Question: What does the person like about the old scrubber?

Boy, does this thing clean!I've only had it a few days, but so far, I'm very impressed. I cleaned my shower surround, and it was as shiny as I've ever seen it. That was using the textured scrubbing pad and an all-purpose cleaner. I haven't used the brush attachment yet, but I imagine it will do well on my ceramic-tile floor. My impression is that the brush probably does well on surfaces with crevices, and the pad on smooth surfaces. (The brush is QUITE firm ... I can't see using it on something like a countertop.)I still have my old Black & Decker scrubber from several years ago. The main improvement with the new scrubber is that it's more powerful. A big design change is the new scrubber's ability to extend to hard-to-reach areas. I like that.I don't expect that the new scrubber will supplant the old, but instead complement it. I like having the smaller, more flexible brushes that came with the old scrubber. (FYI, the attachments are not interchangeable between the old and the new. Totally different design.)Now, the test will be whether the new ScumBuster Xtreme will perform over time. If the old B&D; Scumbuster is any indicator, it will.

Answer: the smaller, more flexible brushes

Boy, does this thing clean!I've only had it a few days, but so far, I'm very impressed. I cleaned my shower surround, and it was as shiny as I've ever seen it. That was using the textured scrubbing pad and an all-purpose cleaner. I haven't used the brush attachment yet, but I imagine it will do well on my ceramic-tile floor. My impression is that the brush probably does well on surfaces with crevices, and the pad on smooth surfaces. (The brush is QUITE firm ... I can't see using it on something like a countertop.)I still have my old Black & Decker scrubber from several years ago. The main improvement with the new scrubber is that it's more powerful. A big design change is the new scrubber's ability to extend to hard-to-reach areas. I like that. I don't expect that the new scrubber will supplant the old, but instead complement it. <hl> I like having the smaller, more flexible brushes that came with the old scrubber. <hl> (FYI, the attachments are not interchangeable between the old and the new. Totally different design.)Now, the test will be whether the new ScumBuster Xtreme will perform over time. If the old B&D; Scumbuster is any indicator, it will.

Boy, does this thing clean!I've only had it a few days, but so far, I'm very impressed. I cleaned my shower surround, and it was as shiny as I've ever seen it. That was using the textured scrubbing pad and an all-purpose cleaner. I haven't used the brush attachment yet, but I imagine it will do well on my ceramic-tile floor. My impression is that the brush probably does well on surfaces with crevices, and the pad on smooth surfaces. (The brush is QUITE firm ... I can't see using it on something like a countertop.)I still have my old Black & Decker scrubber from several years ago. The main improvement with the new scrubber is that it's more powerful. A big design change is the new scrubber's ability to extend to hard-to-reach areas. I like that.I don't expect that the new scrubber will supplant the old, but instead complement it. I like having <hl> the smaller, more flexible brushes <hl> that came with the old scrubber. (FYI, the attachments are not interchangeable between the old and the new. Totally different design.)Now, the test will be whether the new ScumBuster Xtreme will perform over time. If the old B&D; Scumbuster is any indicator, it will.


Question: What kind of pan is it good to use with?

I have mixed feelings on this product because it has some very good aspects and one very irritating aspect.The good:Using this product on a non-stick pan is perfect, because the silicone glides against the pan without any possibility of scratching. I use this whisk for scrambled eggs every week and they come out perfectly each time. The whisk is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and when put together it's just a twist of the base to open the whisk, or you can use it in the "flat mode" as well - it all depends on what you're cooking.It's also very easy to clean the product becomes it comes apart completely. You pull the base node out which unlocks all of the whisks and they can be removed and washed separately. Unfortunately, this is where the downside comes into play...putting it back together.There's only ONE way the base node fits back in, and if you get the whisk parts misaligned in even the slightest way it will not lock back into place without a bit of difficulty. In one case I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the metal locking pin at the bottom so I could snap the base node back in. This one aspect has made me avoid taking the whisk apart to clean it - just toss it in the dishwasher or run under hot soapy water in the sink to clean up the brushes. And...unless you're submerging it in some stew or soup, you really do not need to take it completely apart to clean it.Overall I am mixed. It works well as a whisk or in "flat mode" but trying to put it back together after dismantling to clean...yeah not so much.

Answer: non-stick pan

I have mixed feelings on this product because it has some very good aspects and one very irritating aspect. <hl> The good:Using this product on a non-stick pan is perfect, because the silicone glides against the pan without any possibility of scratching. <hl> I use this whisk for scrambled eggs every week and they come out perfectly each time. The whisk is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and when put together it's just a twist of the base to open the whisk, or you can use it in the "flat mode" as well - it all depends on what you're cooking. It's also very easy to clean the product becomes it comes apart completely. You pull the base node out which unlocks all of the whisks and they can be removed and washed separately. Unfortunately, this is where the downside comes into play...putting it back together. There's only ONE way the base node fits back in, and if you get the whisk parts misaligned in even the slightest way it will not lock back into place without a bit of difficulty. In one case I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the metal locking pin at the bottom so I could snap the base node back in. This one aspect has made me avoid taking the whisk apart to clean it - just toss it in the dishwasher or run under hot soapy water in the sink to clean up the brushes. And...unless you're submerging it in some stew or soup, you really do not need to take it completely apart to clean it. Overall I am mixed. It works well as a whisk or in "flat mode" but trying to put it back together after dismantling to clean... yeah not so much.

I have mixed feelings on this product because it has some very good aspects and one very irritating aspect.The good:Using this product on a <hl> non-stick pan <hl> is perfect, because the silicone glides against the pan without any possibility of scratching. I use this whisk for scrambled eggs every week and they come out perfectly each time. The whisk is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and when put together it's just a twist of the base to open the whisk, or you can use it in the "flat mode" as well - it all depends on what you're cooking.It's also very easy to clean the product becomes it comes apart completely. You pull the base node out which unlocks all of the whisks and they can be removed and washed separately. Unfortunately, this is where the downside comes into play...putting it back together.There's only ONE way the base node fits back in, and if you get the whisk parts misaligned in even the slightest way it will not lock back into place without a bit of difficulty. In one case I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the metal locking pin at the bottom so I could snap the base node back in. This one aspect has made me avoid taking the whisk apart to clean it - just toss it in the dishwasher or run under hot soapy water in the sink to clean up the brushes. And...unless you're submerging it in some stew or soup, you really do not need to take it completely apart to clean it.Overall I am mixed. It works well as a whisk or in "flat mode" but trying to put it back together after dismantling to clean...yeah not so much.


Question: Was the user satisfied or not about the product?

It's not the pan so much as the condition it arrived in that I'm reviewing. It came slightly damaged. Instead of a pristine flat baking surface, there are some dents in the pan's surface. They're small and it'll be too much hassle to return it, but I suspect this was not damaged in shipping but rather it was sent already damaged. Amazon either missed it or they didn't care and sent it anyway.When all is said and done, it'll probably be fine, or good enough, but I have to tell you, it's a bit of a downer when your brand new item comes damaged, and it's a hassle to return it, particularly when my printer is out of order and I can't print a return label, or one's plans require the item's use immediately, regardless, so one is pretty much forced to accept it or put more work in returning it than it's worth and ruin one's weekend baking plans besides. Maybe whoever sent it like that knew the customer would probably keep the damaged item as long as it wasn't TOO damamged, so sent it anyway - I dunno - but it's unsatisfactory.

Answer: unsatisfactory

It's not the pan so much as the condition it arrived in that I'm reviewing. It came slightly damaged. Instead of a pristine flat baking surface, there are some dents in the pan's surface. They're small and it'll be too much hassle to return it, but I suspect this was not damaged in shipping but rather it was sent already damaged. Amazon either missed it or they didn't care and sent it anyway. When all is said and done, it'll probably be fine, or good enough, but I have to tell you, it's a bit of a downer when your brand new item comes damaged, and it's a hassle to return it, particularly when my printer is out of order and I can't print a return label, or one's plans require the item's use immediately, regardless, so one is pretty much forced to accept it or put more work in returning it than it's worth and ruin one's weekend baking plans besides. <hl> Maybe whoever sent it like that knew the customer would probably keep the damaged item as long as it wasn't TOO damamged, so sent it anyway - I dunno - but it's unsatisfactory . <hl>

It's not the pan so much as the condition it arrived in that I'm reviewing. It came slightly damaged. Instead of a pristine flat baking surface, there are some dents in the pan's surface. They're small and it'll be too much hassle to return it, but I suspect this was not damaged in shipping but rather it was sent already damaged. Amazon either missed it or they didn't care and sent it anyway.When all is said and done, it'll probably be fine, or good enough, but I have to tell you, it's a bit of a downer when your brand new item comes damaged, and it's a hassle to return it, particularly when my printer is out of order and I can't print a return label, or one's plans require the item's use immediately, regardless, so one is pretty much forced to accept it or put more work in returning it than it's worth and ruin one's weekend baking plans besides. Maybe whoever sent it like that knew the customer would probably keep the damaged item as long as it wasn't TOO damamged, so sent it anyway - I dunno - but it's <hl> unsatisfactory <hl>.

Maybe whoever sent it like that knew the customer would probably keep the damaged item as long as it wasn't TOO damamged, so sent it anyway - I dunno - but it's <hl> unsatisfactory <hl> .


Question: What location in the reviewers home is the furniture kept?

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our flat screen :)

Answer: bedroom

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. <hl> For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our bedroom supporting our flat screen :) <hl>

After reading all the mixed reviews, I decided to see for myself. All the parts came intact, only one ding I noticed on a piece but I've seen much worse from other DIY furniture. All in all, this is a great piece. It was quite a pain to put together - my BF had to improvise with some drilling and leveling etc that wasn't part of the instructions, but he got it all together and we love it. One drawer sits a little high and requires some force to get it in, but it's not the end of the world. For the price, it's pretty darn good and looks great in our <hl> bedroom <hl> supporting our flat screen :)


Question: What isn't the best?

The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. The mat has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away

Answer: quit pattern and magnets

<hl> The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. <hl> I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. The mat has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away

The <hl> quit pattern and magnets <hl> are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. The mat has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away


Question: What happens if you don't start stirring quickly?

We had one for years, gave it to a friend and bought a new one here. Still love the homemade ice cream, but do have to admit you get best results if you use it often enough to remember what works well. I think that's the problem the people are having who are complaining. For example, you do have to pour in the base quickly and start stirring quickly, or it may freeze in place. If you haven't used it for awhile, you forget about that and then you make a little hassle for yourself. And some recipes seem to become too cold for the full flavor to develop properly in the mouth. We haven't discovered the solution to that yet.

Answer: it may freeze in place

We had one for years, gave it to a friend and bought a new one here. Still love the homemade ice cream, but do have to admit you get best results if you use it often enough to remember what works well. I think that's the problem the people are having who are complaining. <hl> For example, you do have to pour in the base quickly and start stirring quickly, or it may freeze in place . <hl> If you haven't used it for awhile, you forget about that and then you make a little hassle for yourself. And some recipes seem to become too cold for the full flavor to develop properly in the mouth. We haven't discovered the solution to that yet.

We had one for years, gave it to a friend and bought a new one here. Still love the homemade ice cream, but do have to admit you get best results if you use it often enough to remember what works well. I think that's the problem the people are having who are complaining. For example, you do have to pour in the base quickly and start stirring quickly, or <hl> it may freeze in place <hl>. If you haven't used it for awhile, you forget about that and then you make a little hassle for yourself. And some recipes seem to become too cold for the full flavor to develop properly in the mouth. We haven't discovered the solution to that yet.

For example, you do have to pour in the base quickly and start stirring quickly, or <hl> it may freeze in place <hl> .


Question: What is the other pillow good for?

I really like a latex pillow. It gives you fluff and won't quit on you. Only thing is my ear feels squeezed and irritated. BUT, I found a way around that. I cut a 7" round cup in thecenter of the pillow, about an 1-1 1/2 deep ( easy to do ) and put it back together.This gives my ear a little place to rest; without feeling squeezed and it supports, my head. Good night sleep. This will only work on memory foam or latex pillows. And you can always turn it over, to avoid the hole.I also ordered the 'high fluff' one, to try it out. But, I likethe high fluff one. More head support and it stays fluffed up.The other one is for people who like to lie their head flat, witha little fluff.

Answer: people who like to lie their head flat, witha little fluff

I really like a latex pillow. It gives you fluff and won't quit on you. Only thing is my ear feels squeezed and irritated. BUT, I found a way around that. I cut a 7" round cup in thecenter of the pillow, about an 1-1 1/2 deep ( easy to do ) and put it back together. This gives my ear a little place to rest; without feeling squeezed and it supports, my head. Good night sleep. This will only work on memory foam or latex pillows. And you can always turn it over, to avoid the hole. I also ordered the 'high fluff' one, to try it out. But, I likethe high fluff one. More head support and it stays fluffed up. <hl> The other one is for people who like to lie their head flat, witha little fluff . <hl>

I really like a latex pillow. It gives you fluff and won't quit on you. Only thing is my ear feels squeezed and irritated. BUT, I found a way around that. I cut a 7" round cup in thecenter of the pillow, about an 1-1 1/2 deep ( easy to do ) and put it back together.This gives my ear a little place to rest; without feeling squeezed and it supports, my head. Good night sleep. This will only work on memory foam or latex pillows. And you can always turn it over, to avoid the hole.I also ordered the 'high fluff' one, to try it out. But, I likethe high fluff one. More head support and it stays fluffed up.The other one is for <hl> people who like to lie their head flat, witha little fluff <hl>.

The other one is for <hl> people who like to lie their head flat, witha little fluff <hl> .


Question: What was expected of this blender?

...... we found that it is not as powerful as we expected. The blender works better if "frozen" fruits are thawed first and fresh fruit, etc are cut / sliced into smaller bits and crushed ice instead of cubes. Harder items should be added first another with some type of liquid before softer items otherwise the blade just spins. Don't overload the blender! The blender does what it says it will do, providing you follow the instructions and enjoy "thinner" smoothies. This blender is rather loud but expected.

Answer: blender is rather loud

...... we found that it is not as powerful as we expected. The blender works better if "frozen" fruits are thawed first and fresh fruit, etc are cut / sliced into smaller bits and crushed ice instead of cubes. Harder items should be added first another with some type of liquid before softer items otherwise the blade just spins. Don't overload the blender! The blender does what it says it will do, providing you follow the instructions and enjoy "thinner" smoothies. <hl> This blender is rather loud but expected. <hl>

...... we found that it is not as powerful as we expected. The blender works better if "frozen" fruits are thawed first and fresh fruit, etc are cut / sliced into smaller bits and crushed ice instead of cubes. Harder items should be added first another with some type of liquid before softer items otherwise the blade just spins. Don't overload the blender! The blender does what it says it will do, providing you follow the instructions and enjoy "thinner" smoothies. This <hl> blender is rather loud <hl> but expected.


Question: What is the bottom half made of?

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm.Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as a cup.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic.Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish.Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

Answer: stainless steel

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm. Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as a cup.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- <hl> The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel , so my food is not in constant contact with plastic. <hl> Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish. Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm.Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as a cup.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is <hl> stainless steel <hl>, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic.Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish.Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is <hl> stainless steel <hl> , so my food is not in constant contact with plastic.


Question: What are great and do not get ouch hot?

I love Circulon pots and pans and this new addition to my kitchen is a sure keeper. So far I have cooked my asparagus and love it for that but since it has the basket I decided to try corn on the cob which worked nicely and also boiled eggs. So easy to just pull the basket out and wa la it's done.The pot is a nice size and perfect for what you need. The handles are great and do not get ouch hot. The only problem I found with it is that empty it's a bit top heavy. Non stick interior is great and the basket to just pull out the veggie is the bees knees.I have a couple of sets of Circulon pots and pans and I love them more than anything else I've had and I have had a very expensive set of high end pots and pans. I would recommend these to everyone and anyone, new cook or experienced. If you are going to want a perfect cooked meal you need to have the proper tools. Easy sneezy to clean makes cooking a wonderful experience.

Answer: The handles

I love Circulon pots and pans and this new addition to my kitchen is a sure keeper. So far I have cooked my asparagus and love it for that but since it has the basket I decided to try corn on the cob which worked nicely and also boiled eggs. So easy to just pull the basket out and wa la it's done. The pot is a nice size and perfect for what you need. <hl> The handles are great and do not get ouch hot. <hl> The only problem I found with it is that empty it's a bit top heavy. Non stick interior is great and the basket to just pull out the veggie is the bees knees. I have a couple of sets of Circulon pots and pans and I love them more than anything else I've had and I have had a very expensive set of high end pots and pans. I would recommend these to everyone and anyone, new cook or experienced. If you are going to want a perfect cooked meal you need to have the proper tools. Easy sneezy to clean makes cooking a wonderful experience.

I love Circulon pots and pans and this new addition to my kitchen is a sure keeper. So far I have cooked my asparagus and love it for that but since it has the basket I decided to try corn on the cob which worked nicely and also boiled eggs. So easy to just pull the basket out and wa la it's done.The pot is a nice size and perfect for what you need. <hl> The handles <hl> are great and do not get ouch hot. The only problem I found with it is that empty it's a bit top heavy. Non stick interior is great and the basket to just pull out the veggie is the bees knees.I have a couple of sets of Circulon pots and pans and I love them more than anything else I've had and I have had a very expensive set of high end pots and pans. I would recommend these to everyone and anyone, new cook or experienced. If you are going to want a perfect cooked meal you need to have the proper tools. Easy sneezy to clean makes cooking a wonderful experience.


Question: When was this item bought?

Wife bought this a long time ago.I still not sure about the usefulness of this thing.One of the main reasons you use this is to prevent your microwave from getting dirty from splattering when you heat your food. Which mean you have to clean this cover instead. Better solution than cleaning the oven itself. But still I find it more convenient to just cover the food with a paper towel. You don't have to clean the paper towel, you just throw it away afterwards.It is not a one-fits all solution. Sometimes it is not tall enough.It could have been better if the handle is a knob instead of a hole. The steam can be a bit of a surprise when you get a little careless.Ours has not cracked yet. I guess that is an indication how very few times it has been used in the household.

Answer: long time ago

<hl> Wife bought this a long time ago .I still not sure about the usefulness of this thing. <hl> One of the main reasons you use this is to prevent your microwave from getting dirty from splattering when you heat your food. Which mean you have to clean this cover instead. Better solution than cleaning the oven itself. But still I find it more convenient to just cover the food with a paper towel. You don't have to clean the paper towel, you just throw it away afterwards. It is not a one-fits all solution. Sometimes it is not tall enough. It could have been better if the handle is a knob instead of a hole. The steam can be a bit of a surprise when you get a little careless. Ours has not cracked yet. I guess that is an indication how very few times it has been used in the household.

Wife bought this a <hl> long time ago <hl>.I still not sure about the usefulness of this thing.One of the main reasons you use this is to prevent your microwave from getting dirty from splattering when you heat your food. Which mean you have to clean this cover instead. Better solution than cleaning the oven itself. But still I find it more convenient to just cover the food with a paper towel. You don't have to clean the paper towel, you just throw it away afterwards.It is not a one-fits all solution. Sometimes it is not tall enough.It could have been better if the handle is a knob instead of a hole. The steam can be a bit of a surprise when you get a little careless.Ours has not cracked yet. I guess that is an indication how very few times it has been used in the household.

Wife bought this a <hl> long time ago <hl> .I still not sure about the usefulness of this thing.


Question: Does the author have a cordless or corded appliance?

I love this appliance! This one is corded, and if I were to replace it, I might get a cordless... but this one shows no signs of "getting tired" and I use it a lot. I love the extra accessories. It makes delectable mayonnaise - healthy! And does a fine job for pureeing soups or making really creamy mashed taters (or other veggies).

Answer: corded

I love this appliance! <hl> This one is corded , and if I were to replace it, I might get a cordless... but this one shows no signs of "getting tired" and I use it a lot. <hl> I love the extra accessories. It makes delectable mayonnaise - healthy! And does a fine job for pureeing soups or making really creamy mashed taters (or other veggies).

I love this appliance! This one is <hl> corded <hl>, and if I were to replace it, I might get a cordless... but this one shows no signs of "getting tired" and I use it a lot. I love the extra accessories. It makes delectable mayonnaise - healthy! And does a fine job for pureeing soups or making really creamy mashed taters (or other veggies).

This one is <hl> corded <hl> , and if I were to replace it, I might get a cordless... but this one shows no signs of "getting tired" and I use it a lot.


Question: how does the writer describe the look of these pans?

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

Answer: gorgeous

These are gorgeous .

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

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


Question: what happens when you leave burner on?

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: Doesn't seem to burn the coffee

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. <hl> Doesn't seem to burn the coffee when left on the burner for several hours. <hl> 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 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. <hl> Doesn't seem to burn the coffee <hl> when left on the burner for several hours. Stays hot until you turn it off. Good deal.


Question: Did they give the original one to their niece or was it returned?

Yes, it's ok. That's about it. had bought a KitchenAid for myself previously and bought this for my neice. Thought it would be ok. Well it was ok, but that's it. Leightweight, rolled edges not well rolled. Returned it & got another KitchenAid. Worth the extra few bucks.

Answer: Returned it

Returned it & got another KitchenAid.

Yes, it's ok. That's about it. had bought a KitchenAid for myself previously and bought this for my neice. Thought it would be ok. Well it was ok, but that's it. Leightweight, rolled edges not well rolled. <hl> Returned it & got another KitchenAid. <hl> Worth the extra few bucks.

Yes, it's ok. That's about it. had bought a KitchenAid for myself previously and bought this for my neice. Thought it would be ok. Well it was ok, but that's it. Leightweight, rolled edges not well rolled. <hl> Returned it <hl> & got another KitchenAid. Worth the extra few bucks.


Question: What vegetable did the reviewer use as an example?

Why did I wait so long to get this ????? I hated dragging the cutting board over to the pan to scrape off diced veggies. Sometimes I would use my hands and have to pick, pick at all the stragglers. This is the handiest tool ever ! Scoops up my diced onions and gets them all. I don't have to use my hands to pick them up anymore or drag over the cutting board to the stove. Great for anything you are chopping up. I bought two more for my daughters.

Answer: onions

Why did I wait so long to get this ????? I hated dragging the cutting board over to the pan to scrape off diced veggies. Sometimes I would use my hands and have to pick, pick at all the stragglers. This is the handiest tool ever ! <hl> Scoops up my diced onions and gets them all. <hl> I don't have to use my hands to pick them up anymore or drag over the cutting board to the stove. Great for anything you are chopping up. I bought two more for my daughters.

Why did I wait so long to get this ????? I hated dragging the cutting board over to the pan to scrape off diced veggies. Sometimes I would use my hands and have to pick, pick at all the stragglers. This is the handiest tool ever ! Scoops up my diced <hl> onions <hl> and gets them all. I don't have to use my hands to pick them up anymore or drag over the cutting board to the stove. Great for anything you are chopping up. I bought two more for my daughters.


Question: How much more expensive is this product than the reviewer's alternative?

This is comfortable - the kind of step-on-it-with-barefeet-and-notice comfortable.About the same time this was a lightning deal, I also bought (on sale) a dense-foam comfort mat on sale at a big-box building store. It was nice. Then the GelPro came, and there actually was a large difference.It has been 2 weeks of using both in the kitchen,and I like the GelPro more. I am still debating if I like it the full it-costs-4-times-as-much more, but the very fact that I can't make up my mind (factoring in that cost) tells me how very good the GelPro is.It seems to be well made - I haven't found any flaws - and that ooohhh comfort I feel every time hasn't diminished. If I can still say so in 6 months, then I would have to say the higher cost was justified. If you can afford the difference, then get it.

Answer: 4-times-as-much

This is comfortable - the kind of step-on-it-with-barefeet-and-notice comfortable. About the same time this was a lightning deal, I also bought (on sale) a dense-foam comfort mat on sale at a big-box building store. It was nice. Then the GelPro came, and there actually was a large difference. It has been 2 weeks of using both in the kitchen,and I like the GelPro more. <hl> I am still debating if I like it the full it-costs- 4-times-as-much more, but the very fact that I can't make up my mind (factoring in that cost) tells me how very good the GelPro is. <hl> It seems to be well made - I haven't found any flaws - and that ooohhh comfort I feel every time hasn't diminished. If I can still say so in 6 months, then I would have to say the higher cost was justified. If you can afford the difference, then get it.

This is comfortable - the kind of step-on-it-with-barefeet-and-notice comfortable.About the same time this was a lightning deal, I also bought (on sale) a dense-foam comfort mat on sale at a big-box building store. It was nice. Then the GelPro came, and there actually was a large difference.It has been 2 weeks of using both in the kitchen,and I like the GelPro more. I am still debating if I like it the full it-costs-<hl> 4-times-as-much <hl> more, but the very fact that I can't make up my mind (factoring in that cost) tells me how very good the GelPro is.It seems to be well made - I haven't found any flaws - and that ooohhh comfort I feel every time hasn't diminished. If I can still say so in 6 months, then I would have to say the higher cost was justified. If you can afford the difference, then get it.

I am still debating if I like it the full it-costs- <hl> 4-times-as-much <hl> more, but the very fact that I can't make up my mind (factoring in that cost) tells me how very good the GelPro is.


Question: How much can the ExcelSteel hold?

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. Moreover, it is large enough to hold more than a few items. The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Answer: more than a few items

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. <hl> Moreover, it is large enough to hold more than a few items . <hl> The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. Moreover, it is large enough to hold <hl> more than a few items <hl>. The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Moreover, it is large enough to hold <hl> more than a few items <hl> .


Question: What does this shower curtain match?

I got this shower curtain to match my Audrey's Garden accessories that I bought on clearance at BBB several years ago. Each piece of the collection has a different flower in white on a black background, absolutely beautiful, although I didn't get the glasses. The shower curtain is translucent, but I put a black liner behind it. It is absolutely beautiful! The photo is at the side, as you can see, not in the middle of the shower curtain. This is a real plus because you can push the shower curtain to the side and still see most of the beautiful photo of tulips on the shower curtain. I got the hooks and the black liner here at amazon.com, could have gotten the shower curtain, too, but I didn't know it was here and I had already ordered the curtain from walmart.com. Had it shipped to the store so I didn't have to pay postage. I recommend the curtain, the black liner and the little black painted flower shower hooks.

Answer: Audrey's Garden accessories

<hl> I got this shower curtain to match my Audrey's Garden accessories that I bought on clearance at BBB several years ago. <hl> Each piece of the collection has a different flower in white on a black background, absolutely beautiful, although I didn't get the glasses. The shower curtain is translucent, but I put a black liner behind it. It is absolutely beautiful! The photo is at the side, as you can see, not in the middle of the shower curtain. This is a real plus because you can push the shower curtain to the side and still see most of the beautiful photo of tulips on the shower curtain. I got the hooks and the black liner here at amazon.com, could have gotten the shower curtain, too, but I didn't know it was here and I had already ordered the curtain from walmart.com. Had it shipped to the store so I didn't have to pay postage. I recommend the curtain, the black liner and the little black painted flower shower hooks.

I got this shower curtain to match my <hl> Audrey's Garden accessories <hl> that I bought on clearance at BBB several years ago. Each piece of the collection has a different flower in white on a black background, absolutely beautiful, although I didn't get the glasses. The shower curtain is translucent, but I put a black liner behind it. It is absolutely beautiful! The photo is at the side, as you can see, not in the middle of the shower curtain. This is a real plus because you can push the shower curtain to the side and still see most of the beautiful photo of tulips on the shower curtain. I got the hooks and the black liner here at amazon.com, could have gotten the shower curtain, too, but I didn't know it was here and I had already ordered the curtain from walmart.com. Had it shipped to the store so I didn't have to pay postage. I recommend the curtain, the black liner and the little black painted flower shower hooks.


Question: What wasn't as soft as hoped?

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

Answer: the comforter

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

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


Question: What did they want to test out before buying an induction range?

I bought this to test out induction cooking before purchasing an induction range top. I'm sold! I'm going to take the leap and spend the big bucks for a five burner induction cooktop. I wasn't sure what I wanted to replace my glass top range top with and I needed to make the decision before holiday cooking. I didn't want to dump all that money into something I didn't like and at this price this it was the perfect trial. I read the other reviews and saw there were some negatives, but there was one review from a gentleman that explained all I needed to know, so I thank you sir. All my stainless steel and cast-iron work just fine.Max Burton 6200 Deluxe 1800-Watt Induction CooktopIt stopped heating on the outside and now as only the inside ring heats I revise my statement and say, not a good product.

Answer: induction cooking

<hl> I bought this to test out induction cooking before purchasing an induction range top. <hl> I'm sold! I'm going to take the leap and spend the big bucks for a five burner induction cooktop. I wasn't sure what I wanted to replace my glass top range top with and I needed to make the decision before holiday cooking. I didn't want to dump all that money into something I didn't like and at this price this it was the perfect trial. I read the other reviews and saw there were some negatives, but there was one review from a gentleman that explained all I needed to know, so I thank you sir. All my stainless steel and cast-iron work just fine. Max Burton 6200 Deluxe 1800-Watt Induction CooktopIt stopped heating on the outside and now as only the inside ring heats I revise my statement and say, not a good product.

I bought this to test out <hl> induction cooking <hl> before purchasing an induction range top. I'm sold! I'm going to take the leap and spend the big bucks for a five burner induction cooktop. I wasn't sure what I wanted to replace my glass top range top with and I needed to make the decision before holiday cooking. I didn't want to dump all that money into something I didn't like and at this price this it was the perfect trial. I read the other reviews and saw there were some negatives, but there was one review from a gentleman that explained all I needed to know, so I thank you sir. All my stainless steel and cast-iron work just fine.Max Burton 6200 Deluxe 1800-Watt Induction CooktopIt stopped heating on the outside and now as only the inside ring heats I revise my statement and say, not a good product.


Question: What holds the bags to the trash can?

I love the size and operation of this trash can. The handless feature is great. Please note that once you pass over the sensor it does take just a short time to open... it is not instantaneous as if you were stepping on something to open it like the old mechanical ones... this is about a second or so... not bad. The bags are easy to insert and hold a lot. The only complaint I can have is the bag tops being visible as you wrap them over the top of the can. I love the ring that holds the bags, I have never had one slip off.

Answer: ring

I love the size and operation of this trash can. The handless feature is great. Please note that once you pass over the sensor it does take just a short time to open... it is not instantaneous as if you were stepping on something to open it like the old mechanical ones... this is about a second or so... not bad. The bags are easy to insert and hold a lot. The only complaint I can have is the bag tops being visible as you wrap them over the top of the can. <hl> I love the ring that holds the bags, I have never had one slip off. <hl>

I love the size and operation of this trash can. The handless feature is great. Please note that once you pass over the sensor it does take just a short time to open... it is not instantaneous as if you were stepping on something to open it like the old mechanical ones... this is about a second or so... not bad. The bags are easy to insert and hold a lot. The only complaint I can have is the bag tops being visible as you wrap them over the top of the can. I love the <hl> ring <hl> that holds the bags, I have never had one slip off.


Question: How old is my mother?

I purchased this blanket for my 93 year old mother. She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this blanket is defective. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.

Answer: 93

<hl> I purchased this blanket for my 93 year old mother. <hl> She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this blanket is defective. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.

I purchased this blanket for my <hl> 93 <hl> year old mother. She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this blanket is defective. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.


Question: What is this product not?

To be as happy as I am with this waffle maker you need to:1. Reduce the amount of batter from the suggested 2 cups to 1.5 cups or you'll overflow2. If you do overflow do not try to clean it right away - you'll make a battery mess. Wait for it to harden - the maker will be hot so this will not take long. The mess will then flake right off.3. Do not expect the timer to tick off evenly - it will tick off the first couple lights slowly and then the rest comparatively quickly. You have to keep an eye on it.Having said all of that, I love this waffle maker. I do not consider it a true Belgian style waffle but it is deeper than a traditional waffle - for my preferences this is perfect. Clean-up and storage is very easy if you wait to clean it up until after it cools and any spilt batter has gotten crusty. Now if I could only find the perfect batter.....

Answer: a true Belgian style waffle

To be as happy as I am with this waffle maker you need to:1. Reduce the amount of batter from the suggested 2 cups to 1.5 cups or you'll overflow2. If you do overflow do not try to clean it right away - you'll make a battery mess. Wait for it to harden - the maker will be hot so this will not take long. The mess will then flake right off.3. Do not expect the timer to tick off evenly - it will tick off the first couple lights slowly and then the rest comparatively quickly. You have to keep an eye on it. Having said all of that, I love this waffle maker. <hl> I do not consider it a true Belgian style waffle but it is deeper than a traditional waffle - for my preferences this is perfect. <hl> Clean-up and storage is very easy if you wait to clean it up until after it cools and any spilt batter has gotten crusty. Now if I could only find the perfect batter.....

To be as happy as I am with this waffle maker you need to:1. Reduce the amount of batter from the suggested 2 cups to 1.5 cups or you'll overflow2. If you do overflow do not try to clean it right away - you'll make a battery mess. Wait for it to harden - the maker will be hot so this will not take long. The mess will then flake right off.3. Do not expect the timer to tick off evenly - it will tick off the first couple lights slowly and then the rest comparatively quickly. You have to keep an eye on it.Having said all of that, I love this waffle maker. I do not consider it <hl> a true Belgian style waffle <hl> but it is deeper than a traditional waffle - for my preferences this is perfect. Clean-up and storage is very easy if you wait to clean it up until after it cools and any spilt batter has gotten crusty. Now if I could only find the perfect batter.....


Question: What shape is the head?

The Rowenta vacuum is wonderful for small areas. This item does great on hardwood floors, area rugs, and small carpeted areas. It is great for small messes that need to be gotten up quickly without having to drag out the heavy vacuum. However, this vacuum does not do so great on large carpeted areas such as living rooms. To me it didn't pick up like a full size vacuum on large area floors.This item has the angled head so it gets into corners very nicely which I love. I also love that it is small and so is the charging base so it stays in the corner out of the way until ready for use. It is a small stick vacuum so for me it serves its purpose and I give it a 5 star review. If you are looking to use this to replace your old vacuum I would suggest something bigger than the Rowenta cordless stick vac. If you are looking for a vacuum for quick messes and hardwood floors then look no further than this great stick vac.

Answer: angled

The Rowenta vacuum is wonderful for small areas. This item does great on hardwood floors, area rugs, and small carpeted areas. It is great for small messes that need to be gotten up quickly without having to drag out the heavy vacuum. However, this vacuum does not do so great on large carpeted areas such as living rooms. To me it didn't pick up like a full size vacuum on large area floors. <hl> This item has the angled head so it gets into corners very nicely which I love. <hl> I also love that it is small and so is the charging base so it stays in the corner out of the way until ready for use. It is a small stick vacuum so for me it serves its purpose and I give it a 5 star review. If you are looking to use this to replace your old vacuum I would suggest something bigger than the Rowenta cordless stick vac. If you are looking for a vacuum for quick messes and hardwood floors then look no further than this great stick vac.

The Rowenta vacuum is wonderful for small areas. This item does great on hardwood floors, area rugs, and small carpeted areas. It is great for small messes that need to be gotten up quickly without having to drag out the heavy vacuum. However, this vacuum does not do so great on large carpeted areas such as living rooms. To me it didn't pick up like a full size vacuum on large area floors.This item has the <hl> angled <hl> head so it gets into corners very nicely which I love. I also love that it is small and so is the charging base so it stays in the corner out of the way until ready for use. It is a small stick vacuum so for me it serves its purpose and I give it a 5 star review. If you are looking to use this to replace your old vacuum I would suggest something bigger than the Rowenta cordless stick vac. If you are looking for a vacuum for quick messes and hardwood floors then look no further than this great stick vac.


Question: What does the person suggest be changed on the slicer?

Initial Review: Awesome for the home user. I enjoy using it. Easy to clean. One suggestion though, put it on a rubber mat, though it has feet on it, slicer tends to slide on my granite.Update 5/2011- I have used the slicer three times, On the third use, the switch would only work in pulse mode which rendered the slicer useless to me as I can't hold the switch and slice a 2 lb chunk of meat. My husband bought and installed a replacement switch and the slicer works. Perhaps it was just a fluke bad part but certainly disappointing. The other thing that I have noticed is that when slicing a roast or turkey breast, I always end up with part of the bottom not slicing, then I have to cut it off with a knife a few times. I think it is probably happening because of the size of the blade and perhaps a larger slicer would work better. Haven't used the slicer on smaller perfectly round meats like salami, so not sure.Overall, for the money I would still consider a good slicer if it continues working.

Answer: put it on a rubber mat

Initial Review: Awesome for the home user. I enjoy using it. Easy to clean. <hl> One suggestion though, put it on a rubber mat , though it has feet on it, slicer tends to slide on my granite. <hl> Update 5/2011- I have used the slicer three times, On the third use, the switch would only work in pulse mode which rendered the slicer useless to me as I can't hold the switch and slice a 2 lb chunk of meat. My husband bought and installed a replacement switch and the slicer works. Perhaps it was just a fluke bad part but certainly disappointing. The other thing that I have noticed is that when slicing a roast or turkey breast, I always end up with part of the bottom not slicing, then I have to cut it off with a knife a few times. I think it is probably happening because of the size of the blade and perhaps a larger slicer would work better. Haven't used the slicer on smaller perfectly round meats like salami, so not sure. Overall, for the money I would still consider a good slicer if it continues working.

Initial Review: Awesome for the home user. I enjoy using it. Easy to clean. One suggestion though, <hl> put it on a rubber mat <hl>, though it has feet on it, slicer tends to slide on my granite.Update 5/2011- I have used the slicer three times, On the third use, the switch would only work in pulse mode which rendered the slicer useless to me as I can't hold the switch and slice a 2 lb chunk of meat. My husband bought and installed a replacement switch and the slicer works. Perhaps it was just a fluke bad part but certainly disappointing. The other thing that I have noticed is that when slicing a roast or turkey breast, I always end up with part of the bottom not slicing, then I have to cut it off with a knife a few times. I think it is probably happening because of the size of the blade and perhaps a larger slicer would work better. Haven't used the slicer on smaller perfectly round meats like salami, so not sure.Overall, for the money I would still consider a good slicer if it continues working.

One suggestion though, <hl> put it on a rubber mat <hl> , though it has feet on it, slicer tends to slide on my granite.


Question: What food was the person's parent cooking in the oven the other day?

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

Answer: potatoes

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

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


Question: What is the best nozzle for pet hair?

There is not a better power-nozzle available for pet hair. The Miele Capricorn with the 236 power-nozzle is the best way to win the never ending battle of cleaning pet hair.I have a 80 pound Staffordshire Terrier. No matter where I go, the pet hair follows. It is mission impossible to keep my house pet hair free. With as much vacuuming as we do in our house, (as well as a nice employee discount) I decided to get the best.I have always heard good things about Miele from my customers. Every customer that comes to our store I will ask them how their vacuums are working. Most vacuums I'll get the usual, I hate it, it sucks, it smells funny, etc. When I ask a Miele customer buying bags how they like their vacuum, 9 times out of 10 the answer is I LOVE IT! Never did I expect such enthusiasm from people about their vacuum. Only after hearing so many customers tell me how good their Miele was, and after seeing how few Miele repairs I was doing, did I become a believer myself.I have had the Miele Capricorn in my home for two years now. I have never had one problem with my vacuum. Vacuuming is never fun, but when you have a good vacuum, it becomes a lot less stressful of a task.The STB 101 hand held turbo brush is a must have weapon in the war of pet hair. This brush is ideal for my stairs and upholstery that seems to get covered in pet hair more then any other place.You will pay more money for a Miele, but the time you will save vacuuming is priceless.

Answer: 236 power-nozzle

There is not a better power-nozzle available for pet hair. <hl> The Miele Capricorn with the 236 power-nozzle is the best way to win the never ending battle of cleaning pet hair. <hl> I have a 80 pound Staffordshire Terrier. No matter where I go, the pet hair follows. It is mission impossible to keep my house pet hair free. With as much vacuuming as we do in our house, (as well as a nice employee discount) I decided to get the best. I have always heard good things about Miele from my customers. Every customer that comes to our store I will ask them how their vacuums are working. Most vacuums I'll get the usual, I hate it, it sucks, it smells funny, etc. When I ask a Miele customer buying bags how they like their vacuum, 9 times out of 10 the answer is I LOVE IT! Never did I expect such enthusiasm from people about their vacuum. Only after hearing so many customers tell me how good their Miele was, and after seeing how few Miele repairs I was doing, did I become a believer myself. I have had the Miele Capricorn in my home for two years now. I have never had one problem with my vacuum. Vacuuming is never fun, but when you have a good vacuum, it becomes a lot less stressful of a task. The STB 101 hand held turbo brush is a must have weapon in the war of pet hair. This brush is ideal for my stairs and upholstery that seems to get covered in pet hair more then any other place. You will pay more money for a Miele, but the time you will save vacuuming is priceless.

There is not a better power-nozzle available for pet hair. The Miele Capricorn with the <hl> 236 power-nozzle <hl> is the best way to win the never ending battle of cleaning pet hair.I have a 80 pound Staffordshire Terrier. No matter where I go, the pet hair follows. It is mission impossible to keep my house pet hair free. With as much vacuuming as we do in our house, (as well as a nice employee discount) I decided to get the best.I have always heard good things about Miele from my customers. Every customer that comes to our store I will ask them how their vacuums are working. Most vacuums I'll get the usual, I hate it, it sucks, it smells funny, etc. When I ask a Miele customer buying bags how they like their vacuum, 9 times out of 10 the answer is I LOVE IT! Never did I expect such enthusiasm from people about their vacuum. Only after hearing so many customers tell me how good their Miele was, and after seeing how few Miele repairs I was doing, did I become a believer myself.I have had the Miele Capricorn in my home for two years now. I have never had one problem with my vacuum. Vacuuming is never fun, but when you have a good vacuum, it becomes a lot less stressful of a task.The STB 101 hand held turbo brush is a must have weapon in the war of pet hair. This brush is ideal for my stairs and upholstery that seems to get covered in pet hair more then any other place.You will pay more money for a Miele, but the time you will save vacuuming is priceless.


Question: Who loves high quality irons?

My husband loves high quality irons. He has used this brand in past and it lasted about 10 years. He asked me to purchase another but I went to local store and paid $40 for a shark. This was a big mistake and waste of money - the iron lasted less than a week and the plate seemed to magically get dirty. The self clean didn't help neither did extensive wiping. I was relieved to get this from amazon and the difference is unbelievable. The contour and glide of this iron is great. It feels good to hold and it catches corners around collars and buttons with ease. I see why my husband loves this iron.

Answer: husband

My husband loves high quality irons.

<hl> My husband loves high quality irons. <hl> He has used this brand in past and it lasted about 10 years. He asked me to purchase another but I went to local store and paid $40 for a shark. This was a big mistake and waste of money - the iron lasted less than a week and the plate seemed to magically get dirty. The self clean didn't help neither did extensive wiping. I was relieved to get this from amazon and the difference is unbelievable. The contour and glide of this iron is great. It feels good to hold and it catches corners around collars and buttons with ease. I see why my husband loves this iron.

My <hl> husband <hl> loves high quality irons. He has used this brand in past and it lasted about 10 years. He asked me to purchase another but I went to local store and paid $40 for a shark. This was a big mistake and waste of money - the iron lasted less than a week and the plate seemed to magically get dirty. The self clean didn't help neither did extensive wiping. I was relieved to get this from amazon and the difference is unbelievable. The contour and glide of this iron is great. It feels good to hold and it catches corners around collars and buttons with ease. I see why my husband loves this iron.


Question: Which members of the family use this product?

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

Answer: younger

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

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


Question: Being that it is plastic it the beater as strong as the metal beaters?

I bought this for my 6-quart KitchenAid Professional mixer, and this beater is a lot better than the one that came with the mixer. I bought it, because I make a lot of cookies, cakes, and creme pies. The rubber on the edges scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that everything gets mixed in evenly. Even though it's plastic, it seems durable, in addition to being dishwasher safe. Be aware that the first few rotations around the mixing bowl, the beater will squeak until there is enough lubrication on the rubber for it to glide around smoothly, and it will do this pretty much every time. Other than that, I love this beater!

Answer: Even though it's plastic, it seems durable

I bought this for my 6-quart KitchenAid Professional mixer, and this beater is a lot better than the one that came with the mixer. I bought it, because I make a lot of cookies, cakes, and creme pies. The rubber on the edges scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that everything gets mixed in evenly. <hl> Even though it's plastic, it seems durable , in addition to being dishwasher safe. <hl> Be aware that the first few rotations around the mixing bowl, the beater will squeak until there is enough lubrication on the rubber for it to glide around smoothly, and it will do this pretty much every time. Other than that, I love this beater!

I bought this for my 6-quart KitchenAid Professional mixer, and this beater is a lot better than the one that came with the mixer. I bought it, because I make a lot of cookies, cakes, and creme pies. The rubber on the edges scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that everything gets mixed in evenly. <hl> Even though it's plastic, it seems durable <hl>, in addition to being dishwasher safe. Be aware that the first few rotations around the mixing bowl, the beater will squeak until there is enough lubrication on the rubber for it to glide around smoothly, and it will do this pretty much every time. Other than that, I love this beater!

<hl> Even though it's plastic, it seems durable <hl> , in addition to being dishwasher safe.


Question: What kind of filtration system does the plunger for this coffee press have?

I'm not actually using this for coffee, I kinda prefer drip coffee (or espresso, but I'm too cheap to buy an espresso maker). I'm using this press for tea, loose leaves of course, usually blue flower earl grey or Irish breakfast tea, my two fave flavors.The great improvement in this coffee press, compared to the press I already owned is that this one has a glass canister part for holding the hot liquid. My old coffee press had a clear plastic canister, which meant that I could only use it for tea because using it for coffee would have made the canister smell like coffee and then all subsequent cups of tea would have tasted a bit like a coffee+tea hybrid, eek, that is a bad, bad combo.Like my other press, the plunger has a two part filtration system , they rinse off well for cleaning and make it easy to stay tidy (I'm a terrible housekeeper and easy to clean kitchen tools are a huge bonus in my mind).

Answer: two part filtration system

I'm not actually using this for coffee, I kinda prefer drip coffee (or espresso, but I'm too cheap to buy an espresso maker). I'm using this press for tea, loose leaves of course, usually blue flower earl grey or Irish breakfast tea, my two fave flavors. The great improvement in this coffee press, compared to the press I already owned is that this one has a glass canister part for holding the hot liquid. My old coffee press had a clear plastic canister, which meant that I could only use it for tea because using it for coffee would have made the canister smell like coffee and then all subsequent cups of tea would have tasted a bit like a coffee+tea hybrid, eek, that is a bad, bad combo. <hl> Like my other press, the plunger has a two part filtration system , they rinse off well for cleaning and make it easy to stay tidy (I'm a terrible housekeeper and easy to clean kitchen tools are a huge bonus in my mind). <hl>

I'm not actually using this for coffee, I kinda prefer drip coffee (or espresso, but I'm too cheap to buy an espresso maker). I'm using this press for tea, loose leaves of course, usually blue flower earl grey or Irish breakfast tea, my two fave flavors.The great improvement in this coffee press, compared to the press I already owned is that this one has a glass canister part for holding the hot liquid. My old coffee press had a clear plastic canister, which meant that I could only use it for tea because using it for coffee would have made the canister smell like coffee and then all subsequent cups of tea would have tasted a bit like a coffee+tea hybrid, eek, that is a bad, bad combo.Like my other press, the plunger has a <hl> two part filtration system <hl> , they rinse off well for cleaning and make it easy to stay tidy (I'm a terrible housekeeper and easy to clean kitchen tools are a huge bonus in my mind).


Question: How long did the author's old kettle last?

This electric kettle replaced an older model that has worked for 4 years, until the on-off switch became unreliable.This kettle is fantastic and I love watching the water boil through the clear screen in front. The water boils quickly, the kettle is stylish and easy to clean, the filter is removable for cleaning of hard water deposits, and replaceable, AND the pour spout is wide and offers very little spillage.For the price, this kettle will be on my counter for as many years as it will provide us service. No more burnt pots on the stove left unattended by another family member. Never have to remember to turn off the stove, this kettle shuts off automatically. The best way to clean hard-water deposits is to use 1/4 apple cider vinegar in 3 cups of water; boil contents, let sit, clean with non-scratch pad. Presto, and brand new. Enjoy.

Answer: 4 years

<hl> This electric kettle replaced an older model that has worked for 4 years , until the on-off switch became unreliable. <hl> This kettle is fantastic and I love watching the water boil through the clear screen in front. The water boils quickly, the kettle is stylish and easy to clean, the filter is removable for cleaning of hard water deposits, and replaceable, AND the pour spout is wide and offers very little spillage. For the price, this kettle will be on my counter for as many years as it will provide us service. No more burnt pots on the stove left unattended by another family member. Never have to remember to turn off the stove, this kettle shuts off automatically. The best way to clean hard-water deposits is to use 1/4 apple cider vinegar in 3 cups of water; boil contents, let sit, clean with non-scratch pad. Presto, and brand new. Enjoy.

This electric kettle replaced an older model that has worked for <hl> 4 years <hl>, until the on-off switch became unreliable.This kettle is fantastic and I love watching the water boil through the clear screen in front. The water boils quickly, the kettle is stylish and easy to clean, the filter is removable for cleaning of hard water deposits, and replaceable, AND the pour spout is wide and offers very little spillage.For the price, this kettle will be on my counter for as many years as it will provide us service. No more burnt pots on the stove left unattended by another family member. Never have to remember to turn off the stove, this kettle shuts off automatically. The best way to clean hard-water deposits is to use 1/4 apple cider vinegar in 3 cups of water; boil contents, let sit, clean with non-scratch pad. Presto, and brand new. Enjoy.

This electric kettle replaced an older model that has worked for <hl> 4 years <hl> , until the on-off switch became unreliable.


Question: How did the product feel when it arrived?

When we received this, it was rolled up and felt hard as a rock. It took both my husband and I together to unroll it. It's really rolled tightly. Once we got it unrolled, we had to laugh. It was much smaller than the mattress and felt like a hard piece of plastic.. We both said, there's no way this thing is going to fit the bed or be soft.. But a few hours later, it had fluffed and stretched out, fit the bed perfectly and was very cushiony. It's very comfortable, has held up perfectly and we feel it was a great investment. We have a nearly new mattress that despite being a pillow top (and quite expensive to boot), was not very comfortable to sleep on.. This topper has made it much more comfy..

Answer: hard as a rock

<hl> When we received this, it was rolled up and felt hard as a rock . <hl> It took both my husband and I together to unroll it. It's really rolled tightly. Once we got it unrolled, we had to laugh. It was much smaller than the mattress and felt like a hard piece of plastic.. We both said, there's no way this thing is going to fit the bed or be soft.. But a few hours later, it had fluffed and stretched out, fit the bed perfectly and was very cushiony. It's very comfortable, has held up perfectly and we feel it was a great investment. We have a nearly new mattress that despite being a pillow top (and quite expensive to boot), was not very comfortable to sleep on.. This topper has made it much more comfy..

When we received this, it was rolled up and felt <hl> hard as a rock <hl>. It took both my husband and I together to unroll it. It's really rolled tightly. Once we got it unrolled, we had to laugh. It was much smaller than the mattress and felt like a hard piece of plastic.. We both said, there's no way this thing is going to fit the bed or be soft.. But a few hours later, it had fluffed and stretched out, fit the bed perfectly and was very cushiony. It's very comfortable, has held up perfectly and we feel it was a great investment. We have a nearly new mattress that despite being a pillow top (and quite expensive to boot), was not very comfortable to sleep on.. This topper has made it much more comfy..

When we received this, it was rolled up and felt <hl> hard as a rock <hl> .


Question: the writer owns what size of chef's 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: 8"

<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 6" utility knife or <hl> 8" <hl> 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: Are the slices even?

I am just start to enjoy home-baked breads using breadmaker. Slicing a loaf can be hit and miss, often with slanted slices that are either thick at the top, thin at the bottom, or vice versa! They are the joke of the consuming members of the family. Too ugly to serve!Then I found this very attractive slice guide. But the positives ends there. It was disappointing when I start to use it:1. Slice is either too thin or too thick (skipping a slot). Thin slices of soft bread is difficult to stand up on its own, and easily get squashed by ever slight pressure of pushing the loaf into the plastic end piece. This often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf. The alternative is to cut a piece and take it out, then cut next piece - which defeats the purpose of this.2. Does not catch crumbs, so when using it on kitchen island, I get tons of crumbs to clean up after3. For high rising loaf, which is very typical for 2 pound loafs and often with 1.5 pound if yeast had a good rise, one must "eye ball" align and pray cutting in will result in knife go into the slot. This is a real skill! The other way is to rotate the loaf 90 degrees if the rised loaf did not rise too high.The above problems occur for SOFT BREADs, like the one I buy from super markets. So a premium bread knife is absolutely required. Short or dense breads are get better slicing results, but that is not the type of bread my family likes.I don't mind spending more money as long as it's value justify the price. From the build quality and esthetics, it's top notch and very "gourmet". But I highly question the designer's choice for such thin gap, unless it's really for dense breads. There are a lot of us only prefer real soft breads, and the slices are just too thin (or too thick) for the soft breads.

Answer: often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf

I am just start to enjoy home-baked breads using breadmaker. Slicing a loaf can be hit and miss, often with slanted slices that are either thick at the top, thin at the bottom, or vice versa! They are the joke of the consuming members of the family. Too ugly to serve!Then I found this very attractive slice guide. But the positives ends there. It was disappointing when I start to use it:1. Slice is either too thin or too thick (skipping a slot). Thin slices of soft bread is difficult to stand up on its own, and easily get squashed by ever slight pressure of pushing the loaf into the plastic end piece. <hl> This often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf . <hl> The alternative is to cut a piece and take it out, then cut next piece - which defeats the purpose of this.2. Does not catch crumbs, so when using it on kitchen island, I get tons of crumbs to clean up after3. For high rising loaf, which is very typical for 2 pound loafs and often with 1.5 pound if yeast had a good rise, one must "eye ball" align and pray cutting in will result in knife go into the slot. This is a real skill! The other way is to rotate the loaf 90 degrees if the rised loaf did not rise too high. The above problems occur for SOFT BREADs, like the one I buy from super markets. So a premium bread knife is absolutely required. Short or dense breads are get better slicing results, but that is not the type of bread my family likes. I don't mind spending more money as long as it's value justify the price. From the build quality and esthetics, it's top notch and very "gourmet". But I highly question the designer's choice for such thin gap, unless it's really for dense breads. There are a lot of us only prefer real soft breads, and the slices are just too thin (or too thick) for the soft breads.

I am just start to enjoy home-baked breads using breadmaker. Slicing a loaf can be hit and miss, often with slanted slices that are either thick at the top, thin at the bottom, or vice versa! They are the joke of the consuming members of the family. Too ugly to serve!Then I found this very attractive slice guide. But the positives ends there. It was disappointing when I start to use it:1. Slice is either too thin or too thick (skipping a slot). Thin slices of soft bread is difficult to stand up on its own, and easily get squashed by ever slight pressure of pushing the loaf into the plastic end piece. This <hl> often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf <hl>. The alternative is to cut a piece and take it out, then cut next piece - which defeats the purpose of this.2. Does not catch crumbs, so when using it on kitchen island, I get tons of crumbs to clean up after3. For high rising loaf, which is very typical for 2 pound loafs and often with 1.5 pound if yeast had a good rise, one must "eye ball" align and pray cutting in will result in knife go into the slot. This is a real skill! The other way is to rotate the loaf 90 degrees if the rised loaf did not rise too high.The above problems occur for SOFT BREADs, like the one I buy from super markets. So a premium bread knife is absolutely required. Short or dense breads are get better slicing results, but that is not the type of bread my family likes.I don't mind spending more money as long as it's value justify the price. From the build quality and esthetics, it's top notch and very "gourmet". But I highly question the designer's choice for such thin gap, unless it's really for dense breads. There are a lot of us only prefer real soft breads, and the slices are just too thin (or too thick) for the soft breads.

This <hl> often resulted in badly cut slices for 3/4 of my loaf <hl> .


Question: Does the customer like her replacement?

I moved into an apartment that has no drawer space in the bathroom so I've been grabbing little organizers to make life easier.This one is great. The metal seems very sturdy. Its attractive and it has 6 separate sections to put stuff in. I use it for manicure stuff same as the picture.As another reviewer said, the picture looks to have tall bottles in it, but thats a little misleading. Its only 2 inches tall so standing big bottles/long brushes doesn't work well. I have to put the nail polish remover laying on its side in the large compartment.

Answer: This one is great

This one is great .

I moved into an apartment that has no drawer space in the bathroom so I've been grabbing little organizers to make life easier. <hl> This one is great . <hl> The metal seems very sturdy. Its attractive and it has 6 separate sections to put stuff in. I use it for manicure stuff same as the picture. As another reviewer said, the picture looks to have tall bottles in it, but thats a little misleading. Its only 2 inches tall so standing big bottles/long brushes doesn't work well. I have to put the nail polish remover laying on its side in the large compartment.

I moved into an apartment that has no drawer space in the bathroom so I've been grabbing little organizers to make life easier.<hl> This one is great <hl>. The metal seems very sturdy. Its attractive and it has 6 separate sections to put stuff in. I use it for manicure stuff same as the picture.As another reviewer said, the picture looks to have tall bottles in it, but thats a little misleading. Its only 2 inches tall so standing big bottles/long brushes doesn't work well. I have to put the nail polish remover laying on its side in the large compartment.


Question: What is the only problem with the crok pot?

I've had this crock pot for several years now. The handle on the lid has broken off, but the crockpot itself still works like it did when it was brand new. The only problem with that is the that it cooks too hot. It seems to get hot spots sometimes, and almost always burns the top edges of my food. I have to stir it all the time even on low. Honestly, I have no idea why I haven't replaced this thing by now. That's actually why I am on Amazon now. Good Riddance Rival.

Answer: it cooks too hot

I've had this crock pot for several years now. The handle on the lid has broken off, but the crockpot itself still works like it did when it was brand new. <hl> The only problem with that is the that it cooks too hot . <hl> It seems to get hot spots sometimes, and almost always burns the top edges of my food. I have to stir it all the time even on low. Honestly, I have no idea why I haven't replaced this thing by now. That's actually why I am on Amazon now. Good Riddance Rival.

I've had this crock pot for several years now. The handle on the lid has broken off, but the crockpot itself still works like it did when it was brand new. The only problem with that is the that <hl> it cooks too hot <hl>. It seems to get hot spots sometimes, and almost always burns the top edges of my food. I have to stir it all the time even on low. Honestly, I have no idea why I haven't replaced this thing by now. That's actually why I am on Amazon now. Good Riddance Rival.

The only problem with that is the that <hl> it cooks too hot <hl> .