Question: What is this item?

In regards to cooking and user friendly controls, the toaster oven is great. However I am disappointed with two things about it. The first and biggest disappointed is the apparent manufactures defect regarding the ovens door. The door falls off on the left (Looking at the toaster) side of the oven. There is a lot of "wiggle room" for the door and if you move it to the right just enough, the door pin falls out of the hinge. Granted, I could "rig" it to correct the problem but this is not a $20 toaster oven. The second issue which was more my fault is the size. For example, it will fit a personal pan pizza (For one person) max. It looks bigger in the picture then it really is. So make sure you note the measurements before you buy. I actually down graded in size and found out I couldnt cook everything I could before. The toaster cooked excellent but I cant recommend though due to the door hinge issue. If that weren't a problem, it would be a great compact toaster oven.

Answer: toaster oven

<hl> In regards to cooking and user friendly controls, the toaster oven is great. <hl> However I am disappointed with two things about it. The first and biggest disappointed is the apparent manufactures defect regarding the ovens door. The door falls off on the left (Looking at the toaster) side of the oven. There is a lot of "wiggle room" for the door and if you move it to the right just enough, the door pin falls out of the hinge. Granted, I could "rig" it to correct the problem but this is not a $20 toaster oven. The second issue which was more my fault is the size. For example, it will fit a personal pan pizza (For one person) max. It looks bigger in the picture then it really is. So make sure you note the measurements before you buy. I actually down graded in size and found out I couldnt cook everything I could before. The toaster cooked excellent but I cant recommend though due to the door hinge issue. If that weren't a problem, it would be a great compact toaster oven.

In regards to cooking and user friendly controls, the <hl> toaster oven <hl> is great. However I am disappointed with two things about it. The first and biggest disappointed is the apparent manufactures defect regarding the ovens door. The door falls off on the left (Looking at the toaster) side of the oven. There is a lot of "wiggle room" for the door and if you move it to the right just enough, the door pin falls out of the hinge. Granted, I could "rig" it to correct the problem but this is not a $20 toaster oven. The second issue which was more my fault is the size. For example, it will fit a personal pan pizza (For one person) max. It looks bigger in the picture then it really is. So make sure you note the measurements before you buy. I actually down graded in size and found out I couldnt cook everything I could before. The toaster cooked excellent but I cant recommend though due to the door hinge issue. If that weren't a problem, it would be a great compact toaster oven.


Question: Does the cookware actually let the food come off easier?

Excellent quality cookware. My husband has a tendency to use metal utensils in cookware so I was looking for something nonstick that could take a little abuse. I found it here. If you season them properly per the instructions included, they are indeed nonstick and very scratch resistent. Clean up is a breeze. Love the vented glass lids and coated handles. They take a while to heat up on the eye but once they get going, they cook on a much lower temp then my other cookware. All the handles have nice large holes that will fit any pot rack hook with ease. Wish they came in another color besides the bright red, but I can live with it as all else is wonderful.

Answer: Clean up is a breeze

Clean up is a breeze .

Excellent quality cookware. My husband has a tendency to use metal utensils in cookware so I was looking for something nonstick that could take a little abuse. I found it here. If you season them properly per the instructions included, they are indeed nonstick and very scratch resistent. <hl> Clean up is a breeze . <hl> Love the vented glass lids and coated handles. They take a while to heat up on the eye but once they get going, they cook on a much lower temp then my other cookware. All the handles have nice large holes that will fit any pot rack hook with ease. Wish they came in another color besides the bright red, but I can live with it as all else is wonderful.

Excellent quality cookware. My husband has a tendency to use metal utensils in cookware so I was looking for something nonstick that could take a little abuse. I found it here. If you season them properly per the instructions included, they are indeed nonstick and very scratch resistent. <hl> Clean up is a breeze <hl>. Love the vented glass lids and coated handles. They take a while to heat up on the eye but once they get going, they cook on a much lower temp then my other cookware. All the handles have nice large holes that will fit any pot rack hook with ease. Wish they came in another color besides the bright red, but I can live with it as all else is wonderful.


Question: How was the cover's material described?

I had ordered 2 AC covers figuring at least one would work. The other came quicky and is much better suited to the job, although neither will work without finegaling. This one FINALLY came, eventhough the seller did not even let Amazon know they shipped it. It's HUGE! Better plan on using it on an AC that's at least close to 10,000 BTUs. It's nothing more than some lightweight material (kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic). Aside from the fact that it's huge, my AC's a frigidaire and the top corners are rounded. None of these covers can hook on that, so that's something I never thought of but you may want to keep that in mind if you are looking for one of these covers, because not all ACs are a plain rectangle. The "fits up to 10,000 BTUs" is a false statement, there's no way this will fit my 5,000 BTU AC, it's too big, period. So, because it was inexpensive and would cost more than it's worth to ship back, I'm stuck with it. Even if it did fit, don't think it would do a lot of good with the thin material it's made of. Was expecting something to block drafts, not a mini drawstring mattress cover...

Answer: kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic

I had ordered 2 AC covers figuring at least one would work. The other came quicky and is much better suited to the job, although neither will work without finegaling. This one FINALLY came, eventhough the seller did not even let Amazon know they shipped it. It's HUGE! Better plan on using it on an AC that's at least close to 10,000 BTUs. <hl> It's nothing more than some lightweight material ( kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic ). <hl> Aside from the fact that it's huge, my AC's a frigidaire and the top corners are rounded. None of these covers can hook on that, so that's something I never thought of but you may want to keep that in mind if you are looking for one of these covers, because not all ACs are a plain rectangle. The "fits up to 10,000 BTUs" is a false statement, there's no way this will fit my 5,000 BTU AC, it's too big, period. So, because it was inexpensive and would cost more than it's worth to ship back, I'm stuck with it. Even if it did fit, don't think it would do a lot of good with the thin material it's made of. Was expecting something to block drafts, not a mini drawstring mattress cover...

I had ordered 2 AC covers figuring at least one would work. The other came quicky and is much better suited to the job, although neither will work without finegaling. This one FINALLY came, eventhough the seller did not even let Amazon know they shipped it. It's HUGE! Better plan on using it on an AC that's at least close to 10,000 BTUs. It's nothing more than some lightweight material (<hl> kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic <hl>). Aside from the fact that it's huge, my AC's a frigidaire and the top corners are rounded. None of these covers can hook on that, so that's something I never thought of but you may want to keep that in mind if you are looking for one of these covers, because not all ACs are a plain rectangle. The "fits up to 10,000 BTUs" is a false statement, there's no way this will fit my 5,000 BTU AC, it's too big, period. So, because it was inexpensive and would cost more than it's worth to ship back, I'm stuck with it. Even if it did fit, don't think it would do a lot of good with the thin material it's made of. Was expecting something to block drafts, not a mini drawstring mattress cover...

It's nothing more than some lightweight material ( <hl> kind of like a mattress pad, with a draw string inlieu of elastic <hl> ).


Question: is the extension part weak?

This product takes 10 minutes to setup 4. It is super easy. Very easy on the eyes. It makes the room look like you have a sound system. I used my simple SONY HTIB.The product is stong on the bottom so it's not going to tilt over. The extension part is a bit weak. I have it fully extended as I guess most people would like them. The product because to lose strength and stand a bit off centered. It leans to a side. I wouldn't return them! Just keep in mind that they are a great value and look great. Just has a clumsy feel to it. I tighten them every week when i see them leaning too much.

Answer: extension part is a bit weak.

This product takes 10 minutes to setup 4. It is super easy. Very easy on the eyes. It makes the room look like you have a sound system. I used my simple SONY HTIB.The product is stong on the bottom so it's not going to tilt over. <hl> The extension part is a bit weak. I have it fully extended as I guess most people would like them. <hl> The product because to lose strength and stand a bit off centered. It leans to a side. I wouldn't return them! Just keep in mind that they are a great value and look great. Just has a clumsy feel to it. I tighten them every week when i see them leaning too much.

This product takes 10 minutes to setup 4. It is super easy. Very easy on the eyes. It makes the room look like you have a sound system. I used my simple SONY HTIB.The product is stong on the bottom so it's not going to tilt over. The <hl> extension part is a bit weak. <hl> I have it fully extended as I guess most people would like them. The product because to lose strength and stand a bit off centered. It leans to a side. I wouldn't return them! Just keep in mind that they are a great value and look great. Just has a clumsy feel to it. I tighten them every week when i see them leaning too much.


Question: What should you do according to this person?

The look is dead on what I wanted in a night stand. With the open bottom and black and silver. Listen to the reviews though, the quality is lacking quite a bit.ALSO! I know it's my fault but measure your stuff in the room and make sure this thing is gonna size up nicely. I didn't even think to measure my king sized pillow top bed and this night stand falls WAY short of where I'd like it to be so I ended up having to make a box for it to stand on! UGH!In the end I would've paid quite a bit more for a larger version with the exact same look but better quality.

Answer: Listen to the reviews

The look is dead on what I wanted in a night stand. With the open bottom and black and silver. <hl> Listen to the reviews though, the quality is lacking quite a bit. <hl> ALSO! I know it's my fault but measure your stuff in the room and make sure this thing is gonna size up nicely. I didn't even think to measure my king sized pillow top bed and this night stand falls WAY short of where I'd like it to be so I ended up having to make a box for it to stand on! UGH!In the end I would've paid quite a bit more for a larger version with the exact same look but better quality.

The look is dead on what I wanted in a night stand. With the open bottom and black and silver. <hl> Listen to the reviews <hl> though, the quality is lacking quite a bit.ALSO! I know it's my fault but measure your stuff in the room and make sure this thing is gonna size up nicely. I didn't even think to measure my king sized pillow top bed and this night stand falls WAY short of where I'd like it to be so I ended up having to make a box for it to stand on! UGH!In the end I would've paid quite a bit more for a larger version with the exact same look but better quality.


Question: his wife and him lost what?

It's a beater, one of the ones that normally comes with a newly purchased KitchenAid Mixer (ours was a KSM-150). My wife and lost ours a the move and opted to replace it. Sadly, it leaves a lot to be desired. Even if coated with a non-stick cooking spray, 90% of the time spent mixing, you have to stop after a few minutes to either scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula or batter spreader, un-clump the beater itself, or to a texture check to make sure that there isn't raw flour, sugar, or anything else stuck to the bottom or sides. After reading reviews, we chose this: (...) - much better!

Answer: Mixer

<hl> It's a beater, one of the ones that normally comes with a newly purchased KitchenAid Mixer (ours was a KSM-150). <hl> My wife and lost ours a the move and opted to replace it. Sadly, it leaves a lot to be desired. Even if coated with a non-stick cooking spray, 90% of the time spent mixing, you have to stop after a few minutes to either scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula or batter spreader, un-clump the beater itself, or to a texture check to make sure that there isn't raw flour, sugar, or anything else stuck to the bottom or sides. After reading reviews, we chose this: (...) - much better!

It's a beater, one of the ones that normally comes with a newly purchased KitchenAid <hl> Mixer <hl> (ours was a KSM-150). My wife and lost ours a the move and opted to replace it. Sadly, it leaves a lot to be desired. Even if coated with a non-stick cooking spray, 90% of the time spent mixing, you have to stop after a few minutes to either scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula or batter spreader, un-clump the beater itself, or to a texture check to make sure that there isn't raw flour, sugar, or anything else stuck to the bottom or sides. After reading reviews, we chose this: (...) - much better!


Question: how many times is the blender used each week?

Absolutely love it. Researched a dozen mixers, biggest complaint was that slow speeds were too fast. This one is realllllly slooooow and always starts at the lowest speed. Beaters were a bit tricky to learn to insert properly, finally found the knack for it. Having the blender beater (single) means I can mix dough and beat egg whites or cream separately without cleaning anything in between. Feels like a quality piece of equipment, well made. Hoping I won't experience the failures described by others as I only use it once a week.

Answer: once a week.

Absolutely love it. Researched a dozen mixers, biggest complaint was that slow speeds were too fast. This one is realllllly slooooow and always starts at the lowest speed. Beaters were a bit tricky to learn to insert properly, finally found the knack for it. Having the blender beater (single) means I can mix dough and beat egg whites or cream separately without cleaning anything in between. Feels like a quality piece of equipment, well made. <hl> Hoping I won't experience the failures described by others as I only use it once a week. <hl>

Absolutely love it. Researched a dozen mixers, biggest complaint was that slow speeds were too fast. This one is realllllly slooooow and always starts at the lowest speed. Beaters were a bit tricky to learn to insert properly, finally found the knack for it. Having the blender beater (single) means I can mix dough and beat egg whites or cream separately without cleaning anything in between. Feels like a quality piece of equipment, well made. Hoping I won't experience the failures described by others as I only use it <hl> once a week. <hl>


Question: What were the jars packaged in?

The rack was bent in two places at the top. The wire closest to the front was bent inward, and the wire across the back near the top was also bent inward! The rack also does not sit totally flat on the counter. Almost, but not-quite. So it has a little wobble. This unit arrived in a box that was not damaged or bent, so we know this wasn't caused by shipping or in the warehouse. Poor manufacturing quality control.DH could bend it straighter (with tools and with difficulty). So we'll keep it, but won't buy again.The rack should have some sort of non-skid feet.Jars were safely packed in small bubble wrap sleeves and all arrived intact, as are the lids (which are NOT chrome, and which we knew). We hope these stay intact for more than a little while. The jars are a good size for small quantities of herbs/spices.The concept of this is fairly good, but the design needs some tweaking. If someone would make a rack similar to this, but of wood (and to hold more jars!), it would be very nice.

Answer: bubble wrap sleeves

The rack was bent in two places at the top. The wire closest to the front was bent inward, and the wire across the back near the top was also bent inward! The rack also does not sit totally flat on the counter. Almost, but not-quite. So it has a little wobble. This unit arrived in a box that was not damaged or bent, so we know this wasn't caused by shipping or in the warehouse. Poor manufacturing quality control. DH could bend it straighter (with tools and with difficulty). So we'll keep it, but won't buy again. The rack should have some sort of non-skid feet. <hl> Jars were safely packed in small bubble wrap sleeves and all arrived intact, as are the lids (which are NOT chrome, and which we knew). <hl> We hope these stay intact for more than a little while. The jars are a good size for small quantities of herbs/spices. The concept of this is fairly good, but the design needs some tweaking. If someone would make a rack similar to this, but of wood (and to hold more jars!), it would be very nice.

The rack was bent in two places at the top. The wire closest to the front was bent inward, and the wire across the back near the top was also bent inward! The rack also does not sit totally flat on the counter. Almost, but not-quite. So it has a little wobble. This unit arrived in a box that was not damaged or bent, so we know this wasn't caused by shipping or in the warehouse. Poor manufacturing quality control.DH could bend it straighter (with tools and with difficulty). So we'll keep it, but won't buy again.The rack should have some sort of non-skid feet.Jars were safely packed in small <hl> bubble wrap sleeves <hl> and all arrived intact, as are the lids (which are NOT chrome, and which we knew). We hope these stay intact for more than a little while. The jars are a good size for small quantities of herbs/spices.The concept of this is fairly good, but the design needs some tweaking. If someone would make a rack similar to this, but of wood (and to hold more jars!), it would be very nice.


Question: What is the name of he product?

We got two of these to hold out freshly baked bread. these are the perfect item and comes with a little cutting board.The vent is especially handy when the bread is out of the bread machine, as even after cooling on a rack, the bread keeper need to vent out the moisture and heat.The only "down" side that I noticed is that after several washings in the top rack of the diswasher, the plastic gets a "foggy" look to it, but that is not a big deal.I do wish they would come out with ones that have a color tint to the plastic.still, a very handy item to have.

Answer: bread machine

We got two of these to hold out freshly baked bread. these are the perfect item and comes with a little cutting board. <hl> The vent is especially handy when the bread is out of the bread machine , as even after cooling on a rack, the bread keeper need to vent out the moisture and heat. <hl> The only "down" side that I noticed is that after several washings in the top rack of the diswasher, the plastic gets a "foggy" look to it, but that is not a big deal. I do wish they would come out with ones that have a color tint to the plastic.still, a very handy item to have.

We got two of these to hold out freshly baked bread. these are the perfect item and comes with a little cutting board.The vent is especially handy when the bread is out of the <hl> bread machine <hl>, as even after cooling on a rack, the bread keeper need to vent out the moisture and heat.The only "down" side that I noticed is that after several washings in the top rack of the diswasher, the plastic gets a "foggy" look to it, but that is not a big deal.I do wish they would come out with ones that have a color tint to the plastic.still, a very handy item to have.

The vent is especially handy when the bread is out of the <hl> bread machine <hl> , as even after cooling on a rack, the bread keeper need to vent out the moisture and heat.


Question: How thick a mattress does the writer recommend?

Five years on lesser quality mattresses of the same type overseas made me a believer in not needing a box spring. I didn't think I would find these great mattresses here in the USA. This is the absolute best and most comfortable mattress I have ever laid on, and please, do not think for a minute you need a 10,12, or 14 inch mattress of this sort. I typically used a 4 or 6 inch mattress of this type with great results in the Philippines. $250 for this, or $1,000 for a conventional mattress/box spring with equal comfort that will be loaded with dust mites in a couple years. My weight is 230 btw, it's great.About the smell, little bit, not a problem. I'm asthmatic, did not bother me.

Answer: 4 or 6 inch

Five years on lesser quality mattresses of the same type overseas made me a believer in not needing a box spring. I didn't think I would find these great mattresses here in the USA. This is the absolute best and most comfortable mattress I have ever laid on, and please, do not think for a minute you need a 10,12, or 14 inch mattress of this sort. <hl> I typically used a 4 or 6 inch mattress of this type with great results in the Philippines. <hl> $250 for this, or $1,000 for a conventional mattress/box spring with equal comfort that will be loaded with dust mites in a couple years. My weight is 230 btw, it's great. About the smell, little bit, not a problem. I'm asthmatic, did not bother me.

Five years on lesser quality mattresses of the same type overseas made me a believer in not needing a box spring. I didn't think I would find these great mattresses here in the USA. This is the absolute best and most comfortable mattress I have ever laid on, and please, do not think for a minute you need a 10,12, or 14 inch mattress of this sort. I typically used a <hl> 4 or 6 inch <hl> mattress of this type with great results in the Philippines. $250 for this, or $1,000 for a conventional mattress/box spring with equal comfort that will be loaded with dust mites in a couple years. My weight is 230 btw, it's great.About the smell, little bit, not a problem. I'm asthmatic, did not bother me.


Question: How long does it take to get hot?

I bought this, my first experience with steam mops, based on the positive reviews here, and I am honestly on-the-fence about my purchase satisfaction. My primary use is for the tile in my kitchen (and possibly for two bathrooms). It only takes about five minutes for the unit to get hot enough to produce steam, which is nice. And the steam gets hot enough to make the floor tiles hot if you leave it in place for a minute, which is good for getting off the stuck-on messes associated with kitchen spills. The unit steams and cleans well when the pads are dry/first used, but once the pads get wet from the steam, which is only after about 10 minutes of cleaning, then it's water water everywhere! I think I am going to look into buying extra pads. The unit comes with two, which I swap out mid-clean, but I need more than that just to cover my 14x14 kitchen floor without leaving the tiles soaking wet from a wet pad, and then having to go over them with an old towel. I was hoping I could steam a larger area without the watery mess, hence only three stars in my review.

Answer: five minutes

I bought this, my first experience with steam mops, based on the positive reviews here, and I am honestly on-the-fence about my purchase satisfaction. My primary use is for the tile in my kitchen (and possibly for two bathrooms). <hl> It only takes about five minutes for the unit to get hot enough to produce steam, which is nice. <hl> And the steam gets hot enough to make the floor tiles hot if you leave it in place for a minute, which is good for getting off the stuck-on messes associated with kitchen spills. The unit steams and cleans well when the pads are dry/first used, but once the pads get wet from the steam, which is only after about 10 minutes of cleaning, then it's water water everywhere! I think I am going to look into buying extra pads. The unit comes with two, which I swap out mid-clean, but I need more than that just to cover my 14x14 kitchen floor without leaving the tiles soaking wet from a wet pad, and then having to go over them with an old towel. I was hoping I could steam a larger area without the watery mess, hence only three stars in my review.

I bought this, my first experience with steam mops, based on the positive reviews here, and I am honestly on-the-fence about my purchase satisfaction. My primary use is for the tile in my kitchen (and possibly for two bathrooms). It only takes about <hl> five minutes <hl> for the unit to get hot enough to produce steam, which is nice. And the steam gets hot enough to make the floor tiles hot if you leave it in place for a minute, which is good for getting off the stuck-on messes associated with kitchen spills. The unit steams and cleans well when the pads are dry/first used, but once the pads get wet from the steam, which is only after about 10 minutes of cleaning, then it's water water everywhere! I think I am going to look into buying extra pads. The unit comes with two, which I swap out mid-clean, but I need more than that just to cover my 14x14 kitchen floor without leaving the tiles soaking wet from a wet pad, and then having to go over them with an old towel. I was hoping I could steam a larger area without the watery mess, hence only three stars in my review.


Question: Who wanted the sheets to be a specific color?

I bought this Malouf Bed Sheet Set, with some doubts,as I have never bought this kind of product on line before, but this turned out great. I saw the price and I could not resist.On top of that my husband wanted black sheets.The sheets have been washed a couple of times, they are really wrinkle resistant, and soft, very soft , something we really enjoy.We bought them in black,thinking that being black, a pretty difficult colour, they would get soon worn out but to our suprise the colour is still nice, like the first day.So we are very happy and the price was really good.Definitely I will be on the look out for more bed sets from this company.

Answer: husband

I bought this Malouf Bed Sheet Set, with some doubts,as I have never bought this kind of product on line before, but this turned out great. I saw the price and I could not resist. <hl> On top of that my husband wanted black sheets. <hl> The sheets have been washed a couple of times, they are really wrinkle resistant, and soft, very soft , something we really enjoy. We bought them in black,thinking that being black, a pretty difficult colour, they would get soon worn out but to our suprise the colour is still nice, like the first day. So we are very happy and the price was really good. Definitely I will be on the look out for more bed sets from this company.

I bought this Malouf Bed Sheet Set, with some doubts,as I have never bought this kind of product on line before, but this turned out great. I saw the price and I could not resist.On top of that my <hl> husband <hl> wanted black sheets.The sheets have been washed a couple of times, they are really wrinkle resistant, and soft, very soft , something we really enjoy.We bought them in black,thinking that being black, a pretty difficult colour, they would get soon worn out but to our suprise the colour is still nice, like the first day.So we are very happy and the price was really good.Definitely I will be on the look out for more bed sets from this company.


Question: what product is the writer reviewing?

I purchased this ice cream maker in 2007 (winter) for $39.99 but did not use it until summer of 2008. This is my second krups. The first one, La Glaciere #358, was purchased in 2000 or so. There were problems with the older model after 5 years of use (and it is still going with problem noted). The bowl left in the freezer became warped and the top would not stay on completely when the ice cream was being made. That being said, it is still better than the most recent one. This one is definitely not worth $130.00. I made ice cream in both of them during Thanksgiving, side by side, and the older one, more heavy duty appear to "churn" to a better consistency. This newer one feels cheaper and the motor doesn't seem to be as powerful. I would not buy the GVS142 again.

Answer: ice cream maker

<hl> I purchased this ice cream maker in 2007 (winter) for $39.99 but did not use it until summer of 2008. <hl> This is my second krups. The first one, La Glaciere #358, was purchased in 2000 or so. There were problems with the older model after 5 years of use (and it is still going with problem noted). The bowl left in the freezer became warped and the top would not stay on completely when the ice cream was being made. That being said, it is still better than the most recent one. This one is definitely not worth $130.00. I made ice cream in both of them during Thanksgiving, side by side, and the older one, more heavy duty appear to "churn" to a better consistency. This newer one feels cheaper and the motor doesn't seem to be as powerful. I would not buy the GVS142 again.

I purchased this <hl> ice cream maker <hl> in 2007 (winter) for $39.99 but did not use it until summer of 2008. This is my second krups. The first one, La Glaciere #358, was purchased in 2000 or so. There were problems with the older model after 5 years of use (and it is still going with problem noted). The bowl left in the freezer became warped and the top would not stay on completely when the ice cream was being made. That being said, it is still better than the most recent one. This one is definitely not worth $130.00. I made ice cream in both of them during Thanksgiving, side by side, and the older one, more heavy duty appear to "churn" to a better consistency. This newer one feels cheaper and the motor doesn't seem to be as powerful. I would not buy the GVS142 again.


Question: How do the bottoms of baked goods end up?

I guess I'm just not as crazy about this muffin baker as these other folks. I got it at a great price, so figured, what the heck? But I don't find that it cooks the muffins as nicely as in the oven, the bottoms tend to be rather hard and I find the muffin comes out "denser" if you will than normally. But mostly, I think it's just a waste of another kitchen appliance that doesn't serve a heck of a lot of purpose. It's just not versatile enough for me and it's bigger than it looks in the picture! Quite large when you compare to the size of say, a 6-muffin tin. I suppose it will save on having to start your oven, and the muffins do cook faster and cleanup is quicker. I guess I just don't find the regular method all that much a hassle!

Answer: rather hard

I guess I'm just not as crazy about this muffin baker as these other folks. I got it at a great price, so figured, what the heck? <hl> But I don't find that it cooks the muffins as nicely as in the oven, the bottoms tend to be rather hard and I find the muffin comes out "denser" if you will than normally. <hl> But mostly, I think it's just a waste of another kitchen appliance that doesn't serve a heck of a lot of purpose. It's just not versatile enough for me and it's bigger than it looks in the picture! Quite large when you compare to the size of say, a 6-muffin tin. I suppose it will save on having to start your oven, and the muffins do cook faster and cleanup is quicker. I guess I just don't find the regular method all that much a hassle!

I guess I'm just not as crazy about this muffin baker as these other folks. I got it at a great price, so figured, what the heck? But I don't find that it cooks the muffins as nicely as in the oven, the bottoms tend to be <hl> rather hard <hl> and I find the muffin comes out "denser" if you will than normally. But mostly, I think it's just a waste of another kitchen appliance that doesn't serve a heck of a lot of purpose. It's just not versatile enough for me and it's bigger than it looks in the picture! Quite large when you compare to the size of say, a 6-muffin tin. I suppose it will save on having to start your oven, and the muffins do cook faster and cleanup is quicker. I guess I just don't find the regular method all that much a hassle!


Question: What color are the sheets that the author purchased?

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

Answer: rich sky blue

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

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


Question: What did the user replace?

This replaced my first Cuisinart Smartstick which did rough duty for years before one of the blades broke on some ice (I'm not even sure you're supposed to used it on ice, but I did for years.)I use it VERY regularly. Its primary duty is making breakfast shakes/smoothies/frappachinos for my daughters before school. I love it because I can cook potatoes, carrots, etc and then blend them IN THE POT for various recipes. I have gifted it to others.VERY easy to clean. Most mornings I rinse well under hot water immediately after use and throw in the dish drainer and that's it. Every few days I cycle it through dishwasher on top rack. MUCH easier to clean than my old style hand blender.Con: It REALLY purees things...too creamy sometimes. For example, I don't use it for mashed potatoes anymore because they come out too creamy ... just a weird consistency, But for potato soup it is perfect.

Answer: Cuisinart Smartstick

<hl> This replaced my first Cuisinart Smartstick which did rough duty for years before one of the blades broke on some ice (I'm not even sure you're supposed to used it on ice, but I did for years.)I use it VERY regularly. <hl> Its primary duty is making breakfast shakes/smoothies/frappachinos for my daughters before school. I love it because I can cook potatoes, carrots, etc and then blend them IN THE POT for various recipes. I have gifted it to others. VERY easy to clean. Most mornings I rinse well under hot water immediately after use and throw in the dish drainer and that's it. Every few days I cycle it through dishwasher on top rack. MUCH easier to clean than my old style hand blender. Con: It REALLY purees things...too creamy sometimes. For example, I don't use it for mashed potatoes anymore because they come out too creamy ... just a weird consistency, But for potato soup it is perfect.

This replaced my first <hl> Cuisinart Smartstick <hl> which did rough duty for years before one of the blades broke on some ice (I'm not even sure you're supposed to used it on ice, but I did for years.)I use it VERY regularly. Its primary duty is making breakfast shakes/smoothies/frappachinos for my daughters before school. I love it because I can cook potatoes, carrots, etc and then blend them IN THE POT for various recipes. I have gifted it to others.VERY easy to clean. Most mornings I rinse well under hot water immediately after use and throw in the dish drainer and that's it. Every few days I cycle it through dishwasher on top rack. MUCH easier to clean than my old style hand blender.Con: It REALLY purees things...too creamy sometimes. For example, I don't use it for mashed potatoes anymore because they come out too creamy ... just a weird consistency, But for potato soup it is perfect.


Question: What kind of floors are on the second floor?

I love this vacuum for many reasons. I am used to using a Miele vacuum cleaner, which has a ver strong suction. This is the first vacuum cleaner that has even come close. This vacuum has many features that I really like as well. It has the retractable cord, the washable filter, the bag-less cup, the light and the brushes. The only thing that I dislike about this vacuum, is the fact that it is much heavier then my Miele. That's why I keep this vacuum on the second floor of my house. That way I don't have to drag my other vacuum cleaner up and down the stairs. This one is mainly for the second floor only, which is fully carpeted, and this machine does a great job. I would definitely recommend this vacuum cleaner.

Answer: carpeted

I love this vacuum for many reasons. I am used to using a Miele vacuum cleaner, which has a ver strong suction. This is the first vacuum cleaner that has even come close. This vacuum has many features that I really like as well. It has the retractable cord, the washable filter, the bag-less cup, the light and the brushes. The only thing that I dislike about this vacuum, is the fact that it is much heavier then my Miele. That's why I keep this vacuum on the second floor of my house. That way I don't have to drag my other vacuum cleaner up and down the stairs. <hl> This one is mainly for the second floor only, which is fully carpeted , and this machine does a great job. <hl> I would definitely recommend this vacuum cleaner.

I love this vacuum for many reasons. I am used to using a Miele vacuum cleaner, which has a ver strong suction. This is the first vacuum cleaner that has even come close. This vacuum has many features that I really like as well. It has the retractable cord, the washable filter, the bag-less cup, the light and the brushes. The only thing that I dislike about this vacuum, is the fact that it is much heavier then my Miele. That's why I keep this vacuum on the second floor of my house. That way I don't have to drag my other vacuum cleaner up and down the stairs. This one is mainly for the second floor only, which is fully <hl> carpeted <hl>, and this machine does a great job. I would definitely recommend this vacuum cleaner.

This one is mainly for the second floor only, which is fully <hl> carpeted <hl> , and this machine does a great job.


Question: What type of food does this oven produce outstanding results on?

Wow.... this oven is just what I wanted. We are a family of 3 and I can cook for the entire family in it. It's great for everything from Fries & Burgers to Cupcakes & Cookies. The Rotisserie is also a great feature..... makes awesome chicken.I think my old oven will only be used when I need to cook a turkey. Although a 6-7 pound turkey CAN be cooked in this oven.* I was a tad surprised that it didn't have an actual "toast" setting, but when I put it on bake for about 5 minutes, I get similar results. *

Answer: chicken

Wow.... this oven is just what I wanted. We are a family of 3 and I can cook for the entire family in it. It's great for everything from Fries & Burgers to Cupcakes & Cookies. <hl> The Rotisserie is also a great feature..... makes awesome chicken .I think my old oven will only be used when I need to cook a turkey. <hl> Although a 6-7 pound turkey CAN be cooked in this oven. * I was a tad surprised that it didn't have an actual "toast" setting, but when I put it on bake for about 5 minutes, I get similar results. *

Wow.... this oven is just what I wanted. We are a family of 3 and I can cook for the entire family in it. It's great for everything from Fries & Burgers to Cupcakes & Cookies. The Rotisserie is also a great feature..... makes awesome <hl> chicken <hl>.I think my old oven will only be used when I need to cook a turkey. Although a 6-7 pound turkey CAN be cooked in this oven.* I was a tad surprised that it didn't have an actual "toast" setting, but when I put it on bake for about 5 minutes, I get similar results. *

The Rotisserie is also a great feature..... makes awesome <hl> chicken <hl> .I think my old oven will only be used when I need to cook a turkey.


Question: What does a pan need?

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

Answer: weight and balance

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. <hl> A pan needs weight and balance , and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. <hl> Really. I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's. I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good. Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs <hl> weight and balance <hl>, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

A pan needs <hl> weight and balance <hl> , and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri.


Question: What can this product be used for?

This is a fantastic piece. I had had all of my jewelry in a drawer, but it was getting too cramped, so I bought this. It's compact yet has lots of room and compartments. It hangs nicely in a closet and doesn't take up much space. The best part (and I didn't realize until I got it) is that it will easily fit into a small suitcase, which makes it great for bringing (and keeping safe!) all your favorite jewelry when traveling. There are pockets on both sides, so you can store a lot of stuff. I'm so happy I bought this and highly recommend it!

Answer: traveling

This is a fantastic piece. I had had all of my jewelry in a drawer, but it was getting too cramped, so I bought this. It's compact yet has lots of room and compartments. It hangs nicely in a closet and doesn't take up much space. The best part (and I didn't realize until I got it) is that it will easily fit into a small suitcase, which makes it great for bringing (and keeping safe!) <hl> all your favorite jewelry when traveling . <hl> There are pockets on both sides, so you can store a lot of stuff. I'm so happy I bought this and highly recommend it!

This is a fantastic piece. I had had all of my jewelry in a drawer, but it was getting too cramped, so I bought this. It's compact yet has lots of room and compartments. It hangs nicely in a closet and doesn't take up much space. The best part (and I didn't realize until I got it) is that it will easily fit into a small suitcase, which makes it great for bringing (and keeping safe!) all your favorite jewelry when <hl> traveling <hl>. There are pockets on both sides, so you can store a lot of stuff. I'm so happy I bought this and highly recommend it!

all your favorite jewelry when <hl> traveling <hl> .


Question: What is the interior of the kettle made of?

This kettle seems great! I've only had it for a couple days, but I'm sure I've used it at least 10 times since then (I drink a lot of tea, and need hot water for other reasons).It heats water fast, shuts off timely after boil, stays hot. The cord wraps around the base so you can keep it short, thus not getting in the way. No leaks so far. Best part about this kettle is that water only comes in contact with the stainless. The interior of the kettle is completely stainless except the lid. After checking with the manufacturer they use a 304SS which is from the highest quality stainless avail. This should help with rust buildup in hard water areas. Although a 202SS is suffised, if you live in an area with hard water its worth paying a bit more... Overall, this is a great product at a great price.

Answer: stainless

This kettle seems great! I've only had it for a couple days, but I'm sure I've used it at least 10 times since then (I drink a lot of tea, and need hot water for other reasons).It heats water fast, shuts off timely after boil, stays hot. The cord wraps around the base so you can keep it short, thus not getting in the way. No leaks so far. <hl> Best part about this kettle is that water only comes in contact with the stainless . <hl> The interior of the kettle is completely stainless except the lid. After checking with the manufacturer they use a 304SS which is from the highest quality stainless avail. This should help with rust buildup in hard water areas. Although a 202SS is suffised, if you live in an area with hard water its worth paying a bit more... Overall, this is a great product at a great price.

This kettle seems great! I've only had it for a couple days, but I'm sure I've used it at least 10 times since then (I drink a lot of tea, and need hot water for other reasons).It heats water fast, shuts off timely after boil, stays hot. The cord wraps around the base so you can keep it short, thus not getting in the way. No leaks so far. Best part about this kettle is that water only comes in contact with the <hl> stainless <hl>. The interior of the kettle is completely stainless except the lid. After checking with the manufacturer they use a 304SS which is from the highest quality stainless avail. This should help with rust buildup in hard water areas. Although a 202SS is suffised, if you live in an area with hard water its worth paying a bit more... Overall, this is a great product at a great price.

Best part about this kettle is that water only comes in contact with the <hl> stainless <hl> .


Question: What is being reviewed?

I have had the Zojirushi coffee maker for over 6 months now. If I had it to do over again, I'd purchase a different brand of coffee maker. Here's why: The lid on the carafe is too difficult to open and once open the coffee pours out too slowly. The coffee holder must be placed a certain way or you'll wake up to counters and floors full of spilled coffee. If even a little bit of coffee overflows the filter it is certain to clog the carafe and once again, counters and floors are running over with coffee. My opinion is that the Zojirushi is overpriced, under-engineered, and not a great choice.

Answer: Zojirushi coffee maker

<hl> I have had the Zojirushi coffee maker for over 6 months now. <hl> If I had it to do over again, I'd purchase a different brand of coffee maker. Here's why: The lid on the carafe is too difficult to open and once open the coffee pours out too slowly. The coffee holder must be placed a certain way or you'll wake up to counters and floors full of spilled coffee. If even a little bit of coffee overflows the filter it is certain to clog the carafe and once again, counters and floors are running over with coffee. My opinion is that the Zojirushi is overpriced, under-engineered, and not a great choice.

I have had the <hl> Zojirushi coffee maker <hl> for over 6 months now. If I had it to do over again, I'd purchase a different brand of coffee maker. Here's why: The lid on the carafe is too difficult to open and once open the coffee pours out too slowly. The coffee holder must be placed a certain way or you'll wake up to counters and floors full of spilled coffee. If even a little bit of coffee overflows the filter it is certain to clog the carafe and once again, counters and floors are running over with coffee. My opinion is that the Zojirushi is overpriced, under-engineered, and not a great choice.


Question: How many tea leafs were in the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew?

I got this for my daughter, who is an avid tea drinker. She has tried diffusers, strainers and many other loose tea devices. All of the other products leave some level of tea leaves in the cup. With the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew, there was not a single tea leaf in the brewed product! Not one!The other side - cleaning. Cleaning any loose leaf/grind product can be problematic, this one is no more difficult. It is easier to clean if you let the leaves/grinds dry out before removal. If you want another cup before the residue dries, a tap or two against the trash can combined with a wipe of a paper towel, and a swish of water to rinse takes care of any leftover tea remains.Bottom line - very quick, very easy to use. No tea leaves floating around! This is a winner!

Answer: not a single tea leaf

I got this for my daughter, who is an avid tea drinker. She has tried diffusers, strainers and many other loose tea devices. All of the other products leave some level of tea leaves in the cup. <hl> With the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew, there was not a single tea leaf in the brewed product! <hl> Not one!The other side - cleaning. Cleaning any loose leaf/grind product can be problematic, this one is no more difficult. It is easier to clean if you let the leaves/grinds dry out before removal. If you want another cup before the residue dries, a tap or two against the trash can combined with a wipe of a paper towel, and a swish of water to rinse takes care of any leftover tea remains. Bottom line - very quick, very easy to use. No tea leaves floating around! This is a winner!

I got this for my daughter, who is an avid tea drinker. She has tried diffusers, strainers and many other loose tea devices. All of the other products leave some level of tea leaves in the cup. With the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew, there was <hl> not a single tea leaf <hl> in the brewed product! Not one!The other side - cleaning. Cleaning any loose leaf/grind product can be problematic, this one is no more difficult. It is easier to clean if you let the leaves/grinds dry out before removal. If you want another cup before the residue dries, a tap or two against the trash can combined with a wipe of a paper towel, and a swish of water to rinse takes care of any leftover tea remains.Bottom line - very quick, very easy to use. No tea leaves floating around! This is a winner!


Question: How many cups can you do?

The quart makes it easy to measure. I know there are the 1 cups, which I had before, but this is much better. You can do more than 1 cup at a time and don't have to worry about spilling over. I remember my mother having one of these when I was young and she used it all the time, now I do too. I guess the best things will be used from generation to generation. The only bad thing I can say about pyrex...after about 5 years the writing on the sides may begin to wear off, which is what happened to my last measuring cup, for the price I can't really complain.

Answer: more than 1 cup

The quart makes it easy to measure. I know there are the 1 cups, which I had before, but this is much better. <hl> You can do more than 1 cup at a time and don't have to worry about spilling over. <hl> I remember my mother having one of these when I was young and she used it all the time, now I do too. I guess the best things will be used from generation to generation. The only bad thing I can say about pyrex...after about 5 years the writing on the sides may begin to wear off, which is what happened to my last measuring cup, for the price I can't really complain.

The quart makes it easy to measure. I know there are the 1 cups, which I had before, but this is much better. You can do <hl> more than 1 cup <hl> at a time and don't have to worry about spilling over. I remember my mother having one of these when I was young and she used it all the time, now I do too. I guess the best things will be used from generation to generation. The only bad thing I can say about pyrex...after about 5 years the writing on the sides may begin to wear off, which is what happened to my last measuring cup, for the price I can't really complain.


Question: How does this product compare to standard hand vacs?

It's a little larger than a standard hand vac, but I was looking for something with power because I'm not the best housekeeper. This is it. It picks up everything. The exhaust, a source of concern on some reviews, is strong, but it's on the back. As long as you start at the back of the room or the bottom of the stairs, you're blowing on a clean surface so it doesn't matter. It's so strong I had to hold it above my stairs because the suction was making it stick to the wood. But held a couple inches above it was picking everything up. I only had this "problem" on the stairs. I left my regular vac downstairs and did my bathroom with this too because it was easier.A total keeper.

Answer: It's a little larger

<hl> It's a little larger than a standard hand vac, but I was looking for something with power because I'm not the best housekeeper. <hl> This is it. It picks up everything. The exhaust, a source of concern on some reviews, is strong, but it's on the back. As long as you start at the back of the room or the bottom of the stairs, you're blowing on a clean surface so it doesn't matter. It's so strong I had to hold it above my stairs because the suction was making it stick to the wood. But held a couple inches above it was picking everything up. I only had this "problem" on the stairs. I left my regular vac downstairs and did my bathroom with this too because it was easier. A total keeper.

<hl> It's a little larger <hl> than a standard hand vac, but I was looking for something with power because I'm not the best housekeeper. This is it. It picks up everything. The exhaust, a source of concern on some reviews, is strong, but it's on the back. As long as you start at the back of the room or the bottom of the stairs, you're blowing on a clean surface so it doesn't matter. It's so strong I had to hold it above my stairs because the suction was making it stick to the wood. But held a couple inches above it was picking everything up. I only had this "problem" on the stairs. I left my regular vac downstairs and did my bathroom with this too because it was easier.A total keeper.


Question: What does the writer say the biggest issue is?

I am hoping this thing has a learning curve, because so far I am not so great at using the slicer. I have never used one before nor had a food processor, so I have nothing to use as a comparison other than my own knife skills. I have tried a few things with great success (amazing job of doing julienne strips on a zucchini), and other that were complete flops (just squished a very ripe tomato I tried to slice). My biggest issue is learning how to use the whole piece of fruit or vegetable I am trying to slice. I seem to get about 3/4 of the way through, when the last chunk of whatever (onion, potato, carrot, radish) will no longer stay on the prongs and makes it impossible to slice. On the other hand, I never could have such uniform or thin cuts for the parts that do work. The parts are easy to take apart and assemble and I find it rinses out great just dipping in warm sudsy water, so fingers never need to go near the blade. I also like that it conveniently stores in a small stand up sleeve that takes up less space than my knife block. One big negative for me so far is the bowl rests are down low, far away from the blade area, so you cannot use a small bowl - the food just ends up on my counter instead of in the bowl. Thus, I end up having to use the one and only medium sized bowl over and over and having to do the cleaning between rounds of slicing if my ingredients aren't supposed to be mixed together.

Answer: learning how to use the whole piece of fruit or vegetable

I am hoping this thing has a learning curve, because so far I am not so great at using the slicer. I have never used one before nor had a food processor, so I have nothing to use as a comparison other than my own knife skills. I have tried a few things with great success (amazing job of doing julienne strips on a zucchini), and other that were complete flops (just squished a very ripe tomato I tried to slice). <hl> My biggest issue is learning how to use the whole piece of fruit or vegetable I am trying to slice. <hl> I seem to get about 3/4 of the way through, when the last chunk of whatever (onion, potato, carrot, radish) will no longer stay on the prongs and makes it impossible to slice. On the other hand, I never could have such uniform or thin cuts for the parts that do work. The parts are easy to take apart and assemble and I find it rinses out great just dipping in warm sudsy water, so fingers never need to go near the blade. I also like that it conveniently stores in a small stand up sleeve that takes up less space than my knife block. One big negative for me so far is the bowl rests are down low, far away from the blade area, so you cannot use a small bowl - the food just ends up on my counter instead of in the bowl. Thus, I end up having to use the one and only medium sized bowl over and over and having to do the cleaning between rounds of slicing if my ingredients aren't supposed to be mixed together.

I am hoping this thing has a learning curve, because so far I am not so great at using the slicer. I have never used one before nor had a food processor, so I have nothing to use as a comparison other than my own knife skills. I have tried a few things with great success (amazing job of doing julienne strips on a zucchini), and other that were complete flops (just squished a very ripe tomato I tried to slice). My biggest issue is <hl> learning how to use the whole piece of fruit or vegetable <hl> I am trying to slice. I seem to get about 3/4 of the way through, when the last chunk of whatever (onion, potato, carrot, radish) will no longer stay on the prongs and makes it impossible to slice. On the other hand, I never could have such uniform or thin cuts for the parts that do work. The parts are easy to take apart and assemble and I find it rinses out great just dipping in warm sudsy water, so fingers never need to go near the blade. I also like that it conveniently stores in a small stand up sleeve that takes up less space than my knife block. One big negative for me so far is the bowl rests are down low, far away from the blade area, so you cannot use a small bowl - the food just ends up on my counter instead of in the bowl. Thus, I end up having to use the one and only medium sized bowl over and over and having to do the cleaning between rounds of slicing if my ingredients aren't supposed to be mixed together.


Question: What makes these pans cook more evenly than others?

I have just about every piece in this line and I love it..the pans all cook evenly and with less heat than any other cookware I've used. Keeping it shiny and beautiful is easy..just follow the instructions that come with it. A little bit of white vinegar after washing keeps it sparkling. I don't have a dishwasher and it's easy to clean. The ONLY drawback is that you have to use a towel of pot holder to lift the lid when they're on the stovetop because they get hot. I've recommended it to friends and they love it, too. You can go from stove to oventop. It's very versatile. Buy it! You can't beat this price.

Answer: less heat

<hl> I have just about every piece in this line and I love it..the pans all cook evenly and with less heat than any other cookware I've used. <hl> Keeping it shiny and beautiful is easy..just follow the instructions that come with it. A little bit of white vinegar after washing keeps it sparkling. I don't have a dishwasher and it's easy to clean. The ONLY drawback is that you have to use a towel of pot holder to lift the lid when they're on the stovetop because they get hot. I've recommended it to friends and they love it, too. You can go from stove to oventop. It's very versatile. Buy it! You can't beat this price.

I have just about every piece in this line and I love it..the pans all cook evenly and with <hl> less heat <hl> than any other cookware I've used. Keeping it shiny and beautiful is easy..just follow the instructions that come with it. A little bit of white vinegar after washing keeps it sparkling. I don't have a dishwasher and it's easy to clean. The ONLY drawback is that you have to use a towel of pot holder to lift the lid when they're on the stovetop because they get hot. I've recommended it to friends and they love it, too. You can go from stove to oventop. It's very versatile. Buy it! You can't beat this price.


Question: Along with being thin what is something really liked about their favorite peel?

I have been experimenting with pizza making for a few years. I've gone through a few Pizza Peels in that time. I've tried the traditional wood, the one offered by Epicurian and this one. The wood one is too thick and although its tapered nicely to retrieve the pies it usually has a problem placing the pie on the Stone. The Epicurian peel was alot better but I still had difficulties transferring the pies to and from the stone. The Mario Batali Peel has no problems at all. Its strong enough to handle a fully loaded pie to and from a pizza stone. I particularly like the thinness and strength of the blade. Its easy to clean and can be taken apart for easy storage. What's not to like? It does what it should.

Answer: strength of the blade

I have been experimenting with pizza making for a few years. I've gone through a few Pizza Peels in that time. I've tried the traditional wood, the one offered by Epicurian and this one. The wood one is too thick and although its tapered nicely to retrieve the pies it usually has a problem placing the pie on the Stone. The Epicurian peel was alot better but I still had difficulties transferring the pies to and from the stone. The Mario Batali Peel has no problems at all. Its strong enough to handle a fully loaded pie to and from a pizza stone. <hl> I particularly like the thinness and strength of the blade . <hl> Its easy to clean and can be taken apart for easy storage. What's not to like? It does what it should.

I have been experimenting with pizza making for a few years. I've gone through a few Pizza Peels in that time. I've tried the traditional wood, the one offered by Epicurian and this one. The wood one is too thick and although its tapered nicely to retrieve the pies it usually has a problem placing the pie on the Stone. The Epicurian peel was alot better but I still had difficulties transferring the pies to and from the stone. The Mario Batali Peel has no problems at all. Its strong enough to handle a fully loaded pie to and from a pizza stone. I particularly like the thinness and <hl> strength of the blade <hl>. Its easy to clean and can be taken apart for easy storage. What's not to like? It does what it should.

I particularly like the thinness and <hl> strength of the blade <hl> .


Question: What do they like?

What a beautiful set! I just love the iconic handles on this line. The red color is very festive but since there is no specific holiday motive, it can be used year-round. You can use it as a chip 'n dip set or just as a platter and use the bowl for something else. The quality is great. I highly recommend it.

Answer: handles

What a beautiful set! <hl> I just love the iconic handles on this line. <hl> The red color is very festive but since there is no specific holiday motive, it can be used year-round. You can use it as a chip 'n dip set or just as a platter and use the bowl for something else. The quality is great. I highly recommend it.

What a beautiful set! I just love the iconic <hl> handles <hl> on this line. The red color is very festive but since there is no specific holiday motive, it can be used year-round. You can use it as a chip 'n dip set or just as a platter and use the bowl for something else. The quality is great. I highly recommend it.


Question: What do they recommend to use the scale for?

I'm a culinary student and we have to have a scale. This one is great for stable use, but I don't recommend it for travel. The sensors are the 'feet' of the scale, so if I were to carry it in my knife bag, I expect it would break quickly. I leave it in my locker at school. It'll also be great at home when I'm done with school.

Answer: stable use

I'm a culinary student and we have to have a scale. <hl> This one is great for stable use , but I don't recommend it for travel. <hl> The sensors are the 'feet' of the scale, so if I were to carry it in my knife bag, I expect it would break quickly. I leave it in my locker at school. It'll also be great at home when I'm done with school.

I'm a culinary student and we have to have a scale. This one is great for <hl> stable use <hl>, but I don't recommend it for travel. The sensors are the 'feet' of the scale, so if I were to carry it in my knife bag, I expect it would break quickly. I leave it in my locker at school. It'll also be great at home when I'm done with school.

This one is great for <hl> stable use <hl> , but I don't recommend it for travel.


Question: What characteristic of the glasses does the reviewer like for their medical condition?

I received these glasses as a gift to complement the 2 oz espresso glasses in the series. These glasses, like the 2 oz are beautiful, and are wonderful for hot drinks, such as lattes, and cold drinks, such as bourbon.I have arthritis which sometimes effects my ability to pick up heavy (?) objects, such as a coffee cup. On those days, these lightweight glasses are a lifesaver. I no longer have to drink my coffee with a straw on a bad day! And the dimples in the glasses increase my ability to grip.I also want to complement the customer service of Ozeri. We had a shipping mix up and the customer service (especially Rachel K.) has been extremely responsive.In addition, I had a 2 oz glass crack for no good reason and they happily replaced it! So if you have a glass that cracks or fogs, please get in touch with customer service.I'm on a bit of a budget, but I hope to buy more in the Moderna series soon. It is so nice to have nice glasses.

Answer: lightweight

I received these glasses as a gift to complement the 2 oz espresso glasses in the series. These glasses, like the 2 oz are beautiful, and are wonderful for hot drinks, such as lattes, and cold drinks, such as bourbon. I have arthritis which sometimes effects my ability to pick up heavy (?) objects, such as a coffee cup. <hl> On those days, these lightweight glasses are a lifesaver. <hl> I no longer have to drink my coffee with a straw on a bad day! And the dimples in the glasses increase my ability to grip. I also want to complement the customer service of Ozeri. We had a shipping mix up and the customer service (especially Rachel K.) has been extremely responsive. In addition, I had a 2 oz glass crack for no good reason and they happily replaced it! So if you have a glass that cracks or fogs, please get in touch with customer service. I'm on a bit of a budget, but I hope to buy more in the Moderna series soon. It is so nice to have nice glasses.

I received these glasses as a gift to complement the 2 oz espresso glasses in the series. These glasses, like the 2 oz are beautiful, and are wonderful for hot drinks, such as lattes, and cold drinks, such as bourbon.I have arthritis which sometimes effects my ability to pick up heavy (?) objects, such as a coffee cup. On those days, these <hl> lightweight <hl> glasses are a lifesaver. I no longer have to drink my coffee with a straw on a bad day! And the dimples in the glasses increase my ability to grip.I also want to complement the customer service of Ozeri. We had a shipping mix up and the customer service (especially Rachel K.) has been extremely responsive.In addition, I had a 2 oz glass crack for no good reason and they happily replaced it! So if you have a glass that cracks or fogs, please get in touch with customer service.I'm on a bit of a budget, but I hope to buy more in the Moderna series soon. It is so nice to have nice glasses.


Question: How do they like their waffles?

We received our machine a couple of weeks ago and we have really enjoyed it. I may not be the most expensive machine with all the amenities but it works great. I learned from reading lots of reviews to let my waffles cook until the steam stops coming out as we like ours crunchy. We had never before had that because when the light said it was done we took it out but not anymore. Now they crunch to the very last bite! This is our first Belgian waffle maker and are so glad we chose it over a classic style machine because of the deeper impressions. I am now branching out into savory waffles for soups and sandwiches.

Answer: crunchy

We received our machine a couple of weeks ago and we have really enjoyed it. I may not be the most expensive machine with all the amenities but it works great. <hl> I learned from reading lots of reviews to let my waffles cook until the steam stops coming out as we like ours crunchy . <hl> We had never before had that because when the light said it was done we took it out but not anymore. Now they crunch to the very last bite! This is our first Belgian waffle maker and are so glad we chose it over a classic style machine because of the deeper impressions. I am now branching out into savory waffles for soups and sandwiches.

We received our machine a couple of weeks ago and we have really enjoyed it. I may not be the most expensive machine with all the amenities but it works great. I learned from reading lots of reviews to let my waffles cook until the steam stops coming out as we like ours <hl> crunchy <hl>. We had never before had that because when the light said it was done we took it out but not anymore. Now they crunch to the very last bite! This is our first Belgian waffle maker and are so glad we chose it over a classic style machine because of the deeper impressions. I am now branching out into savory waffles for soups and sandwiches.

I learned from reading lots of reviews to let my waffles cook until the steam stops coming out as we like ours <hl> crunchy <hl> .


Question: How does the author emulate his favorite restaurant's desserts?

So, my favorite Thai restaurant stopped making the dessert I liked, so I decided to try and emulate them with this grill. I won't blame the grill for my crappy batter, but I will say that this didn't sit straight on top of my gas stove (standard size), it kept wobbling. Also, I'm generally a fan of cast iron, but even when oiled, the batter stuck to the divots which were really annoying to clean. Bottom line, I have only used it once, and I can't bring myself to try again.

Answer: with this grill

<hl> So, my favorite Thai restaurant stopped making the dessert I liked, so I decided to try and emulate them with this grill . <hl> I won't blame the grill for my crappy batter, but I will say that this didn't sit straight on top of my gas stove (standard size), it kept wobbling. Also, I'm generally a fan of cast iron, but even when oiled, the batter stuck to the divots which were really annoying to clean. Bottom line, I have only used it once, and I can't bring myself to try again.

So, my favorite Thai restaurant stopped making the dessert I liked, so I decided to try and emulate them <hl> with this grill <hl>. I won't blame the grill for my crappy batter, but I will say that this didn't sit straight on top of my gas stove (standard size), it kept wobbling. Also, I'm generally a fan of cast iron, but even when oiled, the batter stuck to the divots which were really annoying to clean. Bottom line, I have only used it once, and I can't bring myself to try again.

So, my favorite Thai restaurant stopped making the dessert I liked, so I decided to try and emulate them <hl> with this grill <hl> .


Question: When was the product bought?

I bought this just about a year ago when undergoing a kitchen renovation when I needed some way of cooking other than a microwave and b/c I had no stove on which to cook.It is not for the faint at heart to set a slow-cooker for 8 hours, in your dining room no less, and then go off to work for the next 8 hours. I tried this first on the weekends, and was not disappointed. Mind you, I was particularly watching temperatures of this cooker more so than most because it was not situated in its natural surround. It did not disappoint.The crock itself is hefty. The outside of the unit does get hot to the touch, but even at it's highest setting - not any more than what you would expect if what you have inside is to be cooked. If you want an "Easy-Bake-Oven" type of appliance - then do buy one of those.As for capacity - unless you consistently cook for a crowd this will serve you just fine.The cord is a tad short, but think this was designed so that the unit was used close to the counter top back wall (where most electrical outlets are) and to keep curious children at bay.Is it the best one out there? Dunno...that is for your to decide and based on your needs.I'm satisfied with it - yes.Happy shopping!

Answer: a year ago

<hl> I bought this just about a year ago when undergoing a kitchen renovation when I needed some way of cooking other than a microwave and b/c I had no stove on which to cook. <hl> It is not for the faint at heart to set a slow-cooker for 8 hours, in your dining room no less, and then go off to work for the next 8 hours. I tried this first on the weekends, and was not disappointed. Mind you, I was particularly watching temperatures of this cooker more so than most because it was not situated in its natural surround. It did not disappoint. The crock itself is hefty. The outside of the unit does get hot to the touch, but even at it's highest setting - not any more than what you would expect if what you have inside is to be cooked. If you want an "Easy-Bake-Oven" type of appliance - then do buy one of those. As for capacity - unless you consistently cook for a crowd this will serve you just fine. The cord is a tad short, but think this was designed so that the unit was used close to the counter top back wall (where most electrical outlets are) and to keep curious children at bay. Is it the best one out there? Dunno...that is for your to decide and based on your needs. I'm satisfied with it - yes. Happy shopping!

I bought this just about <hl> a year ago <hl> when undergoing a kitchen renovation when I needed some way of cooking other than a microwave and b/c I had no stove on which to cook.It is not for the faint at heart to set a slow-cooker for 8 hours, in your dining room no less, and then go off to work for the next 8 hours. I tried this first on the weekends, and was not disappointed. Mind you, I was particularly watching temperatures of this cooker more so than most because it was not situated in its natural surround. It did not disappoint.The crock itself is hefty. The outside of the unit does get hot to the touch, but even at it's highest setting - not any more than what you would expect if what you have inside is to be cooked. If you want an "Easy-Bake-Oven" type of appliance - then do buy one of those.As for capacity - unless you consistently cook for a crowd this will serve you just fine.The cord is a tad short, but think this was designed so that the unit was used close to the counter top back wall (where most electrical outlets are) and to keep curious children at bay.Is it the best one out there? Dunno...that is for your to decide and based on your needs.I'm satisfied with it - yes.Happy shopping!


Question: One of the customers favorite items from OXO is what?

OXO makes really nice equipment and I find myself wishing more of my kitchen of my gear was made by them. I was in need of some new mixing bowls, having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one.I found this bowl very light to hold in the arm for whisking or stirring. The no-skid bottom is absolutely fantastic and keeps the bowl put for heavy stirring or using a hand mixer. The plastic itself is very sturdy and I haven't had any issues in the dishwasher with it. Top all of that off with the easy pour spout and horizontal handle for pouring (making stacking a cinch) and you have a near perfect bowl.I can't imagine too much making this bowl better. Get it, it's worth the price for sure.

Answer: mixing bowls

OXO makes really nice equipment and I find myself wishing more of my kitchen of my gear was made by them. <hl> I was in need of some new mixing bowls , having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one. <hl> I found this bowl very light to hold in the arm for whisking or stirring. The no-skid bottom is absolutely fantastic and keeps the bowl put for heavy stirring or using a hand mixer. The plastic itself is very sturdy and I haven't had any issues in the dishwasher with it. Top all of that off with the easy pour spout and horizontal handle for pouring (making stacking a cinch) and you have a near perfect bowl. I can't imagine too much making this bowl better. Get it, it's worth the price for sure.

OXO makes really nice equipment and I find myself wishing more of my kitchen of my gear was made by them. I was in need of some new <hl> mixing bowls <hl>, having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one.I found this bowl very light to hold in the arm for whisking or stirring. The no-skid bottom is absolutely fantastic and keeps the bowl put for heavy stirring or using a hand mixer. The plastic itself is very sturdy and I haven't had any issues in the dishwasher with it. Top all of that off with the easy pour spout and horizontal handle for pouring (making stacking a cinch) and you have a near perfect bowl.I can't imagine too much making this bowl better. Get it, it's worth the price for sure.

I was in need of some new <hl> mixing bowls <hl> , having a leftover plastic bowl from my mom since college and a very heavy porcelain one.


Question: What is the author forced to reveal?

Once again I have to edit a review with new information. I just received a new henckles professional four star wide cook's knife. In my review I make a lot of comments abut the 15 degree angle of sharpness vs. the 20 degree. Now I am forced to reveal that I can't tell the difference. The Henckle's feels just as sharp and easily passes the paper test. I guess I was comparing my new Wusthof to used 20 degree class knives, although they had been sharpened. I still like the Wusthof but the new Hencjke's is just as good and the handle is excellent. Froom the picture I assumed the handle was the old style flat handle but this one is much bigger, fatter, and fits my hand just as well. Like I concluded, the best way to buy a knife is to go somewhere like ----- where you can feel what;s best for you and then buy it on amazon.When the Asian knives came out with their 15 degrees of sharpness, I bought at least a dozen, mostly Shun and some Myobi. But now here comes Wusthof with 14 degrees of sharpness ( you can't tell the difference with a bigger handle an thicker blade (from the top). The result is a more comfortable heavier knife like I am use to using. I still love my shun knives but not quite as much as this. My all time favorite is the Shun Ken Onion chefs knives but shun and ken onion have apparently parted company. The ken onion knives are just called ken onion and are made by a different company. The handles are shorter, too short for me with my XL hands. They are just not as comfortable and not as heavy as the shun ken onion. You can still get them but I don't know for how long. For me these new Wusthof Ikon classic knives will do just fine. I don't understand the 2 star comment. The handle is solid and comfortable. Put next to a Shun they are just as sharp, heavier and feel more solid. I wish I had not spent so much on the Asian knives so I could afford a few more of these. I probably will buy a few anyway and I do like m shun knives, just not as much as these. Both are 5 star knives. You should probably check them out at a store before ordering online to see which you prefer. Of course there are manyother knives but for me the Shun is the best Asian knife and these are the best Euro/American style.

Answer: can't tell the difference

Once again I have to edit a review with new information. I just received a new henckles professional four star wide cook's knife. In my review I make a lot of comments abut the 15 degree angle of sharpness vs. the 20 degree. <hl> Now I am forced to reveal that I can't tell the difference . <hl> The Henckle's feels just as sharp and easily passes the paper test. I guess I was comparing my new Wusthof to used 20 degree class knives, although they had been sharpened. I still like the Wusthof but the new Hencjke's is just as good and the handle is excellent. Froom the picture I assumed the handle was the old style flat handle but this one is much bigger, fatter, and fits my hand just as well. Like I concluded, the best way to buy a knife is to go somewhere like ----- where you can feel what;s best for you and then buy it on amazon. When the Asian knives came out with their 15 degrees of sharpness, I bought at least a dozen, mostly Shun and some Myobi. But now here comes Wusthof with 14 degrees of sharpness ( you can't tell the difference with a bigger handle an thicker blade (from the top). The result is a more comfortable heavier knife like I am use to using. I still love my shun knives but not quite as much as this. My all time favorite is the Shun Ken Onion chefs knives but shun and ken onion have apparently parted company. The ken onion knives are just called ken onion and are made by a different company. The handles are shorter, too short for me with my XL hands. They are just not as comfortable and not as heavy as the shun ken onion. You can still get them but I don't know for how long. For me these new Wusthof Ikon classic knives will do just fine. I don't understand the 2 star comment. The handle is solid and comfortable. Put next to a Shun they are just as sharp, heavier and feel more solid. I wish I had not spent so much on the Asian knives so I could afford a few more of these. I probably will buy a few anyway and I do like m shun knives, just not as much as these. Both are 5 star knives. You should probably check them out at a store before ordering online to see which you prefer. Of course there are manyother knives but for me the Shun is the best Asian knife and these are the best Euro/American style.

Once again I have to edit a review with new information. I just received a new henckles professional four star wide cook's knife. In my review I make a lot of comments abut the 15 degree angle of sharpness vs. the 20 degree. Now I am forced to reveal that I <hl> can't tell the difference <hl>. The Henckle's feels just as sharp and easily passes the paper test. I guess I was comparing my new Wusthof to used 20 degree class knives, although they had been sharpened. I still like the Wusthof but the new Hencjke's is just as good and the handle is excellent. Froom the picture I assumed the handle was the old style flat handle but this one is much bigger, fatter, and fits my hand just as well. Like I concluded, the best way to buy a knife is to go somewhere like ----- where you can feel what;s best for you and then buy it on amazon.When the Asian knives came out with their 15 degrees of sharpness, I bought at least a dozen, mostly Shun and some Myobi. But now here comes Wusthof with 14 degrees of sharpness ( you can't tell the difference with a bigger handle an thicker blade (from the top). The result is a more comfortable heavier knife like I am use to using. I still love my shun knives but not quite as much as this. My all time favorite is the Shun Ken Onion chefs knives but shun and ken onion have apparently parted company. The ken onion knives are just called ken onion and are made by a different company. The handles are shorter, too short for me with my XL hands. They are just not as comfortable and not as heavy as the shun ken onion. You can still get them but I don't know for how long. For me these new Wusthof Ikon classic knives will do just fine. I don't understand the 2 star comment. The handle is solid and comfortable. Put next to a Shun they are just as sharp, heavier and feel more solid. I wish I had not spent so much on the Asian knives so I could afford a few more of these. I probably will buy a few anyway and I do like m shun knives, just not as much as these. Both are 5 star knives. You should probably check them out at a store before ordering online to see which you prefer. Of course there are manyother knives but for me the Shun is the best Asian knife and these are the best Euro/American style.

Now I am forced to reveal that I <hl> can't tell the difference <hl> .


Question: What is the author's primary issue with the product?

After all the great reviews I am really disapointed. First, wow, beautiful machine. But, every latte was horribly weak - problem is the steam wand. No matter how long I heated it up, primed it whatever, the steam is just not that strong. When steaming into an empty cup, waited until just steam (no running water), and ended up with 1/4 cup water in the cup! I know $100.00 is not much for a good machine, but I still think that's alot of money and now also a big waste of my time. Returning the machine.

Answer: every latte was horribly weak

After all the great reviews I am really disapointed. First, wow, beautiful machine. <hl> But, every latte was horribly weak - problem is the steam wand. <hl> No matter how long I heated it up, primed it whatever, the steam is just not that strong. When steaming into an empty cup, waited until just steam (no running water), and ended up with 1/4 cup water in the cup! I know $100.00 is not much for a good machine, but I still think that's alot of money and now also a big waste of my time. Returning the machine.

After all the great reviews I am really disapointed. First, wow, beautiful machine. But, <hl> every latte was horribly weak <hl> - problem is the steam wand. No matter how long I heated it up, primed it whatever, the steam is just not that strong. When steaming into an empty cup, waited until just steam (no running water), and ended up with 1/4 cup water in the cup! I know $100.00 is not much for a good machine, but I still think that's alot of money and now also a big waste of my time. Returning the machine.


Question: What did the reviewer do with the product at the end?

Received this 1 hour ago and does not work in my house and had spent 200.00 for assistance to try to fit my windows, very disappointed that this has happen. Air Condition unit is nice but trying to fit the window panels for the hoses did not work with my window, I was disappointed, had a air condition company come in to assist but after many attempts, just would not fit my windows, so I had to return the unit. Spent 200.00 trying, so before you buy this unit I hope you have windows that will fit the hoses.

Answer: return the unit

Received this 1 hour ago and does not work in my house and had spent 200.00 for assistance to try to fit my windows, very disappointed that this has happen. <hl> Air Condition unit is nice but trying to fit the window panels for the hoses did not work with my window, I was disappointed, had a air condition company come in to assist but after many attempts, just would not fit my windows, so I had to return the unit . <hl> Spent 200.00 trying, so before you buy this unit I hope you have windows that will fit the hoses.

Received this 1 hour ago and does not work in my house and had spent 200.00 for assistance to try to fit my windows, very disappointed that this has happen. Air Condition unit is nice but trying to fit the window panels for the hoses did not work with my window, I was disappointed, had a air condition company come in to assist but after many attempts, just would not fit my windows, so I had to <hl> return the unit <hl>. Spent 200.00 trying, so before you buy this unit I hope you have windows that will fit the hoses.

Air Condition unit is nice but trying to fit the window panels for the hoses did not work with my window, I was disappointed, had a air condition company come in to assist but after many attempts, just would not fit my windows, so I had to <hl> return the unit <hl> .


Question: What is beveled?

This spatula is excellent for smaller food items such as 1 egg or a hamburger in a smaller pan.The front and sides are beveled to slip under the food easily. It has a nice angle to get into the pan properly. There is no worry about scraping the finish on the pan with the soft material on this spatula.I have only had this spatula for a short time now and have had no problems with it as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I guess time will tell.It seems to be well made and comfortable to use. Glad that I bought it so far.

Answer: The front and sides

This spatula is excellent for smaller food items such as 1 egg or a hamburger in a smaller pan. <hl> The front and sides are beveled to slip under the food easily. <hl> It has a nice angle to get into the pan properly. There is no worry about scraping the finish on the pan with the soft material on this spatula. I have only had this spatula for a short time now and have had no problems with it as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I guess time will tell. It seems to be well made and comfortable to use. Glad that I bought it so far.

This spatula is excellent for smaller food items such as 1 egg or a hamburger in a smaller pan.<hl> The front and sides <hl> are beveled to slip under the food easily. It has a nice angle to get into the pan properly. There is no worry about scraping the finish on the pan with the soft material on this spatula.I have only had this spatula for a short time now and have had no problems with it as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I guess time will tell.It seems to be well made and comfortable to use. Glad that I bought it so far.


Question: What is the writer reviewing?

At first this is a very versatile knife block that can hold many things. But over time the plastic stems start to bend and create clogs in the block due to repeated use by putting your knives in. Visually you won't notice any difference, but it will harder and harder to put your knives back into the knife block and the knives won't go in as far as it use to.The only way to fix this is to remove the plastic stems from the block itself and start trimming off the bent plastic stems with a wire cutter.It was fun while this block lasted but I'm going to look for a different product that can last longer than six months.

Answer: knife block

<hl> At first this is a very versatile knife block that can hold many things. <hl> But over time the plastic stems start to bend and create clogs in the block due to repeated use by putting your knives in. Visually you won't notice any difference, but it will harder and harder to put your knives back into the knife block and the knives won't go in as far as it use to. The only way to fix this is to remove the plastic stems from the block itself and start trimming off the bent plastic stems with a wire cutter. It was fun while this block lasted but I'm going to look for a different product that can last longer than six months.

At first this is a very versatile <hl> knife block <hl> that can hold many things. But over time the plastic stems start to bend and create clogs in the block due to repeated use by putting your knives in. Visually you won't notice any difference, but it will harder and harder to put your knives back into the knife block and the knives won't go in as far as it use to.The only way to fix this is to remove the plastic stems from the block itself and start trimming off the bent plastic stems with a wire cutter.It was fun while this block lasted but I'm going to look for a different product that can last longer than six months.