Question: What did this person buy?

Having tried several other bread machines over the years from very expensive to the el-cheap'os, this is the only one that I have liked and the only one that I have not given away. I do not have the great Emeril's signature on my version; I bought mine in Canada but it is the same machine. I have had this for 3 years and I am just now thinking about getting another bread pan and paddles. I love the shape is really loaf like and the 3 pound size is great for pizza crusts.The only thing that I am not fond of is the need to grease the pans before use. I have gotten to the point where I just rub them down with cooking oil before the bread starts baking and everything comes out perfect. This really is not the fault of the maker, my pans have been heavily used for 3 years. The recipes need to be adjusted just a bit and I sift my flour, but that is just my fussiness.I love this machine.

Answer: bread machines

<hl> Having tried several other bread machines over the years from very expensive to the el-cheap'os, this is the only one that I have liked and the only one that I have not given away. <hl> I do not have the great Emeril's signature on my version; I bought mine in Canada but it is the same machine. I have had this for 3 years and I am just now thinking about getting another bread pan and paddles. I love the shape is really loaf like and the 3 pound size is great for pizza crusts. The only thing that I am not fond of is the need to grease the pans before use. I have gotten to the point where I just rub them down with cooking oil before the bread starts baking and everything comes out perfect. This really is not the fault of the maker, my pans have been heavily used for 3 years. The recipes need to be adjusted just a bit and I sift my flour, but that is just my fussiness. I love this machine.

Having tried several other <hl> bread machines <hl> over the years from very expensive to the el-cheap'os, this is the only one that I have liked and the only one that I have not given away. I do not have the great Emeril's signature on my version; I bought mine in Canada but it is the same machine. I have had this for 3 years and I am just now thinking about getting another bread pan and paddles. I love the shape is really loaf like and the 3 pound size is great for pizza crusts.The only thing that I am not fond of is the need to grease the pans before use. I have gotten to the point where I just rub them down with cooking oil before the bread starts baking and everything comes out perfect. This really is not the fault of the maker, my pans have been heavily used for 3 years. The recipes need to be adjusted just a bit and I sift my flour, but that is just my fussiness.I love this machine.


Question: Why didn't they buy one?

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: prices

I received my Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor today. So far, so good. <hl> I've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the prices . <hl> 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 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 <hl> prices <hl>. 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've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the <hl> prices <hl> .


Question: What does the reviewer find way fewer of since having these new containers?

I am SO completely hooked on Lock & Lock containers. Fruit and veggies seem to last forever. I have stored strawberries for weeks without them molding or going bad. Leftovers stay fresh longer. Foods don't dry out or get moldy. I find way fewer "science experiments" in the back of the refrigerator! ;o) Pasta, rice, cereals, crackers and cookies just don't get stale. The containers don't stain and stack really well in the pantry or fridge. (For best results, don't forget to press hard on the center of the lid to create some vacuum before snapping the last lock closed.)

Answer: science experiments

I am SO completely hooked on Lock & Lock containers. Fruit and veggies seem to last forever. I have stored strawberries for weeks without them molding or going bad. Leftovers stay fresh longer. Foods don't dry out or get moldy. <hl> I find way fewer " science experiments " in the back of the refrigerator! <hl> ;o) Pasta, rice, cereals, crackers and cookies just don't get stale. The containers don't stain and stack really well in the pantry or fridge. (For best results, don't forget to press hard on the center of the lid to create some vacuum before snapping the last lock closed.)

I am SO completely hooked on Lock & Lock containers. Fruit and veggies seem to last forever. I have stored strawberries for weeks without them molding or going bad. Leftovers stay fresh longer. Foods don't dry out or get moldy. I find way fewer "<hl> science experiments <hl>" in the back of the refrigerator! ;o) Pasta, rice, cereals, crackers and cookies just don't get stale. The containers don't stain and stack really well in the pantry or fridge. (For best results, don't forget to press hard on the center of the lid to create some vacuum before snapping the last lock closed.)

I find way fewer " <hl> science experiments <hl> " in the back of the refrigerator!


Question: How many ounces does the handy size hold?

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... for hours. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.

Answer: 16 ounces

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... for hours. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. <hl> Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. <hl> I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... for hours. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds <hl> 16 ounces <hl> - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.


Question: what is the BTU of the second model?

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

Answer: 8,00 BTU

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

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

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


Question: What was the author surprised by?

This popper does what its' meant to do. I have yet to experience zero un-popped kernels, but it comes close. The one thing that threw me off is how thin this thing is- extremely cheap materials. Any thinner and it would qualify as tinfoil. It's so thin the bottom dented when accidentally set on the stove top too hard- wasn't a big deal because my finger did a fine job of pushing the dent back out (yes, it's that thin!). The light build along with plastic gears lead me to believe me that the popper isn't going to last very long. Spend the extra $20-30 and get the Lindy's popper.

Answer: how thin this thing is

This popper does what its' meant to do. I have yet to experience zero un-popped kernels, but it comes close. <hl> The one thing that threw me off is how thin this thing is - extremely cheap materials. <hl> Any thinner and it would qualify as tinfoil. It's so thin the bottom dented when accidentally set on the stove top too hard- wasn't a big deal because my finger did a fine job of pushing the dent back out (yes, it's that thin!). The light build along with plastic gears lead me to believe me that the popper isn't going to last very long. Spend the extra $20-30 and get the Lindy's popper.

This popper does what its' meant to do. I have yet to experience zero un-popped kernels, but it comes close. The one thing that threw me off is <hl> how thin this thing is <hl>- extremely cheap materials. Any thinner and it would qualify as tinfoil. It's so thin the bottom dented when accidentally set on the stove top too hard- wasn't a big deal because my finger did a fine job of pushing the dent back out (yes, it's that thin!). The light build along with plastic gears lead me to believe me that the popper isn't going to last very long. Spend the extra $20-30 and get the Lindy's popper.

The one thing that threw me off is <hl> how thin this thing is <hl> - extremely cheap materials.


Question: What is the ExcelSteel made of?

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

Answer: heavy gauge mesh

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

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


Question: What should users NOT do while the product is turned on?

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

Answer: sleep

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

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


Question: Grated milk and dark chocolate with raspberry sauce might be associated with what food item?

An excellent potato ricer. Sturdy built, three settings for the size of holes the mashed/riced product goes through, disassembles for thorough washing, reassembles easily without the directions.Having broken a ricer of lower quality, I appreciate the construction and materials that went into this one. I like the adjustable size holes. This is accomplish with two plates with little rectangular openings. As you rotate the outer ring, at every 90 degrees, they line up differently, from a very small aperture, to a medium, then fairly large one. Solidly built, which impressed me, as I had doubts about how durable the adjustable mechanism could be. My only criticism is that in use, some of the product oozed out around the threads of the retaining ring that holds the plate with the holes in place. Minor stuff, though.Perfect for spaghetti eis, a dessert I had in Germany. Put vanilla ice cream through the smallest setting to make it into strands (the spaghetti), and top with strawberry or raspberry sauce (the marinara), and shaved white chocolate or crushed almonds for the Parmesan cheese. Hmmm... maybe grated milk or dark chocolate in raspberry sauce for Bolognase...E.M. Van Court

Answer: Bolognase

An excellent potato ricer. Sturdy built, three settings for the size of holes the mashed/riced product goes through, disassembles for thorough washing, reassembles easily without the directions. Having broken a ricer of lower quality, I appreciate the construction and materials that went into this one. I like the adjustable size holes. This is accomplish with two plates with little rectangular openings. As you rotate the outer ring, at every 90 degrees, they line up differently, from a very small aperture, to a medium, then fairly large one. Solidly built, which impressed me, as I had doubts about how durable the adjustable mechanism could be. My only criticism is that in use, some of the product oozed out around the threads of the retaining ring that holds the plate with the holes in place. Minor stuff, though. Perfect for spaghetti eis, a dessert I had in Germany. Put vanilla ice cream through the smallest setting to make it into strands (the spaghetti), and top with strawberry or raspberry sauce (the marinara), and shaved white chocolate or crushed almonds for the Parmesan cheese. <hl> Hmmm... maybe grated milk or dark chocolate in raspberry sauce for Bolognase ...E.M. Van Court <hl>

An excellent potato ricer. Sturdy built, three settings for the size of holes the mashed/riced product goes through, disassembles for thorough washing, reassembles easily without the directions.Having broken a ricer of lower quality, I appreciate the construction and materials that went into this one. I like the adjustable size holes. This is accomplish with two plates with little rectangular openings. As you rotate the outer ring, at every 90 degrees, they line up differently, from a very small aperture, to a medium, then fairly large one. Solidly built, which impressed me, as I had doubts about how durable the adjustable mechanism could be. My only criticism is that in use, some of the product oozed out around the threads of the retaining ring that holds the plate with the holes in place. Minor stuff, though.Perfect for spaghetti eis, a dessert I had in Germany. Put vanilla ice cream through the smallest setting to make it into strands (the spaghetti), and top with strawberry or raspberry sauce (the marinara), and shaved white chocolate or crushed almonds for the Parmesan cheese. Hmmm... maybe grated milk or dark chocolate in raspberry sauce for <hl> Bolognase <hl>...E.M. Van Court

Hmmm... maybe grated milk or dark chocolate in raspberry sauce for <hl> Bolognase <hl> ...E.M. Van Court


Question: What the knife looks like?

These are just like the great steak knifes you'll pay five or six times more for in Chicago or New York if they had the trendy steakhouse name stamped into the wood handle. They definitely are well made by Tramontina, a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods. They look hearty and well made, and they are, with the wide, serrated blades. The minute you cut into your steak and it glides right through as if the steak was made of butter, you'll know you made a great choice. What's more, shop the various suppliers on the Amazon site as I got these 4 beauties for around $11 total! You will be hard pressed to find similar cheesy knockoffs in the various discount stores at twice that price, trust me.

Answer: look hearty and well made

These are just like the great steak knifes you'll pay five or six times more for in Chicago or New York if they had the trendy steakhouse name stamped into the wood handle. They definitely are well made by Tramontina, a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods. <hl> They look hearty and well made , and they are, with the wide, serrated blades. <hl> The minute you cut into your steak and it glides right through as if the steak was made of butter, you'll know you made a great choice. What's more, shop the various suppliers on the Amazon site as I got these 4 beauties for around $11 total! You will be hard pressed to find similar cheesy knockoffs in the various discount stores at twice that price, trust me.

These are just like the great steak knifes you'll pay five or six times more for in Chicago or New York if they had the trendy steakhouse name stamped into the wood handle. They definitely are well made by Tramontina, a reliable italian manufacturer of quality kitchen goods. They <hl> look hearty and well made <hl>, and they are, with the wide, serrated blades. The minute you cut into your steak and it glides right through as if the steak was made of butter, you'll know you made a great choice. What's more, shop the various suppliers on the Amazon site as I got these 4 beauties for around $11 total! You will be hard pressed to find similar cheesy knockoffs in the various discount stores at twice that price, trust me.

They <hl> look hearty and well made <hl> , and they are, with the wide, serrated blades.


Question: How many slices of bread can you toast at once?

It is small (a plus in my small kitchen), looks good, and works well.Heating technology hasn't changed much over the years. The way to grab a section of the market is to come up with a different package. Function is most important, with aesthetics a close second. The oven is large enough to easily toast four slices of bread. Any smaller and it would be inadequate for most. The thing that sets this product apart is the design of the door. It rotates to open and close. It feels sturdy and well balanced. Because it rotates, the oven takes up less space than ovens with doors that swing open. I have a larger desktop oven that has been completely replaced by this one. One of my favorite benefits of the rotating door is the I don't have to clear space in front of the oven so that objects do not obstruct the door. Finally the door can be removed and replaced very easily, which allows for quick and easy cleaning of the door itself, and the inside of the oven.The door makes the difference, and the size of this particular model is perfect for a single person or a small family.

Answer: four slices of bread.

It is small (a plus in my small kitchen), looks good, and works well. Heating technology hasn't changed much over the years. The way to grab a section of the market is to come up with a different package. Function is most important, with aesthetics a close second. <hl> The oven is large enough to easily toast four slices of bread. Any smaller and it would be inadequate for most. <hl> The thing that sets this product apart is the design of the door. It rotates to open and close. It feels sturdy and well balanced. Because it rotates, the oven takes up less space than ovens with doors that swing open. I have a larger desktop oven that has been completely replaced by this one. One of my favorite benefits of the rotating door is the I don't have to clear space in front of the oven so that objects do not obstruct the door. Finally the door can be removed and replaced very easily, which allows for quick and easy cleaning of the door itself, and the inside of the oven. The door makes the difference, and the size of this particular model is perfect for a single person or a small family.

It is small (a plus in my small kitchen), looks good, and works well.Heating technology hasn't changed much over the years. The way to grab a section of the market is to come up with a different package. Function is most important, with aesthetics a close second. The oven is large enough to easily toast <hl> four slices of bread. <hl> Any smaller and it would be inadequate for most. The thing that sets this product apart is the design of the door. It rotates to open and close. It feels sturdy and well balanced. Because it rotates, the oven takes up less space than ovens with doors that swing open. I have a larger desktop oven that has been completely replaced by this one. One of my favorite benefits of the rotating door is the I don't have to clear space in front of the oven so that objects do not obstruct the door. Finally the door can be removed and replaced very easily, which allows for quick and easy cleaning of the door itself, and the inside of the oven.The door makes the difference, and the size of this particular model is perfect for a single person or a small family.


Question: When did I buy the toaster?

I like this toaster. Much of what others have said is true though. It doesn't brown that evenly... and so on. Still it might be the only LONG and WIDE slot toaster available at a reasonable price. I mostly toast long slices of sour dough bread. True, it sometimes burns at the ends but you get what you pay for. I bought mine at Target 5 years ago and it's still going strong. The down-catch got sticky and I started looking for a new toaster, so I'm glad I found this offering to have my positive say. BTW, the catch freed up and is fine now.

Answer: 5 years ago

I like this toaster. Much of what others have said is true though. It doesn't brown that evenly... and so on. Still it might be the only LONG and WIDE slot toaster available at a reasonable price. I mostly toast long slices of sour dough bread. True, it sometimes burns at the ends but you get what you pay for. <hl> I bought mine at Target 5 years ago and it's still going strong. <hl> The down-catch got sticky and I started looking for a new toaster, so I'm glad I found this offering to have my positive say. BTW, the catch freed up and is fine now.

I like this toaster. Much of what others have said is true though. It doesn't brown that evenly... and so on. Still it might be the only LONG and WIDE slot toaster available at a reasonable price. I mostly toast long slices of sour dough bread. True, it sometimes burns at the ends but you get what you pay for. I bought mine at Target <hl> 5 years ago <hl> and it's still going strong. The down-catch got sticky and I started looking for a new toaster, so I'm glad I found this offering to have my positive say. BTW, the catch freed up and is fine now.


Question: What about the design of this person's old paper towel holder made it come out of the wall?

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

Answer: screwed into plastic anchors in the drywall

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

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


Question: What was placed in the container?

I put the ice and the margarita stuff in the container, twisted and - I kid you not - about 3-4 seconds later I had a blended margarita. That's the fastest full blend I've ever had. And it stopped on its own for me as well. I did it side by side with the Bella version of this product (which I love) and it is about a second or two faster. The 900 watts shines.I also used this with a smoothie - and here is why I'm only going four stars - and the height of the blades was difficult to use with a full cup. I had to take some of the fruit and ice out to make the base go on. This isn't a problem with other brands. But Ninja always has the blade issue on blenders or these bullet-like devices. I get that it chops great but with the high profile you get smaller cups.I'm super happy with this product and would recommend it in a heart beat for mixing drinks and making smoothies. But if you want to fill the whole cup with smoothie or something harder (like bananas) it doesn't fit.

Answer: ice and the margarita stuff

<hl> I put the ice and the margarita stuff in the container, twisted and - I kid you not - about 3-4 seconds later I had a blended margarita. <hl> That's the fastest full blend I've ever had. And it stopped on its own for me as well. I did it side by side with the Bella version of this product (which I love) and it is about a second or two faster. The 900 watts shines. I also used this with a smoothie - and here is why I'm only going four stars - and the height of the blades was difficult to use with a full cup. I had to take some of the fruit and ice out to make the base go on. This isn't a problem with other brands. But Ninja always has the blade issue on blenders or these bullet-like devices. I get that it chops great but with the high profile you get smaller cups. I'm super happy with this product and would recommend it in a heart beat for mixing drinks and making smoothies. But if you want to fill the whole cup with smoothie or something harder (like bananas) it doesn't fit.

I put the <hl> ice and the margarita stuff <hl> in the container, twisted and - I kid you not - about 3-4 seconds later I had a blended margarita. That's the fastest full blend I've ever had. And it stopped on its own for me as well. I did it side by side with the Bella version of this product (which I love) and it is about a second or two faster. The 900 watts shines.I also used this with a smoothie - and here is why I'm only going four stars - and the height of the blades was difficult to use with a full cup. I had to take some of the fruit and ice out to make the base go on. This isn't a problem with other brands. But Ninja always has the blade issue on blenders or these bullet-like devices. I get that it chops great but with the high profile you get smaller cups.I'm super happy with this product and would recommend it in a heart beat for mixing drinks and making smoothies. But if you want to fill the whole cup with smoothie or something harder (like bananas) it doesn't fit.


Question: How was the corkscrew described?

This is a virtually "never fail" corkscrew. You simply set the bottom of the corkscrew on the top of the wine bottle, turn the top of the corkscrew clockwise until the cork is out of the bottle, remove the corkscrew, turn the top of the corkscrew counter-clockwise until the cork projects from the bottom, and then remove the cork. I'm an old man, I've been drinking wine for decades, and I've owned lots of corkscrews and wine openers, including some quite expensive ones, and this is truly the best I've ever seen. My hat is off to Oxo for producing and offering this fine product!

Answer: virtually "never fail"

<hl> This is a virtually "never fail" corkscrew. <hl> You simply set the bottom of the corkscrew on the top of the wine bottle, turn the top of the corkscrew clockwise until the cork is out of the bottle, remove the corkscrew, turn the top of the corkscrew counter-clockwise until the cork projects from the bottom, and then remove the cork. I'm an old man, I've been drinking wine for decades, and I've owned lots of corkscrews and wine openers, including some quite expensive ones, and this is truly the best I've ever seen. My hat is off to Oxo for producing and offering this fine product!

This is a <hl> virtually "never fail" <hl> corkscrew. You simply set the bottom of the corkscrew on the top of the wine bottle, turn the top of the corkscrew clockwise until the cork is out of the bottle, remove the corkscrew, turn the top of the corkscrew counter-clockwise until the cork projects from the bottom, and then remove the cork. I'm an old man, I've been drinking wine for decades, and I've owned lots of corkscrews and wine openers, including some quite expensive ones, and this is truly the best I've ever seen. My hat is off to Oxo for producing and offering this fine product!


Question: What food does the writer pack into their suitcase for travel?

I like to throw this in my suitcase for when I travel, together with a collapsible bowl and instant oatmeal. That way, I don't have to eat out all my meals when I'm on the road :)The bamboo utensils are super cute, and I liked the fabric wrap thing it came with as well, it's a nice touch and works well to keep the utensils from rolling around in your luggage.The knife is not super sharp (hey, it's made out of wood...!) but I cut a banana with it once and it worked. I don't think you can cut a loaf of bread or something with it, but spreading stuff on bread or cutting something softer, like baked fish, should be fine.I'm not sure I need all the spoons it came with but it's nice to be able to share with a friend, I guess :)So far I've only used it for traveling where I stayed over at hotels/hostels, but I'm sure it'll be equally useful for camping.Overall, I'm very pleased with the product, and I'd definitely purchase again!

Answer: instant oatmeal

<hl> I like to throw this in my suitcase for when I travel, together with a collapsible bowl and instant oatmeal . <hl> That way, I don't have to eat out all my meals when I'm on the road :) The bamboo utensils are super cute, and I liked the fabric wrap thing it came with as well, it's a nice touch and works well to keep the utensils from rolling around in your luggage. The knife is not super sharp (hey, it's made out of wood...!) but I cut a banana with it once and it worked. I don't think you can cut a loaf of bread or something with it, but spreading stuff on bread or cutting something softer, like baked fish, should be fine. I'm not sure I need all the spoons it came with but it's nice to be able to share with a friend, I guess :) So far I've only used it for traveling where I stayed over at hotels/hostels, but I'm sure it'll be equally useful for camping. Overall, I'm very pleased with the product, and I'd definitely purchase again!

I like to throw this in my suitcase for when I travel, together with a collapsible bowl and <hl> instant oatmeal <hl>. That way, I don't have to eat out all my meals when I'm on the road :)The bamboo utensils are super cute, and I liked the fabric wrap thing it came with as well, it's a nice touch and works well to keep the utensils from rolling around in your luggage.The knife is not super sharp (hey, it's made out of wood...!) but I cut a banana with it once and it worked. I don't think you can cut a loaf of bread or something with it, but spreading stuff on bread or cutting something softer, like baked fish, should be fine.I'm not sure I need all the spoons it came with but it's nice to be able to share with a friend, I guess :)So far I've only used it for traveling where I stayed over at hotels/hostels, but I'm sure it'll be equally useful for camping.Overall, I'm very pleased with the product, and I'd definitely purchase again!

I like to throw this in my suitcase for when I travel, together with a collapsible bowl and <hl> instant oatmeal <hl> .


Question: What would this buyer consider this bag to be rated?

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a fantastic design. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it five stars but ... it's the shoulder strap. I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!

Answer: five stars

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a fantastic design. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. <hl> I would give it five stars but ... it's the shoulder strap. <hl> I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a fantastic design. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it <hl> five stars <hl> but ... it's the shoulder strap. I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!


Question: What adjective is used to describe the appearance of the plates?

For the price, they are a good deal. They look stylish and are dishwasher safe. I've had them for about a year and they are still good as new. I received the package with a few cracks in some of the plates but getting the replacement was fairly hassle-free. Then again, Amazon was handling the returns.

Answer: stylish

For the price, they are a good deal. <hl> They look stylish and are dishwasher safe. <hl> I've had them for about a year and they are still good as new. I received the package with a few cracks in some of the plates but getting the replacement was fairly hassle-free. Then again, Amazon was handling the returns.

For the price, they are a good deal. They look <hl> stylish <hl> and are dishwasher safe. I've had them for about a year and they are still good as new. I received the package with a few cracks in some of the plates but getting the replacement was fairly hassle-free. Then again, Amazon was handling the returns.


Question: What do they need the item to pick up?

First off, I have a Silver Persian Cat. I used the Dyson mini turbine tool on my furniture and thought it did pretty good, except I had to keep stopping to remove wound up fur. I ordered this tool to alleviate that problem, and couldn't believe how much fur it got out of the furniture even after using the mini turbine! Just 2 chairs and a stool and I got a softball size ball of fur in the bin! It is a bit pricy, but it works beautifully and doesn't tangle! Well worth it to have a fur-free house. I must admit, the thought crossed my mind to use it on the cat directly but that would be mean. ;)

Answer: fur

First off, I have a Silver Persian Cat. <hl> I used the Dyson mini turbine tool on my fur niture and thought it did pretty good, except I had to keep stopping to remove wound up fur. <hl> I ordered this tool to alleviate that problem, and couldn't believe how much fur it got out of the furniture even after using the mini turbine! Just 2 chairs and a stool and I got a softball size ball of fur in the bin! It is a bit pricy, but it works beautifully and doesn't tangle! Well worth it to have a fur-free house. I must admit, the thought crossed my mind to use it on the cat directly but that would be mean. ;)

First off, I have a Silver Persian Cat. I used the Dyson mini turbine tool on my <hl> fur <hl>niture and thought it did pretty good, except I had to keep stopping to remove wound up fur. I ordered this tool to alleviate that problem, and couldn't believe how much fur it got out of the furniture even after using the mini turbine! Just 2 chairs and a stool and I got a softball size ball of fur in the bin! It is a bit pricy, but it works beautifully and doesn't tangle! Well worth it to have a fur-free house. I must admit, the thought crossed my mind to use it on the cat directly but that would be mean. ;)

I used the Dyson mini turbine tool on my <hl> fur <hl> niture and thought it did pretty good, except I had to keep stopping to remove wound up fur.


Question: What direction do you turn the corkscrew?

Answer: clockwise

This is a virtually "never fail" corkscrew. <hl> You simply set the bottom of the corkscrew on the top of the wine bottle, turn the top of the corkscrew clockwise until the cork is out of the bottle, remove the corkscrew, turn the top of the corkscrew counter-clockwise until the cork projects from the bottom, and then remove the cork. <hl> I'm an old man, I've been drinking wine for decades, and I've owned lots of corkscrews and wine openers, including some quite expensive ones, and this is truly the best I've ever seen. My hat is off to Oxo for producing and offering this fine product!

This is a virtually "never fail" corkscrew. You simply set the bottom of the corkscrew on the top of the wine bottle, turn the top of the corkscrew <hl> clockwise <hl> until the cork is out of the bottle, remove the corkscrew, turn the top of the corkscrew counter-clockwise until the cork projects from the bottom, and then remove the cork. I'm an old man, I've been drinking wine for decades, and I've owned lots of corkscrews and wine openers, including some quite expensive ones, and this is truly the best I've ever seen. My hat is off to Oxo for producing and offering this fine product!


Question: What is being reviewed?

Have you tried using a ricer for mashed potatoes? If not, you're missing out!Here's how you do it;Place the potatoes (I use Yukon Gold) in well salted water with their jackets still on. Bring to a boil and cook until a knife is easliy inserted into each potato. (They have to be soft of they won't go through the ricer.)Drain the hot water and remove the skins with your hands using paper towels as a "mitt". (The skins will slip off really easily, but Potatoes are HOT, be careful!)Place hot potato in ricer and push through. FOLD IN butter, cheese, chives, sour cream, whatever you like. The key is not to over mix because then the potatoes become gluey and heavy. Thats it, super simple and everyone will love them!

Answer: ricer

<hl> Have you tried using a ricer for mashed potatoes? <hl> If not, you're missing out!Here's how you do it;Place the potatoes (I use Yukon Gold) in well salted water with their jackets still on. Bring to a boil and cook until a knife is easliy inserted into each potato. (They have to be soft of they won't go through the ricer.)Drain the hot water and remove the skins with your hands using paper towels as a "mitt". (The skins will slip off really easily, but Potatoes are HOT, be careful!)Place hot potato in ricer and push through. FOLD IN butter, cheese, chives, sour cream, whatever you like. The key is not to over mix because then the potatoes become gluey and heavy. Thats it, super simple and everyone will love them!

Have you tried using a <hl> ricer <hl> for mashed potatoes? If not, you're missing out!Here's how you do it;Place the potatoes (I use Yukon Gold) in well salted water with their jackets still on. Bring to a boil and cook until a knife is easliy inserted into each potato. (They have to be soft of they won't go through the ricer.)Drain the hot water and remove the skins with your hands using paper towels as a "mitt". (The skins will slip off really easily, but Potatoes are HOT, be careful!)Place hot potato in ricer and push through. FOLD IN butter, cheese, chives, sour cream, whatever you like. The key is not to over mix because then the potatoes become gluey and heavy. Thats it, super simple and everyone will love them!


Question: What  did they use before?

This travel mug is great. We've gone through a lot of travel mugs in this house and my husband and I have never found one that we really liked until this one. We have one of the older versions without the easy clean lid and this version is much improved. Basically the inner part of the cup opens for easier cleaning. I still find it easiest to put some really hot water in it and leave it up side down for a while before washing it to make sure it's clean. Coffee stays really hot in this for a very long time. This fits well in standard cup holders and doesn't spill or leak.

Answer: older versions

This travel mug is great. We've gone through a lot of travel mugs in this house and my husband and I have never found one that we really liked until this one. <hl> We have one of the older versions without the easy clean lid and this version is much improved. <hl> Basically the inner part of the cup opens for easier cleaning. I still find it easiest to put some really hot water in it and leave it up side down for a while before washing it to make sure it's clean. Coffee stays really hot in this for a very long time. This fits well in standard cup holders and doesn't spill or leak.

This travel mug is great. We've gone through a lot of travel mugs in this house and my husband and I have never found one that we really liked until this one. We have one of the <hl> older versions <hl> without the easy clean lid and this version is much improved. Basically the inner part of the cup opens for easier cleaning. I still find it easiest to put some really hot water in it and leave it up side down for a while before washing it to make sure it's clean. Coffee stays really hot in this for a very long time. This fits well in standard cup holders and doesn't spill or leak.


Question: How long is the smaller product?

In the two smallest sizes, this high-quality stainless steel strainer has a very fine mesh that will strain out seeds, lumps, and just about everything else from a thin cooking liquid. To strain a cooking liquid that is even slightly thickened, you will probably need a strainer with a coarser mesh. The strainer is dishwasher safe.The strainer size (2-1/2", etc.) is measured straight across the "bowl" of the strainer, and includes some of the metal frame. The total length of the 2-1/2" strainer is 7-1/4"; the wire handle alone is 4". The total length of the 3-3/4" strainer is 8-3/4"; the wire handle alone is 4-1/4".

Answer: 7-1/4"

In the two smallest sizes, this high-quality stainless steel strainer has a very fine mesh that will strain out seeds, lumps, and just about everything else from a thin cooking liquid. To strain a cooking liquid that is even slightly thickened, you will probably need a strainer with a coarser mesh. The strainer is dishwasher safe. The strainer size (2-1/2", etc.) is measured straight across the "bowl" of the strainer, and includes some of the metal frame. <hl> The total length of the 2-1/2" strainer is 7-1/4" ; the wire handle alone is 4". <hl> The total length of the 3-3/4" strainer is 8-3/4"; the wire handle alone is 4-1/4".

In the two smallest sizes, this high-quality stainless steel strainer has a very fine mesh that will strain out seeds, lumps, and just about everything else from a thin cooking liquid. To strain a cooking liquid that is even slightly thickened, you will probably need a strainer with a coarser mesh. The strainer is dishwasher safe.The strainer size (2-1/2", etc.) is measured straight across the "bowl" of the strainer, and includes some of the metal frame. The total length of the 2-1/2" strainer is <hl> 7-1/4" <hl>; the wire handle alone is 4". The total length of the 3-3/4" strainer is 8-3/4"; the wire handle alone is 4-1/4".

The total length of the 2-1/2" strainer is <hl> 7-1/4" <hl> ; the wire handle alone is 4".


Question: What happened during the third filling of this device?

If you simply want to go back to the '50s this tray is what you want. After reading the instructions that say to let the tray stand 2 min and not fill past 3/4, the tray probably works well. However, by the third filling ice started sticking. I'm used to the plastic trays where the ice drops out easily. After a month the ice stuck so bad (right out of the refrigerator) that I had to run it under water. The tray (I have 3 of them) is an ordinary old fashioned tray of my childhood. The tray is strong but stacking isn't as easy as I would like.. they set atop a narrow ridge in the center of the tray which leaves them teetering. Also, the beautiful blue rubber holders fall off after a few uses. Unless you're prepared to glue them back you might as well throw them away.If this tray cost $6 or $8 I would be happy, but not at $27.50, this is for collectors only.

Answer: ice started sticking

If you simply want to go back to the '50s this tray is what you want. After reading the instructions that say to let the tray stand 2 min and not fill past 3/4, the tray probably works well. <hl> However, by the third filling ice started sticking . <hl> I'm used to the plastic trays where the ice drops out easily. After a month the ice stuck so bad (right out of the refrigerator) that I had to run it under water. The tray (I have 3 of them) is an ordinary old fashioned tray of my childhood. The tray is strong but stacking isn't as easy as I would like.. they set atop a narrow ridge in the center of the tray which leaves them teetering. Also, the beautiful blue rubber holders fall off after a few uses. Unless you're prepared to glue them back you might as well throw them away. If this tray cost $6 or $8 I would be happy, but not at $27.50, this is for collectors only.

If you simply want to go back to the '50s this tray is what you want. After reading the instructions that say to let the tray stand 2 min and not fill past 3/4, the tray probably works well. However, by the third filling <hl> ice started sticking <hl>. I'm used to the plastic trays where the ice drops out easily. After a month the ice stuck so bad (right out of the refrigerator) that I had to run it under water. The tray (I have 3 of them) is an ordinary old fashioned tray of my childhood. The tray is strong but stacking isn't as easy as I would like.. they set atop a narrow ridge in the center of the tray which leaves them teetering. Also, the beautiful blue rubber holders fall off after a few uses. Unless you're prepared to glue them back you might as well throw them away.If this tray cost $6 or $8 I would be happy, but not at $27.50, this is for collectors only.

However, by the third filling <hl> ice started sticking <hl> .


Question: What do the use to get the dog off the chair?

The plastic binders are hard brittle pieces and the whole thing just falls apart within weeks under normal circumstances. I bought two and they both were destroyed in less than a month. Now I use the rods for scooping up items that have fallen behind the washer, knocking stuff out from under the sofa, batting cobwebs from the porch ceiling, poking the dog so he gets off the chair, changing the channels when I can't find the remote, "sword" fighting with my grandsons, staking vegetables and more.

Answer: the rods

The plastic binders are hard brittle pieces and the whole thing just falls apart within weeks under normal circumstances. I bought two and they both were destroyed in less than a month. <hl> Now I use the rods for scooping up items that have fallen behind the washer, knocking stuff out from under the sofa, batting cobwebs from the porch ceiling, poking the dog so he gets off the chair, changing the channels when I can't find the remote, "sword" fighting with my grandsons, staking vegetables and more. <hl>

The plastic binders are hard brittle pieces and the whole thing just falls apart within weeks under normal circumstances. I bought two and they both were destroyed in less than a month. Now I use <hl> the rods <hl> for scooping up items that have fallen behind the washer, knocking stuff out from under the sofa, batting cobwebs from the porch ceiling, poking the dog so he gets off the chair, changing the channels when I can't find the remote, "sword" fighting with my grandsons, staking vegetables and more.


Question: Is it durable

We recently broke our 8 inch glass Pyrex and decided maybe we'd try metal instead. We were at a local store and my wife grabbed an 8 inch pan off the shelf. I noticed it was made in China and put it back on the shelf. I then saw Chicago Metallic and grabbed one, only to find out it was also made in China. I went around to the other side of the isle and noticed USA Pans. I knew that they're the best and made in the U.S. because I have the Pullman Loaf pan. You could drive over this pan with your car and it probably wouldn't do much damage.....really. You get what you pay for. This pan works well. Just know that you still need to spray this pan or use oil, butter etc. It does an amazing job with the Cooks Illustrated Corn Bread recipe (the one with actual corn kernels in it).

Answer: You could drive over this pan with your car

We recently broke our 8 inch glass Pyrex and decided maybe we'd try metal instead. We were at a local store and my wife grabbed an 8 inch pan off the shelf. I noticed it was made in China and put it back on the shelf. I then saw Chicago Metallic and grabbed one, only to find out it was also made in China. I went around to the other side of the isle and noticed USA Pans. I knew that they're the best and made in the U.S. because I have the Pullman Loaf pan. <hl> You could drive over this pan with your car and it probably wouldn't do much damage.....really. <hl> You get what you pay for. This pan works well. Just know that you still need to spray this pan or use oil, butter etc. It does an amazing job with the Cooks Illustrated Corn Bread recipe (the one with actual corn kernels in it).

We recently broke our 8 inch glass Pyrex and decided maybe we'd try metal instead. We were at a local store and my wife grabbed an 8 inch pan off the shelf. I noticed it was made in China and put it back on the shelf. I then saw Chicago Metallic and grabbed one, only to find out it was also made in China. I went around to the other side of the isle and noticed USA Pans. I knew that they're the best and made in the U.S. because I have the Pullman Loaf pan. <hl> You could drive over this pan with your car <hl> and it probably wouldn't do much damage.....really. You get what you pay for. This pan works well. Just know that you still need to spray this pan or use oil, butter etc. It does an amazing job with the Cooks Illustrated Corn Bread recipe (the one with actual corn kernels in it).


Question: What gets rinsed?

This cutting board is a nice weight, with a smooth cutting surface. It balances well on the front edge of my counter, and the expanding basket is extremely useful. I love peeling my carrots and other veggies right into that basket, instead of dragging a trash can across the kitchen. Then I can easily take my veggie scraps to the compost bin, rinse the basket, and proceed to chopping my veggies. When the veggies are all chopped, I can push them into the basket to easily transfer them to my pan. The basket removes easily for washing, and attaches nicely to the cutting board for storage.The ONLY thing I don't like about this cutting board is that the collapsible basket and the folded down edge make it a bit bulky to store between uses. It's about 1.5 inches thick when it's ready to store. But, that's just something I need to adjust to. It's worth the extra storage space.

Answer: basket

This cutting board is a nice weight, with a smooth cutting surface. <hl> It balances well on the front edge of my counter, and the expanding basket is extremely useful. <hl> I love peeling my carrots and other veggies right into that basket, instead of dragging a trash can across the kitchen. Then I can easily take my veggie scraps to the compost bin, rinse the basket, and proceed to chopping my veggies. When the veggies are all chopped, I can push them into the basket to easily transfer them to my pan. The basket removes easily for washing, and attaches nicely to the cutting board for storage. The ONLY thing I don't like about this cutting board is that the collapsible basket and the folded down edge make it a bit bulky to store between uses. It's about 1.5 inches thick when it's ready to store. But, that's just something I need to adjust to. It's worth the extra storage space.

This cutting board is a nice weight, with a smooth cutting surface. It balances well on the front edge of my counter, and the expanding <hl> basket <hl> is extremely useful. I love peeling my carrots and other veggies right into that basket, instead of dragging a trash can across the kitchen. Then I can easily take my veggie scraps to the compost bin, rinse the basket, and proceed to chopping my veggies. When the veggies are all chopped, I can push them into the basket to easily transfer them to my pan. The basket removes easily for washing, and attaches nicely to the cutting board for storage.The ONLY thing I don't like about this cutting board is that the collapsible basket and the folded down edge make it a bit bulky to store between uses. It's about 1.5 inches thick when it's ready to store. But, that's just something I need to adjust to. It's worth the extra storage space.


Question: How many cups can you make at once?

This thing is very annoying if you're used to the larger Keurig machines. You can only make one cup at a time, and each time, you have to WAIT for the water to heat up in it! Not sure what the pros are for that - it's still taking almost as much time as a regular brewer does to make one cup of coffee. We had a race to prove that. Really, truthfully, go with the larger versions of these things. You'll be happier, get going faster, and you can change the temperature of the water and the size of the cup. This one only goes up to a 10 ounce size whereas mine goes up to a 14 ounce. It's good for those who don't mind waiting but for the price, you may as well use a regular coffee pot.

Answer: one

This thing is very annoying if you're used to the larger Keurig machines. <hl> You can only make one cup at a time, and each time, you have to WAIT for the water to heat up in it! <hl> Not sure what the pros are for that - it's still taking almost as much time as a regular brewer does to make one cup of coffee. We had a race to prove that. Really, truthfully, go with the larger versions of these things. You'll be happier, get going faster, and you can change the temperature of the water and the size of the cup. This one only goes up to a 10 ounce size whereas mine goes up to a 14 ounce. It's good for those who don't mind waiting but for the price, you may as well use a regular coffee pot.

This thing is very annoying if you're used to the larger Keurig machines. You can only make <hl> one <hl> cup at a time, and each time, you have to WAIT for the water to heat up in it! Not sure what the pros are for that - it's still taking almost as much time as a regular brewer does to make one cup of coffee. We had a race to prove that. Really, truthfully, go with the larger versions of these things. You'll be happier, get going faster, and you can change the temperature of the water and the size of the cup. This one only goes up to a 10 ounce size whereas mine goes up to a 14 ounce. It's good for those who don't mind waiting but for the price, you may as well use a regular coffee pot.


Question: how many stars did the writer give the item?

I bought this pan about 3 years ago. It hangs on a side of my cabinets where I can reach it easily. Today, it looks as new as the day I bought it. Cleans up so easily! Just a little soapy water and a soft dishrag or plastic pad... and it's looking new again! I cook on a gas stove and the handle of this pan does require me to use a potholder of some sort. It's not exactly hot... more, just uncomfortably warm. Since the description says handle stays cool... I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. All in all, this pan is a workhorse, it doesn't hold odors and it's one of the best kitchen pans I've ever purchased. I love the ability to grill indoors on my stove without having to give it any thought! I can easily grill four steaks on this pan. Or 2 large steaks. Think I'll have a nice grilled steak tonight!

Answer: 4 stars

I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.

I bought this pan about 3 years ago. It hangs on a side of my cabinets where I can reach it easily. Today, it looks as new as the day I bought it. Cleans up so easily! Just a little soapy water and a soft dishrag or plastic pad... and it's looking new again! I cook on a gas stove and the handle of this pan does require me to use a potholder of some sort. It's not exactly hot... more, just uncomfortably warm. Since the description says handle stays cool... <hl> I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. <hl> All in all, this pan is a workhorse, it doesn't hold odors and it's one of the best kitchen pans I've ever purchased. I love the ability to grill indoors on my stove without having to give it any thought! I can easily grill four steaks on this pan. Or 2 large steaks. Think I'll have a nice grilled steak tonight!

I bought this pan about 3 years ago. It hangs on a side of my cabinets where I can reach it easily. Today, it looks as new as the day I bought it. Cleans up so easily! Just a little soapy water and a soft dishrag or plastic pad... and it's looking new again! I cook on a gas stove and the handle of this pan does require me to use a potholder of some sort. It's not exactly hot... more, just uncomfortably warm. Since the description says handle stays cool... I gave it <hl> 4 stars <hl> instead of 5. All in all, this pan is a workhorse, it doesn't hold odors and it's one of the best kitchen pans I've ever purchased. I love the ability to grill indoors on my stove without having to give it any thought! I can easily grill four steaks on this pan. Or 2 large steaks. Think I'll have a nice grilled steak tonight!


Question: What kind of tool did they have to use?

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

Answer: drill

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. <hl> He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill . <hl> This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a <hl> drill <hl>. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a <hl> drill <hl> .


Question: Who came to the author's rescue?

I BOUGHT 2 OF YHESE CUBES . IT TAKES THE Patience of Jobe to put it together. i managed with a to b put c in here a dowel here a screw there, but i had to ask someone to tighten it for me. they are cheaply made, we ended up with parts that are left over because they have no directions where to put them!. the company refused to take the one back,BUT AS USUAL AMAZON CAME TO MY RESCUE! SO AFTER I GOT THE ONE TOGETHER I WAS NOT GOING TO GO THRU THE INTENSE AGGREVATION OF TRYING ANOTHER. IT'S A GOOD THING NO ONE CAN SEE IT WHERE I PUT IT IT IS EMBARRASING HOW MUCH T IT LOOKS LIKE A BROWN MILK CASE! NEVER AGAIN FIRST AND" FOREMOST"KATE RAES

Answer: AMAZON

I BOUGHT 2 OF YHESE CUBES . IT TAKES THE Patience of Jobe to put it together. i managed with a to b put c in here a dowel here a screw there, but i had to ask someone to tighten it for me. they are cheaply made, we ended up with parts that are left over because they have no directions where to put them!. <hl> the company refused to take the one back,BUT AS USUAL AMAZON CAME TO MY RESCUE! <hl> SO AFTER I GOT THE ONE TOGETHER I WAS NOT GOING TO GO THRU THE INTENSE AGGREVATION OF TRYING ANOTHER. IT'S A GOOD THING NO ONE CAN SEE IT WHERE I PUT IT IT IS EMBARRASING HOW MUCH T IT LOOKS LIKE A BROWN MILK CASE! NEVER AGAIN FIRST AND" FOREMOST"KATE RAES

I BOUGHT 2 OF YHESE CUBES . IT TAKES THE Patience of Jobe to put it together. i managed with a to b put c in here a dowel here a screw there, but i had to ask someone to tighten it for me. they are cheaply made, we ended up with parts that are left over because they have no directions where to put them!. the company refused to take the one back,BUT AS USUAL <hl> AMAZON <hl> CAME TO MY RESCUE! SO AFTER I GOT THE ONE TOGETHER I WAS NOT GOING TO GO THRU THE INTENSE AGGREVATION OF TRYING ANOTHER. IT'S A GOOD THING NO ONE CAN SEE IT WHERE I PUT IT IT IS EMBARRASING HOW MUCH T IT LOOKS LIKE A BROWN MILK CASE! NEVER AGAIN FIRST AND" FOREMOST"KATE RAES


Question: What should be done before staining?

I received the table very quickly and in perfect condition. I just gave it a quick wipe down, conditioned the top and began staining the top and painting the bottom, it's looking great and the wood is a nice quality. Though if you plan to stain, not paint you'll need to give the top a little sanding with 220 grit before applying poly coat.I was so glad to find this table in 36" and with drop leaf, it's a pretty great price too in my opinion. (Though, I wish it were made in America...) it's going to be great for my breakfast nook in the kitchen.

Answer: a little sanding

I received the table very quickly and in perfect condition. I just gave it a quick wipe down, conditioned the top and began staining the top and painting the bottom, it's looking great and the wood is a nice quality. <hl> Though if you plan to stain, not paint you'll need to give the top a little sanding with 220 grit before applying poly coat. <hl> I was so glad to find this table in 36" and with drop leaf, it's a pretty great price too in my opinion. (Though, I wish it were made in America...) it's going to be great for my breakfast nook in the kitchen.

I received the table very quickly and in perfect condition. I just gave it a quick wipe down, conditioned the top and began staining the top and painting the bottom, it's looking great and the wood is a nice quality. Though if you plan to stain, not paint you'll need to give the top <hl> a little sanding <hl> with 220 grit before applying poly coat.I was so glad to find this table in 36" and with drop leaf, it's a pretty great price too in my opinion. (Though, I wish it were made in America...) it's going to be great for my breakfast nook in the kitchen.


Question: how tall is the mug

The ZOJIRUSHI TUFF MUG looks smaller than the one I have, that's about [...] and has a handle, but it actually holds the same amount of liquid (about 2-cups or 16-ounces filled to the brim with no ice).It's about 6 3/4" tall, with the lid on, and the lid has a small compartment for herbs, tea or sugar.The only thing I don't like is the lip of the mug has no cover like my old one does. It's just metal or whatever that metallic outer shell is made of and I just have to get used to it.But it does keep drinks colder/hotter than a regular cup. I also noticed that the this is made in Thailand and not Japan like my old cup was.

Answer: 6 3/4"

<hl> The ZOJIRUSHI TUFF MUG looks smaller than the one I have, that's about [...] and has a handle, but it actually holds the same amount of liquid (about 2-cups or 16-ounces filled to the brim with no ice).It's about 6 3/4" tall, with the lid on, and the lid has a small compartment for herbs, tea or sugar. <hl> The only thing I don't like is the lip of the mug has no cover like my old one does. It's just metal or whatever that metallic outer shell is made of and I just have to get used to it. But it does keep drinks colder/hotter than a regular cup. I also noticed that the this is made in Thailand and not Japan like my old cup was.

The ZOJIRUSHI TUFF MUG looks smaller than the one I have, that's about [...] and has a handle, but it actually holds the same amount of liquid (about 2-cups or 16-ounces filled to the brim with no ice).It's about <hl> 6 3/4" <hl> tall, with the lid on, and the lid has a small compartment for herbs, tea or sugar.The only thing I don't like is the lip of the mug has no cover like my old one does. It's just metal or whatever that metallic outer shell is made of and I just have to get used to it.But it does keep drinks colder/hotter than a regular cup. I also noticed that the this is made in Thailand and not Japan like my old cup was.


Question: Was the item easy to build?

After looking at many different locations we couldn't find what were looking for, we found this on Amazon and was very hesitant of ordering a large item online especially one that took a fair amount of labor (more on that later). Needless to say when it was all said and done we are very happy with it, the drawers are very useful and a good size and space for all of the components is perfect. The best thing about it is the height, with small children in the house it is high enough that we don't worry about them touching the TV, yet still a very comfortable viewing height.The only reason I give it 4 stars vs. 5 is because of the amount of time it took to build it! Between my wife and I it took nearly 2 hours. The directions are ok but could have been much clearer, and the parts could of been separated and labeled much better than just a "bag" full of parts.I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good tv stand but willing to spend sometime putting it together.

Answer: took nearly 2 hours

After looking at many different locations we couldn't find what were looking for, we found this on Amazon and was very hesitant of ordering a large item online especially one that took a fair amount of labor (more on that later). Needless to say when it was all said and done we are very happy with it, the drawers are very useful and a good size and space for all of the components is perfect. The best thing about it is the height, with small children in the house it is high enough that we don't worry about them touching the TV, yet still a very comfortable viewing height. The only reason I give it 4 stars vs. 5 is because of the amount of time it took to build it! <hl> Between my wife and I it took nearly 2 hours . <hl> The directions are ok but could have been much clearer, and the parts could of been separated and labeled much better than just a "bag" full of parts. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good tv stand but willing to spend sometime putting it together.

After looking at many different locations we couldn't find what were looking for, we found this on Amazon and was very hesitant of ordering a large item online especially one that took a fair amount of labor (more on that later). Needless to say when it was all said and done we are very happy with it, the drawers are very useful and a good size and space for all of the components is perfect. The best thing about it is the height, with small children in the house it is high enough that we don't worry about them touching the TV, yet still a very comfortable viewing height.The only reason I give it 4 stars vs. 5 is because of the amount of time it took to build it! Between my wife and I it <hl> took nearly 2 hours <hl>. The directions are ok but could have been much clearer, and the parts could of been separated and labeled much better than just a "bag" full of parts.I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good tv stand but willing to spend sometime putting it together.

Between my wife and I it <hl> took nearly 2 hours <hl> .


Question: How is the price?

I am in the process of substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents. Popit Little Big Box was a perfect choice. The plastic is sturdy, the lids fasten in a secure and air tight fashion, the sizes are perfect for storing leftovers of varying volume and for carrying foodstuffs. I especially appreciate the fact that the containers are not only stackable, but fit into one another minimizing storage space. At this price, it's hard to imagine a better bargain. Highly recommended.

Answer: it's hard to imagine a better bargain

I am in the process of substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents. Popit Little Big Box was a perfect choice. The plastic is sturdy, the lids fasten in a secure and air tight fashion, the sizes are perfect for storing leftovers of varying volume and for carrying foodstuffs. I especially appreciate the fact that the containers are not only stackable, but fit into one another minimizing storage space. <hl> At this price, it's hard to imagine a better bargain . <hl> Highly recommended.

I am in the process of substituting all of my plastic containers for BPA free equivalents. Popit Little Big Box was a perfect choice. The plastic is sturdy, the lids fasten in a secure and air tight fashion, the sizes are perfect for storing leftovers of varying volume and for carrying foodstuffs. I especially appreciate the fact that the containers are not only stackable, but fit into one another minimizing storage space. At this price, <hl> it's hard to imagine a better bargain <hl>. Highly recommended.

At this price, <hl> it's hard to imagine a better bargain <hl> .


Question: What color does the light have to be before the sandwich maker is ready to cook?

No more messy frying pans to make my ham and cheese grilled sandwiches. It is first and a excellent sandwich maker, but it can be used for other things, like frying bacon, warming sausage paddies, grilling hot dogs and making toast. Simple to use, plug in, when the second light turns green, put in what your cooking close the lid and in two to three minutes, your finished. Not only is it fast, hot and small, the best thing is clean up. Wipe it down with a paper towel and let it cool and put it away. I have been using it almost daily, fix my English muffin in the morning and make sandwiches for lunch, and sometimes I use it for fixing a evening meal. For the price, it just can't be beat, I compare it to my microwave as the two items all kitchens need. On a scale of one to ten, it is a 20.

Answer: green

No more messy frying pans to make my ham and cheese grilled sandwiches. It is first and a excellent sandwich maker, but it can be used for other things, like frying bacon, warming sausage paddies, grilling hot dogs and making toast. <hl> Simple to use, plug in, when the second light turns green , put in what your cooking close the lid and in two to three minutes, your finished. <hl> Not only is it fast, hot and small, the best thing is clean up. Wipe it down with a paper towel and let it cool and put it away. I have been using it almost daily, fix my English muffin in the morning and make sandwiches for lunch, and sometimes I use it for fixing a evening meal. For the price, it just can't be beat, I compare it to my microwave as the two items all kitchens need. On a scale of one to ten, it is a 20.

No more messy frying pans to make my ham and cheese grilled sandwiches. It is first and a excellent sandwich maker, but it can be used for other things, like frying bacon, warming sausage paddies, grilling hot dogs and making toast. Simple to use, plug in, when the second light turns <hl> green <hl>, put in what your cooking close the lid and in two to three minutes, your finished. Not only is it fast, hot and small, the best thing is clean up. Wipe it down with a paper towel and let it cool and put it away. I have been using it almost daily, fix my English muffin in the morning and make sandwiches for lunch, and sometimes I use it for fixing a evening meal. For the price, it just can't be beat, I compare it to my microwave as the two items all kitchens need. On a scale of one to ten, it is a 20.

Simple to use, plug in, when the second light turns <hl> green <hl> , put in what your cooking close the lid and in two to three minutes, your finished.


Question: What does the mill grind?

My mother finally convinced me that great bread requires freshly milled flour (apparently, whole wheat oxides after milling, so "whole wheat flour" is not the whole grain). I found this mill easy to set up and has, thus far, worked reliably for grinding wheat and rye. The resulting bread has been very tasty (and hopefully healthy as well).The mill is loud (I guess that's why they rebranded from "Whisper Mill"), but I've never seen a mill that wasn't. It appears well-made and supposedly has a high-end electric motor. It mills the 500g for my bread in less than 20 seconds. The only setting is the grain coarseness.

Answer: wheat and rye.

My mother finally convinced me that great bread requires freshly milled flour (apparently, whole wheat oxides after milling, so "whole wheat flour" is not the whole grain). <hl> I found this mill easy to set up and has, thus far, worked reliably for grinding wheat and rye. The resulting bread has been very tasty (and hopefully healthy as well).The mill is loud (I guess that's why they rebranded from "Whisper Mill"), but I've never seen a mill that wasn't. <hl> It appears well-made and supposedly has a high-end electric motor. It mills the 500g for my bread in less than 20 seconds. The only setting is the grain coarseness.

My mother finally convinced me that great bread requires freshly milled flour (apparently, whole wheat oxides after milling, so "whole wheat flour" is not the whole grain). I found this mill easy to set up and has, thus far, worked reliably for grinding <hl> wheat and rye. <hl> The resulting bread has been very tasty (and hopefully healthy as well).The mill is loud (I guess that's why they rebranded from "Whisper Mill"), but I've never seen a mill that wasn't. It appears well-made and supposedly has a high-end electric motor. It mills the 500g for my bread in less than 20 seconds. The only setting is the grain coarseness.


Question: In addition to Amazon and fancy department stores, where did I look for a decent pitcher?

Finding a decent pitcher is much harder than I thought it would be. Seriously.I looked at Target, Wally World, other sellers on Amazon and even fancy department stores and I found it difficult to find a large pitcher that did not completely suck. I am convinced that perhaps this company is the only one that knows how to make a decent pitcher. Let me tell you why I love it.First of all it is made in the US. Maybe the last thing made here in this country. So thats a big plus in my book. Also it's large, but not humongus. I think maybe it might be the perfect size. It's sturdy. I like that. No tuperware film-flam here. I like that the lid fits perfectly and is simple and easy. I like that it fits in the door of my fridge (I have a standard size US fridge). It looks good too.I feel kind of silly reviewing a pitcher online, but seriously, it's hard to find a decent one. Like I said, this might be the only decent pitcher out there in the marketplace in my opinion.

Answer: Target, Wally World

Finding a decent pitcher is much harder than I thought it would be. Seriously. <hl> I looked at Target, Wally World , other sellers on Amazon and even fancy department stores and I found it difficult to find a large pitcher that did not completely suck. <hl> I am convinced that perhaps this company is the only one that knows how to make a decent pitcher. Let me tell you why I love it. First of all it is made in the US. Maybe the last thing made here in this country. So thats a big plus in my book. Also it's large, but not humongus. I think maybe it might be the perfect size. It's sturdy. I like that. No tuperware film-flam here. I like that the lid fits perfectly and is simple and easy. I like that it fits in the door of my fridge (I have a standard size US fridge). It looks good too. I feel kind of silly reviewing a pitcher online, but seriously, it's hard to find a decent one. Like I said, this might be the only decent pitcher out there in the marketplace in my opinion.

Finding a decent pitcher is much harder than I thought it would be. Seriously.I looked at <hl> Target, Wally World <hl>, other sellers on Amazon and even fancy department stores and I found it difficult to find a large pitcher that did not completely suck. I am convinced that perhaps this company is the only one that knows how to make a decent pitcher. Let me tell you why I love it.First of all it is made in the US. Maybe the last thing made here in this country. So thats a big plus in my book. Also it's large, but not humongus. I think maybe it might be the perfect size. It's sturdy. I like that. No tuperware film-flam here. I like that the lid fits perfectly and is simple and easy. I like that it fits in the door of my fridge (I have a standard size US fridge). It looks good too.I feel kind of silly reviewing a pitcher online, but seriously, it's hard to find a decent one. Like I said, this might be the only decent pitcher out there in the marketplace in my opinion.

I looked at <hl> Target, Wally World <hl> , other sellers on Amazon and even fancy department stores and I found it difficult to find a large pitcher that did not completely suck.


Question: What movement choices does the fan have?

I have used the big, round Honeywell purifiers for many years. This purifier looks so much nicer in my home & has such a small footprint. Comparing the two purifiers, the low, wide, round purifier & this tower, this is a lot quieter, easier & cheaper to keep the filters clean, & is a great fan. Using it as a fan is only a side benefit & not the reason I bought it. I only use it as a fan after taking a shower by moving it to the bathroom door & pointing it toward the shower to quickly dry it. You can easily choose to have it oscillate or remain stationary. Also there are 3 speeds. I keep it stationary & on high. As far as air quality, it is at least as good, but I think it is doing a better job. I can't be sure my body is not handling airborne contaminants better or that the air quality outside is not better, but when we have a burn pile outside, I have gotten quite sick before. Since using this purifier I have had no sinus problems, even when we are burning outside.

Answer: oscillate or remain stationary

I have used the big, round Honeywell purifiers for many years. This purifier looks so much nicer in my home & has such a small footprint. Comparing the two purifiers, the low, wide, round purifier & this tower, this is a lot quieter, easier & cheaper to keep the filters clean, & is a great fan. Using it as a fan is only a side benefit & not the reason I bought it. I only use it as a fan after taking a shower by moving it to the bathroom door & pointing it toward the shower to quickly dry it. <hl> You can easily choose to have it oscillate or remain stationary . <hl> Also there are 3 speeds. I keep it stationary & on high. As far as air quality, it is at least as good, but I think it is doing a better job. I can't be sure my body is not handling airborne contaminants better or that the air quality outside is not better, but when we have a burn pile outside, I have gotten quite sick before. Since using this purifier I have had no sinus problems, even when we are burning outside.

I have used the big, round Honeywell purifiers for many years. This purifier looks so much nicer in my home & has such a small footprint. Comparing the two purifiers, the low, wide, round purifier & this tower, this is a lot quieter, easier & cheaper to keep the filters clean, & is a great fan. Using it as a fan is only a side benefit & not the reason I bought it. I only use it as a fan after taking a shower by moving it to the bathroom door & pointing it toward the shower to quickly dry it. You can easily choose to have it <hl> oscillate or remain stationary <hl>. Also there are 3 speeds. I keep it stationary & on high. As far as air quality, it is at least as good, but I think it is doing a better job. I can't be sure my body is not handling airborne contaminants better or that the air quality outside is not better, but when we have a burn pile outside, I have gotten quite sick before. Since using this purifier I have had no sinus problems, even when we are burning outside.

You can easily choose to have it <hl> oscillate or remain stationary <hl> .


Question: What color are the bod pillow protectors?

This review is for the green body pillow protectors. In the unlikely event that you're not familiar with body pillows, these pillows are about as long as an adult body, and provide support to the head and neck at the top and to the knees and legs lower down. Body pillows are especially useful in providing support for those who sleep on their sides and for pregnant women.The BlowOut Bedding pillow protectors are very nice. They're more soft and comfortable than I would have expected for 100% polyester. The hem-stitching is tight and uniform. My wife was impressed with the pillow protectors too, and she knows fabrics better than I do. (Her late father had a degree in textile engineering, and he felt compelled to pass on his knowledge of fabrics to her!) We washed the pillow protectors in cold water with a mild detergent, putting a white cotton towel in the washer to see if the color ran - it didn't. We tumble-dried the protectors in the dryer on medium heat with a fabric softener sheet, and they came out very soft and fluffy.We're both impressed with these pillow protectors.Note: On the label attached to the pillow protector, the washing directions appear to be for the pillow itself, not the pillow protector.A product sample was provided by the seller for review purposes.

Answer: green

<hl> This review is for the green body pillow protectors. <hl> In the unlikely event that you're not familiar with body pillows, these pillows are about as long as an adult body, and provide support to the head and neck at the top and to the knees and legs lower down. Body pillows are especially useful in providing support for those who sleep on their sides and for pregnant women. The BlowOut Bedding pillow protectors are very nice. They're more soft and comfortable than I would have expected for 100% polyester. The hem-stitching is tight and uniform. My wife was impressed with the pillow protectors too, and she knows fabrics better than I do. (Her late father had a degree in textile engineering, and he felt compelled to pass on his knowledge of fabrics to her!) We washed the pillow protectors in cold water with a mild detergent, putting a white cotton towel in the washer to see if the color ran - it didn't. We tumble-dried the protectors in the dryer on medium heat with a fabric softener sheet, and they came out very soft and fluffy. We're both impressed with these pillow protectors. Note: On the label attached to the pillow protector, the washing directions appear to be for the pillow itself, not the pillow protector. A product sample was provided by the seller for review purposes.

This review is for the <hl> green <hl> body pillow protectors. In the unlikely event that you're not familiar with body pillows, these pillows are about as long as an adult body, and provide support to the head and neck at the top and to the knees and legs lower down. Body pillows are especially useful in providing support for those who sleep on their sides and for pregnant women.The BlowOut Bedding pillow protectors are very nice. They're more soft and comfortable than I would have expected for 100% polyester. The hem-stitching is tight and uniform. My wife was impressed with the pillow protectors too, and she knows fabrics better than I do. (Her late father had a degree in textile engineering, and he felt compelled to pass on his knowledge of fabrics to her!) We washed the pillow protectors in cold water with a mild detergent, putting a white cotton towel in the washer to see if the color ran - it didn't. We tumble-dried the protectors in the dryer on medium heat with a fabric softener sheet, and they came out very soft and fluffy.We're both impressed with these pillow protectors.Note: On the label attached to the pillow protector, the washing directions appear to be for the pillow itself, not the pillow protector.A product sample was provided by the seller for review purposes.


Question: Are the pans heavy?

These are beautiful. I love the professional look of steel cookware but wanted the convenience of Circulon's great nonstick interior. This is my second set of Circulon. My other set is over 4 years old and still looks new but has the hard anodized exterior, I plan on handing that down to a friend. I cook a lot and have company for dinner several times a month so I like showing these off. I have an induction cook top and you cannot beat the Circulon with stainless steel base for even cooking on induction. Of course it works on gas and electric too. By the way these are heavy mainly because of the wonderful stainless steel base, some people don't like that but I feel it's a sign of the quality and induction option.

Answer: these are heavy

These are beautiful. I love the professional look of steel cookware but wanted the convenience of Circulon's great nonstick interior. This is my second set of Circulon. My other set is over 4 years old and still looks new but has the hard anodized exterior, I plan on handing that down to a friend. I cook a lot and have company for dinner several times a month so I like showing these off. I have an induction cook top and you cannot beat the Circulon with stainless steel base for even cooking on induction. Of course it works on gas and electric too. <hl> By the way these are heavy mainly because of the wonderful stainless steel base, some people don't like that <hl> but I feel it's a sign of the quality and induction option.

These are beautiful. I love the professional look of steel cookware but wanted the convenience of Circulon's great nonstick interior. This is my second set of Circulon. My other set is over 4 years old and still looks new but has the hard anodized exterior, I plan on handing that down to a friend. I cook a lot and have company for dinner several times a month so I like showing these off. I have an induction cook top and you cannot beat the Circulon with stainless steel base for even cooking on induction. Of course it works on gas and electric too. By the way <hl> these are heavy <hl> mainly because of the wonderful stainless steel base, some people don't like that but I feel it's a sign of the quality and induction option.