Question: What size pan fits inside the oven?

With just the two of us to cook for, a countertop oven is more energy efficient than heating up the a large oven just to bake two potatoes and roast a dozen spears of asparagus. And for the money, this one does the job. However, determining how long something will take to cook is a guessing game. The gauge seems to be correct at the lower temperatures, but the oven never seems to get much over 350, using an oven thermometer. I pretty much just leave it set at 450 (which will eventually get up to 350) and check every so often; otherwise, it can literally take four or five times as long to cook as expected. It says it will hold a 13-inch pan, but not if it has handles on it; 13 inches total is the maximum, so measure your pans. The picture shows two pizzas in the oven, but even with the convection on, the one on the bottom will not cook in the same time as the one on the top. I've never used the rotisserie, as it says it will take 4 hours to cook a chicken.

Answer: a 13-inch pan, but not if it has handles on it

With just the two of us to cook for, a countertop oven is more energy efficient than heating up the a large oven just to bake two potatoes and roast a dozen spears of asparagus. And for the money, this one does the job. However, determining how long something will take to cook is a guessing game. The gauge seems to be correct at the lower temperatures, but the oven never seems to get much over 350, using an oven thermometer. I pretty much just leave it set at 450 (which will eventually get up to 350) and check every so often; otherwise, it can literally take four or five times as long to cook as expected. <hl> It says it will hold a 13-inch pan, but not if it has handles on it ; 13 inches total is the maximum, so measure your pans. <hl> The picture shows two pizzas in the oven, but even with the convection on, the one on the bottom will not cook in the same time as the one on the top. I've never used the rotisserie, as it says it will take 4 hours to cook a chicken.

With just the two of us to cook for, a countertop oven is more energy efficient than heating up the a large oven just to bake two potatoes and roast a dozen spears of asparagus. And for the money, this one does the job. However, determining how long something will take to cook is a guessing game. The gauge seems to be correct at the lower temperatures, but the oven never seems to get much over 350, using an oven thermometer. I pretty much just leave it set at 450 (which will eventually get up to 350) and check every so often; otherwise, it can literally take four or five times as long to cook as expected. It says it will hold <hl> a 13-inch pan, but not if it has handles on it <hl>; 13 inches total is the maximum, so measure your pans. The picture shows two pizzas in the oven, but even with the convection on, the one on the bottom will not cook in the same time as the one on the top. I've never used the rotisserie, as it says it will take 4 hours to cook a chicken.

It says it will hold <hl> a 13-inch pan, but not if it has handles on it <hl> ; 13 inches total is the maximum, so measure your pans.


Question: Have they had problems with the bottle?

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!

Answer: I've not had any problems

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. <hl> I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. <hl> We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that. I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and <hl> I've not had any problems <hl> with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!


Question: What is the object being reviewed?

I gave this organizer three stars because it seems well made, however I couldn't actually use it because it didn't fit any of our doors. It was wide enough to fit over the top on some of the inside doors on our 1960's era home, but not our door to the garage, where I wanted to use it. On the doors where it did fit on the top, we decided not to use it because it made the doors difficult to close, and my husband concerned that the top of the rack was bulky enough to damage the doors if we tried to force close them.I have a different brand of over the top door hangar and that actually fits our bedroom and closet doors with no issues, and I am able to close the doors just fine. So I am not sure what is up with this particular door rack. Overall I usually really like OXO products, so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe this rack fits the doors on newer homes better. But for me this was a product I could not use.

Answer: door rack

I gave this organizer three stars because it seems well made, however I couldn't actually use it because it didn't fit any of our doors. It was wide enough to fit over the top on some of the inside doors on our 1960's era home, but not our door to the garage, where I wanted to use it. On the doors where it did fit on the top, we decided not to use it because it made the doors difficult to close, and my husband concerned that the top of the rack was bulky enough to damage the doors if we tried to force close them. I have a different brand of over the top door hangar and that actually fits our bedroom and closet doors with no issues, and I am able to close the doors just fine. <hl> So I am not sure what is up with this particular door rack . <hl> Overall I usually really like OXO products, so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe this rack fits the doors on newer homes better. But for me this was a product I could not use.

I gave this organizer three stars because it seems well made, however I couldn't actually use it because it didn't fit any of our doors. It was wide enough to fit over the top on some of the inside doors on our 1960's era home, but not our door to the garage, where I wanted to use it. On the doors where it did fit on the top, we decided not to use it because it made the doors difficult to close, and my husband concerned that the top of the rack was bulky enough to damage the doors if we tried to force close them.I have a different brand of over the top door hangar and that actually fits our bedroom and closet doors with no issues, and I am able to close the doors just fine. So I am not sure what is up with this particular <hl> door rack <hl>. Overall I usually really like OXO products, so I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe this rack fits the doors on newer homes better. But for me this was a product I could not use.

So I am not sure what is up with this particular <hl> door rack <hl> .


Question: What brand do most cooking shows now use?

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

Answer: Kitchenaid

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

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


Question: What is it made of?

Once I got it assembled, it worked just fine. Unlike some other reviewers' comments, I must say that the stainless steel does have some nicks and dents, but nothing that affects the use, only aesthetics. I did have a lot of trouble getting the ring to fit and fasten over the blades, but once it was in place it worked. My main objective was to buy a manual grinder made of stainless steel--not carbon steel, not aluminum--so I accomplished that. I would like an electric stainless steel grinder rather than a manual one (I have arthritis), but just can't afford such a luxury for an item I only use twice per month.One tip: If you grind chicken breasts, they must be skinless, boneless and trimmed of fat and membranes. Also, keep them almost completely frozen, just thawed enough to pull them loose from packaging. Use a sharp knife to cut each large breast in about three pieces. The auger pulls them in and feeds them through beautifully. I used the blade with the larger holes, and it was just right. I'm very pleased with this purchase, which will probably outlast me.

Answer: the stainless steel

Once I got it assembled, it worked just fine. <hl> Unlike some other reviewers' comments, I must say that the stainless steel does have some nicks and dents, but nothing that affects the use, only aesthetics. <hl> I did have a lot of trouble getting the ring to fit and fasten over the blades, but once it was in place it worked. My main objective was to buy a manual grinder made of stainless steel--not carbon steel, not aluminum--so I accomplished that. I would like an electric stainless steel grinder rather than a manual one (I have arthritis), but just can't afford such a luxury for an item I only use twice per month. One tip: If you grind chicken breasts, they must be skinless, boneless and trimmed of fat and membranes. Also, keep them almost completely frozen, just thawed enough to pull them loose from packaging. Use a sharp knife to cut each large breast in about three pieces. The auger pulls them in and feeds them through beautifully. I used the blade with the larger holes, and it was just right. I'm very pleased with this purchase, which will probably outlast me.

Once I got it assembled, it worked just fine. Unlike some other reviewers' comments, I must say that <hl> the stainless steel <hl> does have some nicks and dents, but nothing that affects the use, only aesthetics. I did have a lot of trouble getting the ring to fit and fasten over the blades, but once it was in place it worked. My main objective was to buy a manual grinder made of stainless steel--not carbon steel, not aluminum--so I accomplished that. I would like an electric stainless steel grinder rather than a manual one (I have arthritis), but just can't afford such a luxury for an item I only use twice per month.One tip: If you grind chicken breasts, they must be skinless, boneless and trimmed of fat and membranes. Also, keep them almost completely frozen, just thawed enough to pull them loose from packaging. Use a sharp knife to cut each large breast in about three pieces. The auger pulls them in and feeds them through beautifully. I used the blade with the larger holes, and it was just right. I'm very pleased with this purchase, which will probably outlast me.


Question: what does the napkin holder retain

This napkin holder from OXO is a really interesting and cool design. I have to admit that I've never quite seen a napkin holder like it, and it's uniqueness really adds something to an otherwise boring dinner table. I definitely like the feel of it too - it's weighted and so it feels substantial, yer retains its sleek look. When the napkins start to get low in the holder, the weighted arm does make it mildly difficult to neatly pull out napkins - perhaps this is a mild nit-pick which can be easily remedied by just re-filling the napkins. But otherwise, I quite like this napkin holder.

Answer: sleek look

This napkin holder from OXO is a really interesting and cool design. I have to admit that I've never quite seen a napkin holder like it, and it's uniqueness really adds something to an otherwise boring dinner table. <hl> I definitely like the feel of it too - it's weighted and so it feels substantial, yer retains its sleek look . <hl> When the napkins start to get low in the holder, the weighted arm does make it mildly difficult to neatly pull out napkins - perhaps this is a mild nit-pick which can be easily remedied by just re-filling the napkins. But otherwise, I quite like this napkin holder.

This napkin holder from OXO is a really interesting and cool design. I have to admit that I've never quite seen a napkin holder like it, and it's uniqueness really adds something to an otherwise boring dinner table. I definitely like the feel of it too - it's weighted and so it feels substantial, yer retains its <hl> sleek look <hl>. When the napkins start to get low in the holder, the weighted arm does make it mildly difficult to neatly pull out napkins - perhaps this is a mild nit-pick which can be easily remedied by just re-filling the napkins. But otherwise, I quite like this napkin holder.

I definitely like the feel of it too - it's weighted and so it feels substantial, yer retains its <hl> sleek look <hl> .


Question: Where are the hangers found?

My closet floor used to be a magnet for slacks. No more! These wonderful hangers hold onto a pair of slacks with a vice-like grip. Even the heaviest, thickest corduroy pants can't get away. The pincer-like holders have a rubbery padding at the tips, so no there's no damage to fabrics from the strong squeeze.The slacks sit rather high on the hanger, so they're less like to get lost among the other garments in one's closet. Another plus.I used to be so short of pants hangers, that I'd hang two pairs to a hanger. This makes getting slacks out of the closet quite a struggle and also loosens the grip of the hanging mechanism over time. I'm so glad I thought of looking for hangers on Amazon. Finding them locally would have been a hassle.I don't stack these hangers, but use them individually. I'm completely happy with them.

Answer: on Amazon

My closet floor used to be a magnet for slacks. No more! These wonderful hangers hold onto a pair of slacks with a vice-like grip. Even the heaviest, thickest corduroy pants can't get away. The pincer-like holders have a rubbery padding at the tips, so no there's no damage to fabrics from the strong squeeze. The slacks sit rather high on the hanger, so they're less like to get lost among the other garments in one's closet. Another plus. I used to be so short of pants hangers, that I'd hang two pairs to a hanger. This makes getting slacks out of the closet quite a struggle and also loosens the grip of the hanging mechanism over time. <hl> I'm so glad I thought of looking for hangers on Amazon . <hl> Finding them locally would have been a hassle. I don't stack these hangers, but use them individually. I'm completely happy with them.

My closet floor used to be a magnet for slacks. No more! These wonderful hangers hold onto a pair of slacks with a vice-like grip. Even the heaviest, thickest corduroy pants can't get away. The pincer-like holders have a rubbery padding at the tips, so no there's no damage to fabrics from the strong squeeze.The slacks sit rather high on the hanger, so they're less like to get lost among the other garments in one's closet. Another plus.I used to be so short of pants hangers, that I'd hang two pairs to a hanger. This makes getting slacks out of the closet quite a struggle and also loosens the grip of the hanging mechanism over time. I'm so glad I thought of looking for hangers <hl> on Amazon <hl>. Finding them locally would have been a hassle.I don't stack these hangers, but use them individually. I'm completely happy with them.

I'm so glad I thought of looking for hangers <hl> on Amazon <hl> .


Question: What kind of soup was cooked in the pot?

Ten stars would not be enough praise for this cooking pot. I have had a lot of cookware. Expensive no stick that was absolutely useless. This is amazing. I wasn't sure about seasoning this pan but I asked here on Amazon and Pam said she just sprayed with a little Pam. She was right. I seared a pot roast, removed it ,deglazed with wine,softened some onions and garlic put it back in with some mushroom soup and put the lid on. The recipe was for 3 and a half hours. The roast (lid on) took a little over 2 hours and was fork tender. Cleaning was as simple as a sponge with a little Dawn. Wow. I've never had a pot that cleans this easily and cooks this fast. I will get the 5 1/2 qt next month and I'm looking at the saucier pan. I love the colors. This will never go in the dishwasher. I will always hand wash this which is not my usual move.(nails and all). It's a cooking pot of a lifetime and a gift of quality.

Answer: mushroom

Ten stars would not be enough praise for this cooking pot. I have had a lot of cookware. Expensive no stick that was absolutely useless. This is amazing. I wasn't sure about seasoning this pan but I asked here on Amazon and Pam said she just sprayed with a little Pam. She was right. <hl> I seared a pot roast, removed it ,deglazed with wine,softened some onions and garlic put it back in with some mushroom soup and put the lid on. <hl> The recipe was for 3 and a half hours. The roast (lid on) took a little over 2 hours and was fork tender. Cleaning was as simple as a sponge with a little Dawn. Wow. I've never had a pot that cleans this easily and cooks this fast. I will get the 5 1/2 qt next month and I'm looking at the saucier pan. I love the colors. This will never go in the dishwasher. I will always hand wash this which is not my usual move.(nails and all). It's a cooking pot of a lifetime and a gift of quality.

Ten stars would not be enough praise for this cooking pot. I have had a lot of cookware. Expensive no stick that was absolutely useless. This is amazing. I wasn't sure about seasoning this pan but I asked here on Amazon and Pam said she just sprayed with a little Pam. She was right. I seared a pot roast, removed it ,deglazed with wine,softened some onions and garlic put it back in with some <hl> mushroom <hl> soup and put the lid on. The recipe was for 3 and a half hours. The roast (lid on) took a little over 2 hours and was fork tender. Cleaning was as simple as a sponge with a little Dawn. Wow. I've never had a pot that cleans this easily and cooks this fast. I will get the 5 1/2 qt next month and I'm looking at the saucier pan. I love the colors. This will never go in the dishwasher. I will always hand wash this which is not my usual move.(nails and all). It's a cooking pot of a lifetime and a gift of quality.


Question: What can this knife do?

Was looking for an low cost Chinese Chef's knife that performs well at an affordable price. Decided to try this one out after reading the positive reviews. I was not expecting much for the price, but thought that it would be a good start without spending lots of money. To my surprise, this knife turns out to be one of my favorites given that it can handle most of your slicing, chopping, scooping and dicing all with one tool!The weight is perfect since its not a meat cleaver, and it handles fine dicing to rough chopping amazingly well! You really cant beat it for the price, and even with cost aside, it is a great knife to have in your arsenal. It is my general go to knife now, and works amazingly well especially with my new found love of wok cooking (mostly thai food)

Answer: slicing, chopping, scooping and dicing

Was looking for an low cost Chinese Chef's knife that performs well at an affordable price. Decided to try this one out after reading the positive reviews. I was not expecting much for the price, but thought that it would be a good start without spending lots of money. <hl> To my surprise, this knife turns out to be one of my favorites given that it can handle most of your slicing, chopping, scooping and dicing all with one tool!The weight is perfect since its not a meat cleaver, and it handles fine dicing to rough chopping amazingly well! <hl> You really cant beat it for the price, and even with cost aside, it is a great knife to have in your arsenal. It is my general go to knife now, and works amazingly well especially with my new found love of wok cooking (mostly thai food)

Was looking for an low cost Chinese Chef's knife that performs well at an affordable price. Decided to try this one out after reading the positive reviews. I was not expecting much for the price, but thought that it would be a good start without spending lots of money. To my surprise, this knife turns out to be one of my favorites given that it can handle most of your <hl> slicing, chopping, scooping and dicing <hl> all with one tool!The weight is perfect since its not a meat cleaver, and it handles fine dicing to rough chopping amazingly well! You really cant beat it for the price, and even with cost aside, it is a great knife to have in your arsenal. It is my general go to knife now, and works amazingly well especially with my new found love of wok cooking (mostly thai food)


Question: Why is this buyer getting her purchase refunded?

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: shoulder strap

it's the shoulder strap .

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 ... <hl> 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 five stars but ... it's the <hl> 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!


Question: Is the product is very simple?

Great invention, but it is a bit bulky. I would suggest keeping it in the box so as not to lose any parts. It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe.

Answer: it is a bit bulky

<hl> Great invention, but it is a bit bulky . <hl> I would suggest keeping it in the box so as not to lose any parts. It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe.

Great invention, but <hl> it is a bit bulky <hl>. I would suggest keeping it in the box so as not to lose any parts. It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe.

Great invention, but <hl> it is a bit bulky <hl> .


Question: What size are the openings?

we bought this on lightning deal for black Friday and got a great deal on it, I did see that it does not come with the screws to mount to the wall, that was no biggie, just make sure to get 3 and a half inch wood screws at the hardware shop and your set to go, we assembled this unit in less then 15 minutes, and got it up on the wall in 20 minutes = 35 minutes, this is a great concept and it does not stick out far from the wall and the openings are the perfect size. I will attach some pictures to the gallery section and show everyone, we usually have the consoles that sit on the floor, but this is the best, you got to make sure you put it in 3 studs in the wall for it to stay up safely. 5 STARS!!!!

Answer: perfect size

<hl> we bought this on lightning deal for black Friday and got a great deal on it, I did see that it does not come with the screws to mount to the wall, that was no biggie, just make sure to get 3 and a half inch wood screws at the hardware shop and your set to go, we assembled this unit in less then 15 minutes, and got it up on the wall in 20 minutes = 35 minutes, this is a great concept and it does not stick out far from the wall and the openings are the perfect size . <hl> I will attach some pictures to the gallery section and show everyone, we usually have the consoles that sit on the floor, but this is the best, you got to make sure you put it in 3 studs in the wall for it to stay up safely. 5 STARS!!!!

we bought this on lightning deal for black Friday and got a great deal on it, I did see that it does not come with the screws to mount to the wall, that was no biggie, just make sure to get 3 and a half inch wood screws at the hardware shop and your set to go, we assembled this unit in less then 15 minutes, and got it up on the wall in 20 minutes = 35 minutes, this is a great concept and it does not stick out far from the wall and the openings are the <hl> perfect size <hl>. I will attach some pictures to the gallery section and show everyone, we usually have the consoles that sit on the floor, but this is the best, you got to make sure you put it in 3 studs in the wall for it to stay up safely. 5 STARS!!!!

we bought this on lightning deal for black Friday and got a great deal on it, I did see that it does not come with the screws to mount to the wall, that was no biggie, just make sure to get 3 and a half inch wood screws at the hardware shop and your set to go, we assembled this unit in less then 15 minutes, and got it up on the wall in 20 minutes = 35 minutes, this is a great concept and it does not stick out far from the wall and the openings are the <hl> perfect size <hl> .


Question: How good is the smaller item?

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

Answer: Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter

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

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

<hl> Keeps the sink from getting scratched and makes the job much quieter <hl> .


Question: What could this be used to hold at dinner?

This is a very attractive alternative to the straight from the store plastic soap bottle. The only downside is that after a while the small opening will start to gum up with drying soap. To remedy this problem you need to dilute the soap with some water to get it thinner. As other reviewers have stated, the dispenser tip is extraordinarily fragile. When I was taking mine out of the box I accidentally dropped the tip, still in it's bubble wrap, on the kitchen floor and it shattered. This is not a reason for a lower rating, my clumsiness caused that....but subsequent emails to the manufacturer to inquire about purchasing replacement "spouts" yielded absolutely no response - so that in my book drops you a star.I bought two more - one just for the spout. The other one I use in the bathroom to measure out mouthwash - it looks magnificent and performs flawlessly with the watery liquid mouthwash.Overall these are very stylish and functional, as long as the liquids aren't too thick. They would look great at the dinner table with a vinaigrette, though cleaning the tip will require using pipe cleaners and the bottle itself will be a slight challenge - top rack of the dishwasher would probably work well enough but give it some space to protect its fragility.

Answer: vinaigrette

This is a very attractive alternative to the straight from the store plastic soap bottle. The only downside is that after a while the small opening will start to gum up with drying soap. To remedy this problem you need to dilute the soap with some water to get it thinner. As other reviewers have stated, the dispenser tip is extraordinarily fragile. When I was taking mine out of the box I accidentally dropped the tip, still in it's bubble wrap, on the kitchen floor and it shattered. This is not a reason for a lower rating, my clumsiness caused that....but subsequent emails to the manufacturer to inquire about purchasing replacement "spouts" yielded absolutely no response - so that in my book drops you a star. I bought two more - one just for the spout. The other one I use in the bathroom to measure out mouthwash - it looks magnificent and performs flawlessly with the watery liquid mouthwash. Overall these are very stylish and functional, as long as the liquids aren't too thick. <hl> They would look great at the dinner table with a vinaigrette , though cleaning the tip will require using pipe cleaners and the bottle itself will be a slight challenge - top rack of the dishwasher would probably work well enough but give it some space to protect its fragility. <hl>

This is a very attractive alternative to the straight from the store plastic soap bottle. The only downside is that after a while the small opening will start to gum up with drying soap. To remedy this problem you need to dilute the soap with some water to get it thinner. As other reviewers have stated, the dispenser tip is extraordinarily fragile. When I was taking mine out of the box I accidentally dropped the tip, still in it's bubble wrap, on the kitchen floor and it shattered. This is not a reason for a lower rating, my clumsiness caused that....but subsequent emails to the manufacturer to inquire about purchasing replacement "spouts" yielded absolutely no response - so that in my book drops you a star.I bought two more - one just for the spout. The other one I use in the bathroom to measure out mouthwash - it looks magnificent and performs flawlessly with the watery liquid mouthwash.Overall these are very stylish and functional, as long as the liquids aren't too thick. They would look great at the dinner table with a <hl> vinaigrette <hl>, though cleaning the tip will require using pipe cleaners and the bottle itself will be a slight challenge - top rack of the dishwasher would probably work well enough but give it some space to protect its fragility.

They would look great at the dinner table with a <hl> vinaigrette <hl> , though cleaning the tip will require using pipe cleaners and the bottle itself will be a slight challenge - top rack of the dishwasher would probably work well enough but give it some space to protect its fragility.


Question: What aspect of the surface does the user like especially?

I really love this set. I decided to gift this to my mother this week and we have been using the pots and pans included to cook and prep for an upcoming dinner event (Tonight actually!) and everything is wonderful! I love the non-stick surface of the solid, heavy, durable feeling pans. They feel so nice to work with. They aren't too hefty or cumbersome. They are the perfect size for my tiny mother to work with. She is always complaining about lugging around weighty pots and pans and I think this is going to be her new favorite cookware set to regularly use.I love the color of the set as well. It's a very rich bronze. Very, very pretty and elegant in any kitchen really. My mother has gone on and on about how she never thought she would love a bronze cookware set as much as she loves this since she has been used to using stainless steel for so long...but she is a convert now!This set comes with everything you would need to get started in the kitchen. The 10 piece set will accommodate pretty much anyone. My family is big into cooking and everyone has been really impressed with this set!I'm also super shocked at the price! VERY reasonable for what you get!!!

Answer: non-stick

I really love this set. I decided to gift this to my mother this week and we have been using the pots and pans included to cook and prep for an upcoming dinner event (Tonight actually!) and everything is wonderful! <hl> I love the non-stick surface of the solid, heavy, durable feeling pans. <hl> They feel so nice to work with. They aren't too hefty or cumbersome. They are the perfect size for my tiny mother to work with. She is always complaining about lugging around weighty pots and pans and I think this is going to be her new favorite cookware set to regularly use. I love the color of the set as well. It's a very rich bronze. Very, very pretty and elegant in any kitchen really. My mother has gone on and on about how she never thought she would love a bronze cookware set as much as she loves this since she has been used to using stainless steel for so long...but she is a convert now!This set comes with everything you would need to get started in the kitchen. The 10 piece set will accommodate pretty much anyone. My family is big into cooking and everyone has been really impressed with this set!I'm also super shocked at the price! VERY reasonable for what you get!!!

I really love this set. I decided to gift this to my mother this week and we have been using the pots and pans included to cook and prep for an upcoming dinner event (Tonight actually!) and everything is wonderful! I love the <hl> non-stick <hl> surface of the solid, heavy, durable feeling pans. They feel so nice to work with. They aren't too hefty or cumbersome. They are the perfect size for my tiny mother to work with. She is always complaining about lugging around weighty pots and pans and I think this is going to be her new favorite cookware set to regularly use.I love the color of the set as well. It's a very rich bronze. Very, very pretty and elegant in any kitchen really. My mother has gone on and on about how she never thought she would love a bronze cookware set as much as she loves this since she has been used to using stainless steel for so long...but she is a convert now!This set comes with everything you would need to get started in the kitchen. The 10 piece set will accommodate pretty much anyone. My family is big into cooking and everyone has been really impressed with this set!I'm also super shocked at the price! VERY reasonable for what you get!!!


Question: Where has a problem in the old coffemaker?

I have always had an economical coffee maker like the Black and Decker DCM2500 but lately I have had to buy one after another, trying different brands each time. This one makes good coffee, just right temp, love the auto shut-off feature and is easy to fill. My problem is with the burner plate. It has been burning through and now rusting since we got it. The carafe has rust spots (I have a hard time removing)in the 2 places it sits over. The maker still works but I am worried it will catch fire or bust the glass carafe if not replaced. So I give it a 3 star rating. Not the worst I have ever had but not worth the money if I have to continually replace them. I am going with a new coffee maker that costs 3 times as much but maybe it will last at least 3 times longer.

Answer: burner plate

My problem is with the burner plate .

I have always had an economical coffee maker like the Black and Decker DCM2500 but lately I have had to buy one after another, trying different brands each time. This one makes good coffee, just right temp, love the auto shut-off feature and is easy to fill. <hl> My problem is with the burner plate . <hl> It has been burning through and now rusting since we got it. The carafe has rust spots (I have a hard time removing)in the 2 places it sits over. The maker still works but I am worried it will catch fire or bust the glass carafe if not replaced. So I give it a 3 star rating. Not the worst I have ever had but not worth the money if I have to continually replace them. I am going with a new coffee maker that costs 3 times as much but maybe it will last at least 3 times longer.

I have always had an economical coffee maker like the Black and Decker DCM2500 but lately I have had to buy one after another, trying different brands each time. This one makes good coffee, just right temp, love the auto shut-off feature and is easy to fill. My problem is with the <hl> burner plate <hl>. It has been burning through and now rusting since we got it. The carafe has rust spots (I have a hard time removing)in the 2 places it sits over. The maker still works but I am worried it will catch fire or bust the glass carafe if not replaced. So I give it a 3 star rating. Not the worst I have ever had but not worth the money if I have to continually replace them. I am going with a new coffee maker that costs 3 times as much but maybe it will last at least 3 times longer.

My problem is with the <hl> burner plate <hl> .


Question: What product was being reviewed?

Disclaimer: I received this press in exchange for a fair and honest review.So far, after almost two months of use, this French Press has been a favorite of my wife and I (we own several presses). The handle is quite comfortable and makes pouring easy. The rubber/plastic (whatever it is, lol) casing is a nice touch as it both protects the glass from impact and protects you from accidentally touching the glass while brewing (plus, it looks kind of sleek and cool). We have had no issues with thermal shock, so I guess that means the resistant glass does its job well. It is quite easy to disassemble and clean. In fact, in every way, this French Press is exactly as advertised and I have no problem recommending this.I did take a star off the rating because of one design or manufacturing issue. The lid doesnt seal 100% and swivels on its own, which means that when you are pouring, you need to hold the top to keep it from closing on its own, lol. Outside of that (which I hope was just a manufacturing flaw with the one I received), this item met all our expectations.

Answer: French Press

Disclaimer: I received this press in exchange for a fair and honest review. <hl> So far, after almost two months of use, this French Press has been a favorite of my wife and I (we own several presses). <hl> The handle is quite comfortable and makes pouring easy. The rubber/plastic (whatever it is, lol) casing is a nice touch as it both protects the glass from impact and protects you from accidentally touching the glass while brewing (plus, it looks kind of sleek and cool). We have had no issues with thermal shock, so I guess that means the resistant glass does its job well. It is quite easy to disassemble and clean. In fact, in every way, this French Press is exactly as advertised and I have no problem recommending this. I did take a star off the rating because of one design or manufacturing issue. The lid doesnt seal 100% and swivels on its own, which means that when you are pouring, you need to hold the top to keep it from closing on its own, lol. Outside of that (which I hope was just a manufacturing flaw with the one I received), this item met all our expectations.

Disclaimer: I received this press in exchange for a fair and honest review.So far, after almost two months of use, this <hl> French Press <hl> has been a favorite of my wife and I (we own several presses). The handle is quite comfortable and makes pouring easy. The rubber/plastic (whatever it is, lol) casing is a nice touch as it both protects the glass from impact and protects you from accidentally touching the glass while brewing (plus, it looks kind of sleek and cool). We have had no issues with thermal shock, so I guess that means the resistant glass does its job well. It is quite easy to disassemble and clean. In fact, in every way, this French Press is exactly as advertised and I have no problem recommending this.I did take a star off the rating because of one design or manufacturing issue. The lid doesnt seal 100% and swivels on its own, which means that when you are pouring, you need to hold the top to keep it from closing on its own, lol. Outside of that (which I hope was just a manufacturing flaw with the one I received), this item met all our expectations.


Question: Why is the Cuisinart Ice-21 better?

I've used a few of the modern freeze the bowl type machines. One that attaches to my kitchenaid a Cuisinart machine from ages ago and the newer Ice-21 from Cuisinart. All share the same simplicity compared to rock salt and ice as well as the inconvenience (and need for space) of pre-freezing the bowl. All also make ice cream as good as your recipe allows for, provided the bowl is frozen solid and your ingredients are chilled.What separates them, well the Cuisinart Ice-21 is a bit more handsome and a bit better built for a few extra bucks. The Kitchenaid one costs more and requires a Kitchenaid mixer, but it sure was sturdy and well made. Here you have the cheap option, but as noted the Cuisinart is a better value if it's within $10 of this. The parts on the T-fal aren't as easy to assemble and disassemble, and I fear it may break. Then again, this isn't a bad machine.

Answer: better built

I've used a few of the modern freeze the bowl type machines. One that attaches to my kitchenaid a Cuisinart machine from ages ago and the newer Ice-21 from Cuisinart. All share the same simplicity compared to rock salt and ice as well as the inconvenience (and need for space) of pre-freezing the bowl. All also make ice cream as good as your recipe allows for, provided the bowl is frozen solid and your ingredients are chilled. <hl> What separates them, well the Cuisinart Ice-21 is a bit more handsome and a bit better built for a few extra bucks. <hl> The Kitchenaid one costs more and requires a Kitchenaid mixer, but it sure was sturdy and well made. Here you have the cheap option, but as noted the Cuisinart is a better value if it's within $10 of this. The parts on the T-fal aren't as easy to assemble and disassemble, and I fear it may break. Then again, this isn't a bad machine.

I've used a few of the modern freeze the bowl type machines. One that attaches to my kitchenaid a Cuisinart machine from ages ago and the newer Ice-21 from Cuisinart. All share the same simplicity compared to rock salt and ice as well as the inconvenience (and need for space) of pre-freezing the bowl. All also make ice cream as good as your recipe allows for, provided the bowl is frozen solid and your ingredients are chilled.What separates them, well the Cuisinart Ice-21 is a bit more handsome and a bit <hl> better built <hl> for a few extra bucks. The Kitchenaid one costs more and requires a Kitchenaid mixer, but it sure was sturdy and well made. Here you have the cheap option, but as noted the Cuisinart is a better value if it's within $10 of this. The parts on the T-fal aren't as easy to assemble and disassemble, and I fear it may break. Then again, this isn't a bad machine.


Question: What is the normal prices in the neighborhood for drinks that the blender can make?

This is a nice personal blender, and perfect for those who crave an iced coffee or smoothie drink. In my area, such drinks are around 2.99 to 3.99 each, so you can see the value of this unit- quite quickly!As others have mentioned, dont overload it with ice, and make SURE you have liquid in it. My parents ( seniors in their 70's) are rocking this -- the strawberry/banana smoothie in particular. Mom also likes the iced coffee, made strong!Clean up is a breeze, which I like, as well. I have used it to grate cheese, and make super-fast fresh salsa as well - most everything is done in seconds. Need chopped onions or celery? Maybe 10 seconds!I like mine, and have sent several to people as gifts. From the 1st year college student,to parents- you cant go wrong with this. The trick is to get them to USE it once, and see how easy it is to make a quick treat.This is a great keep-it-simple unit. It does not replace a big blender, or big-time ice-crusher. It is great for one or two people!

Answer: 2.99 to 3.99 each

This is a nice personal blender, and perfect for those who crave an iced coffee or smoothie drink. <hl> In my area, such drinks are around 2.99 to 3.99 each , so you can see the value of this unit- quite quickly!As others have mentioned, dont overload it with ice, and make SURE you have liquid in it. <hl> My parents ( seniors in their 70's) are rocking this -- the strawberry/banana smoothie in particular. Mom also likes the iced coffee, made strong!Clean up is a breeze, which I like, as well. I have used it to grate cheese, and make super-fast fresh salsa as well - most everything is done in seconds. Need chopped onions or celery? Maybe 10 seconds!I like mine, and have sent several to people as gifts. From the 1st year college student,to parents- you cant go wrong with this. The trick is to get them to USE it once, and see how easy it is to make a quick treat. This is a great keep-it-simple unit. It does not replace a big blender, or big-time ice-crusher. It is great for one or two people!

This is a nice personal blender, and perfect for those who crave an iced coffee or smoothie drink. In my area, such drinks are around <hl> 2.99 to 3.99 each <hl>, so you can see the value of this unit- quite quickly!As others have mentioned, dont overload it with ice, and make SURE you have liquid in it. My parents ( seniors in their 70's) are rocking this -- the strawberry/banana smoothie in particular. Mom also likes the iced coffee, made strong!Clean up is a breeze, which I like, as well. I have used it to grate cheese, and make super-fast fresh salsa as well - most everything is done in seconds. Need chopped onions or celery? Maybe 10 seconds!I like mine, and have sent several to people as gifts. From the 1st year college student,to parents- you cant go wrong with this. The trick is to get them to USE it once, and see how easy it is to make a quick treat.This is a great keep-it-simple unit. It does not replace a big blender, or big-time ice-crusher. It is great for one or two people!

In my area, such drinks are around <hl> 2.99 to 3.99 each <hl> , so you can see the value of this unit- quite quickly!As others have mentioned, dont overload it with ice, and make SURE you have liquid in it.


Question: What is a second issue with the product?

I'm using it in front of the kitchen sink and it works well. It is indeed easy to clean - spills wipe right off which means it should last longer than the cheap slice rugs I've been using which just can't be cleaned up. My only issues with it are that it's not particularly comfortable to stand on and the color is much more golden than pictured. I would have preferred a dark color. It's not uncomfortable but is totally flat, giving no support or relief. But overall I'm pleased. And it came very quickly. It was rolled up but laid out flat just fine.

Answer: color is much more golden than pictured

I'm using it in front of the kitchen sink and it works well. It is indeed easy to clean - spills wipe right off which means it should last longer than the cheap slice rugs I've been using which just can't be cleaned up. <hl> My only issues with it are that it's not particularly comfortable to stand on and the color is much more golden than pictured . <hl> I would have preferred a dark color. It's not uncomfortable but is totally flat, giving no support or relief. But overall I'm pleased. And it came very quickly. It was rolled up but laid out flat just fine.

I'm using it in front of the kitchen sink and it works well. It is indeed easy to clean - spills wipe right off which means it should last longer than the cheap slice rugs I've been using which just can't be cleaned up. My only issues with it are that it's not particularly comfortable to stand on and the <hl> color is much more golden than pictured <hl>. I would have preferred a dark color. It's not uncomfortable but is totally flat, giving no support or relief. But overall I'm pleased. And it came very quickly. It was rolled up but laid out flat just fine.

My only issues with it are that it's not particularly comfortable to stand on and the <hl> color is much more golden than pictured <hl> .


Question: what vegetable is this press perfect for?

The press itself is perfect for garlic. The only problem is that the handles become lose and water gets in. It has become a pain to clean being that I have to remember to take it apart when it goes in the dishwasher if I want a sanitary clean press to come out. And when I do forget I usually get water leaking as a I go to put it away, and it's not clean inside because it is lose enough for water to gather in while in the washer, and needs to be cleaned again. I did a lot of research before purchasing this press and given the ratings took the chance. You can't really predict something like this will happen and its more of a nuisance than anything. I really love OXO products and hope they can fix this problem.

Answer: garlic

<hl> The press itself is perfect for garlic . <hl> The only problem is that the handles become lose and water gets in. It has become a pain to clean being that I have to remember to take it apart when it goes in the dishwasher if I want a sanitary clean press to come out. And when I do forget I usually get water leaking as a I go to put it away, and it's not clean inside because it is lose enough for water to gather in while in the washer, and needs to be cleaned again. I did a lot of research before purchasing this press and given the ratings took the chance. You can't really predict something like this will happen and its more of a nuisance than anything. I really love OXO products and hope they can fix this problem.

The press itself is perfect for <hl> garlic <hl>. The only problem is that the handles become lose and water gets in. It has become a pain to clean being that I have to remember to take it apart when it goes in the dishwasher if I want a sanitary clean press to come out. And when I do forget I usually get water leaking as a I go to put it away, and it's not clean inside because it is lose enough for water to gather in while in the washer, and needs to be cleaned again. I did a lot of research before purchasing this press and given the ratings took the chance. You can't really predict something like this will happen and its more of a nuisance than anything. I really love OXO products and hope they can fix this problem.

The press itself is perfect for <hl> garlic <hl> .


Question: Where does the reviewer leave the pizza stone?

This stone does not leave my oven because I use it so much. So far I have baked artisan bread, pizza crust, pastries, pretzels, and all other types of bread on it and it keeps on asking for more.The only problem you will encounter is if you make pizzas on it or bake breads that have a higher than normal oil content that will stain the stone, the stain will not leave and the color will eventually darken. This does not take away from the performance at all, so dont let that slow you down from buying it.

Answer: oven

<hl> This stone does not leave my oven because I use it so much. <hl> So far I have baked artisan bread, pizza crust, pastries, pretzels, and all other types of bread on it and it keeps on asking for more. The only problem you will encounter is if you make pizzas on it or bake breads that have a higher than normal oil content that will stain the stone, the stain will not leave and the color will eventually darken. This does not take away from the performance at all, so dont let that slow you down from buying it.

This stone does not leave my <hl> oven <hl> because I use it so much. So far I have baked artisan bread, pizza crust, pastries, pretzels, and all other types of bread on it and it keeps on asking for more.The only problem you will encounter is if you make pizzas on it or bake breads that have a higher than normal oil content that will stain the stone, the stain will not leave and the color will eventually darken. This does not take away from the performance at all, so dont let that slow you down from buying it.


Question: What did I do to clean the pan good?

I have used my pans a few times since purchase and love them! I bake all of our own bread and the loaves turn out perfectly every time. I thought the raised portions in the pan would make it nearly impossible to clean, but I was wrong - they clean up like a dream (I hand wash them). The grooves allow air to flow and make the crust brown perfectly all around. I was going to order the more expensive pans from Williams-Sonoma until I read that USA pans also makes those pans, therefore I ordered these. They are great pans for a great price!

Answer: hand wash

I have used my pans a few times since purchase and love them! I bake all of our own bread and the loaves turn out perfectly every time. <hl> I thought the raised portions in the pan would make it nearly impossible to clean, but I was wrong - they clean up like a dream (I hand wash them). <hl> The grooves allow air to flow and make the crust brown perfectly all around. I was going to order the more expensive pans from Williams-Sonoma until I read that USA pans also makes those pans, therefore I ordered these. They are great pans for a great price!

I have used my pans a few times since purchase and love them! I bake all of our own bread and the loaves turn out perfectly every time. I thought the raised portions in the pan would make it nearly impossible to clean, but I was wrong - they clean up like a dream (I <hl> hand wash <hl> them). The grooves allow air to flow and make the crust brown perfectly all around. I was going to order the more expensive pans from Williams-Sonoma until I read that USA pans also makes those pans, therefore I ordered these. They are great pans for a great price!


Question: What brand of mandolin did they get?

I was interested in this for one purpose: to hold my pastry mat in place. Though it is "non slip" - it does, indeed, move around. So when I received the non slip table mat - I went right to work making some cinnamon rolls using the non slip mat under my pastry mat. What a joy! It firmly keeps the pastry map in place - no more chasing the dough around the table! As a bonus - I had sliced my right hand on a mandolin (and then my husband sliced his finger on it when trying to put it away - we threw it in the trash!Oxo Good Grips V-Blade Mandolin Slicerand had to get stitches and my right hand is bandaged up. Of course, my hand is a bit weaker now and cumbersome with the bandages... and I was trying to open a bottle of parmesan cheese and couldn't open it. Then I remembered that the non-slip mat could be used to open bottles and used it - it worked! So I would think this would be very helpful to those who have compromised hand strength. I love it!

Answer: Oxo Good Grips V-Blade Mandolin Slicer

I was interested in this for one purpose: to hold my pastry mat in place. Though it is "non slip" - it does, indeed, move around. So when I received the non slip table mat - I went right to work making some cinnamon rolls using the non slip mat under my pastry mat. What a joy! It firmly keeps the pastry map in place - no more chasing the dough around the table! <hl> As a bonus - I had sliced my right hand on a mandolin (and then my husband sliced his finger on it when trying to put it away - we threw it in the trash! Oxo Good Grips V-Blade Mandolin Slicer and had to get stitches and my right hand is bandaged up. <hl> Of course, my hand is a bit weaker now and cumbersome with the bandages... and I was trying to open a bottle of parmesan cheese and couldn't open it. Then I remembered that the non-slip mat could be used to open bottles and used it - it worked! So I would think this would be very helpful to those who have compromised hand strength. I love it!

I was interested in this for one purpose: to hold my pastry mat in place. Though it is "non slip" - it does, indeed, move around. So when I received the non slip table mat - I went right to work making some cinnamon rolls using the non slip mat under my pastry mat. What a joy! It firmly keeps the pastry map in place - no more chasing the dough around the table! As a bonus - I had sliced my right hand on a mandolin (and then my husband sliced his finger on it when trying to put it away - we threw it in the trash!<hl> Oxo Good Grips V-Blade Mandolin Slicer <hl>and had to get stitches and my right hand is bandaged up. Of course, my hand is a bit weaker now and cumbersome with the bandages... and I was trying to open a bottle of parmesan cheese and couldn't open it. Then I remembered that the non-slip mat could be used to open bottles and used it - it worked! So I would think this would be very helpful to those who have compromised hand strength. I love it!

As a bonus - I had sliced my right hand on a mandolin (and then my husband sliced his finger on it when trying to put it away - we threw it in the trash! <hl> Oxo Good Grips V-Blade Mandolin Slicer <hl> and had to get stitches and my right hand is bandaged up.


Question: What occasion were the glasses purchased for?

I purchased these glasses as a Christmas gift for my son and daughter in law. I bought the shot glasses and iced teas' as well (they may not call them ice teas' but they are long and tall). Anyway, glasses are good looking albeit a bit different but that's why we all like 'em. They feel good in your hand I a imagine they won't get dropped as often as others because of the indentations. Nice weight but I would have given them five stars if they were just a bit heavier and a mil thicker but I have no complaints because these are reasonably priced for what you get. Shot glasses are perfect. I would give 4.5 stars but you can't. I have been looking for other gifts for the kids because I want to keep the glasses. I know it's terrible but if anyone has any ideas...

Answer: Christmas

<hl> I purchased these glasses as a Christmas gift for my son and daughter in law. <hl> I bought the shot glasses and iced teas' as well (they may not call them ice teas' but they are long and tall). Anyway, glasses are good looking albeit a bit different but that's why we all like 'em. They feel good in your hand I a imagine they won't get dropped as often as others because of the indentations. Nice weight but I would have given them five stars if they were just a bit heavier and a mil thicker but I have no complaints because these are reasonably priced for what you get. Shot glasses are perfect. I would give 4.5 stars but you can't. I have been looking for other gifts for the kids because I want to keep the glasses. I know it's terrible but if anyone has any ideas...

I purchased these glasses as a <hl> Christmas <hl> gift for my son and daughter in law. I bought the shot glasses and iced teas' as well (they may not call them ice teas' but they are long and tall). Anyway, glasses are good looking albeit a bit different but that's why we all like 'em. They feel good in your hand I a imagine they won't get dropped as often as others because of the indentations. Nice weight but I would have given them five stars if they were just a bit heavier and a mil thicker but I have no complaints because these are reasonably priced for what you get. Shot glasses are perfect. I would give 4.5 stars but you can't. I have been looking for other gifts for the kids because I want to keep the glasses. I know it's terrible but if anyone has any ideas...


Question: What other coffee maker does the author own?

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

Answer: krups drip

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. <hl> I still think that my old krups drip makes a great cup. <hl> I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.

I folowed the instructions and found that the coffee was very weak so I experimented with differint grinds and filter no filter. I found not useing the paper filter and grinding the coffee expresso and stoping the water when it starts to look pale makes a med. strong cup. A lot of work for a decent cup. I still think that my old <hl> krups drip <hl> makes a great cup. I will keep trying other alternets to the pods becous there very expensive. I am waiting for some one to start manufacturing a home pod maker. that you can fill & seel at home.


Question: The sheets the author purchased are perfect for what season?

After reading the mixed reviews on the thin vs. thick dimension, I decided to take a chance and order these sheets. The sheets are on the thin side, but not too thin. They are perfect for summer sheets, easier to make my bed because they are light weight and take up less room/energy for washing and drying. Since my mattress top is a solid white color, there was no "see-through" issue for me to consider. The color is gorgeous. Truly a rich sky blue (more saturated color than the photo) that has a lot of aqua tones in it. The texture of the fabric is very soft. The sheets fit easily over my pillow-top mattress. And my thick "My Pillow" pillows fit nicely into the cases. Also, the pillow cases each have 2 rows of satin piping on the hem --- nice finishing touch.

Answer: summer

After reading the mixed reviews on the thin vs. thick dimension, I decided to take a chance and order these sheets. The sheets are on the thin side, but not too thin. <hl> They are perfect for summer sheets, easier to make my bed because they are light weight and take up less room/energy for washing and drying. <hl> Since my mattress top is a solid white color, there was no "see-through" issue for me to consider. The color is gorgeous. Truly a rich sky blue (more saturated color than the photo) that has a lot of aqua tones in it. The texture of the fabric is very soft. The sheets fit easily over my pillow-top mattress. And my thick "My Pillow" pillows fit nicely into the cases. Also, the pillow cases each have 2 rows of satin piping on the hem --- nice finishing touch.

After reading the mixed reviews on the thin vs. thick dimension, I decided to take a chance and order these sheets. The sheets are on the thin side, but not too thin. They are perfect for <hl> summer <hl> sheets, easier to make my bed because they are light weight and take up less room/energy for washing and drying. Since my mattress top is a solid white color, there was no "see-through" issue for me to consider. The color is gorgeous. Truly a rich sky blue (more saturated color than the photo) that has a lot of aqua tones in it. The texture of the fabric is very soft. The sheets fit easily over my pillow-top mattress. And my thick "My Pillow" pillows fit nicely into the cases. Also, the pillow cases each have 2 rows of satin piping on the hem --- nice finishing touch.


Question: What organization's guidelines does the product comply with?

I'm a fan of Francois et Mimi and find their products are usually priced lower than I would expect. This set of 4 Jumbo 18oz Wide-mouth Soup & Cereal Ceramic Coffee Mugs are a great example. Chowder junkie that I am, I like the size plus their ability to retain heat.They have the feel and look of high quality stoneware. Yes, I found a couple barely noticeable uneven paint lines around rims. To me, it gives them a more artisan look versus machine made. At less than $5 each, these mugs are a bargain.For those that have "Made In China," Francois et Mimi tests their products. Don't miss out on this great set of mugs because of a knee jerk reaction. At my request, for a different product, Francois et Mimi sent me a "CERAMIC INSPECTION CERTIFICATE" certifying it was tested and proven to comply with US Food and Drug Administration guidelines. It's a simple fact that a majority of the ceramic and stoneware sold is made in China. That's why it's important to trust the brand and know that, if requested, they will provide safety certification.

Answer: US Food and Drug Administration

I'm a fan of Francois et Mimi and find their products are usually priced lower than I would expect. This set of 4 Jumbo 18oz Wide-mouth Soup & Cereal Ceramic Coffee Mugs are a great example. Chowder junkie that I am, I like the size plus their ability to retain heat. They have the feel and look of high quality stoneware. Yes, I found a couple barely noticeable uneven paint lines around rims. To me, it gives them a more artisan look versus machine made. At less than $5 each, these mugs are a bargain. For those that have "Made In China," Francois et Mimi tests their products. Don't miss out on this great set of mugs because of a knee jerk reaction. <hl> At my request, for a different product, Francois et Mimi sent me a "CERAMIC INSPECTION CERTIFICATE" certifying it was tested and proven to comply with US Food and Drug Administration guidelines. <hl> It's a simple fact that a majority of the ceramic and stoneware sold is made in China. That's why it's important to trust the brand and know that, if requested, they will provide safety certification.

I'm a fan of Francois et Mimi and find their products are usually priced lower than I would expect. This set of 4 Jumbo 18oz Wide-mouth Soup & Cereal Ceramic Coffee Mugs are a great example. Chowder junkie that I am, I like the size plus their ability to retain heat.They have the feel and look of high quality stoneware. Yes, I found a couple barely noticeable uneven paint lines around rims. To me, it gives them a more artisan look versus machine made. At less than $5 each, these mugs are a bargain.For those that have "Made In China," Francois et Mimi tests their products. Don't miss out on this great set of mugs because of a knee jerk reaction. At my request, for a different product, Francois et Mimi sent me a "CERAMIC INSPECTION CERTIFICATE" certifying it was tested and proven to comply with <hl> US Food and Drug Administration <hl> guidelines. It's a simple fact that a majority of the ceramic and stoneware sold is made in China. That's why it's important to trust the brand and know that, if requested, they will provide safety certification.


Question: What is wrong with the edges of the mattress?

I've had the opportunity to review a number of memory foam mattresses. This one is neither the best nor the worst.I like that the bed is firm, but not too firm, as with any other memory foam. This model forms to the contour of my body great and is easy to get comfortable in. My sleep quality has improved, I wake up less at night and I never wake up feeling sore.On the other hand it is one of the mattresses that gets hot at night. Prior to this model I had a mattress that focused on staying cool at night. When moving the mattress around it's awkward and heavy, so if you plan on moving soon or you like to rearrange furniture often, keep that in mind; this also pertains to the packaging - it's too large for your standard car. The edges of the mattrees are hard and a pain to sit on. The smell took a while to get used to, also.Because of the heat the bed puts off overnight causing me to wake up sweating, I had to give this 3 stars. I absolutely HATE waking up sweating and this was the deal breaker for me. I had to revert back to my old mattress and put this one back in storage.

Answer: hard and a pain to sit on

I've had the opportunity to review a number of memory foam mattresses. This one is neither the best nor the worst. I like that the bed is firm, but not too firm, as with any other memory foam. This model forms to the contour of my body great and is easy to get comfortable in. My sleep quality has improved, I wake up less at night and I never wake up feeling sore. On the other hand it is one of the mattresses that gets hot at night. Prior to this model I had a mattress that focused on staying cool at night. When moving the mattress around it's awkward and heavy, so if you plan on moving soon or you like to rearrange furniture often, keep that in mind; this also pertains to the packaging - it's too large for your standard car. <hl> The edges of the mattrees are hard and a pain to sit on . <hl> The smell took a while to get used to, also. Because of the heat the bed puts off overnight causing me to wake up sweating, I had to give this 3 stars. I absolutely HATE waking up sweating and this was the deal breaker for me. I had to revert back to my old mattress and put this one back in storage.

I've had the opportunity to review a number of memory foam mattresses. This one is neither the best nor the worst.I like that the bed is firm, but not too firm, as with any other memory foam. This model forms to the contour of my body great and is easy to get comfortable in. My sleep quality has improved, I wake up less at night and I never wake up feeling sore.On the other hand it is one of the mattresses that gets hot at night. Prior to this model I had a mattress that focused on staying cool at night. When moving the mattress around it's awkward and heavy, so if you plan on moving soon or you like to rearrange furniture often, keep that in mind; this also pertains to the packaging - it's too large for your standard car. The edges of the mattrees are <hl> hard and a pain to sit on <hl>. The smell took a while to get used to, also.Because of the heat the bed puts off overnight causing me to wake up sweating, I had to give this 3 stars. I absolutely HATE waking up sweating and this was the deal breaker for me. I had to revert back to my old mattress and put this one back in storage.

The edges of the mattrees are <hl> hard and a pain to sit on <hl> .


Question: What type of lemons come from China?

The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out.Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade.No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... Cut side down! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides.Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.

Answer: Meyers

The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. <hl> The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out. <hl> Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade. No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... Cut side down! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides. Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.

The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The <hl> Meyers <hl> lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out.Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade.No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... Cut side down! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides.Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.


Question: What product is being reviewed here?

This is an excellent hot-water kettle. I really love being able to choose the water temperature appropriate for the tea or coffee I am going to make. And the keep-warm feature is good too -- go back and re-brew your oolong, or make another cup of whatever. It is well designed, very well thought out, easy to use, the lights let you read the water height and amount, and it beeps to tell you that the water has come up to temperature. I really like it, and I'm seriously thinking of getting one for my tea-loving brother.

Answer: kettle

This is an excellent hot-water kettle .

<hl> This is an excellent hot-water kettle . <hl> I really love being able to choose the water temperature appropriate for the tea or coffee I am going to make. And the keep-warm feature is good too -- go back and re-brew your oolong, or make another cup of whatever. It is well designed, very well thought out, easy to use, the lights let you read the water height and amount, and it beeps to tell you that the water has come up to temperature. I really like it, and I'm seriously thinking of getting one for my tea-loving brother.

This is an excellent hot-water <hl> kettle <hl>. I really love being able to choose the water temperature appropriate for the tea or coffee I am going to make. And the keep-warm feature is good too -- go back and re-brew your oolong, or make another cup of whatever. It is well designed, very well thought out, easy to use, the lights let you read the water height and amount, and it beeps to tell you that the water has come up to temperature. I really like it, and I'm seriously thinking of getting one for my tea-loving brother.

This is an excellent hot-water <hl> kettle <hl> .


Question: What is easy to clean?

This Baguette pan, works wonderfully! I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

Answer: Baguette pan

This Baguette pan , works wonderfully!

<hl> This Baguette pan , works wonderfully! <hl> I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

This <hl> Baguette pan <hl>, works wonderfully! I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

This <hl> Baguette pan <hl> , works wonderfully!


Question: The reviewer will always have his/her morning coffee in what coffee machine?

This is NOT the most expensive Keurig but the coffee, hot chocolate, etc. is just as good as the $300.00 brewer. Think about it. They all drip water through the K-Cup within 2 minutes so they all taste the same, not matter how much you paid for the brewer. I will always have my Hamilton Brew Station for my morning coffee but I use my Keurig at all times of the day for either decaf coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and my favorites, Cafe Express Mocha and Vanilla coffees. My aunt has the more expensive Keurig and I tried her brewer and it is NO BETTER than this one. I absolutely love my Keurig.

Answer: Hamilton Brew Station

This is NOT the most expensive Keurig but the coffee, hot chocolate, etc. is just as good as the $300.00 brewer. Think about it. They all drip water through the K-Cup within 2 minutes so they all taste the same, not matter how much you paid for the brewer. <hl> I will always have my Hamilton Brew Station for my morning coffee <hl> but I use my Keurig at all times of the day for either decaf coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and my favorites, Cafe Express Mocha and Vanilla coffees. My aunt has the more expensive Keurig and I tried her brewer and it is NO BETTER than this one. I absolutely love my Keurig.

This is NOT the most expensive Keurig but the coffee, hot chocolate, etc. is just as good as the $300.00 brewer. Think about it. They all drip water through the K-Cup within 2 minutes so they all taste the same, not matter how much you paid for the brewer. I will always have my <hl> Hamilton Brew Station <hl> for my morning coffee but I use my Keurig at all times of the day for either decaf coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and my favorites, Cafe Express Mocha and Vanilla coffees. My aunt has the more expensive Keurig and I tried her brewer and it is NO BETTER than this one. I absolutely love my Keurig.


Question: What did the reviewer want to point out for other buyers?

Overall, this is a great trash can. It's attractive, or at least not ugly. It's big, using a 30 or 33 gallon bag, meaning more room for large stuff and less overflow between bag changes. The lid has a latch that can be slid into place that prevents opening, in case you have curious/smart toddlers/dogs (we do).The one negative is that the interior walls are not smooth, and in some places have horizontal beams that provide strength, but also catch the stuff in the bag when you are pulling it out, and can easily rip the bag if things are wedged in tight.If this thing had smooth inner walls, I'd give it 5 (or even 6) stars, but having a snag-y interior seems like a big oversight for a trash can. We still like it very much, but wanted to point out this one issue for other potential buyers.

Answer: having a snag-y interior

Overall, this is a great trash can. It's attractive, or at least not ugly. It's big, using a 30 or 33 gallon bag, meaning more room for large stuff and less overflow between bag changes. The lid has a latch that can be slid into place that prevents opening, in case you have curious/smart toddlers/dogs (we do).The one negative is that the interior walls are not smooth, and in some places have horizontal beams that provide strength, but also catch the stuff in the bag when you are pulling it out, and can easily rip the bag if things are wedged in tight. <hl> If this thing had smooth inner walls, I'd give it 5 (or even 6) stars, but having a snag-y interior seems like a big oversight for a trash can. <hl> We still like it very much, but wanted to point out this one issue for other potential buyers.

Overall, this is a great trash can. It's attractive, or at least not ugly. It's big, using a 30 or 33 gallon bag, meaning more room for large stuff and less overflow between bag changes. The lid has a latch that can be slid into place that prevents opening, in case you have curious/smart toddlers/dogs (we do).The one negative is that the interior walls are not smooth, and in some places have horizontal beams that provide strength, but also catch the stuff in the bag when you are pulling it out, and can easily rip the bag if things are wedged in tight.If this thing had smooth inner walls, I'd give it 5 (or even 6) stars, but <hl> having a snag-y interior <hl> seems like a big oversight for a trash can. We still like it very much, but wanted to point out this one issue for other potential buyers.


Question: Despite cooking unevenly, the pancakes are still thoroughly what?

I really like this griddle because I like the cooking space, BUT the griddle cooks unevenly. I'm not sure if this will go away over time. When making pancakes you can clearly see that parts of the pancake are cooking faster/better. It still cooks all the way through but I really wish it was more even. It heats to temperature quickly. The griddle does a good job of not letting food stick and I really like the tilt n' drain function. If it were not for the uneven heat I would definitely rate this at a 4 or 5 stars, but I really expected more for the overall review rating.

Answer: all the way through

I really like this griddle because I like the cooking space, BUT the griddle cooks unevenly. I'm not sure if this will go away over time. When making pancakes you can clearly see that parts of the pancake are cooking faster/better. <hl> It still cooks all the way through but I really wish it was more even. <hl> It heats to temperature quickly. The griddle does a good job of not letting food stick and I really like the tilt n' drain function. If it were not for the uneven heat I would definitely rate this at a 4 or 5 stars, but I really expected more for the overall review rating.

I really like this griddle because I like the cooking space, BUT the griddle cooks unevenly. I'm not sure if this will go away over time. When making pancakes you can clearly see that parts of the pancake are cooking faster/better. It still cooks <hl> all the way through <hl> but I really wish it was more even. It heats to temperature quickly. The griddle does a good job of not letting food stick and I really like the tilt n' drain function. If it were not for the uneven heat I would definitely rate this at a 4 or 5 stars, but I really expected more for the overall review rating.


Question: what is done before trying to manually get things out of the toaster?

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. Even on the lightest setting, it toasts quite long, so you always have to stand over it. I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

Answer: unplug it

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. Even on the lightest setting, it toasts quite long, so you always have to stand over it. I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. <hl> It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to unplug it to get things out with a fork. <hl> I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,

This toaster is just ok. It does toast evenly. The biggest thing about it that I don't like is that the light-dark control doesn't seem to do too much. Even on the lightest setting, it toasts quite long, so you always have to stand over it. I've definitely had things overly toasted on the lowest setting. You wouldn't want to put a Poptart in and walk away, or anything like that. It would definitely burn. Even on defrost it toasts too long; if you try to defrost a toaster waffle, by the time it pops up on its own, it's burnt. :( It's hard to get things out of, too, even with the lifter feature. It doesn't boost an english muffin up high enough to reach, so I'm always having to <hl> unplug it <hl> to get things out with a fork. I wouldn't buy it again and wouldn't recommend,


Question: How much water should be added to 1 to 2 scoops of protein power in the mixer?

Contrary to what you may read in the reviews - this product CAN HANDLE protein powder and water, provided you are not trying to make it so thick the spoon stands up. My experience with this is you can take 14-16 oz water, start the mixer, then add your 1 or 2 scoops and it blends fine. Just as with anything else, adding something NOT LIQUID into the liquid will slow the blending down a bit, and I would think that the strength of your batteries plays a part in this as well. I am ordering a 2nd one from Amazon, as I am very happy with the one I purchased at another site.

Answer: 14-16 oz

Contrary to what you may read in the reviews - this product CAN HANDLE protein powder and water, provided you are not trying to make it so thick the spoon stands up. <hl> My experience with this is you can take 14-16 oz water, start the mixer, then add your 1 or 2 scoops and it blends fine. <hl> Just as with anything else, adding something NOT LIQUID into the liquid will slow the blending down a bit, and I would think that the strength of your batteries plays a part in this as well. I am ordering a 2nd one from Amazon, as I am very happy with the one I purchased at another site.

Contrary to what you may read in the reviews - this product CAN HANDLE protein powder and water, provided you are not trying to make it so thick the spoon stands up. My experience with this is you can take <hl> 14-16 oz <hl> water, start the mixer, then add your 1 or 2 scoops and it blends fine. Just as with anything else, adding something NOT LIQUID into the liquid will slow the blending down a bit, and I would think that the strength of your batteries plays a part in this as well. I am ordering a 2nd one from Amazon, as I am very happy with the one I purchased at another site.


Question: Can this item rust?

I saw this same brand and same overall design type at Bed, Bath, & Beyond for $39.99, but I got this for approximatly $20 on Amazon. It's the same brand, but the baskets have a different type of design on them compared to BB&B. I gave this product four stars because the basket design (and maybe this is why BB&B has the different design) allows for smaller items to slip through. I really like this item though. It holds items and stays in place. I also have a separate little piece from a previous shower basket that keeps it from slipping down the shower pipe (if it were to try to slip), but so far I don't think that it's slipped at all. It's sturdy and can hold a decent amount of weight in it. It's still new - so I hope that it stays rust free - it's supposed to though and I'll update this if it doesn't. Good product!

Answer: it stays rust free

I saw this same brand and same overall design type at Bed, Bath, & Beyond for $39.99, but I got this for approximatly $20 on Amazon. It's the same brand, but the baskets have a different type of design on them compared to BB&B. I gave this product four stars because the basket design (and maybe this is why BB&B has the different design) allows for smaller items to slip through. I really like this item though. It holds items and stays in place. I also have a separate little piece from a previous shower basket that keeps it from slipping down the shower pipe (if it were to try to slip), but so far I don't think that it's slipped at all. It's sturdy and can hold a decent amount of weight in it. <hl> It's still new - so I hope that it stays rust free - it's supposed to though and I'll update this if it doesn't. <hl> Good product!

I saw this same brand and same overall design type at Bed, Bath, & Beyond for $39.99, but I got this for approximatly $20 on Amazon. It's the same brand, but the baskets have a different type of design on them compared to BB&B. I gave this product four stars because the basket design (and maybe this is why BB&B has the different design) allows for smaller items to slip through. I really like this item though. It holds items and stays in place. I also have a separate little piece from a previous shower basket that keeps it from slipping down the shower pipe (if it were to try to slip), but so far I don't think that it's slipped at all. It's sturdy and can hold a decent amount of weight in it. It's still new - so I hope that <hl> it stays rust free <hl> - it's supposed to though and I'll update this if it doesn't. Good product!


Question: Why was the customer hesitant to purchase this coffee maker?

This is the best coffemaker we have owned. Coffee tastes better..no pot to clean. I find filling the water reservoir to be no more difficult than other conventional coffee makers. No leaking issues either.Was a little hesitant to purchase due to some of the negative comments posted here but I have no complaints. No matter how good a product is someone will always be unhappy with it. Steve P

Answer: negative comments posted

This is the best coffemaker we have owned. Coffee tastes better..no pot to clean. I find filling the water reservoir to be no more difficult than other conventional coffee makers. No leaking issues either. <hl> Was a little hesitant to purchase due to some of the negative comments posted here <hl> but I have no complaints. No matter how good a product is someone will always be unhappy with it. Steve P

This is the best coffemaker we have owned. Coffee tastes better..no pot to clean. I find filling the water reservoir to be no more difficult than other conventional coffee makers. No leaking issues either.Was a little hesitant to purchase due to some of the <hl> negative comments posted <hl> here but I have no complaints. No matter how good a product is someone will always be unhappy with it. Steve P


Question: Where do the vermin try to live in the fall?

We live in the country in an old farm house, and every fall, every manner of vermin tries to come in and make their home with us for the winter! I have found that mice can chew through every kind of plastic storage container, but they absolutely cannot chew through glass, lol! I now keep everything in these large glass jars, flour, sugar, coffee, chocolate chips, corn meal, etc. We have managed to run the mice back outside (for this winter, at least) where they belong, and because of these jars, my winter pantry remains intact! This is a great product that can be used over and over for a multitude of things!

Answer: old farm house

<hl> We live in the country in an old farm house , and every fall, every manner of vermin tries to come in and make their home with us for the winter! <hl> I have found that mice can chew through every kind of plastic storage container, but they absolutely cannot chew through glass, lol! I now keep everything in these large glass jars, flour, sugar, coffee, chocolate chips, corn meal, etc. We have managed to run the mice back outside (for this winter, at least) where they belong, and because of these jars, my winter pantry remains intact! This is a great product that can be used over and over for a multitude of things!

We live in the country in an <hl> old farm house <hl>, and every fall, every manner of vermin tries to come in and make their home with us for the winter! I have found that mice can chew through every kind of plastic storage container, but they absolutely cannot chew through glass, lol! I now keep everything in these large glass jars, flour, sugar, coffee, chocolate chips, corn meal, etc. We have managed to run the mice back outside (for this winter, at least) where they belong, and because of these jars, my winter pantry remains intact! This is a great product that can be used over and over for a multitude of things!

We live in the country in an <hl> old farm house <hl> , and every fall, every manner of vermin tries to come in and make their home with us for the winter!


Question: What were they afraid would break?

Never used a ricer before so can't compare the workability of this product compared to others, but this is not as easy to use as it seems. Still need to use a lot of strength to squeeze the potatoes through as well as doing it in many batches for 2.5 lbs potatoes. I was afraid the handles would break when I squeeze them hard. The potatoes have to be very, very soft in order to squeeze them out easily. Some lumps still remain. It's not too useful for drier, denser or more fibrous variety of root vegetables such as the purple sweet potato I tried ricing. Sometimes the mash pushes up the inner basket because the metal plate couldn't squeeze out the mash fast enough and that makes a mess. Finally, for around $20 (incl. shipping) this is rather expensive for a piece of plastic.

Answer: the handles

Never used a ricer before so can't compare the workability of this product compared to others, but this is not as easy to use as it seems. Still need to use a lot of strength to squeeze the potatoes through as well as doing it in many batches for 2.5 lbs potatoes. <hl> I was afraid the handles would break when I squeeze them hard. <hl> The potatoes have to be very, very soft in order to squeeze them out easily. Some lumps still remain. It's not too useful for drier, denser or more fibrous variety of root vegetables such as the purple sweet potato I tried ricing. Sometimes the mash pushes up the inner basket because the metal plate couldn't squeeze out the mash fast enough and that makes a mess. Finally, for around $20 (incl. shipping) this is rather expensive for a piece of plastic.

Never used a ricer before so can't compare the workability of this product compared to others, but this is not as easy to use as it seems. Still need to use a lot of strength to squeeze the potatoes through as well as doing it in many batches for 2.5 lbs potatoes. I was afraid <hl> the handles <hl> would break when I squeeze them hard. The potatoes have to be very, very soft in order to squeeze them out easily. Some lumps still remain. It's not too useful for drier, denser or more fibrous variety of root vegetables such as the purple sweet potato I tried ricing. Sometimes the mash pushes up the inner basket because the metal plate couldn't squeeze out the mash fast enough and that makes a mess. Finally, for around $20 (incl. shipping) this is rather expensive for a piece of plastic.