have the larger Cuisinart keurig product that has a larger water reservoir that allows you to make successive single cups without the hassle of having to fill it up each time. It works the same as its big brother in every respect as I can tell. Unfortunately there are more than one in my household. Consequently this product gets used when only one cup serving is desired. This is a great product otherwise.

Answer: Cuisinart

<hl> Look, the Cuisinart SS-300 Single Server Brewing System is great - if you are the only one using it. <hl> It is cumbersome if there is more than one person in your household. Simply put you have to add water each time you want a cup of coffee. I have the larger Cuisinart keurig product that has a larger water reservoir that allows you to make successive single cups without the hassle of having to fill it up each time. It works the same as its big brother in every respect as I can tell. Unfortunately there are more than one in my household. Consequently this product gets used when only one cup serving is desired. This is a great product otherwise.

Look, the <hl> Cuisinart <hl> SS-300 Single Server Brewing System is great - if you are the only one using it. It is cumbersome if there is more than one person in your household. Simply put you have to add water each time you want a cup of coffee. I have the larger Cuisinart keurig product that has a larger water reservoir that allows you to make successive single cups without the hassle of having to fill it up each time. It works the same as its big brother in every respect as I can tell. Unfortunately there are more than one in my household. Consequently this product gets used when only one cup serving is desired. This is a great product otherwise.


Question: Was it easy to install?

I really like this dispenser. I didn't use the adhesive it came with. I purchase the 3M strips, water resistant type, instead. I didn't wish something stuck to my shower that if it broke I would chance damaging my shower wall removing it later. This is very easy to install, I just stuck the 3Ms on the back on the flat parts (i used 4) and stuck the mounting bracket to the wall and slid the dispensers on to it. The front part with the clear dispensers slides off the wall bracket so you can clean it easier. The white top is a cover so you can fill it while its on the wall. You need to prime the pump with the first use which takes a bit of time. Don't give up, just keep pressing the button until it dispenses. You can check you progress by removing the dispensers off the bracket and look at the clear valve behind the buttons...you can see if the liquid is making its way through or not. I use think cream rinse and it works fine for me. This is just a really neat item. I'm going to purchase another one for my other shower.

Answer: This is very easy to install

I really like this dispenser. I didn't use the adhesive it came with. I purchase the 3M strips, water resistant type, instead. I didn't wish something stuck to my shower that if it broke I would chance damaging my shower wall removing it later. <hl> This is very easy to install , I just stuck the 3Ms on the back on the flat parts (i used 4) and stuck the mounting bracket to the wall and slid the dispensers on to it. <hl> The front part with the clear dispensers slides off the wall bracket so you can clean it easier. The white top is a cover so you can fill it while its on the wall. You need to prime the pump with the first use which takes a bit of time. Don't give up, just keep pressing the button until it dispenses. You can check you progress by removing the dispensers off the bracket and look at the clear valve behind the buttons...you can see if the liquid is making its way through or not. I use think cream rinse and it works fine for me. This is just a really neat item. I'm going to purchase another one for my other shower.

I really like this dispenser. I didn't use the adhesive it came with. I purchase the 3M strips, water resistant type, instead. I didn't wish something stuck to my shower that if it broke I would chance damaging my shower wall removing it later. <hl> This is very easy to install <hl>, I just stuck the 3Ms on the back on the flat parts (i used 4) and stuck the mounting bracket to the wall and slid the dispensers on to it. The front part with the clear dispensers slides off the wall bracket so you can clean it easier. The white top is a cover so you can fill it while its on the wall. You need to prime the pump with the first use which takes a bit of time. Don't give up, just keep pressing the button until it dispenses. You can check you progress by removing the dispensers off the bracket and look at the clear valve behind the buttons...you can see if the liquid is making its way through or not. I use think cream rinse and it works fine for me. This is just a really neat item. I'm going to purchase another one for my other shower.

<hl> This is very easy to install <hl> , I just stuck the 3Ms on the back on the flat parts (i used 4) and stuck the mounting bracket to the wall and slid the dispensers on to it.


Question: What is one complaint about it?

This scale seems to measure just fine - it agrees with the other kitchen scale that only works if you hold the button down, and with the weights listed on various packaging.My only complaint about it is that it is slightly unstable. The transparent platter rests on a fairly small central circle, so if you try to heap loose produce on it, it may wobble. It's easy enough to put a bowl on it and tare it before measuring anything that risks toppling - you can still see the numbers just fine - i just wish i didn't have to.

Answer: it is slightly unstable

This scale seems to measure just fine - it agrees with the other kitchen scale that only works if you hold the button down, and with the weights listed on various packaging. <hl> My only complaint about it is that it is slightly unstable . <hl> The transparent platter rests on a fairly small central circle, so if you try to heap loose produce on it, it may wobble. It's easy enough to put a bowl on it and tare it before measuring anything that risks toppling - you can still see the numbers just fine - i just wish i didn't have to.

This scale seems to measure just fine - it agrees with the other kitchen scale that only works if you hold the button down, and with the weights listed on various packaging.My only complaint about it is that <hl> it is slightly unstable <hl>. The transparent platter rests on a fairly small central circle, so if you try to heap loose produce on it, it may wobble. It's easy enough to put a bowl on it and tare it before measuring anything that risks toppling - you can still see the numbers just fine - i just wish i didn't have to.

My only complaint about it is that <hl> it is slightly unstable <hl> .


Question: What is being reviewed in the article?

I really like this machine. Really, really like it. And I hate vacuums. It's unnatural how much I like it. It works great, is convenient, and happens to be the best value I could find.The handle release switch almost caused me to return it, but I figured it out after two uses. Here's how to make it work smoothly: * Press the handle forward, * Press the release switch with your whole foot (it takes some pressure; toes won't work, but the outside of my right foot works fine), and * gently pull the handle back.Follow the manual and use a height setting that lets the brushes just contact the carpet to avoid burning up belts. Scrubbing the carpet at a low height doesn't clean better and wears both the machine and the carpet out faster.PROS:** Using attachments is convenient; they don't stick out and stay where they're put. Switching from floor to attachments is easy, too, and the suction is great. I'm surprised how much I like the power paw.** Nothing will revive my 15 year old carpet, but this really cleans deeply. It even pulled the cat hair out of the jute area rug, which has no pile.** The cord clip on the handle makes cord handling a snap. When using attachments I unclip the cord so it comes from the bottom and won't tip the machine over.** The cord is long enough; I only have to move the plug once to do my 1500 square foot apartment.** The brush roll stops when the handle is upright and you can switch it off when you're pushing the vacuum around unplugged. Few vacuums in this price range have that option.** It takes up less room in the closet than my canister vac did.** It's heavy duty, which means it's not great for someone who's frail or has back/shoulder problems. But heavy means solid, which is what I want.CONS:** It's a vacuum cleaner. Really, I hate vacuums, though this one inspires me to clean more often.THINGS I DON'T CARE ABOUT:Noise (I hate vacuums, remember?), hose length (could have bought the GZ instead), hard floor cleaning (don't need it).Overall I'm very satisfied. I bought an extended warranty but don't expect to need it.

Answer: vacuum cleaner

* It's a vacuum cleaner .

I really like this machine. Really, really like it. And I hate vacuums. It's unnatural how much I like it. It works great, is convenient, and happens to be the best value I could find. The handle release switch almost caused me to return it, but I figured it out after two uses. Here's how to make it work smoothly: * Press the handle forward, * Press the release switch with your whole foot (it takes some pressure; toes won't work, but the outside of my right foot works fine), and * gently pull the handle back. Follow the manual and use a height setting that lets the brushes just contact the carpet to avoid burning up belts. Scrubbing the carpet at a low height doesn't clean better and wears both the machine and the carpet out faster. PROS:* * Using attachments is convenient; they don't stick out and stay where they're put. Switching from floor to attachments is easy, too, and the suction is great. I'm surprised how much I like the power paw. ** Nothing will revive my 15 year old carpet, but this really cleans deeply. It even pulled the cat hair out of the jute area rug, which has no pile. ** The cord clip on the handle makes cord handling a snap. When using attachments I unclip the cord so it comes from the bottom and won't tip the machine over. ** The cord is long enough; I only have to move the plug once to do my 1500 square foot apartment. ** The brush roll stops when the handle is upright and you can switch it off when you're pushing the vacuum around unplugged. Few vacuums in this price range have that option. ** It takes up less room in the closet than my canister vac did. ** It's heavy duty, which means it's not great for someone who's frail or has back/shoulder problems. But heavy means solid, which is what I want. CONS:* <hl> * It's a vacuum cleaner . <hl> Really, I hate vacuums, though this one inspires me to clean more often. THINGS I DON'T CARE ABOUT:Noise (I hate vacuums, remember?), hose length (could have bought the GZ instead), hard floor cleaning (don't need it).Overall I'm very satisfied. I bought an extended warranty but don't expect to need it.

I really like this machine. Really, really like it. And I hate vacuums. It's unnatural how much I like it. It works great, is convenient, and happens to be the best value I could find.The handle release switch almost caused me to return it, but I figured it out after two uses. Here's how to make it work smoothly: * Press the handle forward, * Press the release switch with your whole foot (it takes some pressure; toes won't work, but the outside of my right foot works fine), and * gently pull the handle back.Follow the manual and use a height setting that lets the brushes just contact the carpet to avoid burning up belts. Scrubbing the carpet at a low height doesn't clean better and wears both the machine and the carpet out faster.PROS:** Using attachments is convenient; they don't stick out and stay where they're put. Switching from floor to attachments is easy, too, and the suction is great. I'm surprised how much I like the power paw.** Nothing will revive my 15 year old carpet, but this really cleans deeply. It even pulled the cat hair out of the jute area rug, which has no pile.** The cord clip on the handle makes cord handling a snap. When using attachments I unclip the cord so it comes from the bottom and won't tip the machine over.** The cord is long enough; I only have to move the plug once to do my 1500 square foot apartment.** The brush roll stops when the handle is upright and you can switch it off when you're pushing the vacuum around unplugged. Few vacuums in this price range have that option.** It takes up less room in the closet than my canister vac did.** It's heavy duty, which means it's not great for someone who's frail or has back/shoulder problems. But heavy means solid, which is what I want.CONS:** It's a <hl> vacuum cleaner <hl>. Really, I hate vacuums, though this one inspires me to clean more often.THINGS I DON'T CARE ABOUT:Noise (I hate vacuums, remember?), hose length (could have bought the GZ instead), hard floor cleaning (don't need it).Overall I'm very satisfied. I bought an extended warranty but don't expect to need it.


Question: What is is made out of?

I usually cook for an army of one and these are perfect. In a pinch, I've used them to fry breakfast links. Perfect for a quick lunch or side dish. I do lower the recipe temperature when baking. I think these are really impressive when entertaining. With that said, if you're in a hurry they are not so great for reheating because the microwave is a lot quicker.As with all things All Clad, these heat evenly and quickly. Stainless steel is easy to clean. My favorite words in the English language are "dishwasher safe."

Answer: Stainless steel

Stainless steel is easy to clean.

I usually cook for an army of one and these are perfect. In a pinch, I've used them to fry breakfast links. Perfect for a quick lunch or side dish. I do lower the recipe temperature when baking. I think these are really impressive when entertaining. With that said, if you're in a hurry they are not so great for reheating because the microwave is a lot quicker. As with all things All Clad, these heat evenly and quickly. <hl> Stainless steel is easy to clean. <hl> My favorite words in the English language are "dishwasher safe."

I usually cook for an army of one and these are perfect. In a pinch, I've used them to fry breakfast links. Perfect for a quick lunch or side dish. I do lower the recipe temperature when baking. I think these are really impressive when entertaining. With that said, if you're in a hurry they are not so great for reheating because the microwave is a lot quicker.As with all things All Clad, these heat evenly and quickly. <hl> Stainless steel <hl> is easy to clean. My favorite words in the English language are "dishwasher safe."


Question: Where should the motor be seated?

BEWARE !! If you do not install the electric crank/motor properly, the paddle shaft will strip out the metal insert of the motor housing causing metal shavings/filings to contaminate the product. The first time we used the maker, we were able to place the electric crank/motor on top of the can with the lid engaged...or so we thought. We were able to "lock" down the motor and the maker was able to turn the can / paddle. Everything seemed hunky dory until we opened the can to check on the progress to find the top covered with metal shavings. After further inspection, we noticed that the shaft of the paddle was striping out the metal gear of the motor. It is very disappointing to have to throw away 5 qts of homemade ice cream...not to mention the cost of ingredients. We have since been able to produce ice cream while making sure the motor is properly seated upon the can lid. However, we will be looking for a better machine.

Answer: upon the can lid

BEWARE !! If you do not install the electric crank/motor properly, the paddle shaft will strip out the metal insert of the motor housing causing metal shavings/filings to contaminate the product. The first time we used the maker, we were able to place the electric crank/motor on top of the can with the lid engaged...or so we thought. We were able to "lock" down the motor and the maker was able to turn the can / paddle. Everything seemed hunky dory until we opened the can to check on the progress to find the top covered with metal shavings. After further inspection, we noticed that the shaft of the paddle was striping out the metal gear of the motor. It is very disappointing to have to throw away 5 qts of homemade ice cream...not to mention the cost of ingredients. <hl> We have since been able to produce ice cream while making sure the motor is properly seated upon the can lid . <hl> However, we will be looking for a better machine.

BEWARE !! If you do not install the electric crank/motor properly, the paddle shaft will strip out the metal insert of the motor housing causing metal shavings/filings to contaminate the product. The first time we used the maker, we were able to place the electric crank/motor on top of the can with the lid engaged...or so we thought. We were able to "lock" down the motor and the maker was able to turn the can / paddle. Everything seemed hunky dory until we opened the can to check on the progress to find the top covered with metal shavings. After further inspection, we noticed that the shaft of the paddle was striping out the metal gear of the motor. It is very disappointing to have to throw away 5 qts of homemade ice cream...not to mention the cost of ingredients. We have since been able to produce ice cream while making sure the motor is properly seated <hl> upon the can lid <hl>. However, we will be looking for a better machine.

We have since been able to produce ice cream while making sure the motor is properly seated <hl> upon the can lid <hl> .


Question: What happens if you don't empty the hopper frequently?

I've owned countless mandolines, graters, and slicers.Most just say in the drawer till I clean out my kitchen and donate themI've also found many Oxo products to either be an amazing hit or a dud.This is one of those amazing hits.I love how all the items store neatly together,The top turns into a "catch basin" for the grader or slicer.It produces VERY thin slices (not for slicing cucumbers) but makes amazing onion slices in moments (very thin and uniform great for sandwiches)I find when grating lots of cheese I have to empty the hopper as it will quickly fill and the cheese (especially softer cheeses like Colby) will clump. -- but that is a user issue not a design issue.

Answer: will clump

I've owned countless mandolines, graters, and slicers. Most just say in the drawer till I clean out my kitchen and donate themI've also found many Oxo products to either be an amazing hit or a dud. This is one of those amazing hits. I love how all the items store neatly together,The top turns into a "catch basin" for the grader or slicer. <hl> It produces VERY thin slices (not for slicing cucumbers) but makes amazing onion slices in moments (very thin and uniform great for sandwiches)I find when grating lots of cheese I have to empty the hopper as it will quickly fill and the cheese (especially softer cheeses like Colby) will clump . <hl> -- but that is a user issue not a design issue.

I've owned countless mandolines, graters, and slicers.Most just say in the drawer till I clean out my kitchen and donate themI've also found many Oxo products to either be an amazing hit or a dud.This is one of those amazing hits.I love how all the items store neatly together,The top turns into a "catch basin" for the grader or slicer.It produces VERY thin slices (not for slicing cucumbers) but makes amazing onion slices in moments (very thin and uniform great for sandwiches)I find when grating lots of cheese I have to empty the hopper as it will quickly fill and the cheese (especially softer cheeses like Colby) <hl> will clump <hl>. -- but that is a user issue not a design issue.

It produces VERY thin slices (not for slicing cucumbers) but makes amazing onion slices in moments (very thin and uniform great for sandwiches)I find when grating lots of cheese I have to empty the hopper as it will quickly fill and the cheese (especially softer cheeses like Colby) <hl> will clump <hl> .


Question: is it considered a traveling tumbler?

This Timolino was backed by very credible experts, yet it is NOT a TRAVELING tumbler, as they claim it to be. Though coffee will stay hot in it for hours, acting as a small carafe, you cannot succesfully mobilize it - for the lid drips out coffee. The lid is not deep,even slanted - so coffee easily spews out of it. If they changed the lid, to put a closure which at least snaps into place, it would be useful as a mobile coffee tumbler. The closure slides and DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. Ironically, if it tumbles, coffee spills out and ruins anything nearby. The price is too high for what it really does, since you have to leave it in the office or at home.

Answer: NOT a TRAVELING tumbler

<hl> This Timolino was backed by very credible experts, yet it is NOT a TRAVELING tumbler , as they claim it to be. <hl> Though coffee will stay hot in it for hours, acting as a small carafe, you cannot succesfully mobilize it - for the lid drips out coffee. The lid is not deep,even slanted - so coffee easily spews out of it. If they changed the lid, to put a closure which at least snaps into place, it would be useful as a mobile coffee tumbler. The closure slides and DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. Ironically, if it tumbles, coffee spills out and ruins anything nearby. The price is too high for what it really does, since you have to leave it in the office or at home.

This Timolino was backed by very credible experts, yet it is <hl> NOT a TRAVELING tumbler <hl>, as they claim it to be. Though coffee will stay hot in it for hours, acting as a small carafe, you cannot succesfully mobilize it - for the lid drips out coffee. The lid is not deep,even slanted - so coffee easily spews out of it. If they changed the lid, to put a closure which at least snaps into place, it would be useful as a mobile coffee tumbler. The closure slides and DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. Ironically, if it tumbles, coffee spills out and ruins anything nearby. The price is too high for what it really does, since you have to leave it in the office or at home.

This Timolino was backed by very credible experts, yet it is <hl> NOT a TRAVELING tumbler <hl> , as they claim it to be.


Question: the writer owns what size of utility knife?

ORIGINAL REVIEW:This knife IS sharper than most in its price range, but for cutting blocks of cheese I am not seeing any breath-taking difference from my humble 6" utility knife or 8" chef's knife. The slices don't seem to fall apart more cleanly or any more intact than when using other knives. And hand washing it is a bit more challenging: you pretty much need to use a brush due to the holes in the blade, which creates a lot more edges where food residue can collect.I suppose it's not a bad novelty item and possible conversation piece due to its uniqueness, but I doubt I would ever buy it again.UPDATE, 5/10/2014:Tried this on various soft, creamy cheeses like camembert and brie...VOILA! Ok, *now* I get it. Slices cleanly and easily, unlike my other knives which the cheese would stick to and create a horrible-looking mess.So, in a nutshell---if you only eat hard, dry cheeses then you CAN live without this knife. If you also eat soft and creamy ones, then it DOES make your life a bit easier.Changed rating from 3 stars to 4 1/2.

Answer: 6"

<hl> ORIGINAL REVIEW:This knife IS sharper than most in its price range, but for cutting blocks of cheese I am not seeing any breath-taking difference from my humble 6" utility knife or 8" chef's knife. <hl> The slices don't seem to fall apart more cleanly or any more intact than when using other knives. And hand washing it is a bit more challenging: you pretty much need to use a brush due to the holes in the blade, which creates a lot more edges where food residue can collect. I suppose it's not a bad novelty item and possible conversation piece due to its uniqueness, but I doubt I would ever buy it again. UPDATE, 5/10/2014:Tried this on various soft, creamy cheeses like camembert and brie... VOILA! Ok, *now* I get it. Slices cleanly and easily, unlike my other knives which the cheese would stick to and create a horrible-looking mess. So, in a nutshell---if you only eat hard, dry cheeses then you CAN live without this knife. If you also eat soft and creamy ones, then it DOES make your life a bit easier. Changed rating from 3 stars to 4 1/2.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:This knife IS sharper than most in its price range, but for cutting blocks of cheese I am not seeing any breath-taking difference from my humble <hl> 6" <hl> utility knife or 8" chef's knife. The slices don't seem to fall apart more cleanly or any more intact than when using other knives. And hand washing it is a bit more challenging: you pretty much need to use a brush due to the holes in the blade, which creates a lot more edges where food residue can collect.I suppose it's not a bad novelty item and possible conversation piece due to its uniqueness, but I doubt I would ever buy it again.UPDATE, 5/10/2014:Tried this on various soft, creamy cheeses like camembert and brie...VOILA! Ok, *now* I get it. Slices cleanly and easily, unlike my other knives which the cheese would stick to and create a horrible-looking mess.So, in a nutshell---if you only eat hard, dry cheeses then you CAN live without this knife. If you also eat soft and creamy ones, then it DOES make your life a bit easier.Changed rating from 3 stars to 4 1/2.


Question: What part can be removed for easy cleaning?

Westpointe 4-Inch High Velocity Fan (black): Reasonable price and VERY fast shipping. I have a black one, which does not appear to be the same fan as the colored ones (e.g. the black one is shown with 3 blades; the colored ones with four.) Colored, four inch, four blade metal fans that sure do look like those shown in this listing are sold at my local flea market for $7. So if there really are two different fans offered in this listing, there is a considerable difference in quality. The black one puts out more air than I anticipated; I can feel a breeze at 6 feet. It appears to be well constructed; the blades are not flimsy; it is heavy and stable (doesn't tip over); the front grid can easily be removed for cleaning and it is VERY quiet. While certainly far from being an engineering marvel, the motor looks like it might, with a little luck, last a full year.

Answer: front grid

Westpointe 4-Inch High Velocity Fan (black): Reasonable price and VERY fast shipping. I have a black one, which does not appear to be the same fan as the colored ones (e.g. the black one is shown with 3 blades; the colored ones with four.) Colored, four inch, four blade metal fans that sure do look like those shown in this listing are sold at my local flea market for $7. So if there really are two different fans offered in this listing, there is a considerable difference in quality. The black one puts out more air than I anticipated; I can feel a breeze at 6 feet. <hl> It appears to be well constructed; the blades are not flimsy; it is heavy and stable (doesn't tip over); the front grid can easily be removed for cleaning and it is VERY quiet. <hl> While certainly far from being an engineering marvel, the motor looks like it might, with a little luck, last a full year.

Westpointe 4-Inch High Velocity Fan (black): Reasonable price and VERY fast shipping. I have a black one, which does not appear to be the same fan as the colored ones (e.g. the black one is shown with 3 blades; the colored ones with four.) Colored, four inch, four blade metal fans that sure do look like those shown in this listing are sold at my local flea market for $7. So if there really are two different fans offered in this listing, there is a considerable difference in quality. The black one puts out more air than I anticipated; I can feel a breeze at 6 feet. It appears to be well constructed; the blades are not flimsy; it is heavy and stable (doesn't tip over); the <hl> front grid <hl> can easily be removed for cleaning and it is VERY quiet. While certainly far from being an engineering marvel, the motor looks like it might, with a little luck, last a full year.


Question: Were the pieces hard to fit together?

Easy to assemble, just three pieces -- a two piece handle and the cleaning head. The two parts of the handle screw together -- it did take some muscle to get them tightly together -- and the head just snaps on.I've used this every day in the week that I've had it. I've used it on carpeted floors and bare floors. It's especially effective on bare floors. With other vacuums, even those with a bare floor setting, stuff sometimes shoots out the side. Not this one.It seems to have plenty of power -- it picks up small rocks with no problem. The 40-minute runtime is accurate. I've used it at least that long and haven't had to recharge.What I really like is that it will lay flat, which allows me to get under things that I used to have to move. What I don't like (and this is probably standard with stick vacs) is that the smaller head means more passes to cover a floor. For this reason, the Rowenta will be my spot pickup cleaner. I'll still use the big vacuum prior to shampooing, or when I have to vacuum the entire floor.The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because of the price. A cordless stick vac is a convenience, not a necessary tool. If I had to choose between a stick vac and a regular vac, I'd have to choose the regular vac.Also, if you have pets, hair will get wound around the brushes, even more so than with a regular vacuum.

Answer: it did take some muscle

Easy to assemble, just three pieces -- a two piece handle and the cleaning head. <hl> The two parts of the handle screw together -- it did take some muscle to get them tightly together -- and the head just snaps on. <hl> I've used this every day in the week that I've had it. I've used it on carpeted floors and bare floors. It's especially effective on bare floors. With other vacuums, even those with a bare floor setting, stuff sometimes shoots out the side. Not this one. It seems to have plenty of power -- it picks up small rocks with no problem. The 40-minute runtime is accurate. I've used it at least that long and haven't had to recharge. What I really like is that it will lay flat, which allows me to get under things that I used to have to move. What I don't like (and this is probably standard with stick vacs) is that the smaller head means more passes to cover a floor. For this reason, the Rowenta will be my spot pickup cleaner. I'll still use the big vacuum prior to shampooing, or when I have to vacuum the entire floor. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because of the price. A cordless stick vac is a convenience, not a necessary tool. If I had to choose between a stick vac and a regular vac, I'd have to choose the regular vac. Also, if you have pets, hair will get wound around the brushes, even more so than with a regular vacuum.

Easy to assemble, just three pieces -- a two piece handle and the cleaning head. The two parts of the handle screw together -- <hl> it did take some muscle <hl> to get them tightly together -- and the head just snaps on.I've used this every day in the week that I've had it. I've used it on carpeted floors and bare floors. It's especially effective on bare floors. With other vacuums, even those with a bare floor setting, stuff sometimes shoots out the side. Not this one.It seems to have plenty of power -- it picks up small rocks with no problem. The 40-minute runtime is accurate. I've used it at least that long and haven't had to recharge.What I really like is that it will lay flat, which allows me to get under things that I used to have to move. What I don't like (and this is probably standard with stick vacs) is that the smaller head means more passes to cover a floor. For this reason, the Rowenta will be my spot pickup cleaner. I'll still use the big vacuum prior to shampooing, or when I have to vacuum the entire floor.The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because of the price. A cordless stick vac is a convenience, not a necessary tool. If I had to choose between a stick vac and a regular vac, I'd have to choose the regular vac.Also, if you have pets, hair will get wound around the brushes, even more so than with a regular vacuum.


Question: What product is the reviewer writing about?

These glasses I picked up because I wanted to experiment with some Absinthe mixes. With my large ice cube tray, these seemed the perfect glass for it. I did not want to just get a normal set of glasses, something you might get at the "Red Bullseye" store. Or even just something cheap. Granted these are not the most expensive out there, but they are Made in Germany, and the reviews spoke of it being solid, and had durability and some weight.When I got them, they were nice clear, solid glasses with the right width. All 6 were in perfect shape and shipped well. I never heard of the company Spiegelau, but I really like the glasses. They feel good in the hand. They show off the drink well. I wanted a good glass and I got a good glass. So I am happy with them.

Answer: glasses

<hl> These glasses I picked up because I wanted to experiment with some Absinthe mixes. <hl> With my large ice cube tray, these seemed the perfect glass for it. I did not want to just get a normal set of glasses, something you might get at the "Red Bullseye" store. Or even just something cheap. Granted these are not the most expensive out there, but they are Made in Germany, and the reviews spoke of it being solid, and had durability and some weight. When I got them, they were nice clear, solid glasses with the right width. All 6 were in perfect shape and shipped well. I never heard of the company Spiegelau, but I really like the glasses. They feel good in the hand. They show off the drink well. I wanted a good glass and I got a good glass. So I am happy with them.

These <hl> glasses <hl> I picked up because I wanted to experiment with some Absinthe mixes. With my large ice cube tray, these seemed the perfect glass for it. I did not want to just get a normal set of glasses, something you might get at the "Red Bullseye" store. Or even just something cheap. Granted these are not the most expensive out there, but they are Made in Germany, and the reviews spoke of it being solid, and had durability and some weight.When I got them, they were nice clear, solid glasses with the right width. All 6 were in perfect shape and shipped well. I never heard of the company Spiegelau, but I really like the glasses. They feel good in the hand. They show off the drink well. I wanted a good glass and I got a good glass. So I am happy with them.


Question: What will the towels be less effective at doing?

I washed all of these before using and by the time they were de-linted in the dryer, there wasn't much towel left, one was shredded, and two others had strings hanging from them. Won't be of any use in the kitchen for wiping up spills and such.

Answer: wiping up spills

I washed all of these before using and by the time they were de-linted in the dryer, there wasn't much towel left, one was shredded, and two others had strings hanging from them. <hl> Won't be of any use in the kitchen for wiping up spills and such. <hl>

I washed all of these before using and by the time they were de-linted in the dryer, there wasn't much towel left, one was shredded, and two others had strings hanging from them. Won't be of any use in the kitchen for <hl> wiping up spills <hl> and such.


Question: Why this tool is much faster than the pasta machine?

For the noodle maker, this is much faster and easier than using a pasta machine. The dough is very wet, so it goes through the holes quickly and gets sliced off by the square box, and right into the boiling water or broth they go. Cook them, then dehydrate them, and store them in a jar - that's how I make them, and this tool is fun to use! Do try cooking your spaetzle in Knorr's vegetable stock - the gel in a little pot - it is so delicious! Get it here:http://www.amazon.com/Knorr-Homestyle-Stock-Vegetable-4-66Ounce/dp/B008OUKITG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1363473477&sr;=8-1&keywords;=Knorr+Vegetable+Stock

Answer: The dough is very wet

For the noodle maker, this is much faster and easier than using a pasta machine. <hl> The dough is very wet , so it goes through the holes quickly and gets sliced off by the square box, and right into the boiling water or broth they go. <hl> Cook them, then dehydrate them, and store them in a jar - that's how I make them, and this tool is fun to use! Do try cooking your spaetzle in Knorr's vegetable stock - the gel in a little pot - it is so delicious! Get it here:http://www.amazon.com/Knorr-Homestyle-Stock-Vegetable-4-66Ounce/dp/B008OUKITG/ref= sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1363473477&sr;=8-1&keywords;=Knorr+Vegetable+Stock

For the noodle maker, this is much faster and easier than using a pasta machine. <hl> The dough is very wet <hl>, so it goes through the holes quickly and gets sliced off by the square box, and right into the boiling water or broth they go. Cook them, then dehydrate them, and store them in a jar - that's how I make them, and this tool is fun to use! Do try cooking your spaetzle in Knorr's vegetable stock - the gel in a little pot - it is so delicious! Get it here:http://www.amazon.com/Knorr-Homestyle-Stock-Vegetable-4-66Ounce/dp/B008OUKITG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1363473477&sr;=8-1&keywords;=Knorr+Vegetable+Stock

<hl> The dough is very wet <hl> , so it goes through the holes quickly and gets sliced off by the square box, and right into the boiling water or broth they go.


Question: What kind of appliance is being reviewed?

Love it... however it does not have an on/off switch. I knew this when I bought it. I give it a four because I think the manf should put an on//off switch on it. I had an old faithful popcorn popper and could not find one to reorder. I researched on Amazon, and this one seemed to fit the need. Works great! Per other recommendations, I did let the popper heat up a few minutes before I put in the popcorn and a little bit of popcorn oil. I only use Orville popcorn, and it popped beautifully. No leftover kernels. I do not use the butter melter on the top of the bowl. Once popcorn stops popping, flip over and remove the base... no burnt popcorn either!

Answer: popcorn popper

Love it... however it does not have an on/off switch. I knew this when I bought it. I give it a four because I think the manf should put an on//off switch on it. <hl> I had an old faithful popcorn popper and could not find one to reorder. <hl> I researched on Amazon, and this one seemed to fit the need. Works great! Per other recommendations, I did let the popper heat up a few minutes before I put in the popcorn and a little bit of popcorn oil. I only use Orville popcorn, and it popped beautifully. No leftover kernels. I do not use the butter melter on the top of the bowl. Once popcorn stops popping, flip over and remove the base... no burnt popcorn either!

Love it... however it does not have an on/off switch. I knew this when I bought it. I give it a four because I think the manf should put an on//off switch on it. I had an old faithful <hl> popcorn popper <hl> and could not find one to reorder. I researched on Amazon, and this one seemed to fit the need. Works great! Per other recommendations, I did let the popper heat up a few minutes before I put in the popcorn and a little bit of popcorn oil. I only use Orville popcorn, and it popped beautifully. No leftover kernels. I do not use the butter melter on the top of the bowl. Once popcorn stops popping, flip over and remove the base... no burnt popcorn either!


Question: What brand is the new machine?

I bought an expensive coffee maker by a known name brand. It made terrible coffee. I suffered for 3 months with it and finally just got tired of it and the awful coffee it made.Then I bought the Braun coffeemaker listed here.This Braun coffeemaker gets the water hot enough to brew a GREAT cup of coffee. Easy to use. One button: Off and On. Fill up the basket with coffee grounds and the reservoir with water and turn it on. Great coffee awaits. Doesn't seem to burn the coffee when left on the burner for several hours. Stays hot until you turn it off. Good deal.

Answer: Braun

I bought an expensive coffee maker by a known name brand. It made terrible coffee. I suffered for 3 months with it and finally just got tired of it and the awful coffee it made. <hl> Then I bought the Braun coffeemaker listed here. <hl> This Braun coffeemaker gets the water hot enough to brew a GREAT cup of coffee. Easy to use. One button: Off and On. Fill up the basket with coffee grounds and the reservoir with water and turn it on. Great coffee awaits. Doesn't seem to burn the coffee when left on the burner for several hours. Stays hot until you turn it off. Good deal.

I bought an expensive coffee maker by a known name brand. It made terrible coffee. I suffered for 3 months with it and finally just got tired of it and the awful coffee it made.Then I bought the <hl> Braun <hl> coffeemaker listed here.This Braun coffeemaker gets the water hot enough to brew a GREAT cup of coffee. Easy to use. One button: Off and On. Fill up the basket with coffee grounds and the reservoir with water and turn it on. Great coffee awaits. Doesn't seem to burn the coffee when left on the burner for several hours. Stays hot until you turn it off. Good deal.


Question: What item helps get the water out?

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

Answer: colander

a colander does the trick.

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

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


Question: What are the measurements used on the measuring cups?

My grandkids love to help in the kitchen so I thought this would be a good set to use for their hands. The mixing bowl is decent quality, as is the wisk. The spatula is a little stiff and the labels for the measurements on the measuring spoons and cup are hard to read. However, the spoons are useable. The cup is all in ml/cc's! How does that help in the typical American kitchen? The cookie cutters are dull and aren't straight up and down, are sloped inward as you cut, not sure why. There are a dozen of them, mostly identifiable.We'll continue to use most of the stuff, but the rest are bathtub toys.

Answer: ml/cc

The cup is all in ml/cc 's!

My grandkids love to help in the kitchen so I thought this would be a good set to use for their hands. The mixing bowl is decent quality, as is the wisk. The spatula is a little stiff and the labels for the measurements on the measuring spoons and cup are hard to read. However, the spoons are useable. <hl> The cup is all in ml/cc 's! <hl> How does that help in the typical American kitchen? The cookie cutters are dull and aren't straight up and down, are sloped inward as you cut, not sure why. There are a dozen of them, mostly identifiable. We'll continue to use most of the stuff, but the rest are bathtub toys.

My grandkids love to help in the kitchen so I thought this would be a good set to use for their hands. The mixing bowl is decent quality, as is the wisk. The spatula is a little stiff and the labels for the measurements on the measuring spoons and cup are hard to read. However, the spoons are useable. The cup is all in <hl> ml/cc <hl>'s! How does that help in the typical American kitchen? The cookie cutters are dull and aren't straight up and down, are sloped inward as you cut, not sure why. There are a dozen of them, mostly identifiable.We'll continue to use most of the stuff, but the rest are bathtub toys.


Question: What is the quality of the cooking sheets?

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

Answer: Heavy gauge

Heavy gauge , bright and shiny.

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

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

<hl> Heavy gauge <hl> , bright and shiny.