Question: What color blender did they buy?

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.

Answer: white

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. <hl> I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. <hl> The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a <hl> white <hl> one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.


Question: What is the brand of the blender being reviewed?

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

Answer: Cuisinart

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

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


Question: Where is the reviewer unable to find the product?

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line.Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.

Answer: in the stores

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. <hl> Can't find these in the stores any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line. <hl> Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.

How refreshing to see something made in the USA! We just received two of these the other day and ordered two more today. Imagine my surprise when I saw a label that said it was made in Omaha, NE. They're beautifully made, have a little zipper so you can remove or add to the 'stuffing' if you'd like. They are cold water machine washable and the shade of red is very lovely. Can't find these <hl> in the stores <hl> any more; thank goodness for amazon.com where I can buy everything with the touch of a button and no waiting in line.Wonderful for your neck and very comfy to sleep on.


Question: How many times has the reviewer used the product thus far?

Recently received it and used it three times so far. Simple to operate. Gave a very quick reading. Seems accurate enough for my purposes. Gave an accurate reading of room temperature just by turning it on! Good for measuring cold as well as heat. My only concern is that it seems very light weight and possibly easy to "break" unless handled carefully. I store it in a drawer that is not often opened, to prevent it being unnecessarily shaken around by a slammed drawer. Just my opinion. I do really like it but will treat it gently and hope it lasts a good long time. It does have a 5 year limited warranty!

Answer: three times

<hl> Recently received it and used it three times so far. <hl> Simple to operate. Gave a very quick reading. Seems accurate enough for my purposes. Gave an accurate reading of room temperature just by turning it on! Good for measuring cold as well as heat. My only concern is that it seems very light weight and possibly easy to "break" unless handled carefully. I store it in a drawer that is not often opened, to prevent it being unnecessarily shaken around by a slammed drawer. Just my opinion. I do really like it but will treat it gently and hope it lasts a good long time. It does have a 5 year limited warranty!

Recently received it and used it <hl> three times <hl> so far. Simple to operate. Gave a very quick reading. Seems accurate enough for my purposes. Gave an accurate reading of room temperature just by turning it on! Good for measuring cold as well as heat. My only concern is that it seems very light weight and possibly easy to "break" unless handled carefully. I store it in a drawer that is not often opened, to prevent it being unnecessarily shaken around by a slammed drawer. Just my opinion. I do really like it but will treat it gently and hope it lasts a good long time. It does have a 5 year limited warranty!


Question: Do the results come out different every time?

These cookie sheets seem to be extremely consistant. I have used this many times and nothing changes. Nothing sticks and everything on the sheet is exactly the same every time.

Answer: same every time

These cookie sheets seem to be extremely consistant. I have used this many times and nothing changes. <hl> Nothing sticks and everything on the sheet is exactly the same every time . <hl>

These cookie sheets seem to be extremely consistant. I have used this many times and nothing changes. Nothing sticks and everything on the sheet is exactly the <hl> same every time <hl>.

Nothing sticks and everything on the sheet is exactly the <hl> same every time <hl> .


Question: What will a soft cloth get rid of?

I read other reviews before I chose this table. For the record I had no trouble removing the blue protective film from the table top in one piece. While the shipping carton was a bit superficially dented, the contents were undamaged and the unit was easy to assemble. Note that the blue film may not look like it is removable; it might look to some as the surface color of the top and use by heated or cold items might work to 'glue' the film in place. This is only a possibility. The manufacturer might print 'REMOVE THIS FILM' on the film. My table is on a carpet and is stable. Finger prints and future dust can be removed with a soft cloth. This replaces a larger square table that was taking up too much space and of course is adjustable.

Answer: Finger prints and future dust

I read other reviews before I chose this table. For the record I had no trouble removing the blue protective film from the table top in one piece. While the shipping carton was a bit superficially dented, the contents were undamaged and the unit was easy to assemble. Note that the blue film may not look like it is removable; it might look to some as the surface color of the top and use by heated or cold items might work to 'glue' the film in place. This is only a possibility. The manufacturer might print 'REMOVE THIS FILM' on the film. My table is on a carpet and is stable. <hl> Finger prints and future dust can be removed with a soft cloth. <hl> This replaces a larger square table that was taking up too much space and of course is adjustable.

I read other reviews before I chose this table. For the record I had no trouble removing the blue protective film from the table top in one piece. While the shipping carton was a bit superficially dented, the contents were undamaged and the unit was easy to assemble. Note that the blue film may not look like it is removable; it might look to some as the surface color of the top and use by heated or cold items might work to 'glue' the film in place. This is only a possibility. The manufacturer might print 'REMOVE THIS FILM' on the film. My table is on a carpet and is stable. <hl> Finger prints and future dust <hl> can be removed with a soft cloth. This replaces a larger square table that was taking up too much space and of course is adjustable.


Question: What is runny if you take it out immediately?

This faithful little egg cooker works great. We have used it many times in a week for years and it still works great.Simply put your eggs in the cooker holes- up to seven- add the right amount of water for the type egg you want- soft- medium- hard and plug it in. when it's done, an alarm will sound. Unplug it and you are ready to eat. We have found that if you leave the eggs in the cooker- unplugged- while you make your toast etc. the soft egg is perfect. If you take it out immediately the white is runny.I love the lack of clean-up. It is a great way to cook up eggs for guests.

Answer: the white

This faithful little egg cooker works great. We have used it many times in a week for years and it still works great. Simply put your eggs in the cooker holes- up to seven- add the right amount of water for the type egg you want- soft- medium- hard and plug it in. when it's done, an alarm will sound. Unplug it and you are ready to eat. We have found that if you leave the eggs in the cooker- unplugged- while you make your toast etc. the soft egg is perfect. <hl> If you take it out immediately the white is runny. <hl> I love the lack of clean-up. It is a great way to cook up eggs for guests.

This faithful little egg cooker works great. We have used it many times in a week for years and it still works great.Simply put your eggs in the cooker holes- up to seven- add the right amount of water for the type egg you want- soft- medium- hard and plug it in. when it's done, an alarm will sound. Unplug it and you are ready to eat. We have found that if you leave the eggs in the cooker- unplugged- while you make your toast etc. the soft egg is perfect. If you take it out immediately <hl> the white <hl> is runny.I love the lack of clean-up. It is a great way to cook up eggs for guests.


Question: What is the name of the company that the reviewer contacted?

I was glad I read the reviews before purchasing because several of them had tips for assembling the racks if you were doing it alone (it would work better with two people.) I had no problems assembling the first two and assembly time went down significantly on the second one. For the third rack, the connectors were already in the poles on two of them but were askew and I was assembling them in a new house with no tools. Even if I had had tools, I was leery of gripping the threads of the connector with a pliers to twist them out of the pole and possibly damaging them. I called the company and explained the problem and they sent me two replacement poles and two connectors. Later I was able to get the connectors out of the poles without damage using pliers so could have assembled the rack with the original parts, but I found a use for the extra pole and appreciate that Whitmor replaced the parts without charge.

Answer: Whitmor

I was glad I read the reviews before purchasing because several of them had tips for assembling the racks if you were doing it alone (it would work better with two people.) I had no problems assembling the first two and assembly time went down significantly on the second one. For the third rack, the connectors were already in the poles on two of them but were askew and I was assembling them in a new house with no tools. Even if I had had tools, I was leery of gripping the threads of the connector with a pliers to twist them out of the pole and possibly damaging them. I called the company and explained the problem and they sent me two replacement poles and two connectors. <hl> Later I was able to get the connectors out of the poles without damage using pliers so could have assembled the rack with the original parts, but I found a use for the extra pole and appreciate that Whitmor replaced the parts without charge. <hl>

I was glad I read the reviews before purchasing because several of them had tips for assembling the racks if you were doing it alone (it would work better with two people.) I had no problems assembling the first two and assembly time went down significantly on the second one. For the third rack, the connectors were already in the poles on two of them but were askew and I was assembling them in a new house with no tools. Even if I had had tools, I was leery of gripping the threads of the connector with a pliers to twist them out of the pole and possibly damaging them. I called the company and explained the problem and they sent me two replacement poles and two connectors. Later I was able to get the connectors out of the poles without damage using pliers so could have assembled the rack with the original parts, but I found a use for the extra pole and appreciate that <hl> Whitmor <hl> replaced the parts without charge.


Question: What was included with the package?

I thought this was a large tray at first but it's only about 5" wide and around 21" long. It was easy to install and put together. I did it by myself without my husband helping me. I just followed the detailed instructions included in the package and got my drill and went at it. My AC unit was weighted on the left side so I had a bit of difficulty balancing the weights just right so that the plank carried most of it instead of the window, and it took me about 2 tries... then I just readjusted my AC a bit off center to balance it further. The AC was 67 lbs. so It was a bit of a struggle, but this made it so much easier to install. Great buy, just make sure you read the instructions.

Answer: the detailed instructions

I thought this was a large tray at first but it's only about 5" wide and around 21" long. It was easy to install and put together. I did it by myself without my husband helping me. <hl> I just followed the detailed instructions included in the package and got my drill and went at it. <hl> My AC unit was weighted on the left side so I had a bit of difficulty balancing the weights just right so that the plank carried most of it instead of the window, and it took me about 2 tries... then I just readjusted my AC a bit off center to balance it further. The AC was 67 lbs. so It was a bit of a struggle, but this made it so much easier to install. Great buy, just make sure you read the instructions.

I thought this was a large tray at first but it's only about 5" wide and around 21" long. It was easy to install and put together. I did it by myself without my husband helping me. I just followed <hl> the detailed instructions <hl> included in the package and got my drill and went at it. My AC unit was weighted on the left side so I had a bit of difficulty balancing the weights just right so that the plank carried most of it instead of the window, and it took me about 2 tries... then I just readjusted my AC a bit off center to balance it further. The AC was 67 lbs. so It was a bit of a struggle, but this made it so much easier to install. Great buy, just make sure you read the instructions.


Question: How many ounces does the short stout version of the thermos hold?

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

Answer: 16

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

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


Question: What did the reviewer's wife want for Christmas?

My wife said that she wanted an electric skillet for Christmas so I did a ton of research on Amazon and this one had the best and most believable ratings I could find. Told the wife to measure and be sure of the size she wanted and she chose the 16 inch. The skillet couldn't be better, It is solidly built and very streamlined with everything handily in place for easy usage. The only problem we have found is that the wife didn't quite do her homework and we find that this big guy takes a LOT of counter space and storage space. However, we have decided that it is worth it and we will never want for a great turkey cooker if all the family drops in for a Christmas dinner.

Answer: electric skillet

<hl> My wife said that she wanted an electric skillet for Christmas <hl> so I did a ton of research on Amazon and this one had the best and most believable ratings I could find. Told the wife to measure and be sure of the size she wanted and she chose the 16 inch. The skillet couldn't be better, It is solidly built and very streamlined with everything handily in place for easy usage. The only problem we have found is that the wife didn't quite do her homework and we find that this big guy takes a LOT of counter space and storage space. However, we have decided that it is worth it and we will never want for a great turkey cooker if all the family drops in for a Christmas dinner.

My wife said that she wanted an <hl> electric skillet <hl> for Christmas so I did a ton of research on Amazon and this one had the best and most believable ratings I could find. Told the wife to measure and be sure of the size she wanted and she chose the 16 inch. The skillet couldn't be better, It is solidly built and very streamlined with everything handily in place for easy usage. The only problem we have found is that the wife didn't quite do her homework and we find that this big guy takes a LOT of counter space and storage space. However, we have decided that it is worth it and we will never want for a great turkey cooker if all the family drops in for a Christmas dinner.


Question: How many timers have this person bought?

I teach Kindergarten, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

Answer: four

I teach Kindergarten, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. <hl> I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them <hl> and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

I teach Kindergarten, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought <hl> four <hl> of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.


Question: How many dowels does the new rack have?

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. More dowels, 15 total!2. Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup.Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests."Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.

Answer: 15

More dowels, 15 total!2.

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. <hl> More dowels, 15 total!2. <hl> Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup. Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests. "Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. More dowels, <hl> 15 <hl> total!2. Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup.Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests."Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.


Question: What was the person looking for?

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

Answer: a good quality egg pan

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. <hl> I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! <hl> I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy. The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans. Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for <hl> a good quality egg pan <hl> and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.


Question: How many times do they mop after sweeping?

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now.All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.

Answer: twice

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now. <hl> All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. <hl> First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now.All that being said; I mop <hl> twice <hl> after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.


Question: What part of the product is not as thick as the author would like?

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The body of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however.Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.

Answer: body

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. <hl> The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The body of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. <hl> A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however. Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The <hl> body <hl> of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however.Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.


Question: What's a better product compared to the new product?

I bought one of these because of the very positive reviews many people have left. It makes sense that heavy cast iron would be good for high-heat oriental wok cooking. Well, the principle is OK, but this expensive wok does not work any better than our aluminum electric wok. I've tried it several times, and the high heat zone is simply too small to allow cooking with any reasonable amount of food. The sides are also sloped to much. It should be much broader.As an experiment, I tried substituting a 12" Lodge cast iron skillet I have and, to me surprise, it works excellently for high heat wok-style cooking. You get a great sear, specially with vegetables, and the size of the Lodge is much greater than this wok. On the plus side, though, for the Le Creuset, it is much prettier.Sorry I got it. Not worth the money.

Answer: aluminum electric wok

I bought one of these because of the very positive reviews many people have left. It makes sense that heavy cast iron would be good for high-heat oriental wok cooking. <hl> Well, the principle is OK, but this expensive wok does not work any better than our aluminum electric wok . <hl> I've tried it several times, and the high heat zone is simply too small to allow cooking with any reasonable amount of food. The sides are also sloped to much. It should be much broader. As an experiment, I tried substituting a 12" Lodge cast iron skillet I have and, to me surprise, it works excellently for high heat wok-style cooking. You get a great sear, specially with vegetables, and the size of the Lodge is much greater than this wok. On the plus side, though, for the Le Creuset, it is much prettier. Sorry I got it. Not worth the money.

I bought one of these because of the very positive reviews many people have left. It makes sense that heavy cast iron would be good for high-heat oriental wok cooking. Well, the principle is OK, but this expensive wok does not work any better than our <hl> aluminum electric wok <hl>. I've tried it several times, and the high heat zone is simply too small to allow cooking with any reasonable amount of food. The sides are also sloped to much. It should be much broader.As an experiment, I tried substituting a 12" Lodge cast iron skillet I have and, to me surprise, it works excellently for high heat wok-style cooking. You get a great sear, specially with vegetables, and the size of the Lodge is much greater than this wok. On the plus side, though, for the Le Creuset, it is much prettier.Sorry I got it. Not worth the money.

Well, the principle is OK, but this expensive wok does not work any better than our <hl> aluminum electric wok <hl> .


Question: Is the price worth it?

The American Weigh SC-2KG Digital Pocket Scale is one of the best purchases I ever made. It's even better than I expected. It's small enough to slip into my kitchen drawer when I'm not using it. It's less than 5 inches X 4 inches X less than 1/2 inch high. It has a 4 inch square weighing platform. It's beautifully finished stainless steel with 4 different weight modes, and a particularly easy to read blue lit display. It's so easy to use and store. I tested the accuracy with a 50 g calibrating weight - this scale is absolutely accurate to fractions of whole numbers. I would recommend this to family and friends, and the Amazaon price was marvelous.

Answer: the Amazaon price was marvelous

The American Weigh SC-2KG Digital Pocket Scale is one of the best purchases I ever made. It's even better than I expected. It's small enough to slip into my kitchen drawer when I'm not using it. It's less than 5 inches X 4 inches X less than 1/2 inch high. It has a 4 inch square weighing platform. It's beautifully finished stainless steel with 4 different weight modes, and a particularly easy to read blue lit display. It's so easy to use and store. I tested the accuracy with a 50 g calibrating weight - this scale is absolutely accurate to fractions of whole numbers. <hl> I would recommend this to family and friends, and the Amazaon price was marvelous . <hl>

The American Weigh SC-2KG Digital Pocket Scale is one of the best purchases I ever made. It's even better than I expected. It's small enough to slip into my kitchen drawer when I'm not using it. It's less than 5 inches X 4 inches X less than 1/2 inch high. It has a 4 inch square weighing platform. It's beautifully finished stainless steel with 4 different weight modes, and a particularly easy to read blue lit display. It's so easy to use and store. I tested the accuracy with a 50 g calibrating weight - this scale is absolutely accurate to fractions of whole numbers. I would recommend this to family and friends, and <hl> the Amazaon price was marvelous <hl>.

I would recommend this to family and friends, and <hl> the Amazaon price was marvelous <hl> .


Question: Where did the baster come from?

I received baster for free to review from the Amazon Vine program. On the quality side, I found this to be a well made product. It comes with its own little cleaning brush which is a plus. The downside was that it is pretty big compared to most other basters I have owned and a bit awkward to use. It is so large it takes up the limited space I have in my utensil drawer in the kitchen. Maybe for someone who does more large scale cooking the extra size would be a plus, but for my average size family cooking it just takes up extra space.The top accordion part has a wire ring in it so only squeezes up and down. It took me two hands to use it - one to hold the baster itself and the other to push up and down on the top. For me, normal basters with a bulb on top that can be squeezed from side to side are much easier to use.

Answer: Amazon Vine program

<hl> I received baster for free to review from the Amazon Vine program . <hl> On the quality side, I found this to be a well made product. It comes with its own little cleaning brush which is a plus. The downside was that it is pretty big compared to most other basters I have owned and a bit awkward to use. It is so large it takes up the limited space I have in my utensil drawer in the kitchen. Maybe for someone who does more large scale cooking the extra size would be a plus, but for my average size family cooking it just takes up extra space. The top accordion part has a wire ring in it so only squeezes up and down. It took me two hands to use it - one to hold the baster itself and the other to push up and down on the top. For me, normal basters with a bulb on top that can be squeezed from side to side are much easier to use.

I received baster for free to review from the <hl> Amazon Vine program <hl>. On the quality side, I found this to be a well made product. It comes with its own little cleaning brush which is a plus. The downside was that it is pretty big compared to most other basters I have owned and a bit awkward to use. It is so large it takes up the limited space I have in my utensil drawer in the kitchen. Maybe for someone who does more large scale cooking the extra size would be a plus, but for my average size family cooking it just takes up extra space.The top accordion part has a wire ring in it so only squeezes up and down. It took me two hands to use it - one to hold the baster itself and the other to push up and down on the top. For me, normal basters with a bulb on top that can be squeezed from side to side are much easier to use.

I received baster for free to review from the <hl> Amazon Vine program <hl> .


Question: What brand is it?

I have 9.5 in pie plates and they barely fit. If your pie has a lip and is bigger than 9.5 inches these may not work for you. I have these pie platesPyrex Easy Grab 9-1/2-Inch Pie Plateand because of the easy grab lip, it JUST fits. Once the pie is in this keeper, you will not be removing it until the pie is finished for there is ZERO wiggle room to grab the pie plate out.The lid is hinged and it appears like it will be a weak spot. I'm not sure if these will still latch shut once the hinge goes. Being they are not horribly expensive I won't mind if I only get a year or 2 out of the hinge.It is deep which is good for the pie plates I posted (though not advertised as such) are pretty deep. I have a lemon meringue pie in one of these right now and the lid clears the topping just fine.

Answer: Pyrex

I have 9.5 in pie plates and they barely fit. If your pie has a lip and is bigger than 9.5 inches these may not work for you. <hl> I have these pie plates Pyrex Easy Grab 9-1/2-Inch Pie Plateand because of the easy grab lip <hl> , it JUST fits. Once the pie is in this keeper, you will not be removing it until the pie is finished for there is ZERO wiggle room to grab the pie plate out. The lid is hinged and it appears like it will be a weak spot. I'm not sure if these will still latch shut once the hinge goes. Being they are not horribly expensive I won't mind if I only get a year or 2 out of the hinge. It is deep which is good for the pie plates I posted (though not advertised as such) are pretty deep. I have a lemon meringue pie in one of these right now and the lid clears the topping just fine.

I have 9.5 in pie plates and they barely fit. If your pie has a lip and is bigger than 9.5 inches these may not work for you. I have these pie plates<hl> Pyrex <hl> Easy Grab 9-1/2-Inch Pie Plateand because of the easy grab lip, it JUST fits. Once the pie is in this keeper, you will not be removing it until the pie is finished for there is ZERO wiggle room to grab the pie plate out.The lid is hinged and it appears like it will be a weak spot. I'm not sure if these will still latch shut once the hinge goes. Being they are not horribly expensive I won't mind if I only get a year or 2 out of the hinge.It is deep which is good for the pie plates I posted (though not advertised as such) are pretty deep. I have a lemon meringue pie in one of these right now and the lid clears the topping just fine.

I have these pie plates <hl> Pyrex <hl> Easy Grab 9-1/2-Inch Pie Plateand because of the easy grab lip


Question: what does the sanitizing feel like?

I was very excited to try out this vacuum. For the most part it does well, but I have a few concerns:1. The cord is too short. Most vacuums allow me to plug in the middle of the house and do most of the house. This one does not.2. I hadn't had a canister vacuum for years. Now I know why. This would have been a much better vacuum as an upright.3. I don't like the sanitizing. It feels like nothing is happening. I don't know how you would know if you went over it enough or not.4. The dirt cup is not very big. We have a lot of dog hair, and while it picked it up great, I was always emptying the cup.It picks up well and isn't too loud. I just wish at least the cord was longer and the dirt cup was bigger, if they didn't make it an upright.

Answer: nothing is happening.

I was very excited to try out this vacuum. For the most part it does well, but I have a few concerns:1. The cord is too short. Most vacuums allow me to plug in the middle of the house and do most of the house. This one does not.2. I hadn't had a canister vacuum for years. Now I know why. This would have been a much better vacuum as an upright.3. I don't like the sanitizing. <hl> It feels like nothing is happening. I don't know how you would know if you went over it enough or not.4. <hl> The dirt cup is not very big. We have a lot of dog hair, and while it picked it up great, I was always emptying the cup. It picks up well and isn't too loud. I just wish at least the cord was longer and the dirt cup was bigger, if they didn't make it an upright.

I was very excited to try out this vacuum. For the most part it does well, but I have a few concerns:1. The cord is too short. Most vacuums allow me to plug in the middle of the house and do most of the house. This one does not.2. I hadn't had a canister vacuum for years. Now I know why. This would have been a much better vacuum as an upright.3. I don't like the sanitizing. It feels like <hl> nothing is happening. <hl> I don't know how you would know if you went over it enough or not.4. The dirt cup is not very big. We have a lot of dog hair, and while it picked it up great, I was always emptying the cup.It picks up well and isn't too loud. I just wish at least the cord was longer and the dirt cup was bigger, if they didn't make it an upright.


Question: Where would this be a preferred grinder?

This does an excellent job of evenly grinding coffee without the noise of an electric burr grinder, although I would not use it instead. This will be the preferred grinder on my boat over the also noisy blade grinder, since it grinds so evenly, whereas with the blade grinder you will end up with a mixture of course chunks to fine powder. It's a bit small to hang on to and will grind only enough for a few cups at a time which is perfect for me and my crew.

Answer: on my boat

This does an excellent job of evenly grinding coffee without the noise of an electric burr grinder, although I would not use it instead. <hl> This will be the preferred grinder on my boat over the also noisy blade grinder, since it grinds so evenly, whereas with the blade grinder you will end up with a mixture of course chunks to fine powder. <hl> It's a bit small to hang on to and will grind only enough for a few cups at a time which is perfect for me and my crew.

This does an excellent job of evenly grinding coffee without the noise of an electric burr grinder, although I would not use it instead. This will be the preferred grinder <hl> on my boat <hl> over the also noisy blade grinder, since it grinds so evenly, whereas with the blade grinder you will end up with a mixture of course chunks to fine powder. It's a bit small to hang on to and will grind only enough for a few cups at a time which is perfect for me and my crew.


Question: What is the gender of the reviewer?

It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium, you can't use this mitt.

Answer: female

It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. <hl> I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. <hl> Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium, you can't use this mitt.

It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. I am a <hl> female <hl> with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium, you can't use this mitt.


Question: What kind of pizza can  it handle?

The only issue I have with this, is it beeps (and loudly too) every time you push a button. If you hit the button to change the time or temp it beeps, it beeps when it's hit the preheat temperature, it beeps when you hit start or stop, it's crazy.I did order another rack for about $16 from the customer support number. I love everything but the beeps, it can handle a frozen pizza (just turn it half way through the cooking time). Heats up quick and even, timer is accurate but does not double as a clock. Lots of room without taking up a lot of counter space. Could use a longer cord now that I think about it. Good buy for the money though.

Answer: frozen pizza

The only issue I have with this, is it beeps (and loudly too) every time you push a button. If you hit the button to change the time or temp it beeps, it beeps when it's hit the preheat temperature, it beeps when you hit start or stop, it's crazy. I did order another rack for about $16 from the customer support number. <hl> I love everything but the beeps, it can handle a frozen pizza (just turn it half way through the cooking time). <hl> Heats up quick and even, timer is accurate but does not double as a clock. Lots of room without taking up a lot of counter space. Could use a longer cord now that I think about it. Good buy for the money though.

The only issue I have with this, is it beeps (and loudly too) every time you push a button. If you hit the button to change the time or temp it beeps, it beeps when it's hit the preheat temperature, it beeps when you hit start or stop, it's crazy.I did order another rack for about $16 from the customer support number. I love everything but the beeps, it can handle a <hl> frozen pizza <hl> (just turn it half way through the cooking time). Heats up quick and even, timer is accurate but does not double as a clock. Lots of room without taking up a lot of counter space. Could use a longer cord now that I think about it. Good buy for the money though.


Question: How much was the blender?

I've used the best and some of the rest..... I have use the vita mix in the blend tec I've used the Breville Hemisphere and a few others, I honestly wasn't impressed with the blend tec , the Breville wihemisphere was one of the better ones and of course the vita mix. By choice among all raw diet and the complete vegetarian, I was at a thrift store and ended up seeing this blender the elite version for under $10 how could I resist at that price, long story short I use it three times a day as never had a problem it's works as well as my vita mix did without the cost, I would highly recommend one of these blenders.

Answer: under $10

I've used the best and some of the rest..... I have use the vita mix in the blend tec I've used the Breville Hemisphere and a few others, I honestly wasn't impressed with the blend tec , the Breville wihemisphere was one of the better ones and of course the vita mix. <hl> By choice among all raw diet and the complete vegetarian, I was at a thrift store and ended up seeing this blender the elite version for under $10 how could I resist at that price, long story short <hl> I use it three times a day as never had a problem it's works as well as my vita mix did without the cost, I would highly recommend one of these blenders.

I've used the best and some of the rest..... I have use the vita mix in the blend tec I've used the Breville Hemisphere and a few others, I honestly wasn't impressed with the blend tec , the Breville wihemisphere was one of the better ones and of course the vita mix. By choice among all raw diet and the complete vegetarian, I was at a thrift store and ended up seeing this blender the elite version for <hl> under $10 <hl> how could I resist at that price, long story short I use it three times a day as never had a problem it's works as well as my vita mix did without the cost, I would highly recommend one of these blenders.


Question: what helps prevent the glass from sweating?

Love this elegant glass mug for my tea! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger.

Answer: double wall of glass

Love this elegant glass mug for my tea! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but <hl> the double wall of glass does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. <hl> I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger.

Love this elegant glass mug for my tea! The design is so very simple yet so very elegant yet the glass is nice and thick. I don't think the thickness would protect it much if I were to drop it onto the floor but the <hl> double wall of glass <hl> does help keep my tea hot and keep my glass from sweating. I hate when my tea gets cold too fast, or when it starts to sweat down the side of my cup all over my desk. Now I don't have that problem. The lid I found to be a very useful idea, for I can string my bag of tea bag through the top and then hang it down for my desired amount of taste. Now I don't have to fuss about where to put my string and it just looks so very elegant. The only down side I have to about the mug is that I wish it would hold more than a cup of tea for sometimes I find myself wishing it was a little bit bigger.


Question: What does the author say they work great for besides soft drinks?

I love that these reusable straws are made of silicone (vs. metal) It's perfect for me since I like to bite down on my straws while drinking.The diameter of these straws do run larger than traditional "fast food" straws, but not quite as large as "boba" straws. Otherwise, the size works great for softdrinks (just bite down to a convenient diameter), and smoothies.And it is convenient that they come apart for easy cleaning. Just wish a cleaning brush were still included with the price.Also wish these could be available in more neutral/toned down colors. Adults drink out of straws too.

Answer: smoothies

I love that these reusable straws are made of silicone (vs. metal) It's perfect for me since I like to bite down on my straws while drinking. The diameter of these straws do run larger than traditional "fast food" straws, but not quite as large as "boba" straws. <hl> Otherwise, the size works great for softdrinks (just bite down to a convenient diameter), and smoothies .And it is convenient that they come apart for easy cleaning. <hl> Just wish a cleaning brush were still included with the price. Also wish these could be available in more neutral/toned down colors. Adults drink out of straws too.

I love that these reusable straws are made of silicone (vs. metal) It's perfect for me since I like to bite down on my straws while drinking.The diameter of these straws do run larger than traditional "fast food" straws, but not quite as large as "boba" straws. Otherwise, the size works great for softdrinks (just bite down to a convenient diameter), and <hl> smoothies <hl>.And it is convenient that they come apart for easy cleaning. Just wish a cleaning brush were still included with the price.Also wish these could be available in more neutral/toned down colors. Adults drink out of straws too.

Otherwise, the size works great for softdrinks (just bite down to a convenient diameter), and <hl> smoothies <hl> .And it is convenient that they come apart for easy cleaning.


Question: What kind of food does the poster cook?

Answer: oriental wok

I bought one of these because of the very positive reviews many people have left. <hl> It makes sense that heavy cast iron would be good for high-heat oriental wok cooking. <hl> Well, the principle is OK, but this expensive wok does not work any better than our aluminum electric wok. I've tried it several times, and the high heat zone is simply too small to allow cooking with any reasonable amount of food. The sides are also sloped to much. It should be much broader. As an experiment, I tried substituting a 12" Lodge cast iron skillet I have and, to me surprise, it works excellently for high heat wok-style cooking. You get a great sear, specially with vegetables, and the size of the Lodge is much greater than this wok. On the plus side, though, for the Le Creuset, it is much prettier. Sorry I got it. Not worth the money.

I bought one of these because of the very positive reviews many people have left. It makes sense that heavy cast iron would be good for high-heat <hl> oriental wok <hl> cooking. Well, the principle is OK, but this expensive wok does not work any better than our aluminum electric wok. I've tried it several times, and the high heat zone is simply too small to allow cooking with any reasonable amount of food. The sides are also sloped to much. It should be much broader.As an experiment, I tried substituting a 12" Lodge cast iron skillet I have and, to me surprise, it works excellently for high heat wok-style cooking. You get a great sear, specially with vegetables, and the size of the Lodge is much greater than this wok. On the plus side, though, for the Le Creuset, it is much prettier.Sorry I got it. Not worth the money.


Question: What does the author make once a week?

I make Cream of Wheat about once a week (more if I'm sick) and it requires a whisk to stir it into the boiling water so it doesn't lump together. Having non-stick pots, meant I was using a large non metal spoon which left lumps in my Cream of Wheat. This whisk is perfect. No scratches on pot and mixes well, no lumps. It also washes up nicely in the dishwasher. I like this so much, I would buy it to be included with a kitchen themed gift (think bridal showers or weddings).

Answer: Cream of Wheat

<hl> I make Cream of Wheat about once a week (more if I'm sick) and it requires a whisk to stir it into the boiling water so it doesn't lump together. <hl> Having non-stick pots, meant I was using a large non metal spoon which left lumps in my Cream of Wheat. This whisk is perfect. No scratches on pot and mixes well, no lumps. It also washes up nicely in the dishwasher. I like this so much, I would buy it to be included with a kitchen themed gift (think bridal showers or weddings).

I make <hl> Cream of Wheat <hl> about once a week (more if I'm sick) and it requires a whisk to stir it into the boiling water so it doesn't lump together. Having non-stick pots, meant I was using a large non metal spoon which left lumps in my Cream of Wheat. This whisk is perfect. No scratches on pot and mixes well, no lumps. It also washes up nicely in the dishwasher. I like this so much, I would buy it to be included with a kitchen themed gift (think bridal showers or weddings).


Question: what kind of pan is the authors favorite pan

This is my favorite baking pan! It's great and not just for pizza. I use it for almost everything. I grew up watching my mother and grandmothers use cast iron skillets so I decided to give this a try and I loved it so much that I just bought a second one.

Answer: baking pan

This is my favorite baking pan !

<hl> This is my favorite baking pan ! <hl> It's great and not just for pizza. I use it for almost everything. I grew up watching my mother and grandmothers use cast iron skillets so I decided to give this a try and I loved it so much that I just bought a second one.

This is my favorite <hl> baking pan <hl>! It's great and not just for pizza. I use it for almost everything. I grew up watching my mother and grandmothers use cast iron skillets so I decided to give this a try and I loved it so much that I just bought a second one.

This is my favorite <hl> baking pan <hl> !


Question: What will happen is shavings and paper shreds are left along the top?

I like that this doesn't leave shavings and paper shreds along the top to contaminate the food. Clean, quick cut and would recommend highly.***Update*** I would also like to note, that if you like to "drain" foods (think Tuna) you will not be able to "squeeze" the liquid out as you would with a traditional can opener. The lid will not go back into the can once removed. Also, with large cans (e.g., 50 oz, you will find it more of a challenge to open the can overall). I still like the product a lot, but wish I could "drain" my cans with more ease.

Answer: contaminate the food

<hl> I like that this doesn't leave shavings and paper shreds along the top to contaminate the food . <hl> Clean, quick cut and would recommend highly.***Update*** I would also like to note, that if you like to "drain" foods (think Tuna) you will not be able to "squeeze" the liquid out as you would with a traditional can opener. The lid will not go back into the can once removed. Also, with large cans (e.g., 50 oz, you will find it more of a challenge to open the can overall). I still like the product a lot, but wish I could "drain" my cans with more ease.

I like that this doesn't leave shavings and paper shreds along the top to <hl> contaminate the food <hl>. Clean, quick cut and would recommend highly.***Update*** I would also like to note, that if you like to "drain" foods (think Tuna) you will not be able to "squeeze" the liquid out as you would with a traditional can opener. The lid will not go back into the can once removed. Also, with large cans (e.g., 50 oz, you will find it more of a challenge to open the can overall). I still like the product a lot, but wish I could "drain" my cans with more ease.

I like that this doesn't leave shavings and paper shreds along the top to <hl> contaminate the food <hl> .


Question: Who does the review think makes the best device?

Dolce Gusto lured me in with their great tasting/easy cappuccinos but I'm ready to return my second machine because of the "no water" error. What a pain! De Longhi clearly knows this is a problem. Apparently it's been going on a few years now without a solution. Manually lifting and replacing the water tank has apparently worked for some but I've been doing it for hours without result. What a shame Dolce Gusto's cappuccino is thwarted by Delonghi's terrible hardware.I had a Tassimo and currently have a Keurig.Keurig makes the best machine but no cappuccino. No problems in 4 years (knock on wood). Gevalia sells something they call cappuccino but it's a packet of powder in the cup. Not good.Tassimo is the middle of the road. Better machine than Dolce Gusto/Keurig but cappuccino is not as good/creamy.It seems incredibly stupid for Dolce Gusto not to contract with another hardware company. Dolce Gusto cups for Keurig = happy campers

Answer: Keurig makes the best machine

Dolce Gusto lured me in with their great tasting/easy cappuccinos but I'm ready to return my second machine because of the "no water" error. What a pain! De Longhi clearly knows this is a problem. Apparently it's been going on a few years now without a solution. Manually lifting and replacing the water tank has apparently worked for some but I've been doing it for hours without result. What a shame Dolce Gusto's cappuccino is thwarted by Delonghi's terrible hardware. I had a Tassimo and currently have a Keurig. <hl> Keurig makes the best machine but no cappuccino. <hl> No problems in 4 years (knock on wood). Gevalia sells something they call cappuccino but it's a packet of powder in the cup. Not good. Tassimo is the middle of the road. Better machine than Dolce Gusto/Keurig but cappuccino is not as good/creamy. It seems incredibly stupid for Dolce Gusto not to contract with another hardware company. Dolce Gusto cups for Keurig = happy campers

Dolce Gusto lured me in with their great tasting/easy cappuccinos but I'm ready to return my second machine because of the "no water" error. What a pain! De Longhi clearly knows this is a problem. Apparently it's been going on a few years now without a solution. Manually lifting and replacing the water tank has apparently worked for some but I've been doing it for hours without result. What a shame Dolce Gusto's cappuccino is thwarted by Delonghi's terrible hardware.I had a Tassimo and currently have a Keurig.<hl> Keurig makes the best machine <hl> but no cappuccino. No problems in 4 years (knock on wood). Gevalia sells something they call cappuccino but it's a packet of powder in the cup. Not good.Tassimo is the middle of the road. Better machine than Dolce Gusto/Keurig but cappuccino is not as good/creamy.It seems incredibly stupid for Dolce Gusto not to contract with another hardware company. Dolce Gusto cups for Keurig = happy campers


Question: what was one of the items used as a test for the sharpener?

I've gone through several powered and manual sharpening tools looking for something that will put an edge on my knives that my father, a retired chef, won't scoff at, and this is by far the best I've found. And when you factor in its low price, this steel is an unbeatable value. I was able to put a razor sharp edge on everything from a 30 year old chinese cleaver to my wife's expensive Henkels to a set of as-seen-on-tv "never needs sharpening" knives using this steel. I was surprised by how quickly it sharpens - just takes a few passes. It does take off quite a bit of metal, works better for sharpening than honing. I'll keep my ceramic rod for honing.

Answer: expensive Henkels

I've gone through several powered and manual sharpening tools looking for something that will put an edge on my knives that my father, a retired chef, won't scoff at, and this is by far the best I've found. And when you factor in its low price, this steel is an unbeatable value. <hl> I was able to put a razor sharp edge on everything from a 30 year old chinese cleaver to my wife's expensive Henkels to a set of as-seen-on-tv "never needs sharpening" knives using this steel. <hl> I was surprised by how quickly it sharpens - just takes a few passes. It does take off quite a bit of metal, works better for sharpening than honing. I'll keep my ceramic rod for honing.

I've gone through several powered and manual sharpening tools looking for something that will put an edge on my knives that my father, a retired chef, won't scoff at, and this is by far the best I've found. And when you factor in its low price, this steel is an unbeatable value. I was able to put a razor sharp edge on everything from a 30 year old chinese cleaver to my wife's <hl> expensive Henkels <hl> to a set of as-seen-on-tv "never needs sharpening" knives using this steel. I was surprised by how quickly it sharpens - just takes a few passes. It does take off quite a bit of metal, works better for sharpening than honing. I'll keep my ceramic rod for honing.


Question: What does the reviewer find "vague"?

great rice cooker. The instructions are a bit vague but, you can figure them out. There should be a chart relating American rice types to the Asian types. But, a little trial and error figures it out..The features are poorly explained in the instructions. For example, the timers. One neat feature I discovered is that you use the markings in the rice pot to load it (use the cup that came with the unit to measure rice), select rice type, then push the start button and forget it.The fuzzy logic will cook the rice properly, shut off and turns on warmer. This is really neat. The rice is always just right never over/under done.I live on fried rices, Basmati and Jasmine are my favorites. Basmati is brown, follow brown rice directions. Jasmine is white follow white rice directions.Cal Rose rice (sticky rice) is good but needs special handling or it will clump in a hard ball... (wash when done to remove sticky, then spread out to dry, before cooking fried rice. Very tasty..The steamer is great for veggies. The rest I haven't used yet...This is a 5 cup unit. The best overall size. I use three cups for the fried rices.This is quality unit. The parts are well made and unit is very easy to clean. The rice paddle is very handy. Don't skimp on a cheapy unit. You get what you pay for...Note: The measuring cup seems to compensate for final cooked rice volume, don't use standard measuring cups.

Answer: The instructions

The instructions are a bit vague

great rice cooker. <hl> The instructions are a bit vague <hl> but, you can figure them out. There should be a chart relating American rice types to the Asian types. But, a little trial and error figures it out.. The features are poorly explained in the instructions. For example, the timers. One neat feature I discovered is that you use the markings in the rice pot to load it (use the cup that came with the unit to measure rice), select rice type, then push the start button and forget it. The fuzzy logic will cook the rice properly, shut off and turns on warmer. This is really neat. The rice is always just right never over/under done. I live on fried rices, Basmati and Jasmine are my favorites. Basmati is brown, follow brown rice directions. Jasmine is white follow white rice directions. Cal Rose rice (sticky rice) is good but needs special handling or it will clump in a hard ball... (wash when done to remove sticky, then spread out to dry, before cooking fried rice. Very tasty.. The steamer is great for veggies. The rest I haven't used yet... This is a 5 cup unit. The best overall size. I use three cups for the fried rices. This is quality unit. The parts are well made and unit is very easy to clean. The rice paddle is very handy. Don't skimp on a cheapy unit. You get what you pay for...Note: The measuring cup seems to compensate for final cooked rice volume, don't use standard measuring cups.

great rice cooker. <hl> The instructions <hl> are a bit vague but, you can figure them out. There should be a chart relating American rice types to the Asian types. But, a little trial and error figures it out..The features are poorly explained in the instructions. For example, the timers. One neat feature I discovered is that you use the markings in the rice pot to load it (use the cup that came with the unit to measure rice), select rice type, then push the start button and forget it.The fuzzy logic will cook the rice properly, shut off and turns on warmer. This is really neat. The rice is always just right never over/under done.I live on fried rices, Basmati and Jasmine are my favorites. Basmati is brown, follow brown rice directions. Jasmine is white follow white rice directions.Cal Rose rice (sticky rice) is good but needs special handling or it will clump in a hard ball... (wash when done to remove sticky, then spread out to dry, before cooking fried rice. Very tasty..The steamer is great for veggies. The rest I haven't used yet...This is a 5 cup unit. The best overall size. I use three cups for the fried rices.This is quality unit. The parts are well made and unit is very easy to clean. The rice paddle is very handy. Don't skimp on a cheapy unit. You get what you pay for...Note: The measuring cup seems to compensate for final cooked rice volume, don't use standard measuring cups.


Question: What color is the liner?

I ended up purchasing three of these (think 50ish shoes including winter boots, hiking boots, high heels, sandals, flip-flop, tennis shoes...the whole gamut) and I really like them. Generally pretty easy to put together, sometimes the shelves get a bit stuck but you can take off black liner and it will go in then. They are pretty sturdy and it is so nice to not have shoes all over my closet floor any more.

Answer: black

I ended up purchasing three of these (think 50ish shoes including winter boots, hiking boots, high heels, sandals, flip-flop, tennis shoes...the whole gamut) and I really like them. <hl> Generally pretty easy to put together, sometimes the shelves get a bit stuck but you can take off black liner and it will go in then. <hl> They are pretty sturdy and it is so nice to not have shoes all over my closet floor any more.

I ended up purchasing three of these (think 50ish shoes including winter boots, hiking boots, high heels, sandals, flip-flop, tennis shoes...the whole gamut) and I really like them. Generally pretty easy to put together, sometimes the shelves get a bit stuck but you can take off <hl> black <hl> liner and it will go in then. They are pretty sturdy and it is so nice to not have shoes all over my closet floor any more.


Question: What removable item keeps the cups together when not in use?

I have a lot of good grips products and overall they have been a very dependable brand for great kitchen and household items. These measuring cups are very nice. There are four of them, all heavy stainless steel. You can a 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup measures.The smallest one, 1/4 cup, is a little bit tippy, but the others are all solidly flat. You can scoop with them, measure your ingredients, heat on the stove and they have a ring so you can either keep them clipped together or pull them off to use individually. Recommended!

Answer: a ring

I have a lot of good grips products and overall they have been a very dependable brand for great kitchen and household items. These measuring cups are very nice. There are four of them, all heavy stainless steel. You can a 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup measures. The smallest one, 1/4 cup, is a little bit tippy, but the others are all solidly flat. <hl> You can scoop with them, measure your ingredients, heat on the stove and they have a ring so you can either keep them clipped together or pull them off to use individually. <hl> Recommended!

I have a lot of good grips products and overall they have been a very dependable brand for great kitchen and household items. These measuring cups are very nice. There are four of them, all heavy stainless steel. You can a 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup measures.The smallest one, 1/4 cup, is a little bit tippy, but the others are all solidly flat. You can scoop with them, measure your ingredients, heat on the stove and they have <hl> a ring <hl> so you can either keep them clipped together or pull them off to use individually. Recommended!


Question: What do you dislike about the experience?

My husband and I love this fondue pot period. I've only had one time that something burnt to the bottom and that was my fault for turning the heat up too high. We've tried broths, cheese, and chocolate in it and couldn't be happier! My only complaint is what it seems all overs have griped about too, the cord is very short. We even have an outlet right under our table and still need an extension cord, but unlike most others we don't really mind using one. No, it's not pretty but it lets us eat our fondue on the table and not on the floor. One piece of advice I will give others is when preparing to use a broth, preheat the pot. If not it will take forever to heat up enough to actually cook your food.

Answer: the cord is very short

My husband and I love this fondue pot period. I've only had one time that something burnt to the bottom and that was my fault for turning the heat up too high. We've tried broths, cheese, and chocolate in it and couldn't be happier! <hl> My only complaint is what it seems all overs have griped about too, the cord is very short . <hl> We even have an outlet right under our table and still need an extension cord, but unlike most others we don't really mind using one. No, it's not pretty but it lets us eat our fondue on the table and not on the floor. One piece of advice I will give others is when preparing to use a broth, preheat the pot. If not it will take forever to heat up enough to actually cook your food.

My husband and I love this fondue pot period. I've only had one time that something burnt to the bottom and that was my fault for turning the heat up too high. We've tried broths, cheese, and chocolate in it and couldn't be happier! My only complaint is what it seems all overs have griped about too, <hl> the cord is very short <hl>. We even have an outlet right under our table and still need an extension cord, but unlike most others we don't really mind using one. No, it's not pretty but it lets us eat our fondue on the table and not on the floor. One piece of advice I will give others is when preparing to use a broth, preheat the pot. If not it will take forever to heat up enough to actually cook your food.

My only complaint is what it seems all overs have griped about too, <hl> the cord is very short <hl> .


Question: Where does the power cord come out of?

My cheapie 10 year old toaster finally stopped staying down on one side. I had been waiting for a reason to replace it for a few years and finally, this was it! Our kitchen has a lot of funky, retro pieces in it and the orange matches my 70's Sears mushroom cookie jars perfectly!I've seen other reviews saying that it took too long to toast but my old toaster needed to go twice on the highest setting to get English muffins crispy and today, I put them in the new toaster, half way, and they were dark. The slots aren't super deep that you need to get a pair of tongs to get your stuff out but they're plenty big enough to fit bagels and my homemade bread (which also didn't fit into my old toaster).My only complaint is...the power cord comes out of the front corner of the toaster and I think is pretty short. I actually had to rearrange where everything sat on my counters so that I could have it at an outlet it would reach. I can't wrap my head around why the power cord doesn't come out of one of the back corners. I have a cord running along side my toaster and then up and behind to the outlet. Not ideal looking but it works.

Answer: the front corner of the toaster

My cheapie 10 year old toaster finally stopped staying down on one side. I had been waiting for a reason to replace it for a few years and finally, this was it! Our kitchen has a lot of funky, retro pieces in it and the orange matches my 70's Sears mushroom cookie jars perfectly!I've seen other reviews saying that it took too long to toast but my old toaster needed to go twice on the highest setting to get English muffins crispy and today, I put them in the new toaster, half way, and they were dark. <hl> The slots aren't super deep that you need to get a pair of tongs to get your stuff out but they're plenty big enough to fit bagels and my homemade bread (which also didn't fit into my old toaster).My only complaint is...the power cord comes out of the front corner of the toaster and I think is pretty short. <hl> I actually had to rearrange where everything sat on my counters so that I could have it at an outlet it would reach. I can't wrap my head around why the power cord doesn't come out of one of the back corners. I have a cord running along side my toaster and then up and behind to the outlet. Not ideal looking but it works.

My cheapie 10 year old toaster finally stopped staying down on one side. I had been waiting for a reason to replace it for a few years and finally, this was it! Our kitchen has a lot of funky, retro pieces in it and the orange matches my 70's Sears mushroom cookie jars perfectly!I've seen other reviews saying that it took too long to toast but my old toaster needed to go twice on the highest setting to get English muffins crispy and today, I put them in the new toaster, half way, and they were dark. The slots aren't super deep that you need to get a pair of tongs to get your stuff out but they're plenty big enough to fit bagels and my homemade bread (which also didn't fit into my old toaster).My only complaint is...the power cord comes out of <hl> the front corner of the toaster <hl> and I think is pretty short. I actually had to rearrange where everything sat on my counters so that I could have it at an outlet it would reach. I can't wrap my head around why the power cord doesn't come out of one of the back corners. I have a cord running along side my toaster and then up and behind to the outlet. Not ideal looking but it works.


Question: What was used to test the new measuring cups?

I needed a larger (4 cup) measuring cup in addition to my old 1 and 2-cup Pyrex cups, but this three-piece set was less expensive than 1 4-cup glass or Pyrex model. I really like the top view graduations on the inside of these cups, because I no longer have to kneel down to get an eye-level view of the measure. I tested the cups using water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale, and the measures were very close. The only question will be how well the plastic cup body stands up over time - I note that the directions warn against heating oil or fats in the cups in the microwave.

Answer: water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale

I needed a larger (4 cup) measuring cup in addition to my old 1 and 2-cup Pyrex cups, but this three-piece set was less expensive than 1 4-cup glass or Pyrex model. I really like the top view graduations on the inside of these cups, because I no longer have to kneel down to get an eye-level view of the measure. <hl> I tested the cups using water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale , and the measures were very close. <hl> The only question will be how well the plastic cup body stands up over time - I note that the directions warn against heating oil or fats in the cups in the microwave.

I needed a larger (4 cup) measuring cup in addition to my old 1 and 2-cup Pyrex cups, but this three-piece set was less expensive than 1 4-cup glass or Pyrex model. I really like the top view graduations on the inside of these cups, because I no longer have to kneel down to get an eye-level view of the measure. I tested the cups using <hl> water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale <hl>, and the measures were very close. The only question will be how well the plastic cup body stands up over time - I note that the directions warn against heating oil or fats in the cups in the microwave.

I tested the cups using <hl> water weighed on an accurate kitchen scale <hl> , and the measures were very close.


Question: What does the user no longer have to do on a bad day?

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: drink my coffee with a straw

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. <hl> I no longer have to drink my coffee with a straw on a bad day! <hl> 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 lightweight glasses are a lifesaver. I no longer have to <hl> drink my coffee with a straw <hl> 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: What does the top piece do?

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece pops off and the clothes are easily pulled out. The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious.Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?

Answer: pops off

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. <hl> When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece pops off and the clothes are easily pulled out. <hl> The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious. Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?

OXO makes pretty good kitchen and household products and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that they produced hampers though (where are the rubber grips!) ;). This is a cleverly designed item: the grips are strong, the flaps nicely spring back after clothing has been stuffed into either of the two chambers and the cloth material of the entire unit seems durable and good for the long haul. When Laundry Day does comes around, the top piece <hl> pops off <hl> and the clothes are easily pulled out. The overall size of this hamper is not too large, but is actually quite capacious.Recommended, but will you spend $60.00 for a clothes hamper?


Question: Is there a design flaw?

If you are going to only use this in a cup holder, it is great! It insulates well and keeps my water cold and refreshing.The big design flaw is the top-heavy design. I have knocked this thing over many many times and sometimes 3 or 4 times in one sitting. Last night, the wind blew it off of the bleachers while watching a ball game.Also, the lid is a bit warpy and will not seal perfectly.If you decide to wash in the dishwasher, it will get water inside of the double wall and leak all over the place for about 15 minutes.I wish I could give more stars because I love the capacity and insulating, but the top heaviness makes it almost unbearable.UPDATE:I got another one of these, because I lost the first one. The lid does not leak on the second. It is still a top heavy mug, but you learn to adjust.If you don't need the cup holder, then get the keg shaped version in the same 34 oz size. I use one for around the house to keep my water refreshing without sweating on the furniture.

Answer: top-heavy

If you are going to only use this in a cup holder, it is great! It insulates well and keeps my water cold and refreshing. <hl> The big design flaw is the top-heavy design. <hl> I have knocked this thing over many many times and sometimes 3 or 4 times in one sitting. Last night, the wind blew it off of the bleachers while watching a ball game. Also, the lid is a bit warpy and will not seal perfectly. If you decide to wash in the dishwasher, it will get water inside of the double wall and leak all over the place for about 15 minutes. I wish I could give more stars because I love the capacity and insulating, but the top heaviness makes it almost unbearable. UPDATE: I got another one of these, because I lost the first one. The lid does not leak on the second. It is still a top heavy mug, but you learn to adjust. If you don't need the cup holder, then get the keg shaped version in the same 34 oz size. I use one for around the house to keep my water refreshing without sweating on the furniture.

If you are going to only use this in a cup holder, it is great! It insulates well and keeps my water cold and refreshing.The big design flaw is the <hl> top-heavy <hl> design. I have knocked this thing over many many times and sometimes 3 or 4 times in one sitting. Last night, the wind blew it off of the bleachers while watching a ball game.Also, the lid is a bit warpy and will not seal perfectly.If you decide to wash in the dishwasher, it will get water inside of the double wall and leak all over the place for about 15 minutes.I wish I could give more stars because I love the capacity and insulating, but the top heaviness makes it almost unbearable.UPDATE:I got another one of these, because I lost the first one. The lid does not leak on the second. It is still a top heavy mug, but you learn to adjust.If you don't need the cup holder, then get the keg shaped version in the same 34 oz size. I use one for around the house to keep my water refreshing without sweating on the furniture.