Question: What is the primary problem with the towels?

First, just considering this towel set as a towel set, it has to be one of the best I have ever encountered. The bath towel is silky and absorbent and only gets better with laundering. Ditto for the hand towel and wash cloth. I have never encountered a set that I like better, even in upscale hotels. In fact I would be delighted to have a bath robe made out of this toweling fabric.Why only four stars though? My thrifty self balks at the MSRP. Even with the generous Amazon discount I would have to be feeling particularly flush to buy myself another set.Great towels, maybe the manufacturer should consider adjusting the price.

Answer: price

First, just considering this towel set as a towel set, it has to be one of the best I have ever encountered. The bath towel is silky and absorbent and only gets better with laundering. Ditto for the hand towel and wash cloth. I have never encountered a set that I like better, even in upscale hotels. In fact I would be delighted to have a bath robe made out of this toweling fabric. Why only four stars though? My thrifty self balks at the MSRP. Even with the generous Amazon discount I would have to be feeling particularly flush to buy myself another set. <hl> Great towels, maybe the manufacturer should consider adjusting the price . <hl>

First, just considering this towel set as a towel set, it has to be one of the best I have ever encountered. The bath towel is silky and absorbent and only gets better with laundering. Ditto for the hand towel and wash cloth. I have never encountered a set that I like better, even in upscale hotels. In fact I would be delighted to have a bath robe made out of this toweling fabric.Why only four stars though? My thrifty self balks at the MSRP. Even with the generous Amazon discount I would have to be feeling particularly flush to buy myself another set.Great towels, maybe the manufacturer should consider adjusting the <hl> price <hl>.

Great towels, maybe the manufacturer should consider adjusting the <hl> price <hl> .


Question: When did they buy the scissors?

I don't see what all the fuss is about. I think these scissors are OK for the price($20 July 2013). I dont think they are made in Germany, there is no marking on the blade indicating country of origin. I got these with a Wusthof "create-a-set" knife block, and got them for less than 20 if you consider the price of the block and honing steel. I wouldn't exactly call them high quality, as they dont give me that impression, looks too cheap, medium quality I would say. If you want real high quality kitchen "shears" I would recommend Cutco shears, now those really are high quality, but of course it cost a lot more than this. Just dont expect to be blown away when you get these, because you wont be, but price is affordable.

Answer: July 2013

I don't see what all the fuss is about. <hl> I think these scissors are OK for the price($20 July 2013 ). <hl> I dont think they are made in Germany, there is no marking on the blade indicating country of origin. I got these with a Wusthof "create-a-set" knife block, and got them for less than 20 if you consider the price of the block and honing steel. I wouldn't exactly call them high quality, as they dont give me that impression, looks too cheap, medium quality I would say. If you want real high quality kitchen "shears" I would recommend Cutco shears, now those really are high quality, but of course it cost a lot more than this. Just dont expect to be blown away when you get these, because you wont be, but price is affordable.

I don't see what all the fuss is about. I think these scissors are OK for the price($20 <hl> July 2013 <hl>). I dont think they are made in Germany, there is no marking on the blade indicating country of origin. I got these with a Wusthof "create-a-set" knife block, and got them for less than 20 if you consider the price of the block and honing steel. I wouldn't exactly call them high quality, as they dont give me that impression, looks too cheap, medium quality I would say. If you want real high quality kitchen "shears" I would recommend Cutco shears, now those really are high quality, but of course it cost a lot more than this. Just dont expect to be blown away when you get these, because you wont be, but price is affordable.

I think these scissors are OK for the price($20 <hl> July 2013 <hl> ).


Question: What items would be a good addition to one's bar?

Arrived super-sharp and ready to go! Gave them a quick wash in hot, soapy water and put them with the rest of our cocktail and entertaining supplies. No more plastic picks or those ugly swords for the olives in martinis or the fruit in cocktails. Our at-home transition to no-more disposables is pretty much complete and we look forward to having guests over. Even if you're not "green" these picks really are so much better looking and sturdy than those skimpy plastic thingies. Hand wash in a bowl so you don't lose any accidentally in the dishwasher or down the drain. Also try stainless straws to add to your "reusable" homeEndurance Drink Straws (set of 4)bar.

Answer: stainless straws

Arrived super-sharp and ready to go! Gave them a quick wash in hot, soapy water and put them with the rest of our cocktail and entertaining supplies. No more plastic picks or those ugly swords for the olives in martinis or the fruit in cocktails. Our at-home transition to no-more disposables is pretty much complete and we look forward to having guests over. Even if you're not "green" these picks really are so much better looking and sturdy than those skimpy plastic thingies. Hand wash in a bowl so you don't lose any accidentally in the dishwasher or down the drain. <hl> Also try stainless straws to add to your "reusable" homeEndurance Drink Straws (set of 4)bar. <hl>

Arrived super-sharp and ready to go! Gave them a quick wash in hot, soapy water and put them with the rest of our cocktail and entertaining supplies. No more plastic picks or those ugly swords for the olives in martinis or the fruit in cocktails. Our at-home transition to no-more disposables is pretty much complete and we look forward to having guests over. Even if you're not "green" these picks really are so much better looking and sturdy than those skimpy plastic thingies. Hand wash in a bowl so you don't lose any accidentally in the dishwasher or down the drain. Also try <hl> stainless straws <hl> to add to your "reusable" homeEndurance Drink Straws (set of 4)bar.


Question: What can it do easily?

I bought this wine opener as I have had carpal tunnel surgeries that let h=my hand weak and I love wine- but opening them has become dificult. This wine opener is fantastic!!! It lets me open the wine cork so easilly and I can enjoy my wine without the difficulty- works great!!! And a great price too!!!

Answer: open the wine cork

I bought this wine opener as I have had carpal tunnel surgeries that let h=my hand weak and I love wine- but opening them has become dificult. This wine opener is fantastic!!! <hl> It lets me open the wine cork so easilly and I can enjoy my wine without the difficulty- works great!!! <hl> And a great price too!!!

I bought this wine opener as I have had carpal tunnel surgeries that let h=my hand weak and I love wine- but opening them has become dificult. This wine opener is fantastic!!! It lets me <hl> open the wine cork <hl> so easilly and I can enjoy my wine without the difficulty- works great!!! And a great price too!!!


Question: How many compartments is the holder divided into?

Attractive, sturdy, and holds a lot of utensils! The holder is divided into 3 compartments so the utensils don't become hopelessly tangled. It has a nice non-skid bottom surface so it does not scratch or slide on my granite countertop. The finish is shiny, but it still works with the matte finish of my stainless steel appliances.

Answer: 3

Attractive, sturdy, and holds a lot of utensils! <hl> The holder is divided into 3 compartments so the utensils don't become hopelessly tangled. <hl> It has a nice non-skid bottom surface so it does not scratch or slide on my granite countertop. The finish is shiny, but it still works with the matte finish of my stainless steel appliances.

Attractive, sturdy, and holds a lot of utensils! The holder is divided into <hl> 3 <hl> compartments so the utensils don't become hopelessly tangled. It has a nice non-skid bottom surface so it does not scratch or slide on my granite countertop. The finish is shiny, but it still works with the matte finish of my stainless steel appliances.


Question: What did they buy?

I bought this set to go with a RSVP set that I could no longer find except on those expensive replacement sights. Just happened across it and thought it might match. Well the design is the same and the shape of the spoon bowls are the same. Very nice quality too. So I came back and ordered a second set! GREAT!

Answer: I bought this set to go with a RSVP set

<hl> I bought this set to go with a RSVP set that I could no longer find except on those expensive replacement sights. <hl> Just happened across it and thought it might match. Well the design is the same and the shape of the spoon bowls are the same. Very nice quality too. So I came back and ordered a second set! GREAT!

<hl> I bought this set to go with a RSVP set <hl> that I could no longer find except on those expensive replacement sights. Just happened across it and thought it might match. Well the design is the same and the shape of the spoon bowls are the same. Very nice quality too. So I came back and ordered a second set! GREAT!


Question: What type of finish does the mixer have?

I was nervous about ordering this because the picture shows a small protrusion coming out of where it would attach to the mixer, and my current beater does not have any such protrusion. However, based on other internet research it appeared to be the right beater for my mixer (K5AWW, which is a 5qt model with the bowl lift, not a tilt head model). Sure enough, the beater came and there was no protrusion and it fit my mixer fine.This was a good replacement for my chipped-white beater. If you're looking at this product, you are probably trying to replace your chipped beater too! The "burnished" finish means I shouldn't have to ever replace this one...

Answer: "burnished"

I was nervous about ordering this because the picture shows a small protrusion coming out of where it would attach to the mixer, and my current beater does not have any such protrusion. However, based on other internet research it appeared to be the right beater for my mixer (K5AWW, which is a 5qt model with the bowl lift, not a tilt head model). Sure enough, the beater came and there was no protrusion and it fit my mixer fine. This was a good replacement for my chipped-white beater. If you're looking at this product, you are probably trying to replace your chipped beater too! <hl> The "burnished" finish means I shouldn't have to ever replace this one... <hl>

I was nervous about ordering this because the picture shows a small protrusion coming out of where it would attach to the mixer, and my current beater does not have any such protrusion. However, based on other internet research it appeared to be the right beater for my mixer (K5AWW, which is a 5qt model with the bowl lift, not a tilt head model). Sure enough, the beater came and there was no protrusion and it fit my mixer fine.This was a good replacement for my chipped-white beater. If you're looking at this product, you are probably trying to replace your chipped beater too! The <hl> "burnished" <hl> finish means I shouldn't have to ever replace this one...


Question: Do these kernals taste the same as others?

This popper is awesome ( as poppers go). Long ago I had another brand, but this Presto is blazing fast and pops every kernel.. I put it to the test with 6 brands and never had more than 1 or 2 unpopped kernels. The size and volume were another thing entirely. All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale). Some popped up twice the volume of others. The mushroom popcorn was purchased on Amazon (Mushroom Popcorn Kernels - Just Poppin Brandby Just Poppin). How did they taste? Pretty much the same, except the Trader Joes Organic was tougher and more chewy.

Answer: Pretty much the same

This popper is awesome ( as poppers go). Long ago I had another brand, but this Presto is blazing fast and pops every kernel.. I put it to the test with 6 brands and never had more than 1 or 2 unpopped kernels. The size and volume were another thing entirely. All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale). Some popped up twice the volume of others. The mushroom popcorn was purchased on Amazon (Mushroom Popcorn Kernels - Just Poppin Brandby Just Poppin). <hl> How did they taste? Pretty much the same , except the Trader Joes Organic was tougher and more chewy. <hl>

This popper is awesome ( as poppers go). Long ago I had another brand, but this Presto is blazing fast and pops every kernel.. I put it to the test with 6 brands and never had more than 1 or 2 unpopped kernels. The size and volume were another thing entirely. All samples are of the same weight of popping corn (weighed for accuracy on a postal scale). Some popped up twice the volume of others. The mushroom popcorn was purchased on Amazon (Mushroom Popcorn Kernels - Just Poppin Brandby Just Poppin). How did they taste? <hl> Pretty much the same <hl>, except the Trader Joes Organic was tougher and more chewy.

How did they taste? <hl> Pretty much the same <hl> , except the Trader Joes Organic was tougher and more chewy.


Question: What does the item hold for display?

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

Answer: TV

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

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


Question: What part of this item, used to fasten it to things, does this person wish was stronger?

Purchased a different cheap timer at Walmart. When the timer went off you almost had to hold it next to your ear to hear it, never mind being in the next room. Ordered this one. 1st one I rec'd had a defective display that was missing part of the numbers. As usual Amazon was great on the exchange. The new one works great. Like the fact that it also has hours on the timer and can be used as a stopwatch. Only 2 negatives I have is that the beeping doesn't shut off on it's own, so if you're doing something else, you have to manually hit the stop to turn it off. I find that inconvenient at times, if only for a few moments. Also agree with a previous review that when mounted via the magnet, depending on how you push the buttons, it will come loose and fall. Could be better designed or have a stronger magnet to keep it in place. Worth the price though, as it is pretty well made and works well.

Answer: the magnet

Purchased a different cheap timer at Walmart. When the timer went off you almost had to hold it next to your ear to hear it, never mind being in the next room. Ordered this one. 1st one I rec'd had a defective display that was missing part of the numbers. As usual Amazon was great on the exchange. The new one works great. Like the fact that it also has hours on the timer and can be used as a stopwatch. Only 2 negatives I have is that the beeping doesn't shut off on it's own, so if you're doing something else, you have to manually hit the stop to turn it off. I find that inconvenient at times, if only for a few moments. <hl> Also agree with a previous review that when mounted via the magnet , depending on how you push the buttons, it will come loose and fall. <hl> Could be better designed or have a stronger magnet to keep it in place. Worth the price though, as it is pretty well made and works well.

Purchased a different cheap timer at Walmart. When the timer went off you almost had to hold it next to your ear to hear it, never mind being in the next room. Ordered this one. 1st one I rec'd had a defective display that was missing part of the numbers. As usual Amazon was great on the exchange. The new one works great. Like the fact that it also has hours on the timer and can be used as a stopwatch. Only 2 negatives I have is that the beeping doesn't shut off on it's own, so if you're doing something else, you have to manually hit the stop to turn it off. I find that inconvenient at times, if only for a few moments. Also agree with a previous review that when mounted via <hl> the magnet <hl>, depending on how you push the buttons, it will come loose and fall. Could be better designed or have a stronger magnet to keep it in place. Worth the price though, as it is pretty well made and works well.

Also agree with a previous review that when mounted via <hl> the magnet <hl> , depending on how you push the buttons, it will come loose and fall.


Question: What are most funnels made of?

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

Answer: plastic

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

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

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not <hl> plastic <hl> .


Question: what website did they use trying to figure out how to make their spices look nice?

These were just what I needed!I have a TOUCH of OCD, and ever since Pinterest came into my life I have been trying to figure out how to make my spices look less trashy. This was it! They are the perfect size to hold a small bottle of spices, and they look magnificent!I have half of my spices in a rack on my fridge, and the other half in a drawer (this drawer is NOT large, I live in an apartment where they didn't think to leave a drawer for silverware, if that tells you anything.) These have been amazing!I bought spice labels to go on the jars and they look so classy!Buying these was a perfect decision for me, and I will most likely be buying more in the future as I keep learning more and more recipes!

Answer: Pinterest

<hl> These were just what I needed!I have a TOUCH of OCD, and ever since Pinterest came into my life I have been trying to figure out how to make my spices look less trashy. <hl> This was it! They are the perfect size to hold a small bottle of spices, and they look magnificent!I have half of my spices in a rack on my fridge, and the other half in a drawer (this drawer is NOT large, I live in an apartment where they didn't think to leave a drawer for silverware, if that tells you anything.) These have been amazing!I bought spice labels to go on the jars and they look so classy!Buying these was a perfect decision for me, and I will most likely be buying more in the future as I keep learning more and more recipes!

These were just what I needed!I have a TOUCH of OCD, and ever since <hl> Pinterest <hl> came into my life I have been trying to figure out how to make my spices look less trashy. This was it! They are the perfect size to hold a small bottle of spices, and they look magnificent!I have half of my spices in a rack on my fridge, and the other half in a drawer (this drawer is NOT large, I live in an apartment where they didn't think to leave a drawer for silverware, if that tells you anything.) These have been amazing!I bought spice labels to go on the jars and they look so classy!Buying these was a perfect decision for me, and I will most likely be buying more in the future as I keep learning more and more recipes!


Question: What did they order

I received my Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor today. So far, so good.I've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the prices. This unit sells refubed for $25-$30 here on ebay. For that price, I had to order.Assembly takes about 30 seconds. I sliced up an apple and tossed in some celery and a pear. The motor sounds very powerful and went through everything I tossed in there quite quickly. Wow. Very good. I can see this is going to cost a lot in fresh fruits and veggies.Now, I wouldn't say mine is completely splash free, but only a few tiny drops at most escaped. The fiber/pulp that was left behind was moist, but not dripping wet. I'd give it an 87% for extraction.Clean up was easy. There are basically 6 parts to this thing. The metal cup, the spinning bit, the catching part, the lid, the plundger, and the motor/main unit. They all come apart for easy cleaning.The spinning bit's screen gets gunk clogging the holes, but that cleans easily with a sponge and the included brush. The catch, pludger, and lid are plastic and can go in the upper part of the dish washer. Or you can do it by hand in about a minute.Great deal thus far!

Answer: Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor

<hl> I received my Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor today. <hl> So far, so good. I've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the prices. This unit sells refubed for $25-$30 here on ebay. For that price, I had to order. Assembly takes about 30 seconds. I sliced up an apple and tossed in some celery and a pear. The motor sounds very powerful and went through everything I tossed in there quite quickly. Wow. Very good. I can see this is going to cost a lot in fresh fruits and veggies. Now, I wouldn't say mine is completely splash free, but only a few tiny drops at most escaped. The fiber/pulp that was left behind was moist, but not dripping wet. I'd give it an 87% for extraction. Clean up was easy. There are basically 6 parts to this thing. The metal cup, the spinning bit, the catching part, the lid, the plundger, and the motor/main unit. They all come apart for easy cleaning. The spinning bit's screen gets gunk clogging the holes, but that cleans easily with a sponge and the included brush. The catch, pludger, and lid are plastic and can go in the upper part of the dish washer. Or you can do it by hand in about a minute. Great deal thus far!

I received my <hl> Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor <hl> today. So far, so good.I've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the prices. This unit sells refubed for $25-$30 here on ebay. For that price, I had to order.Assembly takes about 30 seconds. I sliced up an apple and tossed in some celery and a pear. The motor sounds very powerful and went through everything I tossed in there quite quickly. Wow. Very good. I can see this is going to cost a lot in fresh fruits and veggies.Now, I wouldn't say mine is completely splash free, but only a few tiny drops at most escaped. The fiber/pulp that was left behind was moist, but not dripping wet. I'd give it an 87% for extraction.Clean up was easy. There are basically 6 parts to this thing. The metal cup, the spinning bit, the catching part, the lid, the plundger, and the motor/main unit. They all come apart for easy cleaning.The spinning bit's screen gets gunk clogging the holes, but that cleans easily with a sponge and the included brush. The catch, pludger, and lid are plastic and can go in the upper part of the dish washer. Or you can do it by hand in about a minute.Great deal thus far!


Question: Is the knife properly proportioned?

I am a huge fan of Oxo. Their products are typically very thoughtfully engineered, however, this one is a failure. The rubber handle is too thick and bulky to hold comfortably, and there is not enough flex in the blade to assist with proper flipping. The edge of the blade is too dull and thick to get under thin items like fried eggs or crepes. Sadly, we had to return this. Luckily, we discovered this gemLamsonSharp 3" x 5" TurnerIt lacks the beauty of an Oxo, but its brilliant design and functionality counteracts this flaw.

Answer: thick and bulky

I am a huge fan of Oxo. Their products are typically very thoughtfully engineered, however, this one is a failure. <hl> The rubber handle is too thick and bulky to hold comfortably, and there is not enough flex in the blade to assist with proper flipping. <hl> The edge of the blade is too dull and thick to get under thin items like fried eggs or crepes. Sadly, we had to return this. Luckily, we discovered this gemLamsonSharp 3" x 5" TurnerIt lacks the beauty of an Oxo, but its brilliant design and functionality counteracts this flaw.

I am a huge fan of Oxo. Their products are typically very thoughtfully engineered, however, this one is a failure. The rubber handle is too <hl> thick and bulky <hl> to hold comfortably, and there is not enough flex in the blade to assist with proper flipping. The edge of the blade is too dull and thick to get under thin items like fried eggs or crepes. Sadly, we had to return this. Luckily, we discovered this gemLamsonSharp 3" x 5" TurnerIt lacks the beauty of an Oxo, but its brilliant design and functionality counteracts this flaw.


Question: What do they know exactly?

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.

Answer: when the water is ready

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. <hl> We know exactly when the water is ready . <hl> It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa. It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly <hl> when the water is ready <hl>. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.

We know exactly <hl> when the water is ready <hl> .


Question: What happened to their old bread maker?

We had a West Bend breadmaker like this one for many years. Finally the seals on the paddle shafts in the pan wore out and they got bread in them and siezed up.We looked all over for another breadmaker that made a normal shaped loaf of bread. Not a squatty cylinder one like most of them.The bread pan has two paddles, not one like most, and is shaped more like a normal long loaf of bread.We looked at purchasing a new pan for our old machine, but found this great price on a new West Bend and bought it.The settings are easy, we use our recipe we developed over the years and we get consistently great loafs.Great bread, great shape, great buy.

Answer: paddle shafts in the pan wore out

We had a West Bend breadmaker like this one for many years. <hl> Finally the seals on the paddle shafts in the pan wore out and they got bread in them and siezed up. <hl> We looked all over for another breadmaker that made a normal shaped loaf of bread. Not a squatty cylinder one like most of them. The bread pan has two paddles, not one like most, and is shaped more like a normal long loaf of bread. We looked at purchasing a new pan for our old machine, but found this great price on a new West Bend and bought it. The settings are easy, we use our recipe we developed over the years and we get consistently great loafs. Great bread, great shape, great buy.

We had a West Bend breadmaker like this one for many years. Finally the seals on the <hl> paddle shafts in the pan wore out <hl> and they got bread in them and siezed up.We looked all over for another breadmaker that made a normal shaped loaf of bread. Not a squatty cylinder one like most of them.The bread pan has two paddles, not one like most, and is shaped more like a normal long loaf of bread.We looked at purchasing a new pan for our old machine, but found this great price on a new West Bend and bought it.The settings are easy, we use our recipe we developed over the years and we get consistently great loafs.Great bread, great shape, great buy.


Question: How high of a setting can the cooking sheets be used in the oven?

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

Answer: 500-degree

a 500-degree oven.

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

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


Question: What is the name of the company that produced the digital oven thermometer?

I like everything about this digital oven thermometer except the plastic coated cord on the probe. After 1st use my probe stopped working (maybe it was defective). Unfortunately, the probe is the one thing Polder doesn't warranty. I liked the features of this unit so much that I ordered 2 new probes from another company since Amazon doesn't carry the probe for this unit (at least I couldn't find it on their site). To my surprise, the new probes had stainless steel shielding all the way from where it plugs into the unit to the probe itself. Now this is how it should have been made to begin with. The replacement probes were genuine Polder products. Even with the added expense of the better probes I still plan on keeping this unit for a very long time.

Answer: Polder

I like everything about this digital oven thermometer except the plastic coated cord on the probe. After 1st use my probe stopped working (maybe it was defective). <hl> Unfortunately, the probe is the one thing Polder doesn't warranty. <hl> I liked the features of this unit so much that I ordered 2 new probes from another company since Amazon doesn't carry the probe for this unit (at least I couldn't find it on their site). To my surprise, the new probes had stainless steel shielding all the way from where it plugs into the unit to the probe itself. Now this is how it should have been made to begin with. The replacement probes were genuine Polder products. Even with the added expense of the better probes I still plan on keeping this unit for a very long time.

I like everything about this digital oven thermometer except the plastic coated cord on the probe. After 1st use my probe stopped working (maybe it was defective). Unfortunately, the probe is the one thing <hl> Polder <hl> doesn't warranty. I liked the features of this unit so much that I ordered 2 new probes from another company since Amazon doesn't carry the probe for this unit (at least I couldn't find it on their site). To my surprise, the new probes had stainless steel shielding all the way from where it plugs into the unit to the probe itself. Now this is how it should have been made to begin with. The replacement probes were genuine Polder products. Even with the added expense of the better probes I still plan on keeping this unit for a very long time.


Question: What feature helps with the balance of this pan?

I read so many reviews on this and other comparable pans. I decided on this one for the price and for the handles. I agree, the handles do help with balance and made it easier to put in or take out of the oven. The glass bottom feature is great...no mess trying to separate the cake from the bottom in order to serve. I just remove the side ring and serve! However, my disappointment would be the difficulty in trying to put the glass bottom back into the ring! I had such a hard time..especially knowing how delicate the glass bottom is. If you do not put the bottom in just right, it will not seal properly resulting in leaks! Unless I am not aware of the proper technique in putting this pan back together, I think it's a shame I had such a hard time. I really had high hopes for this pan. But thanks to the glass bottom, at the end of the day, I didn't have scratches from scrapping the bottom and the pan still looks great.

Answer: the handles

I read so many reviews on this and other comparable pans. <hl> I decided on this one for the price and for the handles . <hl> I agree, the handles do help with balance and made it easier to put in or take out of the oven. The glass bottom feature is great...no mess trying to separate the cake from the bottom in order to serve. I just remove the side ring and serve! However, my disappointment would be the difficulty in trying to put the glass bottom back into the ring! I had such a hard time..especially knowing how delicate the glass bottom is. If you do not put the bottom in just right, it will not seal properly resulting in leaks! Unless I am not aware of the proper technique in putting this pan back together, I think it's a shame I had such a hard time. I really had high hopes for this pan. But thanks to the glass bottom, at the end of the day, I didn't have scratches from scrapping the bottom and the pan still looks great.

I read so many reviews on this and other comparable pans. I decided on this one for the price and for <hl> the handles <hl>. I agree, the handles do help with balance and made it easier to put in or take out of the oven. The glass bottom feature is great...no mess trying to separate the cake from the bottom in order to serve. I just remove the side ring and serve! However, my disappointment would be the difficulty in trying to put the glass bottom back into the ring! I had such a hard time..especially knowing how delicate the glass bottom is. If you do not put the bottom in just right, it will not seal properly resulting in leaks! Unless I am not aware of the proper technique in putting this pan back together, I think it's a shame I had such a hard time. I really had high hopes for this pan. But thanks to the glass bottom, at the end of the day, I didn't have scratches from scrapping the bottom and the pan still looks great.

I decided on this one for the price and for <hl> the handles <hl> .


Question: What will happen if you don't use a pot holder when handling the lid?

Although this pot fits the bill, another reviewer hit it on the head. You need to be careful and use pot holders on both the lid and pot handles. I have other stainless pots & pans & with this one the heat level is much higher when handling it.The lid handle transfers the heat from the pot and you WILL get burned if you don't use a pot holder of some sort. The current design has the lid handle screwed on the underside and it is open to the heat source. The handle on the lid itself should have been created using a plastic or some type of material that wouldn't absorb the heat thereby creating a hazard.

Answer: burned

Although this pot fits the bill, another reviewer hit it on the head. You need to be careful and use pot holders on both the lid and pot handles. I have other stainless pots & pans & with this one the heat level is much higher when handling it. <hl> The lid handle transfers the heat from the pot and you WILL get burned if you don't use a pot holder of some sort. <hl> The current design has the lid handle screwed on the underside and it is open to the heat source. The handle on the lid itself should have been created using a plastic or some type of material that wouldn't absorb the heat thereby creating a hazard.

Although this pot fits the bill, another reviewer hit it on the head. You need to be careful and use pot holders on both the lid and pot handles. I have other stainless pots & pans & with this one the heat level is much higher when handling it.The lid handle transfers the heat from the pot and you WILL get <hl> burned <hl> if you don't use a pot holder of some sort. The current design has the lid handle screwed on the underside and it is open to the heat source. The handle on the lid itself should have been created using a plastic or some type of material that wouldn't absorb the heat thereby creating a hazard.


Question: How does the product come from the dryer?

I love pillows. They give me such comfort for my body and soul. And there is nothing like having them covered by these wonderful, soft, light pillow cases. I buy them in different colors and put the different colors on my bed pillows, reading chair pillows, workout pillow, and any other pillow I can put to use. The more recent ones have better stitching than the earlier ones I bought. But all have stood the test of time. None have worn out. They come out of the dryer very soft and about as crease-free as can be. Some might think the material is too thin. For me it's ideal. It's not thin as in cheap. It's thin as in not interfering with the pillow's comfort, unlike some pillow cases that actually impede the comfort of the pillow.

Answer: soft and about as crease-free

I love pillows. They give me such comfort for my body and soul. And there is nothing like having them covered by these wonderful, soft, light pillow cases. I buy them in different colors and put the different colors on my bed pillows, reading chair pillows, workout pillow, and any other pillow I can put to use. The more recent ones have better stitching than the earlier ones I bought. But all have stood the test of time. None have worn out. <hl> They come out of the dryer very soft and about as crease-free as can be. <hl> Some might think the material is too thin. For me it's ideal. It's not thin as in cheap. It's thin as in not interfering with the pillow's comfort, unlike some pillow cases that actually impede the comfort of the pillow.

I love pillows. They give me such comfort for my body and soul. And there is nothing like having them covered by these wonderful, soft, light pillow cases. I buy them in different colors and put the different colors on my bed pillows, reading chair pillows, workout pillow, and any other pillow I can put to use. The more recent ones have better stitching than the earlier ones I bought. But all have stood the test of time. None have worn out. They come out of the dryer very <hl> soft and about as crease-free <hl> as can be. Some might think the material is too thin. For me it's ideal. It's not thin as in cheap. It's thin as in not interfering with the pillow's comfort, unlike some pillow cases that actually impede the comfort of the pillow.


Question: How long does it take to clean the screen?

Very pleased. I did a lot of research before buying a new juicer. I had been using a Juiceman Jr. It worked well and was durable, but it was sooooo loud. This is very quiet, small hum from the motor, and the actual sound of the vegetables being ground/squeezed. That's about it. Pulp comes out quite dry and is easy to feed through a second time if you want every last drop of juice out of it.Clean-up is much easier than I expected. I just fill a sink with warm soapy water while I'm juicing. When done, before drinking the juice, I disassemble the juicer (very easy to do), and place the parts into the water, letting them soak while I enjoy the juice. When done drinking, I rinse the parts under running water - usually that's all it takes. Occasionally the juice or pulp catcher will need a gentle rub with a cloth or scotch pad, usually not. The only part that takes any effort at all is the actual screen, but it is very small, so quite quick. I just use the scotch pad on it, inside and out, then rinse, takes about 30 seconds on a bad day.

Answer: 30 seconds

Very pleased. I did a lot of research before buying a new juicer. I had been using a Juiceman Jr. It worked well and was durable, but it was sooooo loud. This is very quiet, small hum from the motor, and the actual sound of the vegetables being ground/squeezed. That's about it. Pulp comes out quite dry and is easy to feed through a second time if you want every last drop of juice out of it. Clean-up is much easier than I expected. I just fill a sink with warm soapy water while I'm juicing. When done, before drinking the juice, I disassemble the juicer (very easy to do), and place the parts into the water, letting them soak while I enjoy the juice. When done drinking, I rinse the parts under running water - usually that's all it takes. Occasionally the juice or pulp catcher will need a gentle rub with a cloth or scotch pad, usually not. The only part that takes any effort at all is the actual screen, but it is very small, so quite quick. <hl> I just use the scotch pad on it, inside and out, then rinse, takes about 30 seconds on a bad day. <hl>

Very pleased. I did a lot of research before buying a new juicer. I had been using a Juiceman Jr. It worked well and was durable, but it was sooooo loud. This is very quiet, small hum from the motor, and the actual sound of the vegetables being ground/squeezed. That's about it. Pulp comes out quite dry and is easy to feed through a second time if you want every last drop of juice out of it.Clean-up is much easier than I expected. I just fill a sink with warm soapy water while I'm juicing. When done, before drinking the juice, I disassemble the juicer (very easy to do), and place the parts into the water, letting them soak while I enjoy the juice. When done drinking, I rinse the parts under running water - usually that's all it takes. Occasionally the juice or pulp catcher will need a gentle rub with a cloth or scotch pad, usually not. The only part that takes any effort at all is the actual screen, but it is very small, so quite quick. I just use the scotch pad on it, inside and out, then rinse, takes about <hl> 30 seconds <hl> on a bad day.


Question: What was the mixer used for?

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

Answer: 4 loaves of bread/week

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

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

The primary use of this mixer is to make <hl> 4 loaves of bread/week <hl> .


Question: What are they a huge lover of?

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

Answer: tea

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

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


Question: The slots help when toasting what item?

This is the best toaster I have ever owned. It is well built ( as are all Breville products) is the most versatile I have ever owned and the settings are very accurate. The bagel setting and "A Little More" are settings that should have been on toasters years ago. The extra wide slots make toasting any size bread very easy as does the basket that adjusts as the bread lowers in to be toasted. Breville has thought of everything. I highly recommend this toaster.

Answer: any size bread

This is the best toaster I have ever owned. It is well built ( as are all Breville products) is the most versatile I have ever owned and the settings are very accurate. The bagel setting and "A Little More" are settings that should have been on toasters years ago. <hl> The extra wide slots make toasting any size bread very easy as does the basket that adjusts as the bread lowers in to be toasted. <hl> Breville has thought of everything. I highly recommend this toaster.

This is the best toaster I have ever owned. It is well built ( as are all Breville products) is the most versatile I have ever owned and the settings are very accurate. The bagel setting and "A Little More" are settings that should have been on toasters years ago. The extra wide slots make toasting <hl> any size bread <hl> very easy as does the basket that adjusts as the bread lowers in to be toasted. Breville has thought of everything. I highly recommend this toaster.


Question: What does the author use the item for?

It is so nice to have a lid that goes on and comes off easily; it's rubberized, so it almost lays on. Much nicer than some others that you need a pry bar to get the lid off. Now if you had soup in it and dropped it on the floor, it's not likely that the contents would stay inside. But it's perfect for my use which is homemade ice cream.It's a bummer that it's not (completely) microwave safe - still looking for a BHA-free solution for this. TIP: Glass measuring cups work well, since the handle stays cool.

Answer: homemade ice cream

It is so nice to have a lid that goes on and comes off easily; it's rubberized, so it almost lays on. Much nicer than some others that you need a pry bar to get the lid off. Now if you had soup in it and dropped it on the floor, it's not likely that the contents would stay inside. <hl> But it's perfect for my use which is homemade ice cream .It's a bummer that it's not (completely) microwave safe - still looking for a BHA-free solution for this. <hl> TIP: Glass measuring cups work well, since the handle stays cool.

It is so nice to have a lid that goes on and comes off easily; it's rubberized, so it almost lays on. Much nicer than some others that you need a pry bar to get the lid off. Now if you had soup in it and dropped it on the floor, it's not likely that the contents would stay inside. But it's perfect for my use which is <hl> homemade ice cream <hl>.It's a bummer that it's not (completely) microwave safe - still looking for a BHA-free solution for this. TIP: Glass measuring cups work well, since the handle stays cool.

But it's perfect for my use which is <hl> homemade ice cream <hl> .It's a bummer that it's not (completely) microwave safe - still looking for a BHA-free solution for this.


Question: When did they get a window A/C unit?

My apartment is an old Victorian and some of the windows are TINY (15" wide)! We have a little alcove where our chinchilla lives and we decided to get a window A/C unit for her during a recent 90 degree spell. I realize that this probably sounds insane to non-chinchilla owners, but oh well. Anyways, this unit fit in the window, although we were unable to extend the fins due to our narrow window.I do have a few complaints though:- the unit is pretty loud- there is a HUGE discrepancy between the level 6 and 7 (coldest) setting- the cord is pretty shortOther than that, it works pretty well for our small 6x4 alcove (which we've blocked off with a curtain)

Answer: during a recent 90 degree spell

My apartment is an old Victorian and some of the windows are TINY (15" wide)! <hl> We have a little alcove where our chinchilla lives and we decided to get a window A/C unit for her during a recent 90 degree spell . <hl> I realize that this probably sounds insane to non-chinchilla owners, but oh well. Anyways, this unit fit in the window, although we were unable to extend the fins due to our narrow window. I do have a few complaints though:- the unit is pretty loud- there is a HUGE discrepancy between the level 6 and 7 (coldest) setting- the cord is pretty shortOther than that, it works pretty well for our small 6x4 alcove (which we've blocked off with a curtain)

My apartment is an old Victorian and some of the windows are TINY (15" wide)! We have a little alcove where our chinchilla lives and we decided to get a window A/C unit for her <hl> during a recent 90 degree spell <hl>. I realize that this probably sounds insane to non-chinchilla owners, but oh well. Anyways, this unit fit in the window, although we were unable to extend the fins due to our narrow window.I do have a few complaints though:- the unit is pretty loud- there is a HUGE discrepancy between the level 6 and 7 (coldest) setting- the cord is pretty shortOther than that, it works pretty well for our small 6x4 alcove (which we've blocked off with a curtain)

We have a little alcove where our chinchilla lives and we decided to get a window A/C unit for her <hl> during a recent 90 degree spell <hl> .


Question: What do the plastic units tend to do?

I bought this to replace a broken plastic unit I'd purchased from a popular, expensive "kitchen party" vendor. As noted throughout so many reviews, the plastic units tend to break and you're left with a piece of expensive trash.I used this unit to make spritz cookies at Christmas time. After I got the disc installed properly (concave!) it worked great. I did have some issues with getting the plunger to stay aligned with the handle to press the cookies, which is the reason I removed a star. The bar on the plunger is ratcheted to advance when the handle is pressed, but it turns freely and gets out of alignment with the handle from time to time. is Other than that, it worked great.I also use the press with other tips to fill deviled eggs, cream puffs, and to decorate cookies and cakes. Other than the occasional problem with the handle, it works great. Since most all of the unit is metal, I suspect it will last for quite some time. The variety of discs provided for pressing cookies is great, too...

Answer: break

I bought this to replace a broken plastic unit I'd purchased from a popular, expensive "kitchen party" vendor. <hl> As noted throughout so many reviews, the plastic units tend to break and you're left with a piece of expensive trash. <hl> I used this unit to make spritz cookies at Christmas time. After I got the disc installed properly (concave!) it worked great. I did have some issues with getting the plunger to stay aligned with the handle to press the cookies, which is the reason I removed a star. The bar on the plunger is ratcheted to advance when the handle is pressed, but it turns freely and gets out of alignment with the handle from time to time. is Other than that, it worked great. I also use the press with other tips to fill deviled eggs, cream puffs, and to decorate cookies and cakes. Other than the occasional problem with the handle, it works great. Since most all of the unit is metal, I suspect it will last for quite some time. The variety of discs provided for pressing cookies is great, too...

I bought this to replace a broken plastic unit I'd purchased from a popular, expensive "kitchen party" vendor. As noted throughout so many reviews, the plastic units tend to <hl> break <hl> and you're left with a piece of expensive trash.I used this unit to make spritz cookies at Christmas time. After I got the disc installed properly (concave!) it worked great. I did have some issues with getting the plunger to stay aligned with the handle to press the cookies, which is the reason I removed a star. The bar on the plunger is ratcheted to advance when the handle is pressed, but it turns freely and gets out of alignment with the handle from time to time. is Other than that, it worked great.I also use the press with other tips to fill deviled eggs, cream puffs, and to decorate cookies and cakes. Other than the occasional problem with the handle, it works great. Since most all of the unit is metal, I suspect it will last for quite some time. The variety of discs provided for pressing cookies is great, too...


Question: What can happen to your skin if you touch the handle?

I have several cast-iron products including a wok, grill pan and a couple of Dutch ovens. I've been using them for years without a single complaint. I have a full set of All Clad stainless frying pans that are somewhat non-stick if you know how to use them. I've heard so much about Grandma's priceless iron frying pan that I had to give it a try. Compared to stainless, iron heats up slowly but keeps the heat much longer. The pre-seasoning isn't much because real seasoning takes years. This is beacuse the iron is rough and only through use become smooth. My complaints relate to the handle: First it is too short so you can't get a proper grip and second it gets hot enough to burn you (unlike stainless). I guess I'll get used to these problems and learn to appreciate the ultimate cooking surface that iron provides.

Answer: burn

I have several cast-iron products including a wok, grill pan and a couple of Dutch ovens. I've been using them for years without a single complaint. I have a full set of All Clad stainless frying pans that are somewhat non-stick if you know how to use them. I've heard so much about Grandma's priceless iron frying pan that I had to give it a try. Compared to stainless, iron heats up slowly but keeps the heat much longer. The pre-seasoning isn't much because real seasoning takes years. This is beacuse the iron is rough and only through use become smooth. <hl> My complaints relate to the handle: First it is too short so you can't get a proper grip and second it gets hot enough to burn you (unlike stainless). <hl> I guess I'll get used to these problems and learn to appreciate the ultimate cooking surface that iron provides.

I have several cast-iron products including a wok, grill pan and a couple of Dutch ovens. I've been using them for years without a single complaint. I have a full set of All Clad stainless frying pans that are somewhat non-stick if you know how to use them. I've heard so much about Grandma's priceless iron frying pan that I had to give it a try. Compared to stainless, iron heats up slowly but keeps the heat much longer. The pre-seasoning isn't much because real seasoning takes years. This is beacuse the iron is rough and only through use become smooth. My complaints relate to the handle: First it is too short so you can't get a proper grip and second it gets hot enough to <hl> burn <hl> you (unlike stainless). I guess I'll get used to these problems and learn to appreciate the ultimate cooking surface that iron provides.


Question: Whom did they thank?

Useful addition to my kitchen This item arrived on time and is an excellent purchase. I like it very much and am VERY glad I ordered it. Thank you so much Amazon.com for the great price, good value and prompt delivery.

Answer: Amazon.com

Useful addition to my kitchen This item arrived on time and is an excellent purchase. I like it very much and am VERY glad I ordered it. <hl> Thank you so much Amazon.com for the great price, good value and prompt delivery. <hl>

Useful addition to my kitchen This item arrived on time and is an excellent purchase. I like it very much and am VERY glad I ordered it. Thank you so much <hl> Amazon.com <hl> for the great price, good value and prompt delivery.


Question: Why does the motor drive me nuts?

I can only give this a 3. Tools are to small-the motor has a w h i n e to it that drives me nuts! The motor also seems to get very hot--maybe I got a dud and just don't know it. The hoses are stiff-no flexibility at all. I do like a canister vacuum though as opposed to an upright-at least this one follows me around and doesn't knock me out when I pull it along. All in all it is an OK product but they could have done a much better job with the design--you must wrap the cord on the bottom for storage-not a useful feature at all--does it work ok? Sure it does. Should you buy it? Only if you don't mind all the above draw backs.

Answer: has a w h i n e to it

I can only give this a 3. <hl> Tools are to small-the motor has a w h i n e to it that drives me nuts! <hl> The motor also seems to get very hot--maybe I got a dud and just don't know it. The hoses are stiff-no flexibility at all. I do like a canister vacuum though as opposed to an upright-at least this one follows me around and doesn't knock me out when I pull it along. All in all it is an OK product but they could have done a much better job with the design--you must wrap the cord on the bottom for storage-not a useful feature at all--does it work ok? Sure it does. Should you buy it? Only if you don't mind all the above draw backs.

I can only give this a 3. Tools are to small-the motor <hl> has a w h i n e to it <hl> that drives me nuts! The motor also seems to get very hot--maybe I got a dud and just don't know it. The hoses are stiff-no flexibility at all. I do like a canister vacuum though as opposed to an upright-at least this one follows me around and doesn't knock me out when I pull it along. All in all it is an OK product but they could have done a much better job with the design--you must wrap the cord on the bottom for storage-not a useful feature at all--does it work ok? Sure it does. Should you buy it? Only if you don't mind all the above draw backs.


Question: What did the buyer purchase when Amazon offered a good deal?

I bought the Dirt Devil Breeze years ago and it is still running. I have always liked it; it is pretty light-weight and handles easily. The cord is super long. So when Amazon offered the Breeze at a really good price, I grabbed this one as a second one in the house. One thing I like about it is the fact that it is bagless. We have a Black Lab and it is amazing the amount of dog hair it picks up that you see in the reservoir after running it. It is easy to empty. The tube snaps off the cleaner easily and you can dump the dirt right in the garbage can. There is really nothing I dislike about it. For the price, it is highly recommended. Although I have a bigger sweeper, I keep using the Breeze. It would be perfect for an apartment as it is a bit smaller than the full size cleaners yet not too small to be annoying. Also, it would be good for those who have a hard time pushing and pulling a cleaner around. The new Breeze features have changed a little but so far I have had no problems.

Answer: the Breeze

I bought the Dirt Devil Breeze years ago and it is still running. I have always liked it; it is pretty light-weight and handles easily. The cord is super long. <hl> So when Amazon offered the Breeze at a really good price, I grabbed this one as a second one in the house. <hl> One thing I like about it is the fact that it is bagless. We have a Black Lab and it is amazing the amount of dog hair it picks up that you see in the reservoir after running it. It is easy to empty. The tube snaps off the cleaner easily and you can dump the dirt right in the garbage can. There is really nothing I dislike about it. For the price, it is highly recommended. Although I have a bigger sweeper, I keep using the Breeze. It would be perfect for an apartment as it is a bit smaller than the full size cleaners yet not too small to be annoying. Also, it would be good for those who have a hard time pushing and pulling a cleaner around. The new Breeze features have changed a little but so far I have had no problems.

I bought the Dirt Devil Breeze years ago and it is still running. I have always liked it; it is pretty light-weight and handles easily. The cord is super long. So when Amazon offered <hl> the Breeze <hl> at a really good price, I grabbed this one as a second one in the house. One thing I like about it is the fact that it is bagless. We have a Black Lab and it is amazing the amount of dog hair it picks up that you see in the reservoir after running it. It is easy to empty. The tube snaps off the cleaner easily and you can dump the dirt right in the garbage can. There is really nothing I dislike about it. For the price, it is highly recommended. Although I have a bigger sweeper, I keep using the Breeze. It would be perfect for an apartment as it is a bit smaller than the full size cleaners yet not too small to be annoying. Also, it would be good for those who have a hard time pushing and pulling a cleaner around. The new Breeze features have changed a little but so far I have had no problems.


Question: What does the writer use it for?

Wilton Nonstick Cooling Rack, 14-1/2 x 20 inch. Love this item. I ordered one and liked it so much I got another one. I use it for everything but it's especially good for cooling cookies. I transfer them from the baking sheet, covered with a Silpat, to the cooling rack after about 8 or 10 minutes. While still soft, but I wait until they won't pull apart while transferring. Then I let the cookies cool completely on this rack. It works great, the cookies don't stick to it. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a cooling rack, especially for cookies directly onto the rack.

Answer: everything

Wilton Nonstick Cooling Rack, 14-1/2 x 20 inch. Love this item. I ordered one and liked it so much I got another one. <hl> I use it for everything but it's especially good for cooling cookies. <hl> I transfer them from the baking sheet, covered with a Silpat, to the cooling rack after about 8 or 10 minutes. While still soft, but I wait until they won't pull apart while transferring. Then I let the cookies cool completely on this rack. It works great, the cookies don't stick to it. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a cooling rack, especially for cookies directly onto the rack.

Wilton Nonstick Cooling Rack, 14-1/2 x 20 inch. Love this item. I ordered one and liked it so much I got another one. I use it for <hl> everything <hl> but it's especially good for cooling cookies. I transfer them from the baking sheet, covered with a Silpat, to the cooling rack after about 8 or 10 minutes. While still soft, but I wait until they won't pull apart while transferring. Then I let the cookies cool completely on this rack. It works great, the cookies don't stick to it. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a cooling rack, especially for cookies directly onto the rack.


Question: Who will receive the gifts?

Bought two as gifts for a friend at 2/3 the price that I paid for mine at a kitchen store. Have tried other products in the past, this one is by far the best

Answer: a friend

<hl> Bought two as gifts for a friend at 2/3 the price that I paid for mine at a kitchen store. <hl> Have tried other products in the past, this one is by far the best

Bought two as gifts for <hl> a friend <hl> at 2/3 the price that I paid for mine at a kitchen store. Have tried other products in the past, this one is by far the best


Question: What kind of structure do they talk about

I'm in a tiny RV and got this for the foldaway feature. It's bigger to store than any of the 10" and 11" skillets I've had in the past. You remove that base, and there are feet under it, just like on the non-foldaway ones. In fact, the base clogs up the inside, so the lid can't be stored with the handle down. Its snap-off handles are wobbly, making it feel insecure to lift. This whole foldaway structure seems to be a waste to me.It heated quickly and cooked fine, so I gave it 3 stars, but most of them do. I wanted this one for the foldaway feature.Someone commented that all the parts stored inside might scratch the teflon, so I kept the piece of thin foam that protects the inside. I line it with that before storing the parts.It's nice and deep.I'm pretty sure I'll replace it in the near future.

Answer: foldaway

<hl> I'm in a tiny RV and got this for the foldaway feature. <hl> It's bigger to store than any of the 10" and 11" skillets I've had in the past. You remove that base, and there are feet under it, just like on the non-foldaway ones. In fact, the base clogs up the inside, so the lid can't be stored with the handle down. Its snap-off handles are wobbly, making it feel insecure to lift. This whole foldaway structure seems to be a waste to me. It heated quickly and cooked fine, so I gave it 3 stars, but most of them do. I wanted this one for the foldaway feature. Someone commented that all the parts stored inside might scratch the teflon, so I kept the piece of thin foam that protects the inside. I line it with that before storing the parts. It's nice and deep. I'm pretty sure I'll replace it in the near future.

I'm in a tiny RV and got this for the <hl> foldaway <hl> feature. It's bigger to store than any of the 10" and 11" skillets I've had in the past. You remove that base, and there are feet under it, just like on the non-foldaway ones. In fact, the base clogs up the inside, so the lid can't be stored with the handle down. Its snap-off handles are wobbly, making it feel insecure to lift. This whole foldaway structure seems to be a waste to me.It heated quickly and cooked fine, so I gave it 3 stars, but most of them do. I wanted this one for the foldaway feature.Someone commented that all the parts stored inside might scratch the teflon, so I kept the piece of thin foam that protects the inside. I line it with that before storing the parts.It's nice and deep.I'm pretty sure I'll replace it in the near future.


Question: For what items does the blender not work well?

I bought this hunk of junk years ago and I can't believe it is still being sold! It is junk! I had a cheap oster years ago that did a better job. It locks up. It doesn't blend well. It is noisy. It leaks. It runs hot. It smells like burned rubber. It is useless with ice or frozen fruit. I actually have to open it and stir any thick liquids. And to top it all off, it is nearly impossible to pour anything out of it without spilling it everywhere. I bought this blender because I loved my Cuisinart food processor and the brand used to be known for quality and their products were always used on the cooking shows. Now all of the cooking shows seem to have switched to Kitchenaid and now I know why.

Answer: ice or frozen fruit

I bought this hunk of junk years ago and I can't believe it is still being sold! It is junk! I had a cheap oster years ago that did a better job. It locks up. It doesn't blend well. It is noisy. It leaks. It runs hot. It smells like burned rubber. <hl> It is useless with ice or frozen fruit . <hl> I actually have to open it and stir any thick liquids. And to top it all off, it is nearly impossible to pour anything out of it without spilling it everywhere. I bought this blender because I loved my Cuisinart food processor and the brand used to be known for quality and their products were always used on the cooking shows. Now all of the cooking shows seem to have switched to Kitchenaid and now I know why.

I bought this hunk of junk years ago and I can't believe it is still being sold! It is junk! I had a cheap oster years ago that did a better job. It locks up. It doesn't blend well. It is noisy. It leaks. It runs hot. It smells like burned rubber. It is useless with <hl> ice or frozen fruit <hl>. I actually have to open it and stir any thick liquids. And to top it all off, it is nearly impossible to pour anything out of it without spilling it everywhere. I bought this blender because I loved my Cuisinart food processor and the brand used to be known for quality and their products were always used on the cooking shows. Now all of the cooking shows seem to have switched to Kitchenaid and now I know why.

It is useless with <hl> ice or frozen fruit <hl> .


Question: What did the reviewer purchase?

I bought this Lodge, Grill / Griddle expressly for use on a Coleman stove. It fit beautifully and the remarkable job it did on recent camping trips surprised everyone who enjoyed the end products. There is one observation which is so obvious it amazed me I hadn't thought of it at first. If you're using both sides ... the side facing the stove top will come out 'dry' with no curing on it. Duh ... so you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush.Small thing to remember but it didn't occur to me until I used it.Great product and it fits perfectly on a two burner Coleman.

Answer: Lodge, Grill / Griddle

<hl> I bought this Lodge, Grill / Griddle expressly for use on a Coleman stove. <hl> It fit beautifully and the remarkable job it did on recent camping trips surprised everyone who enjoyed the end products. There is one observation which is so obvious it amazed me I hadn't thought of it at first. If you're using both sides ... the side facing the stove top will come out 'dry' with no curing on it. Duh ... so you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush. Small thing to remember but it didn't occur to me until I used it. Great product and it fits perfectly on a two burner Coleman.

I bought this <hl> Lodge, Grill / Griddle <hl> expressly for use on a Coleman stove. It fit beautifully and the remarkable job it did on recent camping trips surprised everyone who enjoyed the end products. There is one observation which is so obvious it amazed me I hadn't thought of it at first. If you're using both sides ... the side facing the stove top will come out 'dry' with no curing on it. Duh ... so you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush.Small thing to remember but it didn't occur to me until I used it.Great product and it fits perfectly on a two burner Coleman.


Question: What sharpener did I have before buying the new one?

Yeah, it's cheap. It's tiny. And it's the same thing as the Smith's CCKS 2-Step Knife Sharpener, just modified to be kitchen-friendly.I had the Smith's sharpener and was ready to move on to something better. I should've been more careful when purchasing. It's not a satisfactory sharpener for a slightly-discerning chef. Not bad, but without a blade guide your technique will determine consistency. The edge is functional but if you're doing some technical/fancy chef style cutting, it's just not enough.

Answer: Smith's sharpener

Yeah, it's cheap. It's tiny. And it's the same thing as the Smith's CCKS 2-Step Knife Sharpener, just modified to be kitchen-friendly. <hl> I had the Smith's sharpener and was ready to move on to something better. <hl> I should've been more careful when purchasing. It's not a satisfactory sharpener for a slightly-discerning chef. Not bad, but without a blade guide your technique will determine consistency. The edge is functional but if you're doing some technical/fancy chef style cutting, it's just not enough.

Yeah, it's cheap. It's tiny. And it's the same thing as the Smith's CCKS 2-Step Knife Sharpener, just modified to be kitchen-friendly.I had the <hl> Smith's sharpener <hl> and was ready to move on to something better. I should've been more careful when purchasing. It's not a satisfactory sharpener for a slightly-discerning chef. Not bad, but without a blade guide your technique will determine consistency. The edge is functional but if you're doing some technical/fancy chef style cutting, it's just not enough.


Question: How hard is it to use the spray to spray the bread?

My wife and I cook a lot and I don’t like using artificial spray cans. They tend to be rough on good pots/pans and honestly just feel a bit better about using fresh Olive Oil. I was skeptical at first about the coverage this would have, if the spray would be hard enough, and was very pleased when I used it. It works like a charm and you really get a very similar product. If you are covering a lot of food/area you may have to stop and pump it a few times, but it doesn’t take more than 10seconds.Huge Pro - Super easy to spray bread evenly. Actually, anything evenly. Instead of "tossing it in olive oil" I tend to use this to help spread it out easier.I highly recommend this product to anyone who enjoys cooking and likes to use real Oil. Such a great and easy product.

Answer: Super easy

My wife and I cook a lot and I don’t like using artificial spray cans. They tend to be rough on good pots/pans and honestly just feel a bit better about using fresh Olive Oil. I was skeptical at first about the coverage this would have, if the spray would be hard enough, and was very pleased when I used it. It works like a charm and you really get a very similar product. If you are covering a lot of food/area you may have to stop and pump it a few times, but it doesn’t take more than 10seconds. <hl> Huge Pro - Super easy to spray bread evenly. <hl> Actually, anything evenly. Instead of "tossing it in olive oil" I tend to use this to help spread it out easier. I highly recommend this product to anyone who enjoys cooking and likes to use real Oil. Such a great and easy product.

My wife and I cook a lot and I don’t like using artificial spray cans. They tend to be rough on good pots/pans and honestly just feel a bit better about using fresh Olive Oil. I was skeptical at first about the coverage this would have, if the spray would be hard enough, and was very pleased when I used it. It works like a charm and you really get a very similar product. If you are covering a lot of food/area you may have to stop and pump it a few times, but it doesn’t take more than 10seconds.Huge Pro - <hl> Super easy <hl> to spray bread evenly. Actually, anything evenly. Instead of "tossing it in olive oil" I tend to use this to help spread it out easier.I highly recommend this product to anyone who enjoys cooking and likes to use real Oil. Such a great and easy product.


Question: What did they buy for sale on black-friday?

I bought this on a black-friday sale for $15 with free shipping. It was so cheap, I had doubts. Over a month or two by now, and it works just fine.It's a toaster. Personally, I don't think there is a difference in taste of toast coming from this toaster or a $100+ fancy toaster oven.HOWEVER: You do get what you pay for.Without having a lot of experiences with toaster ovens, it does seem to be less functional than the description and the controls state/imply.I only use it with the top knob on "TOAST" and the bottom dial as a timer.The other functions "BAKE" "BROIL" ... and "OFF" don't have any use to me.When the timer is done, it turns off automatically and has a loud 'ding' (a good thing) or you just turn the timer to off manually if you want to end it early.It does get HOT. But all/most Toaster Ovens probably do these days.Never heard of this brand, but it's a good/durable/functional decent low end budget toaster oven ... Which you should keep your eye on (or use a tracking program) to get a REALLY REALLY GOOD PRICE!OH YEAH ... If you make toast, then immediately make more toast, the internal thermostat will usually shut off the heating element for a portion of the toasting time (for safety) ... but then you have to add more time once it dings. Personally, I leave the oven door open if I am going to re-use it very soon so the internal temperature cools enough to prevent the thermostat from triggering. It works.

Answer: a toaster.

I bought this on a black-friday sale for $15 with free shipping. It was so cheap, I had doubts. Over a month or two by now, and it works just fine. <hl> It's a toaster. Personally, I don't think there is a difference in taste of toast coming from this toaster or a $100+ fancy toaster oven. <hl> HOWEVER: You do get what you pay for. Without having a lot of experiences with toaster ovens, it does seem to be less functional than the description and the controls state/imply. I only use it with the top knob on "TOAST" and the bottom dial as a timer. The other functions "BAKE" "BROIL" ... and "OFF" don't have any use to me. When the timer is done, it turns off automatically and has a loud 'ding' (a good thing) or you just turn the timer to off manually if you want to end it early. It does get HOT. But all/most Toaster Ovens probably do these days. Never heard of this brand, but it's a good/durable/functional decent low end budget toaster oven ... Which you should keep your eye on (or use a tracking program) to get a REALLY REALLY GOOD PRICE!OH YEAH ... If you make toast, then immediately make more toast, the internal thermostat will usually shut off the heating element for a portion of the toasting time (for safety) ... but then you have to add more time once it dings. Personally, I leave the oven door open if I am going to re-use it very soon so the internal temperature cools enough to prevent the thermostat from triggering. It works.

I bought this on a black-friday sale for $15 with free shipping. It was so cheap, I had doubts. Over a month or two by now, and it works just fine.It's <hl> a toaster. <hl> Personally, I don't think there is a difference in taste of toast coming from this toaster or a $100+ fancy toaster oven.HOWEVER: You do get what you pay for.Without having a lot of experiences with toaster ovens, it does seem to be less functional than the description and the controls state/imply.I only use it with the top knob on "TOAST" and the bottom dial as a timer.The other functions "BAKE" "BROIL" ... and "OFF" don't have any use to me.When the timer is done, it turns off automatically and has a loud 'ding' (a good thing) or you just turn the timer to off manually if you want to end it early.It does get HOT. But all/most Toaster Ovens probably do these days.Never heard of this brand, but it's a good/durable/functional decent low end budget toaster oven ... Which you should keep your eye on (or use a tracking program) to get a REALLY REALLY GOOD PRICE!OH YEAH ... If you make toast, then immediately make more toast, the internal thermostat will usually shut off the heating element for a portion of the toasting time (for safety) ... but then you have to add more time once it dings. Personally, I leave the oven door open if I am going to re-use it very soon so the internal temperature cools enough to prevent the thermostat from triggering. It works.


Question: Why did they buy the EZ cup?

I initially had a hard time getting a good and consistant cup of coffee from the EZ cup. To be honeset, I didn't buy the EZ cup because it was ecofriendly, or even because it would cost less per cup. I bought it because I love a good cup of coffee. They are few and far between when using K-cups, and even with all of the blends available in K-cups, there were some I liked that I still just couldn't get. I wanted this to wok, so I followed another reviewer's recommendations and cut the bottom off of a K-cup. This was to slow the flow of coffe through the device. Unlike the other reviewer, I didn't find that a 3/8" disk did anything, so I experimented. I wound up with a plastic disk that was cut just inside the protruding rim that you find on the bottom of each K-cup. It seems to slow the flow enough to strengthen the brew. I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per cup. I am getting a great consistant cup of coffee. I can make it allot stronger which is one of the reasons that I have a problem with K-cups. I used the EZ cup filter with fresh ground coffee. I agree that the EZ Cup spring tamps down the coffee and it seems to work better with more coffee and the plastic K-cup disk. Now I finally can get a strong cup of coffee regardless of whether a dark or lighter roast. I really think this has made the difference between a convenient coffee maker with mediocre coffee and a great cup of coffee. I hope you find this review helpful.

Answer: I love a good cup of coffee

I initially had a hard time getting a good and consistant cup of coffee from the EZ cup. To be honeset, I didn't buy the EZ cup because it was ecofriendly, or even because it would cost less per cup. <hl> I bought it because I love a good cup of coffee . <hl> They are few and far between when using K-cups, and even with all of the blends available in K-cups, there were some I liked that I still just couldn't get. I wanted this to wok, so I followed another reviewer's recommendations and cut the bottom off of a K-cup. This was to slow the flow of coffe through the device. Unlike the other reviewer, I didn't find that a 3/8" disk did anything, so I experimented. I wound up with a plastic disk that was cut just inside the protruding rim that you find on the bottom of each K-cup. It seems to slow the flow enough to strengthen the brew. I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per cup. I am getting a great consistant cup of coffee. I can make it allot stronger which is one of the reasons that I have a problem with K-cups. I used the EZ cup filter with fresh ground coffee. I agree that the EZ Cup spring tamps down the coffee and it seems to work better with more coffee and the plastic K-cup disk. Now I finally can get a strong cup of coffee regardless of whether a dark or lighter roast. I really think this has made the difference between a convenient coffee maker with mediocre coffee and a great cup of coffee. I hope you find this review helpful.

I initially had a hard time getting a good and consistant cup of coffee from the EZ cup. To be honeset, I didn't buy the EZ cup because it was ecofriendly, or even because it would cost less per cup. I bought it because <hl> I love a good cup of coffee <hl>. They are few and far between when using K-cups, and even with all of the blends available in K-cups, there were some I liked that I still just couldn't get. I wanted this to wok, so I followed another reviewer's recommendations and cut the bottom off of a K-cup. This was to slow the flow of coffe through the device. Unlike the other reviewer, I didn't find that a 3/8" disk did anything, so I experimented. I wound up with a plastic disk that was cut just inside the protruding rim that you find on the bottom of each K-cup. It seems to slow the flow enough to strengthen the brew. I also used 2 TBSP of coffee per cup. I am getting a great consistant cup of coffee. I can make it allot stronger which is one of the reasons that I have a problem with K-cups. I used the EZ cup filter with fresh ground coffee. I agree that the EZ Cup spring tamps down the coffee and it seems to work better with more coffee and the plastic K-cup disk. Now I finally can get a strong cup of coffee regardless of whether a dark or lighter roast. I really think this has made the difference between a convenient coffee maker with mediocre coffee and a great cup of coffee. I hope you find this review helpful.

I bought it because <hl> I love a good cup of coffee <hl> .


Question: The product bought was used to?

Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by Danielle, I bought this slicer to spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles. My favorite item to use in the kitchen. Easy cleaning. Suctions down. Great Slicer. Thanks Again.

Answer: spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles

<hl> Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by Danielle, I bought this slicer to spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles . <hl> My favorite item to use in the kitchen. Easy cleaning. Suctions down. Great Slicer. Thanks Again.

Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by Danielle, I bought this slicer to <hl> spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles <hl>. My favorite item to use in the kitchen. Easy cleaning. Suctions down. Great Slicer. Thanks Again.

Thanks to Against all Grain cookbook by Danielle, I bought this slicer to <hl> spiral zucchini into spaghetti noodles <hl> .


Question: What setting does he keep it on?

My husband is always cold, even under plenty of covers. We've tried electric blankets - but the heat they produce is spotty and uncomfortable. Not to mention the wires, the unit clicking on and off, etc. This heated mattress pad uses very low voltage and you can't feel the wires. It's absolutely quiet. He loves it and is able to keep it on low. We also like the auto shut off, so we don't worry that it might get left on by mistake. The quality is unbelievable. Machine wash and dry. What could be better. Well worth the cost.

Answer: low

My husband is always cold, even under plenty of covers. We've tried electric blankets - but the heat they produce is spotty and uncomfortable. Not to mention the wires, the unit clicking on and off, etc. <hl> This heated mattress pad uses very low voltage and you can't feel the wires. <hl> It's absolutely quiet. He loves it and is able to keep it on low. We also like the auto shut off, so we don't worry that it might get left on by mistake. The quality is unbelievable. Machine wash and dry. What could be better. Well worth the cost.

My husband is always cold, even under plenty of covers. We've tried electric blankets - but the heat they produce is spotty and uncomfortable. Not to mention the wires, the unit clicking on and off, etc. This heated mattress pad uses very <hl> low <hl> voltage and you can't feel the wires. It's absolutely quiet. He loves it and is able to keep it on low. We also like the auto shut off, so we don't worry that it might get left on by mistake. The quality is unbelievable. Machine wash and dry. What could be better. Well worth the cost.


Question: Who makes this dinnerware?

I was given a set of four Rachael Ray Dinnerware Little Hoot and the Snowman plates to review, and I think they are very nice. They have a cute design (first time I've ever used the word "cute" in a review) and my wife is quite pleased with them as well. She also mentioned to me that since these don't have any obvious Christmas designs on them they can be used not just at the holidays but all winter long.My only reservations with these is that you really need at least two sets to use them for their intended function, at which point they are getting expensive for standard "Made in China" quality. Also, we have not used these much yet but in reading other reviews I'm now a bit concerned about the durability of these plates.Now, if you are using them for serving small cookies / cheese / crackers as we will in our home, a set of four is probably sufficient. So if you like the design and don't mind the smaller size and price, you may be quite happy with this RR plate set.

Answer: Rachael Ray

<hl> I was given a set of four Rachael Ray Dinnerware Little Hoot and the Snowman plates to review, and I think they are very nice. <hl> They have a cute design (first time I've ever used the word "cute" in a review) and my wife is quite pleased with them as well. She also mentioned to me that since these don't have any obvious Christmas designs on them they can be used not just at the holidays but all winter long. My only reservations with these is that you really need at least two sets to use them for their intended function, at which point they are getting expensive for standard "Made in China" quality. Also, we have not used these much yet but in reading other reviews I'm now a bit concerned about the durability of these plates. Now, if you are using them for serving small cookies / cheese / crackers as we will in our home, a set of four is probably sufficient. So if you like the design and don't mind the smaller size and price, you may be quite happy with this RR plate set.

I was given a set of four <hl> Rachael Ray <hl> Dinnerware Little Hoot and the Snowman plates to review, and I think they are very nice. They have a cute design (first time I've ever used the word "cute" in a review) and my wife is quite pleased with them as well. She also mentioned to me that since these don't have any obvious Christmas designs on them they can be used not just at the holidays but all winter long.My only reservations with these is that you really need at least two sets to use them for their intended function, at which point they are getting expensive for standard "Made in China" quality. Also, we have not used these much yet but in reading other reviews I'm now a bit concerned about the durability of these plates.Now, if you are using them for serving small cookies / cheese / crackers as we will in our home, a set of four is probably sufficient. So if you like the design and don't mind the smaller size and price, you may be quite happy with this RR plate set.