Question: In addition to myself, who else did I buy a Panasonic iron?

I love this Panasonic iron! I bought one for me and one for my mother-in-law, and we're both thrilled with its performance. I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a Black & Decker Digital Advantage which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the detachable water tank, nor the retractable power cord. The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price.This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.

Answer: my mother-in-law

I love this Panasonic iron! <hl> I bought one for me and one for my mother-in-law , and we're both thrilled with its performance. <hl> I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a Black & Decker Digital Advantage which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the detachable water tank, nor the retractable power cord. The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price. This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.

I love this Panasonic iron! I bought one for me and one for <hl> my mother-in-law <hl>, and we're both thrilled with its performance. I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a Black & Decker Digital Advantage which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the detachable water tank, nor the retractable power cord. The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price.This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.

I bought one for me and one for <hl> my mother-in-law <hl> , and we're both thrilled with its performance.


Question: What do the heads not get when they are used with garlic and pasta sauce?

Saw the review for this in Cooks Illustrated and couldn't believe there was a spatula out there that was real rubber and I had missed it, but here it is! Just like the old Rubbermaids of yore. It is all it says that it is! It has a substantial handle a very good sized "head" and a little notch to clean the bowl. There are two handle lengths, a 13 inch and a 9 1/2'. At first I thought the 13" was too long, however, it has become very useful for many jobs around the kitchen.Rubbermaid White Spatula 9 1/2"I have found that they do not pick up color, at least not with my pasta sauce or food coloring when baking; nor do the heads pick up any odor, especially when working with pasta sauce and garlic. Ultimately a very useful and dependable tool to have around the kitchen.

Answer: odor

Saw the review for this in Cooks Illustrated and couldn't believe there was a spatula out there that was real rubber and I had missed it, but here it is! Just like the old Rubbermaids of yore. It is all it says that it is! It has a substantial handle a very good sized "head" and a little notch to clean the bowl. There are two handle lengths, a 13 inch and a 9 1/2'. At first I thought the 13" was too long, however, it has become very useful for many jobs around the kitchen. <hl> Rubbermaid White Spatula 9 1/2"I have found that they do not pick up color, at least not with my pasta sauce or food coloring when baking; nor do the heads pick up any odor , especially when working with pasta sauce and garlic. <hl> Ultimately a very useful and dependable tool to have around the kitchen.

Saw the review for this in Cooks Illustrated and couldn't believe there was a spatula out there that was real rubber and I had missed it, but here it is! Just like the old Rubbermaids of yore. It is all it says that it is! It has a substantial handle a very good sized "head" and a little notch to clean the bowl. There are two handle lengths, a 13 inch and a 9 1/2'. At first I thought the 13" was too long, however, it has become very useful for many jobs around the kitchen.Rubbermaid White Spatula 9 1/2"I have found that they do not pick up color, at least not with my pasta sauce or food coloring when baking; nor do the heads pick up any <hl> odor <hl>, especially when working with pasta sauce and garlic. Ultimately a very useful and dependable tool to have around the kitchen.

Rubbermaid White Spatula 9 1/2"I have found that they do not pick up color, at least not with my pasta sauce or food coloring when baking; nor do the heads pick up any <hl> odor <hl> , especially when working with pasta sauce and garlic.


Question: What is the gusset used for?

Unbelievable quality! Extremely well made - padded; great zippers. bottom unsnaps to provide 3" gusset for bigger items... camera, glasses, even in a big case! Side pockets also padded and large! (I have Samsung Galaxy s4 and it fits great, with EASY access. Even my wallet fits in this thing. I know some reviews said there was no padding, which was one reason I order the grey...all those reviews looked good. But, I might take my chance on another color, just because I love this so much and might keep one packed esp. for travel.

Answer: bigger items

Unbelievable quality! Extremely well made - padded; great zippers. <hl> bottom unsnaps to provide 3" gusset for bigger items ... camera, glasses, even in a big case! <hl> Side pockets also padded and large! (I have Samsung Galaxy s4 and it fits great, with EASY access. Even my wallet fits in this thing. I know some reviews said there was no padding, which was one reason I order the grey...all those reviews looked good. But, I might take my chance on another color, just because I love this so much and might keep one packed esp. for travel.

Unbelievable quality! Extremely well made - padded; great zippers. bottom unsnaps to provide 3" gusset for <hl> bigger items <hl>... camera, glasses, even in a big case! Side pockets also padded and large! (I have Samsung Galaxy s4 and it fits great, with EASY access. Even my wallet fits in this thing. I know some reviews said there was no padding, which was one reason I order the grey...all those reviews looked good. But, I might take my chance on another color, just because I love this so much and might keep one packed esp. for travel.

bottom unsnaps to provide 3" gusset for <hl> bigger items <hl> ... camera, glasses, even in a big case!


Question: What model is preferable because it's more automatic than the Piccolo?

I bought the Dolce Gusto Piccolo after using my sister's when staying at her house. I already had a Keurig so it is difficult not to compare the two. I do infact like them both.Here are my key points:1) Purchased the Piccolo model due to price. I wanted to stay as far under $100 as possible to get a Dolce Gusto.2) Now that I've used it, I probably would rather have the Genio model because it is a less-manual process.3) You have to fill the water container each time you use it. It doesn't store water the way my Keurig does.4) Really like the frothy, coffee-house textured drinks. My Keurig does not do this.5) The Dolce Gusto website offers a reward program too. Each box of capsules contains a code in the box. Enter the codes online and store your points until you have enough for free product. That's great!

Answer: Genio

I bought the Dolce Gusto Piccolo after using my sister's when staying at her house. I already had a Keurig so it is difficult not to compare the two. I do infact like them both. Here are my key points:1) Purchased the Piccolo model due to price. I wanted to stay as far under $100 as possible to get a Dolce Gusto.2) <hl> Now that I've used it, I probably would rather have the Genio model because it is a less-manual process.3) <hl> You have to fill the water container each time you use it. It doesn't store water the way my Keurig does.4) Really like the frothy, coffee-house textured drinks. My Keurig does not do this.5) The Dolce Gusto website offers a reward program too. Each box of capsules contains a code in the box. Enter the codes online and store your points until you have enough for free product. That's great!

I bought the Dolce Gusto Piccolo after using my sister's when staying at her house. I already had a Keurig so it is difficult not to compare the two. I do infact like them both.Here are my key points:1) Purchased the Piccolo model due to price. I wanted to stay as far under $100 as possible to get a Dolce Gusto.2) Now that I've used it, I probably would rather have the <hl> Genio <hl> model because it is a less-manual process.3) You have to fill the water container each time you use it. It doesn't store water the way my Keurig does.4) Really like the frothy, coffee-house textured drinks. My Keurig does not do this.5) The Dolce Gusto website offers a reward program too. Each box of capsules contains a code in the box. Enter the codes online and store your points until you have enough for free product. That's great!


Question: What seems to be higher in their area?

This is a substantial piece of brass! I realize it's WAY over priced. Everyone is looking to make a buck off the Sodastream bandwagon, it seems. But once you look past the price gouging, it IS worth it. I'm finding that in our area, the price of CO2 seems to be higher than other reviewers. It cost $6 to fill a 24oz tank, but it's still way better than $15/14.5oz without the sodamod. Just bite the bullet and get it.

Answer: CO2

This is a substantial piece of brass! I realize it's WAY over priced. Everyone is looking to make a buck off the Sodastream bandwagon, it seems. But once you look past the price gouging, it IS worth it. <hl> I'm finding that in our area, the price of CO2 seems to be higher than other reviewers. <hl> It cost $6 to fill a 24oz tank, but it's still way better than $15/14.5oz without the sodamod. Just bite the bullet and get it.

This is a substantial piece of brass! I realize it's WAY over priced. Everyone is looking to make a buck off the Sodastream bandwagon, it seems. But once you look past the price gouging, it IS worth it. I'm finding that in our area, the price of <hl> CO2 <hl> seems to be higher than other reviewers. It cost $6 to fill a 24oz tank, but it's still way better than $15/14.5oz without the sodamod. Just bite the bullet and get it.


Question: How many different sized rubber plug-in feet does the product come with?

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

Answer: TWO

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations. If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required. However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly. I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car. One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio. Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove. If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it. Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts. Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range. As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat. I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon. One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out. This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. <hl> Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. <hl> By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with <hl> TWO <hl> DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.


Question: What does the hose not do?

We have 3 dogs and I also foster dogs, plus 2 cats and 2 teenagers. I vacuum every day, because I have to. This is my second Hoover, and like the first, this one has excellent suction. In fact it's disturbing how much dirt and hair come up. Yuck.THE GOOD:+ Excellent suction as described above+ Height-adjustable+ Power cord - 25' long+ Bagless, which I like but not everybody does+ Hose doesn't kink+ On board tools so they don't get lost, and they do stay on.THE BAD:- Not "steerable" and pretty heavy- I hate how the hinged canister-lid opens. It swings open as the dirt pours out, invariably getting a lot of dirt on it. There must be a cleaner way.BOTTOM LINE:* Nothing fancy but really really strong suction that works on pet hair.

Answer: kink

We have 3 dogs and I also foster dogs, plus 2 cats and 2 teenagers. I vacuum every day, because I have to. This is my second Hoover, and like the first, this one has excellent suction. In fact it's disturbing how much dirt and hair come up. Yuck. THE GOOD:+ Excellent suction as described above+ Height-adjustable+ Power cord - 25' long+ Bagless, which I like but not everybody does+ Hose does <hl> n't kink + On board tools so they don't get lost, and they do stay on. <hl> THE BAD:- Not "steerable" and pretty heavy- I hate how the hinged canister-lid opens. It swings open as the dirt pours out, invariably getting a lot of dirt on it. There must be a cleaner way. BOTTOM LINE:* Nothing fancy but really really strong suction that works on pet hair.

We have 3 dogs and I also foster dogs, plus 2 cats and 2 teenagers. I vacuum every day, because I have to. This is my second Hoover, and like the first, this one has excellent suction. In fact it's disturbing how much dirt and hair come up. Yuck.THE GOOD:+ Excellent suction as described above+ Height-adjustable+ Power cord - 25' long+ Bagless, which I like but not everybody does+ Hose doesn't <hl> kink <hl>+ On board tools so they don't get lost, and they do stay on.THE BAD:- Not "steerable" and pretty heavy- I hate how the hinged canister-lid opens. It swings open as the dirt pours out, invariably getting a lot of dirt on it. There must be a cleaner way.BOTTOM LINE:* Nothing fancy but really really strong suction that works on pet hair.

n't <hl> kink <hl> + On board tools so they don't get lost, and they do stay on.


Question: How much did I pay for shipping?

I was given a new 64 oz standard size container for my Vitamix Creations Galaxy Class (QVC) blender that came with the shorter 48 oz container. The 64 oz container I was given didn't come with a tamper and the mini one that came with my 48 oz container of course will not work. This arrived 2 days after ordering and fits and works perfectly for my new and taller 64 oz container. I now have a large and small container to use with my new Vitamix. Yay! :) Also, this tamper was only $14 plus tax. When I went to buy one from the Vitamix site I would have wound up paying over $19 after tax and shipping,...no shipping costs with prime and it was here in 2 days. :)

Answer: no shipping costs with prime

I was given a new 64 oz standard size container for my Vitamix Creations Galaxy Class (QVC) blender that came with the shorter 48 oz container. The 64 oz container I was given didn't come with a tamper and the mini one that came with my 48 oz container of course will not work. This arrived 2 days after ordering and fits and works perfectly for my new and taller 64 oz container. I now have a large and small container to use with my new Vitamix. Yay! :) Also, this tamper was only $14 plus tax. When I went to buy one from the Vitamix site I would have wound up paying over $19 after tax and shipping,... <hl> no shipping costs with prime and it was here in 2 days. <hl> :)

I was given a new 64 oz standard size container for my Vitamix Creations Galaxy Class (QVC) blender that came with the shorter 48 oz container. The 64 oz container I was given didn't come with a tamper and the mini one that came with my 48 oz container of course will not work. This arrived 2 days after ordering and fits and works perfectly for my new and taller 64 oz container. I now have a large and small container to use with my new Vitamix. Yay! :) Also, this tamper was only $14 plus tax. When I went to buy one from the Vitamix site I would have wound up paying over $19 after tax and shipping,...<hl> no shipping costs with prime <hl> and it was here in 2 days. :)


Question: What are a couple good things about this product?

I use this set for cutting gum paste forms for cake decorating. For that purpose, they are excellent. They are sharp and make clean cuts. For a butterfly theme party, it gives you a good variety of butterflies (although a couple are more moth shaped than butterfly shaped). The flower part of the assortment isnot particularly inspiring, but one of the "flowers" is ctually sun-shaped which works for me because I didn't havea sun in my fondant cutter collection.I took a point off because good cutters have a sharp side and a rolled side to make it easy to work with. The rolled side of this set is still pretty sharp, making it uncomfortable to handle when you're trying to cut a lot of shapes.

Answer: They are sharp and make clean cuts

They are sharp and make clean cuts .

I use this set for cutting gum paste forms for cake decorating. For that purpose, they are excellent. <hl> They are sharp and make clean cuts . <hl> For a butterfly theme party, it gives you a good variety of butterflies (although a couple are more moth shaped than butterfly shaped). The flower part of the assortment isnot particularly inspiring, but one of the "flowers" is ctually sun-shaped which works for me because I didn't havea sun in my fondant cutter collection. I took a point off because good cutters have a sharp side and a rolled side to make it easy to work with. The rolled side of this set is still pretty sharp, making it uncomfortable to handle when you're trying to cut a lot of shapes.

I use this set for cutting gum paste forms for cake decorating. For that purpose, they are excellent. <hl> They are sharp and make clean cuts <hl>. For a butterfly theme party, it gives you a good variety of butterflies (although a couple are more moth shaped than butterfly shaped). The flower part of the assortment isnot particularly inspiring, but one of the "flowers" is ctually sun-shaped which works for me because I didn't havea sun in my fondant cutter collection.I took a point off because good cutters have a sharp side and a rolled side to make it easy to work with. The rolled side of this set is still pretty sharp, making it uncomfortable to handle when you're trying to cut a lot of shapes.

<hl> They are sharp and make clean cuts <hl> .


Question: What is the author bummed about?

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

Answer: not (completely) microwave safe

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

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


Question: Why was the grinder purchased?

I usually buy my coffee in small quantities pre-ground. At Christmas I received a really nice set of different coffee beans, so I bought this so I could grind the whole beans. I thought it performed well. It produced a nice grind and was easy to use. The cup lifts out, is cleanable, and easy to reinsert without incident. The exterior is easy to clean. I spray a little stainless cleaner on a towel and polish it. It stores easily and has a fairly powerful motor.I also use this to grind spices (does a great job on ginger) and pulverize the spices and herbs from my garden at the end of the season. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes freshly ground coffee, etc. It does an efficient job and doesn't cost and arm and a leg to get it home from the store.

Answer: grind the whole beans

I usually buy my coffee in small quantities pre-ground. <hl> At Christmas I received a really nice set of different coffee beans, so I bought this so I could grind the whole beans . <hl> I thought it performed well. It produced a nice grind and was easy to use. The cup lifts out, is cleanable, and easy to reinsert without incident. The exterior is easy to clean. I spray a little stainless cleaner on a towel and polish it. It stores easily and has a fairly powerful motor. I also use this to grind spices (does a great job on ginger) and pulverize the spices and herbs from my garden at the end of the season. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes freshly ground coffee, etc. It does an efficient job and doesn't cost and arm and a leg to get it home from the store.

I usually buy my coffee in small quantities pre-ground. At Christmas I received a really nice set of different coffee beans, so I bought this so I could <hl> grind the whole beans <hl>. I thought it performed well. It produced a nice grind and was easy to use. The cup lifts out, is cleanable, and easy to reinsert without incident. The exterior is easy to clean. I spray a little stainless cleaner on a towel and polish it. It stores easily and has a fairly powerful motor.I also use this to grind spices (does a great job on ginger) and pulverize the spices and herbs from my garden at the end of the season. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes freshly ground coffee, etc. It does an efficient job and doesn't cost and arm and a leg to get it home from the store.

At Christmas I received a really nice set of different coffee beans, so I bought this so I could <hl> grind the whole beans <hl> .


Question: What does the author use to describe the quality when cutting?

At first, even before opening the box I was impressed with the weight of this item which told me it was not going to be made of flimsy plastic and I was right. It is very well made from heavy duty plastic but that is the only good thing I have to say about this product. Let me start with what is referred to as the "small blade" that would be the orange one, it will not cut anything, it could not even cut through the skin of a plum tomato. It simply mushes down tomatoes, onions and anything else you try and cut with the small blade and don't even think about trying to dice a potato. On to the "medium blade", the green one. It did mange to cut a zucchini even if I could only cut three inch pieces at one time. It did cut a potato after I leaned on it while pressing down with both hands, it barely made it through a green pepper and absolutely slaughtered a tomato because like the small blade it could not cut through the skin. How this piece of junk got so many rave reviews is beyond me. I don't doubt those that love this thing and can only assume that they were lucky enough to receive one that actually had sharp blades, cutting grid or whatever you call it. That is all that is really wrong with this product, it's dull, it can hardly make it's way through an onion! Like I said,it's heavy enough but just so dull it's hard to believe that the manufacturer does not realize this. With the pressure needed to cut a potato or whatever I'm certain it won't be long before this plastic food chopper is put in my recycling can. Who knows maybe in it's second life it will come back as something useful like a water bottle or something. My two star rating based is on one star because it is made from heavy plastic. The other star is based on the plastic storage box it came with because I'm sure I can find a good use for it other than what it was intended for. Sure I could clean up the chopper, pack it up and return it but I've decided to keep it as a reminder to never buy anything again from the company that made it or any other type of food chopper for that matter. Save your money and use a knife to cut your veggies it will be easier and faster, trust me!

Answer: it's dull

At first, even before opening the box I was impressed with the weight of this item which told me it was not going to be made of flimsy plastic and I was right. It is very well made from heavy duty plastic but that is the only good thing I have to say about this product. Let me start with what is referred to as the "small blade" that would be the orange one, it will not cut anything, it could not even cut through the skin of a plum tomato. It simply mushes down tomatoes, onions and anything else you try and cut with the small blade and don't even think about trying to dice a potato. On to the "medium blade", the green one. It did mange to cut a zucchini even if I could only cut three inch pieces at one time. It did cut a potato after I leaned on it while pressing down with both hands, it barely made it through a green pepper and absolutely slaughtered a tomato because like the small blade it could not cut through the skin. How this piece of junk got so many rave reviews is beyond me. I don't doubt those that love this thing and can only assume that they were lucky enough to receive one that actually had sharp blades, cutting grid or whatever you call it. <hl> That is all that is really wrong with this product, it's dull , it can hardly make it's way through an onion! <hl> Like I said,it's heavy enough but just so dull it's hard to believe that the manufacturer does not realize this. With the pressure needed to cut a potato or whatever I'm certain it won't be long before this plastic food chopper is put in my recycling can. Who knows maybe in it's second life it will come back as something useful like a water bottle or something. My two star rating based is on one star because it is made from heavy plastic. The other star is based on the plastic storage box it came with because I'm sure I can find a good use for it other than what it was intended for. Sure I could clean up the chopper, pack it up and return it but I've decided to keep it as a reminder to never buy anything again from the company that made it or any other type of food chopper for that matter. Save your money and use a knife to cut your veggies it will be easier and faster, trust me!

At first, even before opening the box I was impressed with the weight of this item which told me it was not going to be made of flimsy plastic and I was right. It is very well made from heavy duty plastic but that is the only good thing I have to say about this product. Let me start with what is referred to as the "small blade" that would be the orange one, it will not cut anything, it could not even cut through the skin of a plum tomato. It simply mushes down tomatoes, onions and anything else you try and cut with the small blade and don't even think about trying to dice a potato. On to the "medium blade", the green one. It did mange to cut a zucchini even if I could only cut three inch pieces at one time. It did cut a potato after I leaned on it while pressing down with both hands, it barely made it through a green pepper and absolutely slaughtered a tomato because like the small blade it could not cut through the skin. How this piece of junk got so many rave reviews is beyond me. I don't doubt those that love this thing and can only assume that they were lucky enough to receive one that actually had sharp blades, cutting grid or whatever you call it. That is all that is really wrong with this product, <hl> it's dull <hl>, it can hardly make it's way through an onion! Like I said,it's heavy enough but just so dull it's hard to believe that the manufacturer does not realize this. With the pressure needed to cut a potato or whatever I'm certain it won't be long before this plastic food chopper is put in my recycling can. Who knows maybe in it's second life it will come back as something useful like a water bottle or something. My two star rating based is on one star because it is made from heavy plastic. The other star is based on the plastic storage box it came with because I'm sure I can find a good use for it other than what it was intended for. Sure I could clean up the chopper, pack it up and return it but I've decided to keep it as a reminder to never buy anything again from the company that made it or any other type of food chopper for that matter. Save your money and use a knife to cut your veggies it will be easier and faster, trust me!

That is all that is really wrong with this product, <hl> it's dull <hl> , it can hardly make it's way through an onion!


Question: What is the color of the boxes?

I ordered two of thee and so glad that I did. These are basically the plastic storage with zipper that blankets normally come in at the store. However, these are quite large and just perfect for what I wanted. I have a bedding set which includes a ton of decorative pillows along with two king sized decorative pillows. Since this is the bed we sleep in nightly, taking the pillows off and on has been a real hassle. There's no where to put all these pillows. Plus we have dogs and I have to put them where the dogs can't get to them. Finally, I said screw it and no longer put all the pillows on the bed every morning. This solved my problem. I was able to get all the smaller pillows (a ton of them) into one box, and the two king sized sham pillows in another box. These were large enough that I could have almost put all the pillows in one box/bag. Now I can store my pillows without worrying about them ever spilling out all over the place or worrying about keeping them clean in these two boxes, which fit perfectly one on top of the other in my walk-in closet on the floor underneath the shelving and rods. Perfectly out of the way, yet easy to grab if someone is coming that I want to impress.I'm going to order some more. There are lot of blankets and pillows hanging around in closets that could all be put in one of these and either shelved or stacked along the floor of your closet. I have a lot of purses that take up shelf room. I'm going to put them all in one of these bags. I have a lot of winter gear... hats, scarves, gloves and jackets that I'm going to gather together, take off of hangers and store in here. I usually stick with the same ones and I will leave them out. And, just store those things rarely used and put the bag at the bottom of the coat closet for more room. Since they're clear, it's easy to see what you want right away. I would not recommend these for very heavy items, or items with sharp corners. I'm also going to use one in the car for the items I put in the back end of my suv... like an extra set of clothes, a couple of pillows, a couple of blankets and emergency supplies. I have a ton of shoes too and I'm going to put about 20 pairs of athletic type shoes in one side, boots, and thongs and sandals and put those on the floor too. Will look nicely arranged along the floor/wall. So, these are great for a lot of things tumbling around in your car or closet. I love these for lite storage.

Answer: clear

I ordered two of thee and so glad that I did. These are basically the plastic storage with zipper that blankets normally come in at the store. However, these are quite large and just perfect for what I wanted. I have a bedding set which includes a ton of decorative pillows along with two king sized decorative pillows. Since this is the bed we sleep in nightly, taking the pillows off and on has been a real hassle. There's no where to put all these pillows. Plus we have dogs and I have to put them where the dogs can't get to them. Finally, I said screw it and no longer put all the pillows on the bed every morning. This solved my problem. I was able to get all the smaller pillows (a ton of them) into one box, and the two king sized sham pillows in another box. These were large enough that I could have almost put all the pillows in one box/bag. Now I can store my pillows without worrying about them ever spilling out all over the place or worrying about keeping them clean in these two boxes, which fit perfectly one on top of the other in my walk-in closet on the floor underneath the shelving and rods. Perfectly out of the way, yet easy to grab if someone is coming that I want to impress. I'm going to order some more. There are lot of blankets and pillows hanging around in closets that could all be put in one of these and either shelved or stacked along the floor of your closet. I have a lot of purses that take up shelf room. I'm going to put them all in one of these bags. I have a lot of winter gear... hats, scarves, gloves and jackets that I'm going to gather together, take off of hangers and store in here. I usually stick with the same ones and I will leave them out. And, just store those things rarely used and put the bag at the bottom of the coat closet for more room. <hl> Since they're clear , it's easy to see what you want right away. <hl> I would not recommend these for very heavy items, or items with sharp corners. I'm also going to use one in the car for the items I put in the back end of my suv... like an extra set of clothes, a couple of pillows, a couple of blankets and emergency supplies. I have a ton of shoes too and I'm going to put about 20 pairs of athletic type shoes in one side, boots, and thongs and sandals and put those on the floor too. Will look nicely arranged along the floor/wall. So, these are great for a lot of things tumbling around in your car or closet. I love these for lite storage.

I ordered two of thee and so glad that I did. These are basically the plastic storage with zipper that blankets normally come in at the store. However, these are quite large and just perfect for what I wanted. I have a bedding set which includes a ton of decorative pillows along with two king sized decorative pillows. Since this is the bed we sleep in nightly, taking the pillows off and on has been a real hassle. There's no where to put all these pillows. Plus we have dogs and I have to put them where the dogs can't get to them. Finally, I said screw it and no longer put all the pillows on the bed every morning. This solved my problem. I was able to get all the smaller pillows (a ton of them) into one box, and the two king sized sham pillows in another box. These were large enough that I could have almost put all the pillows in one box/bag. Now I can store my pillows without worrying about them ever spilling out all over the place or worrying about keeping them clean in these two boxes, which fit perfectly one on top of the other in my walk-in closet on the floor underneath the shelving and rods. Perfectly out of the way, yet easy to grab if someone is coming that I want to impress.I'm going to order some more. There are lot of blankets and pillows hanging around in closets that could all be put in one of these and either shelved or stacked along the floor of your closet. I have a lot of purses that take up shelf room. I'm going to put them all in one of these bags. I have a lot of winter gear... hats, scarves, gloves and jackets that I'm going to gather together, take off of hangers and store in here. I usually stick with the same ones and I will leave them out. And, just store those things rarely used and put the bag at the bottom of the coat closet for more room. Since they're <hl> clear <hl>, it's easy to see what you want right away. I would not recommend these for very heavy items, or items with sharp corners. I'm also going to use one in the car for the items I put in the back end of my suv... like an extra set of clothes, a couple of pillows, a couple of blankets and emergency supplies. I have a ton of shoes too and I'm going to put about 20 pairs of athletic type shoes in one side, boots, and thongs and sandals and put those on the floor too. Will look nicely arranged along the floor/wall. So, these are great for a lot of things tumbling around in your car or closet. I love these for lite storage.

Since they're <hl> clear <hl> , it's easy to see what you want right away.


Question: How does the scale seem to measure?

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

Answer: just fine

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

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


Question: What length of time did the product keep the food warm for?

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

Answer: a loooong time

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

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

It kept my food warm for <hl> a loooong time <hl> , and it definitely saved time(no more reheating food that's been ignored on the table!)during dinnertime.


Question: What are the containers made of?

First, set is very attractive in appearance (would make a great gift for the bride to be). Containers are solid and glass and are quality items. Lids fit closely and tightly and make an air tight seal. Only downsize to me was in the size of the containers. Two of them look like they would fit a sandwich size meal or, at best, a small portion of left over vegetables from dinner. The other two, although larger, would not store things like a lot of pasta sauce, etc. I am rating this 5 stars for the containers for what you do get (not what I was anticipating size-wise). I guess I didn't read the page well enough to see the sizes, thought I would be getting more pratical size containersfor kitchen needs.In doing further research, I see that Lock&Lock makes a larger set and I will probably buy them for myself (almost the same price as this set, so it would be worth it to pay a little more).

Answer: glass

First, set is very attractive in appearance (would make a great gift for the bride to be). <hl> Containers are solid and glass and are quality items. <hl> Lids fit closely and tightly and make an air tight seal. Only downsize to me was in the size of the containers. Two of them look like they would fit a sandwich size meal or, at best, a small portion of left over vegetables from dinner. The other two, although larger, would not store things like a lot of pasta sauce, etc. I am rating this 5 stars for the containers for what you do get (not what I was anticipating size-wise). I guess I didn't read the page well enough to see the sizes, thought I would be getting more pratical size containersfor kitchen needs. In doing further research, I see that Lock&Lock makes a larger set and I will probably buy them for myself (almost the same price as this set, so it would be worth it to pay a little more).

First, set is very attractive in appearance (would make a great gift for the bride to be). Containers are solid and <hl> glass <hl> and are quality items. Lids fit closely and tightly and make an air tight seal. Only downsize to me was in the size of the containers. Two of them look like they would fit a sandwich size meal or, at best, a small portion of left over vegetables from dinner. The other two, although larger, would not store things like a lot of pasta sauce, etc. I am rating this 5 stars for the containers for what you do get (not what I was anticipating size-wise). I guess I didn't read the page well enough to see the sizes, thought I would be getting more pratical size containersfor kitchen needs.In doing further research, I see that Lock&Lock makes a larger set and I will probably buy them for myself (almost the same price as this set, so it would be worth it to pay a little more).


Question: What ability does this coffee have?

While this is a good product and our family likes it there is one serious negative for this coffee maker and that is the water reservoir! It is WAY too small and they could have made it hold more water. While they set it up for the specific sizes of cups of coffee it supports someone should have realized it would be nice to have a larger water reservoir so that you could make one cup after another (like when you have multiple family members wanting coffee at the same time or guests) instead of the TINY reservoir they provided. However with that being said this produces an excellent cup of HOT coffee (the hot part is important for us since we don't care for lukewarm coffee). The ability to switch between regular coffee and kcups is just awesome!

Answer: switch between regular coffee and kcups

While this is a good product and our family likes it there is one serious negative for this coffee maker and that is the water reservoir! It is WAY too small and they could have made it hold more water. While they set it up for the specific sizes of cups of coffee it supports someone should have realized it would be nice to have a larger water reservoir so that you could make one cup after another (like when you have multiple family members wanting coffee at the same time or guests) instead of the TINY reservoir they provided. However with that being said this produces an excellent cup of HOT coffee (the hot part is important for us since we don't care for lukewarm coffee). <hl> The ability to switch between regular coffee and kcups is just awesome! <hl>

While this is a good product and our family likes it there is one serious negative for this coffee maker and that is the water reservoir! It is WAY too small and they could have made it hold more water. While they set it up for the specific sizes of cups of coffee it supports someone should have realized it would be nice to have a larger water reservoir so that you could make one cup after another (like when you have multiple family members wanting coffee at the same time or guests) instead of the TINY reservoir they provided. However with that being said this produces an excellent cup of HOT coffee (the hot part is important for us since we don't care for lukewarm coffee). The ability to <hl> switch between regular coffee and kcups <hl> is just awesome!


Question: If I never had problems, why did I order the spares?

I have owned many different bread machines, and still do. The Zojirushi, the Panasonic and the Breadman Ultimate.This Zojirushi is becoming my favorite!It turns out great tasting, great looking loaves of bread every time.And the sourdough starter cycle does wonders.My only complaint is that the pan is not very nonstick. You have to shake it pretty hard to get the bread out. But big deal - as long as it comes out I'm happy!As far as Zo's customer service, I've never had any trouble. I have called them to order spare parts for my rice cookers, and to order a spare pan for this bread machine in case I ever need it. By spare parts I mean just that - spare. I have not had any defects. I just like having a spare pan etc on hand in case one gets scratched. No trouble getting them on the phone, no trouble with my order.I have absolutely no complaints. Zojirushi makes great, innovative products and you should not hesitate to get this machine.

Answer: in case I ever need it.

I have owned many different bread machines, and still do. The Zojirushi, the Panasonic and the Breadman Ultimate. This Zojirushi is becoming my favorite!It turns out great tasting, great looking loaves of bread every time. And the sourdough starter cycle does wonders. My only complaint is that the pan is not very nonstick. You have to shake it pretty hard to get the bread out. But big deal - as long as it comes out I'm happy!As far as Zo's customer service, I've never had any trouble. <hl> I have called them to order spare parts for my rice cookers, and to order a spare pan for this bread machine in case I ever need it. By spare parts I mean just that - spare. <hl> I have not had any defects. I just like having a spare pan etc on hand in case one gets scratched. No trouble getting them on the phone, no trouble with my order. I have absolutely no complaints. Zojirushi makes great, innovative products and you should not hesitate to get this machine.

I have owned many different bread machines, and still do. The Zojirushi, the Panasonic and the Breadman Ultimate.This Zojirushi is becoming my favorite!It turns out great tasting, great looking loaves of bread every time.And the sourdough starter cycle does wonders.My only complaint is that the pan is not very nonstick. You have to shake it pretty hard to get the bread out. But big deal - as long as it comes out I'm happy!As far as Zo's customer service, I've never had any trouble. I have called them to order spare parts for my rice cookers, and to order a spare pan for this bread machine <hl> in case I ever need it. <hl> By spare parts I mean just that - spare. I have not had any defects. I just like having a spare pan etc on hand in case one gets scratched. No trouble getting them on the phone, no trouble with my order.I have absolutely no complaints. Zojirushi makes great, innovative products and you should not hesitate to get this machine.


Question: Where di I find the answer for the problem I had?

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank. It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

Answer: I went on line

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. <hl> I was just about ready to send it back when I went on line and read about when it does that to push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank. <hl> It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.

When I first got this coffee maker I knew it had the features I was wanting. I had a problem with it shutting off before the water was all pumped through. I was just about ready to send it back when <hl> I went on line <hl> and read about when it does that to push the valve down in the bottom of the water tank. It did the trick and I couldn't be happier with this little gem! You might have some over flow out of the grounds basket if you use a fine grind. It seems to work better with regular store grinds allowing the water to flow through them faster and not cause back up. Having it's own filter and basket is nice and the filter hasn't stained.


Question: How are the instructions for the scale?

I love the fact that this scale goes up to 11 pounds and still small enough to leave on the counter. This is exactly what I needed, a intermediate size small that works without the fuss of standard scales. So far, I have used it in the kitchen and to weigh packages prior to mailing them. The instructions are a breeze as well as using the scale. Small and compact, works great and the best part was the price. Incredible value, it even comes with it's own batteries. Yep, I am more than pleased with this digital scale.

Answer: a breeze

I love the fact that this scale goes up to 11 pounds and still small enough to leave on the counter. This is exactly what I needed, a intermediate size small that works without the fuss of standard scales. So far, I have used it in the kitchen and to weigh packages prior to mailing them. <hl> The instructions are a breeze as well as using the scale. <hl> Small and compact, works great and the best part was the price. Incredible value, it even comes with it's own batteries. Yep, I am more than pleased with this digital scale.

I love the fact that this scale goes up to 11 pounds and still small enough to leave on the counter. This is exactly what I needed, a intermediate size small that works without the fuss of standard scales. So far, I have used it in the kitchen and to weigh packages prior to mailing them. The instructions are <hl> a breeze <hl> as well as using the scale. Small and compact, works great and the best part was the price. Incredible value, it even comes with it's own batteries. Yep, I am more than pleased with this digital scale.


Question: What quality are these

Granite counters have taken a toll on my glassware and so, being down to a mis-matched 6 or so remaining, I was torn between plastic (cheesy) and a better glass product. After reading many Amazon customer reviews on the above mentioned glassware, I chose to replace my mess with 12 new ones and I love them! Sure, with a hard enough drop, they will still break but not easily. I believe that these glasses are of restaurant/bar/commercial quality and will last a good long time and for the price, I think that I may just buy another set for back-stock.So, if you want a great glass in a large size and you don't want plastic, I completely recommend these glasses.

Answer: restaurant/bar/commercial quality

Granite counters have taken a toll on my glassware and so, being down to a mis-matched 6 or so remaining, I was torn between plastic (cheesy) and a better glass product. After reading many Amazon customer reviews on the above mentioned glassware, I chose to replace my mess with 12 new ones and I love them! Sure, with a hard enough drop, they will still break but not easily. <hl> I believe that these glasses are of restaurant/bar/commercial quality and will last a good long time and for the price, I think that I may just buy another set for back-stock. <hl> So, if you want a great glass in a large size and you don't want plastic, I completely recommend these glasses.

Granite counters have taken a toll on my glassware and so, being down to a mis-matched 6 or so remaining, I was torn between plastic (cheesy) and a better glass product. After reading many Amazon customer reviews on the above mentioned glassware, I chose to replace my mess with 12 new ones and I love them! Sure, with a hard enough drop, they will still break but not easily. I believe that these glasses are of <hl> restaurant/bar/commercial quality <hl> and will last a good long time and for the price, I think that I may just buy another set for back-stock.So, if you want a great glass in a large size and you don't want plastic, I completely recommend these glasses.


Question: what kind of gear mesh is employed in the Steuby opener?

This opener is what the US made "Swing-a-Way" was 50+ years ago. Unfortunately, that name is not worthy of the design. Steuby & Co. made their production on that really works. Steuby's can opener has fluid gear mesh and longer twist handle to give better leverage than other designs. The knife is sharp and angled correctly in order to engage and cut lids. The insulated red handles of the grip cover just a little longer "tang" of metal, allowing for better grip on targeted can. The unit has endured Industrial washing and all the metal is still unblemished, indicating superior quality steel. All the details were identified, considered and executed perfectly in design and manufacture. This is the superior product. The second place can opener goes to 4 Peaks Tech, for their unit.

Answer: fluid gear mesh

This opener is what the US made "Swing-a-Way" was 50+ years ago. Unfortunately, that name is not worthy of the design. Steuby & Co. made their production on that really works. <hl> Steuby's can opener has fluid gear mesh and longer twist handle to give better leverage than other designs. <hl> The knife is sharp and angled correctly in order to engage and cut lids. The insulated red handles of the grip cover just a little longer "tang" of metal, allowing for better grip on targeted can. The unit has endured Industrial washing and all the metal is still unblemished, indicating superior quality steel. All the details were identified, considered and executed perfectly in design and manufacture. This is the superior product. The second place can opener goes to 4 Peaks Tech, for their unit.

This opener is what the US made "Swing-a-Way" was 50+ years ago. Unfortunately, that name is not worthy of the design. Steuby & Co. made their production on that really works. Steuby's can opener has <hl> fluid gear mesh <hl> and longer twist handle to give better leverage than other designs. The knife is sharp and angled correctly in order to engage and cut lids. The insulated red handles of the grip cover just a little longer "tang" of metal, allowing for better grip on targeted can. The unit has endured Industrial washing and all the metal is still unblemished, indicating superior quality steel. All the details were identified, considered and executed perfectly in design and manufacture. This is the superior product. The second place can opener goes to 4 Peaks Tech, for their unit.


Question: What other food product does the Reviewer use it for?

I had gotten this because I wanted to have water for tea and hot chocolate available without using a microwave. I have it sitting next to my kitchen sink. when the kids want hot water they just flip it on and within a very short time the water is hot. I just refill so it is ready for the next time. I also use it for instant oatmeal and any other water based foods. I love it because it is quick and can add hot water while cooking in no time. No more microwave either. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to get rid of the toxns from using a microwave, or if you just want hot water available in a split second.

Answer: instant oatmeal

I had gotten this because I wanted to have water for tea and hot chocolate available without using a microwave. I have it sitting next to my kitchen sink. when the kids want hot water they just flip it on and within a very short time the water is hot. I just refill so it is ready for the next time. <hl> I also use it for instant oatmeal and any other water based foods. <hl> I love it because it is quick and can add hot water while cooking in no time. No more microwave either. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to get rid of the toxns from using a microwave, or if you just want hot water available in a split second.

I had gotten this because I wanted to have water for tea and hot chocolate available without using a microwave. I have it sitting next to my kitchen sink. when the kids want hot water they just flip it on and within a very short time the water is hot. I just refill so it is ready for the next time. I also use it for <hl> instant oatmeal <hl> and any other water based foods. I love it because it is quick and can add hot water while cooking in no time. No more microwave either. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to get rid of the toxns from using a microwave, or if you just want hot water available in a split second.


Question: What is the best option on the machine?

Durable ,fast, easy to clean. Pulse is the best option- when on ON - so fast ,perhaps too fast. I like security fixture .Big enough to cooking for a big family and work for family of 2 as well. Fitting well is narrow- so its required little more chopping 'for example its fit 2 big carrots ,but medium to big potato have to be split ,and if you don't mind to cut cabbage on smaller chunks - cole slow became a breeze, Does very well for puree, shredding - very good even slicing ,but potatoes wouldn't be round ,unless using small ones. Would recommend to buy, as for that price -its a kitchen delight.

Answer: Pulse

Durable ,fast, easy to clean. <hl> Pulse is the best option- when on ON - so fast ,perhaps too fast. <hl> I like security fixture .Big enough to cooking for a big family and work for family of 2 as well. Fitting well is narrow- so its required little more chopping 'for example its fit 2 big carrots ,but medium to big potato have to be split ,and if you don't mind to cut cabbage on smaller chunks - cole slow became a breeze, Does very well for puree, shredding - very good even slicing ,but potatoes wouldn't be round ,unless using small ones. Would recommend to buy, as for that price -its a kitchen delight.

Durable ,fast, easy to clean. <hl> Pulse <hl> is the best option- when on ON - so fast ,perhaps too fast. I like security fixture .Big enough to cooking for a big family and work for family of 2 as well. Fitting well is narrow- so its required little more chopping 'for example its fit 2 big carrots ,but medium to big potato have to be split ,and if you don't mind to cut cabbage on smaller chunks - cole slow became a breeze, Does very well for puree, shredding - very good even slicing ,but potatoes wouldn't be round ,unless using small ones. Would recommend to buy, as for that price -its a kitchen delight.


Question: Why did they buy it?

I bought this product a while ago! However, I just want to let people know, I really like it. I bought it to filter water through my emergency 5-gal bucket water storage contraption. Thank you, Youtube! Anyway, it does a great job of pulling out impurities in the water, and the result tastes great. In an emergency situation, like if there was flooding and possible viral water contamination, I might still boil the water to kill anything that miraculously slipped through the small pores of this candle, but otherwise, I would drink it straight after the filter. It takes out ALL sediment, so you will not be drinking any floaties. If the water was really dirty, I would pre-filter it through sand or cloth first before running it through this though. It is a fine filter, and would clog if challenged with too much debris.This filter required patience. Water doesn't pour through ceramic. However, that's why it works so well.Hint: I purchased two of these, and one was filtering water at a much slower rate that the other. So, I dried it out completely, sanded it down gently, and rinsed/wiped it down before reinstalling it. Worked so much better! I think that this process would be good as maintenance if the filter was used regularly.

Answer: filter water through my emergency 5-gal bucket water storage contraption

I bought this product a while ago! However, I just want to let people know, I really like it. <hl> I bought it to filter water through my emergency 5-gal bucket water storage contraption . <hl> Thank you, Youtube! Anyway, it does a great job of pulling out impurities in the water, and the result tastes great. In an emergency situation, like if there was flooding and possible viral water contamination, I might still boil the water to kill anything that miraculously slipped through the small pores of this candle, but otherwise, I would drink it straight after the filter. It takes out ALL sediment, so you will not be drinking any floaties. If the water was really dirty, I would pre-filter it through sand or cloth first before running it through this though. It is a fine filter, and would clog if challenged with too much debris. This filter required patience. Water doesn't pour through ceramic. However, that's why it works so well. Hint: I purchased two of these, and one was filtering water at a much slower rate that the other. So, I dried it out completely, sanded it down gently, and rinsed/wiped it down before reinstalling it. Worked so much better! I think that this process would be good as maintenance if the filter was used regularly.

I bought this product a while ago! However, I just want to let people know, I really like it. I bought it to <hl> filter water through my emergency 5-gal bucket water storage contraption <hl>. Thank you, Youtube! Anyway, it does a great job of pulling out impurities in the water, and the result tastes great. In an emergency situation, like if there was flooding and possible viral water contamination, I might still boil the water to kill anything that miraculously slipped through the small pores of this candle, but otherwise, I would drink it straight after the filter. It takes out ALL sediment, so you will not be drinking any floaties. If the water was really dirty, I would pre-filter it through sand or cloth first before running it through this though. It is a fine filter, and would clog if challenged with too much debris.This filter required patience. Water doesn't pour through ceramic. However, that's why it works so well.Hint: I purchased two of these, and one was filtering water at a much slower rate that the other. So, I dried it out completely, sanded it down gently, and rinsed/wiped it down before reinstalling it. Worked so much better! I think that this process would be good as maintenance if the filter was used regularly.

I bought it to <hl> filter water through my emergency 5-gal bucket water storage contraption <hl> .


Question: The reviewers aunts has the more expensive version of what?

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: Keurig

<hl> This is NOT the most expensive Keurig but the coffee, hot chocolate, etc. is just as good as the $300.00 brewer. <hl> 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.

This is NOT the most expensive <hl> Keurig <hl> 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.


Question: What kind of weather might cause salt to clump?

We first tried these at a friend's dinner party, and immediately ordered a set as a gift and one for ourselves. You can grind the salt or pepper into the base, then measure it out (great for cooking), or take off the base and grind it right onto your meal. You can adjust the grind, too.Everyone who's tried them enjoys them. A great gift and a fun way to salt and pepper your food. (Another plus: there's really no flavor difference between fresh- and pre-ground salt, but this grinder prevents the potential problem of clumping salt in humid weather!)

Answer: humid

We first tried these at a friend's dinner party, and immediately ordered a set as a gift and one for ourselves. You can grind the salt or pepper into the base, then measure it out (great for cooking), or take off the base and grind it right onto your meal. You can adjust the grind, too. Everyone who's tried them enjoys them. A great gift and a fun way to salt and pepper your food. <hl> (Another plus: there's really no flavor difference between fresh- and pre-ground salt, but this grinder prevents the potential problem of clumping salt in humid weather!) <hl>

We first tried these at a friend's dinner party, and immediately ordered a set as a gift and one for ourselves. You can grind the salt or pepper into the base, then measure it out (great for cooking), or take off the base and grind it right onto your meal. You can adjust the grind, too.Everyone who's tried them enjoys them. A great gift and a fun way to salt and pepper your food. (Another plus: there's really no flavor difference between fresh- and pre-ground salt, but this grinder prevents the potential problem of clumping salt in <hl> humid <hl> weather!)


Question: How many burners does the reviewers Coleman stove have?

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

Answer: two burner

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

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


Question: Who is getting the old irons?

I have purchased three different brands of steam iron over the last two years. Namely Black and Decker, Panasonic, and whatever brand makes the Shark. The most irritating thing about steam irons is that they shed water through the steam holes, leaving large spots of water which then have to be dried out by the iron. This is the first unit that I have had that does not do that. So I give it accolades for that. I will now give away my other irons to my daughters. The only weakness in this iron is the temperature setting control, which has no indicators on it as to heat level so you kind of have to experiment with it and not turn it too hot. Other irons indicate silk, polyester, cotton etc. But this one does not. But I will still take it over other major brands. So if you want a steam iron that does not drip or leak through the holes when you are ironing this is the one to have.

Answer: daughters

I have purchased three different brands of steam iron over the last two years. Namely Black and Decker, Panasonic, and whatever brand makes the Shark. The most irritating thing about steam irons is that they shed water through the steam holes, leaving large spots of water which then have to be dried out by the iron. This is the first unit that I have had that does not do that. So I give it accolades for that. <hl> I will now give away my other irons to my daughters . <hl> The only weakness in this iron is the temperature setting control, which has no indicators on it as to heat level so you kind of have to experiment with it and not turn it too hot. Other irons indicate silk, polyester, cotton etc. But this one does not. But I will still take it over other major brands. So if you want a steam iron that does not drip or leak through the holes when you are ironing this is the one to have.

I have purchased three different brands of steam iron over the last two years. Namely Black and Decker, Panasonic, and whatever brand makes the Shark. The most irritating thing about steam irons is that they shed water through the steam holes, leaving large spots of water which then have to be dried out by the iron. This is the first unit that I have had that does not do that. So I give it accolades for that. I will now give away my other irons to my <hl> daughters <hl>. The only weakness in this iron is the temperature setting control, which has no indicators on it as to heat level so you kind of have to experiment with it and not turn it too hot. Other irons indicate silk, polyester, cotton etc. But this one does not. But I will still take it over other major brands. So if you want a steam iron that does not drip or leak through the holes when you are ironing this is the one to have.

I will now give away my other irons to my <hl> daughters <hl> .


Question: What emotion does the reviewer feel about the finished furniture product?

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

Answer: love

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

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


Question: What brewer did the reviewer compare this one to?

Not much I really like about it other than it's a 12 cup thermal brewer. Things I don't like. When you take the pot out after brewing the basket drips some. The pot has a very small opening. You can't get your hand inside to wash it. Not even my wife's very tiny hand. You have to have man like hands to open the pot. The top outside diameter is huge. The water level is on the back side. You can't see it from the front. The water tank isn't removable making it more difficult to fill. I have not experienced the thing peeing coffee all over the counter top as many have mentioned. It is no where close to being the complete thermal brewer my beloved Starbucks Baristta, RIP, was. I'll probably end up giving it to my daughter-in-law.Not sure what I would buy.Update: It's toast. My wife and I hate this thing. Hope the daughter-in-law likes it. I'm looking at a Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew 10 cup thermal. It has a wider mouth, removable tank and side loading filter basket. Would like a 12 cup but they are virtually non-existent. That Dyson guy needs to look into making a real good coffee maker.Update #2. Bought the Mr. Coffee machine and couldn't be more satisfied. No mess, water tank is a breeze to fill, comes with gold filter (although we use disposable brown filters), shorter than the nightmare above and less $. The only raps on the Mr. Coffee is that is only 10 cups, would prefer 12 and has a disposable water filter. WE have RO water so tossed that a week ago. OK if you don't have any filtration system. They good for a month, not sure what they cost. Bottomline, Mr. Coffee you're the best I could find.

Answer: Starbucks Baristta

Not much I really like about it other than it's a 12 cup thermal brewer. Things I don't like. When you take the pot out after brewing the basket drips some. The pot has a very small opening. You can't get your hand inside to wash it. Not even my wife's very tiny hand. You have to have man like hands to open the pot. The top outside diameter is huge. The water level is on the back side. You can't see it from the front. The water tank isn't removable making it more difficult to fill. I have not experienced the thing peeing coffee all over the counter top as many have mentioned. <hl> It is no where close to being the complete thermal brewer my beloved Starbucks Baristta , RIP, was. <hl> I'll probably end up giving it to my daughter-in-law. Not sure what I would buy. Update: It's toast. My wife and I hate this thing. Hope the daughter-in-law likes it. I'm looking at a Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew 10 cup thermal. It has a wider mouth, removable tank and side loading filter basket. Would like a 12 cup but they are virtually non-existent. That Dyson guy needs to look into making a real good coffee maker. Update #2. Bought the Mr. Coffee machine and couldn't be more satisfied. No mess, water tank is a breeze to fill, comes with gold filter (although we use disposable brown filters), shorter than the nightmare above and less $. The only raps on the Mr. Coffee is that is only 10 cups, would prefer 12 and has a disposable water filter. WE have RO water so tossed that a week ago. OK if you don't have any filtration system. They good for a month, not sure what they cost. Bottomline, Mr. Coffee you're the best I could find.

Not much I really like about it other than it's a 12 cup thermal brewer. Things I don't like. When you take the pot out after brewing the basket drips some. The pot has a very small opening. You can't get your hand inside to wash it. Not even my wife's very tiny hand. You have to have man like hands to open the pot. The top outside diameter is huge. The water level is on the back side. You can't see it from the front. The water tank isn't removable making it more difficult to fill. I have not experienced the thing peeing coffee all over the counter top as many have mentioned. It is no where close to being the complete thermal brewer my beloved <hl> Starbucks Baristta <hl>, RIP, was. I'll probably end up giving it to my daughter-in-law.Not sure what I would buy.Update: It's toast. My wife and I hate this thing. Hope the daughter-in-law likes it. I'm looking at a Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew 10 cup thermal. It has a wider mouth, removable tank and side loading filter basket. Would like a 12 cup but they are virtually non-existent. That Dyson guy needs to look into making a real good coffee maker.Update #2. Bought the Mr. Coffee machine and couldn't be more satisfied. No mess, water tank is a breeze to fill, comes with gold filter (although we use disposable brown filters), shorter than the nightmare above and less $. The only raps on the Mr. Coffee is that is only 10 cups, would prefer 12 and has a disposable water filter. WE have RO water so tossed that a week ago. OK if you don't have any filtration system. They good for a month, not sure what they cost. Bottomline, Mr. Coffee you're the best I could find.

It is no where close to being the complete thermal brewer my beloved <hl> Starbucks Baristta <hl> , RIP, was.


Question: What is used to flip open the top?

Our family of four has a variety of Thermos brand products. I like the quality of their products, they're made to last. We're still using the same Thermos bottle we bought for my daughter when she started Kindergarten five years ago. I like buying and using products from companies who make things that aren't disposable like so much of what is available these days.I love the color of this thermos and have the same color in the short stout 16 oz. version that we use for soups and stews and warm meals. This 24 oz. thermos is also really nice, though it is big. It's about ten and a half inches around, and thankfully fits in my car's cup holder.I really like that the lid is spring loaded so when you open it, it stays open and doesn't flop down while you are drinking and bash you on the nose. And the spring loaded lid has a button to flip open the top, which I think is nicer that some of the other lids we have on our drink bottles. Another other thing I like is that when you are drinking from it there are no guzzling noises. My husband has a lovely big thermos from LL Bean (another company that makes quality products) but when he drinks out of it it makes this hideous noise (like fingernails on a chalkboard).I continue to be pleased with the products we have that are made by Thermos.

Answer: a button

Our family of four has a variety of Thermos brand products. I like the quality of their products, they're made to last. We're still using the same Thermos bottle we bought for my daughter when she started Kindergarten five years ago. I like buying and using products from companies who make things that aren't disposable like so much of what is available these days. I love the color of this thermos and have the same color in the short stout 16 oz. version that we use for soups and stews and warm meals. This 24 oz. thermos is also really nice, though it is big. It's about ten and a half inches around, and thankfully fits in my car's cup holder. I really like that the lid is spring loaded so when you open it, it stays open and doesn't flop down while you are drinking and bash you on the nose. <hl> And the spring loaded lid has a button to flip open the top, which I think is nicer that some of the other lids we have on our drink bottles. <hl> Another other thing I like is that when you are drinking from it there are no guzzling noises. My husband has a lovely big thermos from LL Bean (another company that makes quality products) but when he drinks out of it it makes this hideous noise (like fingernails on a chalkboard).I continue to be pleased with the products we have that are made by Thermos.

Our family of four has a variety of Thermos brand products. I like the quality of their products, they're made to last. We're still using the same Thermos bottle we bought for my daughter when she started Kindergarten five years ago. I like buying and using products from companies who make things that aren't disposable like so much of what is available these days.I love the color of this thermos and have the same color in the short stout 16 oz. version that we use for soups and stews and warm meals. This 24 oz. thermos is also really nice, though it is big. It's about ten and a half inches around, and thankfully fits in my car's cup holder.I really like that the lid is spring loaded so when you open it, it stays open and doesn't flop down while you are drinking and bash you on the nose. And the spring loaded lid has <hl> a button <hl> to flip open the top, which I think is nicer that some of the other lids we have on our drink bottles. Another other thing I like is that when you are drinking from it there are no guzzling noises. My husband has a lovely big thermos from LL Bean (another company that makes quality products) but when he drinks out of it it makes this hideous noise (like fingernails on a chalkboard).I continue to be pleased with the products we have that are made by Thermos.


Question: What did the item NOT contain to mount on a wall?

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: 3 and a half inch wood screws

<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 <hl> 3 and a half inch wood screws <hl> 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!!!!