Question: Who tends to overfill the bags?

Cannot say enough about these bags. We've been using them for a three months now and they are AWESOME!--The handels are strong and hold tough even when they are packed heavy.--The plastic inserts show zero signs of cracking or wearing out.--The vibrant colors are fun and help remind me to grab them from the back seat of my car (where they "live")--They ARE washable! We put one through the wash with all the other clothes and it came out in one peice! My husband thew it in the dryer (to my horror) but it came out just fine! A little wrinkled, but nothing an iron couldn't fix. In the future I will def be air drying them to maintain their crisp shape.The only con is that grocery store baggers tend to pack them TOO FULL! I have to remind them, "please pack the bags 1/2 full" or they are just too heavy and I have to worry about things getting crushed. However, when it comes to camping and going to the beach they are perfect for snacks, clothes, extra towels, garbage can, or whatever! We do not travel without one or two in the car anymore!

Answer: grocery store baggers

Cannot say enough about these bags. We've been using them for a three months now and they are AWESOME!--The handels are strong and hold tough even when they are packed heavy.--The plastic inserts show zero signs of cracking or wearing out.--The vibrant colors are fun and help remind me to grab them from the back seat of my car (where they "live")--They ARE washable! We put one through the wash with all the other clothes and it came out in one peice! My husband thew it in the dryer (to my horror) but it came out just fine! A little wrinkled, but nothing an iron couldn't fix. In the future I will def be air drying them to maintain their crisp shape. <hl> The only con is that grocery store baggers tend to pack them TOO FULL! <hl> I have to remind them, "please pack the bags 1/2 full" or they are just too heavy and I have to worry about things getting crushed. However, when it comes to camping and going to the beach they are perfect for snacks, clothes, extra towels, garbage can, or whatever! We do not travel without one or two in the car anymore!

Cannot say enough about these bags. We've been using them for a three months now and they are AWESOME!--The handels are strong and hold tough even when they are packed heavy.--The plastic inserts show zero signs of cracking or wearing out.--The vibrant colors are fun and help remind me to grab them from the back seat of my car (where they "live")--They ARE washable! We put one through the wash with all the other clothes and it came out in one peice! My husband thew it in the dryer (to my horror) but it came out just fine! A little wrinkled, but nothing an iron couldn't fix. In the future I will def be air drying them to maintain their crisp shape.The only con is that <hl> grocery store baggers <hl> tend to pack them TOO FULL! I have to remind them, "please pack the bags 1/2 full" or they are just too heavy and I have to worry about things getting crushed. However, when it comes to camping and going to the beach they are perfect for snacks, clothes, extra towels, garbage can, or whatever! We do not travel without one or two in the car anymore!


Question: What is the mold not good for?

I'm an inveterate amateur baker, so I was thrilled to find these, and looking forward to making batches of nano-brownies and micro-spaniards. Unfortunately, while this mold may be suitable for cold-molding, I can't consider it suitable for baking.Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a sickly-sweet chemical smell. After washing the molds by hand, and then in the dishwasher, the smell was much stronger, to the point of being offensive (I used the sanitize cycle, which does heat stuff up).After airing out overnite, the smell had faded, so I decided to test to see if would transfer to food baked in the molds - I mixed egg whites with an equivalent amount of milk (an extremely scent-neutral mixture), and baked it in the molds at 350 for 20 minutes (I should have done that for only ten, to avoid any Maillard reaction). I also sprayed half the mold with cooking spray and left half ungreased, to see if this would make a difference.After baking, the smell (and taste) was very noticeable in the custards from the greased half of the mold, and slightly noticeable in the souffles from the ungreased half.I'm one of those people who is very sensitive to odors and odd chemistry, so YMMV. But I will not be using these in my kitchen.

Answer: baking

I'm an inveterate amateur baker, so I was thrilled to find these, and looking forward to making batches of nano-brownies and micro-spaniards. <hl> Unfortunately, while this mold may be suitable for cold-molding, I can't consider it suitable for baking .Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a sickly-sweet chemical smell. <hl> After washing the molds by hand, and then in the dishwasher, the smell was much stronger, to the point of being offensive (I used the sanitize cycle, which does heat stuff up).After airing out overnite, the smell had faded, so I decided to test to see if would transfer to food baked in the molds - I mixed egg whites with an equivalent amount of milk (an extremely scent-neutral mixture), and baked it in the molds at 350 for 20 minutes (I should have done that for only ten, to avoid any Maillard reaction). I also sprayed half the mold with cooking spray and left half ungreased, to see if this would make a difference. After baking, the smell (and taste) was very noticeable in the custards from the greased half of the mold, and slightly noticeable in the souffles from the ungreased half. I'm one of those people who is very sensitive to odors and odd chemistry, so YMMV. But I will not be using these in my kitchen.

I'm an inveterate amateur baker, so I was thrilled to find these, and looking forward to making batches of nano-brownies and micro-spaniards. Unfortunately, while this mold may be suitable for cold-molding, I can't consider it suitable for <hl> baking <hl>.Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a sickly-sweet chemical smell. After washing the molds by hand, and then in the dishwasher, the smell was much stronger, to the point of being offensive (I used the sanitize cycle, which does heat stuff up).After airing out overnite, the smell had faded, so I decided to test to see if would transfer to food baked in the molds - I mixed egg whites with an equivalent amount of milk (an extremely scent-neutral mixture), and baked it in the molds at 350 for 20 minutes (I should have done that for only ten, to avoid any Maillard reaction). I also sprayed half the mold with cooking spray and left half ungreased, to see if this would make a difference.After baking, the smell (and taste) was very noticeable in the custards from the greased half of the mold, and slightly noticeable in the souffles from the ungreased half.I'm one of those people who is very sensitive to odors and odd chemistry, so YMMV. But I will not be using these in my kitchen.

Unfortunately, while this mold may be suitable for cold-molding, I can't consider it suitable for <hl> baking <hl> .Upon opening the plastic package, I noted a sickly-sweet chemical smell.


Question: What would the reviewer otherwise be concerned about?

I find these to be a very nicely made set. They seem to be very durable for glass, the sizes are very handy for storing leftovers and taking your lunch to work, the lids fit well, I don't have to worry about horrible chemicals leaching like plastic containers, and best of all they're one of the few things I can find that are still made in the USA. They work well in the freezer, fridge, cupboard, and microwave. I plan to pick up a couple extra sets so I'll have more containers.

Answer: horrible chemicals leaching

I find these to be a very nicely made set. <hl> They seem to be very durable for glass, the sizes are very handy for storing leftovers and taking your lunch to work, the lids fit well, I don't have to worry about horrible chemicals leaching like plastic containers, and best of all they're one of the few things I can find that are still made in the USA. <hl> They work well in the freezer, fridge, cupboard, and microwave. I plan to pick up a couple extra sets so I'll have more containers.

I find these to be a very nicely made set. They seem to be very durable for glass, the sizes are very handy for storing leftovers and taking your lunch to work, the lids fit well, I don't have to worry about <hl> horrible chemicals leaching <hl> like plastic containers, and best of all they're one of the few things I can find that are still made in the USA. They work well in the freezer, fridge, cupboard, and microwave. I plan to pick up a couple extra sets so I'll have more containers.


Question: How long does it take for the smell to dissipate?

I've had this cup for a week or so now. There's not really much that can go wrong with a cup. Some people have express problems with the lid. Mine does not leak. It did smell strongly when it came out of the package, but if you can live with it for 3 days it dissipates. It just smells like anything made of plastic or silicone that's new. When you put hot coffee or hot tea in it, it gets nicely warm on the outside, however if you make your tea with boiling water it gets too hot.What I like about this cup...It's beautiful. The porcelain has a lovely finish, and if you're arty, you can draw on it with a pencil and wash it off.What I don't like...It's only 10 oz, and I like to have 12 oz. of coffee or tea, so it feels a bit brief when I come to the end of my drink.

Answer: 3 days

I've had this cup for a week or so now. There's not really much that can go wrong with a cup. Some people have express problems with the lid. Mine does not leak. <hl> It did smell strongly when it came out of the package, but if you can live with it for 3 days it dissipates. <hl> It just smells like anything made of plastic or silicone that's new. When you put hot coffee or hot tea in it, it gets nicely warm on the outside, however if you make your tea with boiling water it gets too hot. What I like about this cup... It's beautiful. The porcelain has a lovely finish, and if you're arty, you can draw on it with a pencil and wash it off. What I don't like... It's only 10 oz, and I like to have 12 oz. of coffee or tea, so it feels a bit brief when I come to the end of my drink.

I've had this cup for a week or so now. There's not really much that can go wrong with a cup. Some people have express problems with the lid. Mine does not leak. It did smell strongly when it came out of the package, but if you can live with it for <hl> 3 days <hl> it dissipates. It just smells like anything made of plastic or silicone that's new. When you put hot coffee or hot tea in it, it gets nicely warm on the outside, however if you make your tea with boiling water it gets too hot.What I like about this cup...It's beautiful. The porcelain has a lovely finish, and if you're arty, you can draw on it with a pencil and wash it off.What I don't like...It's only 10 oz, and I like to have 12 oz. of coffee or tea, so it feels a bit brief when I come to the end of my drink.


Question: Why does the author enjoy the fact the product has 10 keys?

The good:1) 10 keys to enter time. It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes.2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3) Loud enough beeper. Has a flashing LED too.4) Magnet strong enough (see below).The bad:1) on my example, when the beeper is running it seems to lose time on the clock. Not a lot, but over the course of a set of batteries it can be 40 minutes or so.2) It is completely non-obvious how to set the clock. If you don't set it, it reverts to a bogus time when it sits for more than a few minutes. It doesn't "lock" into timer mode. Hint: Press and hold "STOP" Then use the "START" button to cycle the flashing hours, "STOP" then minutes.3) If you set the time, but don't press start (for example, waiting for something to come to a boil) and it takes more than a couple minutes, the set time is cleared, and it goes back to clock mode so you have to enter your time again.4) The magnet is -barely- strong enough, and leaves scratches on my stainless hood.I've tried a bunch of different digital kitchen timers, and this one has stuck around longer than most. It's not clear why it is SO HARD to make a timer that is easy to use and sturdy, but it apparently is. It's not great, but it's not as bad as some.

Answer: It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes

The good:1) 10 keys to enter time. <hl> It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes .2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3) <hl> Loud enough beeper. Has a flashing LED too.4) Magnet strong enough (see below).The bad:1) on my example, when the beeper is running it seems to lose time on the clock. Not a lot, but over the course of a set of batteries it can be 40 minutes or so.2) It is completely non-obvious how to set the clock. If you don't set it, it reverts to a bogus time when it sits for more than a few minutes. It doesn't "lock" into timer mode. Hint: Press and hold "STOP" Then use the "START" button to cycle the flashing hours, "STOP" then minutes.3) If you set the time, but don't press start (for example, waiting for something to come to a boil) and it takes more than a couple minutes, the set time is cleared, and it goes back to clock mode so you have to enter your time again.4) The magnet is -barely- strong enough, and leaves scratches on my stainless hood. I've tried a bunch of different digital kitchen timers, and this one has stuck around longer than most. It's not clear why it is SO HARD to make a timer that is easy to use and sturdy, but it apparently is. It's not great, but it's not as bad as some.

The good:1) 10 keys to enter time. <hl> It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes <hl>.2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3) Loud enough beeper. Has a flashing LED too.4) Magnet strong enough (see below).The bad:1) on my example, when the beeper is running it seems to lose time on the clock. Not a lot, but over the course of a set of batteries it can be 40 minutes or so.2) It is completely non-obvious how to set the clock. If you don't set it, it reverts to a bogus time when it sits for more than a few minutes. It doesn't "lock" into timer mode. Hint: Press and hold "STOP" Then use the "START" button to cycle the flashing hours, "STOP" then minutes.3) If you set the time, but don't press start (for example, waiting for something to come to a boil) and it takes more than a couple minutes, the set time is cleared, and it goes back to clock mode so you have to enter your time again.4) The magnet is -barely- strong enough, and leaves scratches on my stainless hood.I've tried a bunch of different digital kitchen timers, and this one has stuck around longer than most. It's not clear why it is SO HARD to make a timer that is easy to use and sturdy, but it apparently is. It's not great, but it's not as bad as some.

<hl> It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes <hl> .2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3)


Question: When was it bought?

Bought this last fall. I really have enjoyed its versatility - but find that so far, I've used it mainly to make the expensive shredded cheese - which I then freeze. I've mixed smoothies, cookie dough and much more. We've chopped potatoes into chips, veggies, etc. I have absolutely no complaints. Love it.Update 4/2011: It has been used almost daily since we bought it. We frequently use the juicer attachment. We love this thing so much we are attempting to prepare for the inevitable day when we may need new parts and have begun to look for another juicer attachment (hard to find alone) and the main bowl. There is nothing wrong with them or the machine, but we just want to be prepared so that if/when that day comes, we don't discover it is no longer being manufactured. Love it even more than I did a year and 1/2 ago! :-)

Answer: last fall

Bought this last fall .

<hl> Bought this last fall . <hl> I really have enjoyed its versatility - but find that so far, I've used it mainly to make the expensive shredded cheese - which I then freeze. I've mixed smoothies, cookie dough and much more. We've chopped potatoes into chips, veggies, etc. I have absolutely no complaints. Love it. Update 4/2011: It has been used almost daily since we bought it. We frequently use the juicer attachment. We love this thing so much we are attempting to prepare for the inevitable day when we may need new parts and have begun to look for another juicer attachment (hard to find alone) and the main bowl. There is nothing wrong with them or the machine, but we just want to be prepared so that if/when that day comes, we don't discover it is no longer being manufactured. Love it even more than I did a year and 1/2 ago! :-)

Bought this <hl> last fall <hl>. I really have enjoyed its versatility - but find that so far, I've used it mainly to make the expensive shredded cheese - which I then freeze. I've mixed smoothies, cookie dough and much more. We've chopped potatoes into chips, veggies, etc. I have absolutely no complaints. Love it.Update 4/2011: It has been used almost daily since we bought it. We frequently use the juicer attachment. We love this thing so much we are attempting to prepare for the inevitable day when we may need new parts and have begun to look for another juicer attachment (hard to find alone) and the main bowl. There is nothing wrong with them or the machine, but we just want to be prepared so that if/when that day comes, we don't discover it is no longer being manufactured. Love it even more than I did a year and 1/2 ago! :-)


Question: what type of clamping device does this product use to hold it together?

This comes in a deceptively small box, and uses the usual oddball hardware clamping devices to hold it together. You need a reasonable size workspace to assemble it, and if you have a couple decks of cards or thin books it helps because the base is deeper than the unit as a whole. It went together quickly. The only thing that's a bit quirky is that if you're using it just to store CDs, the vertical openings aren't uniform. If you use it with more flexible opening for other things, you won't notice it.

Answer: oddball hardware

<hl> This comes in a deceptively small box, and uses the usual oddball hardware clamping devices to hold it together. <hl> You need a reasonable size workspace to assemble it, and if you have a couple decks of cards or thin books it helps because the base is deeper than the unit as a whole. It went together quickly. The only thing that's a bit quirky is that if you're using it just to store CDs, the vertical openings aren't uniform. If you use it with more flexible opening for other things, you won't notice it.

This comes in a deceptively small box, and uses the usual <hl> oddball hardware <hl> clamping devices to hold it together. You need a reasonable size workspace to assemble it, and if you have a couple decks of cards or thin books it helps because the base is deeper than the unit as a whole. It went together quickly. The only thing that's a bit quirky is that if you're using it just to store CDs, the vertical openings aren't uniform. If you use it with more flexible opening for other things, you won't notice it.


Question: What kind of air did it circulate?

This item operates as it should. All mechanical operations did not fail. It is simply too small, and not powerful enough to cool anything with any degree of effectiveness. I followed all directions for use. Inserted fresh batteries. Turned it on. Then left it in my car for a few hours on a 60 degree temperature day. When I came back to the car, the fan was still on. But the interior was hot. The fan ran exactly like it was suppose to, but the air was not cool. All that it did was circulate hot air. If this fan can't cool the inside of a car, then how is it suppose to work in a room?

Answer: hot air

All that it did was circulate hot air .

This item operates as it should. All mechanical operations did not fail. It is simply too small, and not powerful enough to cool anything with any degree of effectiveness. I followed all directions for use. Inserted fresh batteries. Turned it on. Then left it in my car for a few hours on a 60 degree temperature day. When I came back to the car, the fan was still on. But the interior was hot. The fan ran exactly like it was suppose to, but the air was not cool. <hl> All that it did was circulate hot air . <hl> If this fan can't cool the inside of a car, then how is it suppose to work in a room?

This item operates as it should. All mechanical operations did not fail. It is simply too small, and not powerful enough to cool anything with any degree of effectiveness. I followed all directions for use. Inserted fresh batteries. Turned it on. Then left it in my car for a few hours on a 60 degree temperature day. When I came back to the car, the fan was still on. But the interior was hot. The fan ran exactly like it was suppose to, but the air was not cool. All that it did was circulate <hl> hot air <hl>. If this fan can't cool the inside of a car, then how is it suppose to work in a room?

All that it did was circulate <hl> hot air <hl> .


Question: What is the rating for the product?

I enjoy having something like this that enables me to make my very own kettle korn, and this is a pretty good choice. I'd much rather be able to capture the taste at home of some of the county fair kettle morns, but until I can invest in a machine and purchase the supplies of those vendors, this will have to do -- really, one can't complain much about four stars. At least nutritionally, it has nearly all microwavable kettle morns beat by a mile because it's straight ingredients, no trans fat, which the USDA has now deemed to be unsafe in any amount (of course, sugar is gaining on its heals with a similar legacy). This is certainly better than that.

Answer: four stars

I enjoy having something like this that enables me to make my very own kettle korn, and this is a pretty good choice. <hl> I'd much rather be able to capture the taste at home of some of the county fair kettle morns, but until I can invest in a machine and purchase the supplies of those vendors, this will have to do -- really, one can't complain much about four stars . <hl> At least nutritionally, it has nearly all microwavable kettle morns beat by a mile because it's straight ingredients, no trans fat, which the USDA has now deemed to be unsafe in any amount (of course, sugar is gaining on its heals with a similar legacy). This is certainly better than that.

I enjoy having something like this that enables me to make my very own kettle korn, and this is a pretty good choice. I'd much rather be able to capture the taste at home of some of the county fair kettle morns, but until I can invest in a machine and purchase the supplies of those vendors, this will have to do -- really, one can't complain much about <hl> four stars <hl>. At least nutritionally, it has nearly all microwavable kettle morns beat by a mile because it's straight ingredients, no trans fat, which the USDA has now deemed to be unsafe in any amount (of course, sugar is gaining on its heals with a similar legacy). This is certainly better than that.

I'd much rather be able to capture the taste at home of some of the county fair kettle morns, but until I can invest in a machine and purchase the supplies of those vendors, this will have to do -- really, one can't complain much about <hl> four stars <hl> .


Question: How many types did they buy?

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Answer: two

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. <hl> I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. <hl> I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought <hl> two <hl> of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.


Question: what did the writer make secondly?

As soon as the frother arrived, I opened it up, pulled the tab to connect the batteries, washed as instructed, and made some cold chocolate milk. After adding syrup to the milk, and using the frother, I chugged down the glass like there was no tomorrow. Probably one of the most delicious glasses I have ever had!Then the next day, I made some white chocolate cocoa. I have a huge plastic mug, so before I put the cocoa in it, I warmed up the milk in a Pyrex measuring cup with the cocoa and after removing from the microwave, frothed the bejeezus outta that cocoa!Since Dunkin' Donuts doesn't sell this delicious concoction anymore, I tried getting as close to it as possible, and the frother is the key!After holding the mug in one hand on my twenty minute commute to work the whole time sipping this decadent beverage, I came back out the car two hours later, to find out that there was foamy, frothy goodness still in the mug!Okay, so I would have given this five stars, but the idea that I can't immerse it in water kind of irks me. I find it a little bit tedious to try to clean it. It feels solid however, so hopefully it will last a long time!

Answer: white chocolate cocoa.

As soon as the frother arrived, I opened it up, pulled the tab to connect the batteries, washed as instructed, and made some cold chocolate milk. After adding syrup to the milk, and using the frother, I chugged down the glass like there was no tomorrow. <hl> Probably one of the most delicious glasses I have ever had!Then the next day, I made some white chocolate cocoa. I have a huge plastic mug, so before I put the cocoa in it, I warmed up the milk in a Pyrex measuring cup with the cocoa and after removing from the microwave, frothed the bejeezus outta that cocoa!Since Dunkin' Donuts doesn't sell this delicious concoction anymore, I tried getting as close to it as possible, and the frother is the key!After holding the mug in one hand on my twenty minute commute to work the whole time sipping this decadent beverage, I came back out the car two hours later, to find out that there was foamy, frothy goodness still in the mug!Okay, so I would have given this five stars, but the idea that I can't immerse it in water kind of irks me. <hl> I find it a little bit tedious to try to clean it. It feels solid however, so hopefully it will last a long time!

As soon as the frother arrived, I opened it up, pulled the tab to connect the batteries, washed as instructed, and made some cold chocolate milk. After adding syrup to the milk, and using the frother, I chugged down the glass like there was no tomorrow. Probably one of the most delicious glasses I have ever had!Then the next day, I made some <hl> white chocolate cocoa. <hl> I have a huge plastic mug, so before I put the cocoa in it, I warmed up the milk in a Pyrex measuring cup with the cocoa and after removing from the microwave, frothed the bejeezus outta that cocoa!Since Dunkin' Donuts doesn't sell this delicious concoction anymore, I tried getting as close to it as possible, and the frother is the key!After holding the mug in one hand on my twenty minute commute to work the whole time sipping this decadent beverage, I came back out the car two hours later, to find out that there was foamy, frothy goodness still in the mug!Okay, so I would have given this five stars, but the idea that I can't immerse it in water kind of irks me. I find it a little bit tedious to try to clean it. It feels solid however, so hopefully it will last a long time!


Question: What is useful?

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

Answer: the expanding basket

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

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


Question: What's better about Ecopure?

I live in NYC where the tap water is already above standards. Therefore, i don't need a reverse-osmosis or serious filtration system as if i were living in Southern Cal (where the calcification is ridiculous), or other city with subpar water municipalities. I use a Brita filter simply to remove chlorine taste, but i was fed up with the pricey filter cost. Ecopure is much cheaper, and does the job just as well -- without annoying charcoal particles or slow filtration. I'd say the Ecopure filters about 40-50% faster than Brita, a detail that may seem unimportant but guess what? I don't spend as much time standing in front of the sink waiting to fill up a pitcher.

Answer: much cheaper

I live in NYC where the tap water is already above standards. Therefore, i don't need a reverse-osmosis or serious filtration system as if i were living in Southern Cal (where the calcification is ridiculous), or other city with subpar water municipalities. I use a Brita filter simply to remove chlorine taste, but i was fed up with the pricey filter cost. <hl> Ecopure is much cheaper , and does the job just as well -- without annoying charcoal particles or slow filtration. <hl> I'd say the Ecopure filters about 40-50% faster than Brita, a detail that may seem unimportant but guess what? I don't spend as much time standing in front of the sink waiting to fill up a pitcher.

I live in NYC where the tap water is already above standards. Therefore, i don't need a reverse-osmosis or serious filtration system as if i were living in Southern Cal (where the calcification is ridiculous), or other city with subpar water municipalities. I use a Brita filter simply to remove chlorine taste, but i was fed up with the pricey filter cost. Ecopure is <hl> much cheaper <hl>, and does the job just as well -- without annoying charcoal particles or slow filtration. I'd say the Ecopure filters about 40-50% faster than Brita, a detail that may seem unimportant but guess what? I don't spend as much time standing in front of the sink waiting to fill up a pitcher.

Ecopure is <hl> much cheaper <hl> , and does the job just as well -- without annoying charcoal particles or slow filtration.


Question: The product is not of what quality category?

But you're probably not going to put this next to your "nice" furniture. The color difference between the baskets and the wood of the frame is pretty significant. Also, one of my shelves had a scratch/scuff -- if I were going to use this without the baskets, that would have been a problem. Last, it's quite a bit redder than it appears in the picture.That said, it was extremely easy to put together, and it's solid once it's together. It works for me, but don't buy it expecting a high-end quality category.

Answer: high-end

a high-end quality category.

But you're probably not going to put this next to your "nice" furniture. The color difference between the baskets and the wood of the frame is pretty significant. Also, one of my shelves had a scratch/scuff -- if I were going to use this without the baskets, that would have been a problem. Last, it's quite a bit redder than it appears in the picture. That said, it was extremely easy to put together, and it's solid once it's together. It works for me, but don't buy it expecting <hl> a high-end quality category. <hl>

But you're probably not going to put this next to your "nice" furniture. The color difference between the baskets and the wood of the frame is pretty significant. Also, one of my shelves had a scratch/scuff -- if I were going to use this without the baskets, that would have been a problem. Last, it's quite a bit redder than it appears in the picture.That said, it was extremely easy to put together, and it's solid once it's together. It works for me, but don't buy it expecting a <hl> high-end <hl> quality category.


Question: Is the blender only available in white?

We have had this blender for over five years now and it is an absolute workhorse and hands down the best blender for crushing ice. The construction of the blender is quite solid and the motor is powerful enough to handle anything you are looking to blend. The best feature by far: ice crushing. Recommended by Cooks Illustrated for this feature, this blender is incredible at crushing ice to the right consistency for a crushed-ice margarita, which, let's face it, is one of the best reasons to have a blender. Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous in orange. A best buy for my kitchen for sure.

Answer: orange

We have had this blender for over five years now and it is an absolute workhorse and hands down the best blender for crushing ice. The construction of the blender is quite solid and the motor is powerful enough to handle anything you are looking to blend. The best feature by far: ice crushing. Recommended by Cooks Illustrated for this feature, this blender is incredible at crushing ice to the right consistency for a crushed-ice margarita, which, let's face it, is one of the best reasons to have a blender. <hl> Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous in orange . <hl> A best buy for my kitchen for sure.

We have had this blender for over five years now and it is an absolute workhorse and hands down the best blender for crushing ice. The construction of the blender is quite solid and the motor is powerful enough to handle anything you are looking to blend. The best feature by far: ice crushing. Recommended by Cooks Illustrated for this feature, this blender is incredible at crushing ice to the right consistency for a crushed-ice margarita, which, let's face it, is one of the best reasons to have a blender. Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous in <hl> orange <hl>. A best buy for my kitchen for sure.

Not to mention the fact that it is gorgeous in <hl> orange <hl> .


Question: What color does the author believe is the most atrractive color?

These are really nice non-stick pans. They are very attractive as well. I got the blue speckle and I think that is probably the most attractive color choice.Construction is really sturdy and they are suitable for whatever stove top surface you have according to the packaging. I don't think they are dishwasher safe though, as I saw nothing about that in the literature that came with the pans or online. If they were dishwasher safe I am almost certain they'd tout that.There isn't much more to say other than they work just like a frying pan should.The smaller pan is perfect for when I'm just cooking something small for me, the larger pan is great for the family. I am really thrilled to own these. They seem like they will last quite awhile with proper care, of course if my opinion changes I will update this review to match.

Answer: blue speckle

These are really nice non-stick pans. They are very attractive as well. <hl> I got the blue speckle and I think that is probably the most attractive color choice. <hl> Construction is really sturdy and they are suitable for whatever stove top surface you have according to the packaging. I don't think they are dishwasher safe though, as I saw nothing about that in the literature that came with the pans or online. If they were dishwasher safe I am almost certain they'd tout that. There isn't much more to say other than they work just like a frying pan should. The smaller pan is perfect for when I'm just cooking something small for me, the larger pan is great for the family. I am really thrilled to own these. They seem like they will last quite awhile with proper care, of course if my opinion changes I will update this review to match.

These are really nice non-stick pans. They are very attractive as well. I got the <hl> blue speckle <hl> and I think that is probably the most attractive color choice.Construction is really sturdy and they are suitable for whatever stove top surface you have according to the packaging. I don't think they are dishwasher safe though, as I saw nothing about that in the literature that came with the pans or online. If they were dishwasher safe I am almost certain they'd tout that.There isn't much more to say other than they work just like a frying pan should.The smaller pan is perfect for when I'm just cooking something small for me, the larger pan is great for the family. I am really thrilled to own these. They seem like they will last quite awhile with proper care, of course if my opinion changes I will update this review to match.


Question: Where is the product made?

I bought mine from Japan Super Mall, and it's made in Japan. I e-mailed them prior to ordering to make sure. It works great, makes washing rice faster since you have a constant flow of clean water running over it. Without something like this, you have to fill the bowl with water, swish it around, dump it, refill, swish, repeat, repeat, repeat...while being careful not to dump out rice while you're draining the water. This thing makes the process much quicker and more convenient.The description says it has drainers in the bottom AND sides, but really, it's only on the bottom. There are none on the sides except right where the spout is. It's not a problem at all because it works perfectly how it is, but the description isn't 100% accurate.

Answer: it's made in Japan

<hl> I bought mine from Japan Super Mall, and it's made in Japan . <hl> I e-mailed them prior to ordering to make sure. It works great, makes washing rice faster since you have a constant flow of clean water running over it. Without something like this, you have to fill the bowl with water, swish it around, dump it, refill, swish, repeat, repeat, repeat...while being careful not to dump out rice while you're draining the water. This thing makes the process much quicker and more convenient. The description says it has drainers in the bottom AND sides, but really, it's only on the bottom. There are none on the sides except right where the spout is. It's not a problem at all because it works perfectly how it is, but the description isn't 100% accurate.

I bought mine from Japan Super Mall, and <hl> it's made in Japan <hl>. I e-mailed them prior to ordering to make sure. It works great, makes washing rice faster since you have a constant flow of clean water running over it. Without something like this, you have to fill the bowl with water, swish it around, dump it, refill, swish, repeat, repeat, repeat...while being careful not to dump out rice while you're draining the water. This thing makes the process much quicker and more convenient.The description says it has drainers in the bottom AND sides, but really, it's only on the bottom. There are none on the sides except right where the spout is. It's not a problem at all because it works perfectly how it is, but the description isn't 100% accurate.

I bought mine from Japan Super Mall, and <hl> it's made in Japan <hl> .


Question: What I like about the item?

These are fabulous tablecloths. I needed 10 for a charity event so I wanted a good product at a good price. I couldn't have done better. I ordered 10 ivory ones (two different sizes) on a Saturday night and they arrived by Wednesday. The quality is much better than even more expensive ones. I like the true hemmed seams and the nice weight of the fabric. The best part is the stain and wrinkle resistance of the fabric. When our event was over, we had to clean up and pack up quickly; so the tablecloths just got balled up and put in a huge bag. The next day, I pulled them out to wash them and saw that the one from the wine table was covered with red wine stains. The one from the dessert table was also filled with many stains, including chocolate. I considered just throwing those two away as I was sure they would not come clean. To my surprise, they came out spotless! These are ivory tablecloths that now look just as good as they did new, even washed in cold water. (I wash all of my laundry in cold water with Tide Cold Water detergent.) I have already bought two more (in round sizes) to use in my home. My only disappointment is they only come in white, black, and ivory; if they came in more colors, I would order more.

Answer: the true hemmed seams and the nice weight of the fabric

These are fabulous tablecloths. I needed 10 for a charity event so I wanted a good product at a good price. I couldn't have done better. I ordered 10 ivory ones (two different sizes) on a Saturday night and they arrived by Wednesday. The quality is much better than even more expensive ones. <hl> I like the true hemmed seams and the nice weight of the fabric . <hl> The best part is the stain and wrinkle resistance of the fabric. When our event was over, we had to clean up and pack up quickly; so the tablecloths just got balled up and put in a huge bag. The next day, I pulled them out to wash them and saw that the one from the wine table was covered with red wine stains. The one from the dessert table was also filled with many stains, including chocolate. I considered just throwing those two away as I was sure they would not come clean. To my surprise, they came out spotless! These are ivory tablecloths that now look just as good as they did new, even washed in cold water. (I wash all of my laundry in cold water with Tide Cold Water detergent.) I have already bought two more (in round sizes) to use in my home. My only disappointment is they only come in white, black, and ivory; if they came in more colors, I would order more.

These are fabulous tablecloths. I needed 10 for a charity event so I wanted a good product at a good price. I couldn't have done better. I ordered 10 ivory ones (two different sizes) on a Saturday night and they arrived by Wednesday. The quality is much better than even more expensive ones. I like <hl> the true hemmed seams and the nice weight of the fabric <hl>. The best part is the stain and wrinkle resistance of the fabric. When our event was over, we had to clean up and pack up quickly; so the tablecloths just got balled up and put in a huge bag. The next day, I pulled them out to wash them and saw that the one from the wine table was covered with red wine stains. The one from the dessert table was also filled with many stains, including chocolate. I considered just throwing those two away as I was sure they would not come clean. To my surprise, they came out spotless! These are ivory tablecloths that now look just as good as they did new, even washed in cold water. (I wash all of my laundry in cold water with Tide Cold Water detergent.) I have already bought two more (in round sizes) to use in my home. My only disappointment is they only come in white, black, and ivory; if they came in more colors, I would order more.

I like <hl> the true hemmed seams and the nice weight of the fabric <hl> .


Question: What type of aesthetics are these covers?

I have an "old fashioned" stove with electric burners versus the new-fangled smooth top ranges. I love to change the look of my kitchen by simply getting new burner covers every now and then. Unfortunately, the choice of covers locally is slim. Fortunately, Amazon has an amazing selection. So many that it's hard to pick which ones I want. These barnyard covers are excellent and have stayed clean so far after almost 2 months of heavy use. A very cool look for my kitchen. I highly recommend them if you like a little bit of a country look.

Answer: country

I have an "old fashioned" stove with electric burners versus the new-fangled smooth top ranges. I love to change the look of my kitchen by simply getting new burner covers every now and then. Unfortunately, the choice of covers locally is slim. Fortunately, Amazon has an amazing selection. So many that it's hard to pick which ones I want. These barnyard covers are excellent and have stayed clean so far after almost 2 months of heavy use. A very cool look for my kitchen. <hl> I highly recommend them if you like a little bit of a country look. <hl>

I have an "old fashioned" stove with electric burners versus the new-fangled smooth top ranges. I love to change the look of my kitchen by simply getting new burner covers every now and then. Unfortunately, the choice of covers locally is slim. Fortunately, Amazon has an amazing selection. So many that it's hard to pick which ones I want. These barnyard covers are excellent and have stayed clean so far after almost 2 months of heavy use. A very cool look for my kitchen. I highly recommend them if you like a little bit of a <hl> country <hl> look.


Question: what company made the can opener?

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

Answer: Steuby & Co

Steuby & Co .

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

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


Question: How many did they buy?

I never thought I'd spend $100 for a garbage can, but alas I did not just once but twice! We wanted a fingerprint proof garbage can, so we received a stainless steel one a few years ago as a gift. It worked great, except that it had an external hinge, which left scuff marks on our walls. THese cans have an internal hinge, so they do not rub on the wall that they are next to. There is an internal removable can for easy cleaning. You can also lock the lid open for airing it out. Simplehuman recommends using their bags, which do fit perfectly, but just buy generic ones from the grocery and they work fine. We bought 2: one for garbage, one for recycling.WHen we first ordered these, they arrived damaged in shipping. Each had a big dent in the back. Granted they were shipped in their original Simplehuman boxes with no extra padding. Returns was easy, and new ones arrived 2 days later. They were packed with lots of stuffing within the Simplehuman boxes. Then placed inside another "shipper" box with lots of filler. No dents!

Answer: 2

I never thought I'd spend $100 for a garbage can, but alas I did not just once but twice! We wanted a fingerprint proof garbage can, so we received a stainless steel one a few years ago as a gift. It worked great, except that it had an external hinge, which left scuff marks on our walls. THese cans have an internal hinge, so they do not rub on the wall that they are next to. There is an internal removable can for easy cleaning. You can also lock the lid open for airing it out. Simplehuman recommends using their bags, which do fit perfectly, but just buy generic ones from the grocery and they work fine. <hl> We bought 2 : one for garbage, one for recycling. <hl> WHen we first ordered these, they arrived damaged in shipping. Each had a big dent in the back. Granted they were shipped in their original Simplehuman boxes with no extra padding. Returns was easy, and new ones arrived 2 days later. They were packed with lots of stuffing within the Simplehuman boxes. Then placed inside another "shipper" box with lots of filler. No dents!

I never thought I'd spend $100 for a garbage can, but alas I did not just once but twice! We wanted a fingerprint proof garbage can, so we received a stainless steel one a few years ago as a gift. It worked great, except that it had an external hinge, which left scuff marks on our walls. THese cans have an internal hinge, so they do not rub on the wall that they are next to. There is an internal removable can for easy cleaning. You can also lock the lid open for airing it out. Simplehuman recommends using their bags, which do fit perfectly, but just buy generic ones from the grocery and they work fine. We bought <hl> 2 <hl>: one for garbage, one for recycling.WHen we first ordered these, they arrived damaged in shipping. Each had a big dent in the back. Granted they were shipped in their original Simplehuman boxes with no extra padding. Returns was easy, and new ones arrived 2 days later. They were packed with lots of stuffing within the Simplehuman boxes. Then placed inside another "shipper" box with lots of filler. No dents!

We bought <hl> 2 <hl> : one for garbage, one for recycling.


Question: Besides the chop button, what other button is included on the processor?

Purchased this from big warehouse store. I had it for several months before actually using it. I have a big food processor and a very small one, but decided I would like one that was mid-sized. Who has not heard of Cuisinart, so I was excited to see this at such a good price with the good reputation of the Cuisinart brand. How disappointing.Out of the box, the plastic base was so lightweight, I felt I had to keep my hand on the base when I put in food so it would not topple over. Even my cheaper tiny chopper felt more substantial than this piece of junk. Let me tell you, I could deal with the lightweight construction, IF it performed well, but it doesn't. Instead of chopping or grinding my food, it pulverized it into mush. There are two options on this machine, Chop and Grind which are controlled by your touch. You can press continuously or pulse the buttons.The box talks about this processor handling chopping, mixing, grinding, pureeing and emulsifying. I think it skipped the first two tasks and went straight to pureeing. The first thing I tried was bell pepper, which I cut into 1 1/2 to 2" pieces. I pressed chopped a few times and in a few seconds I had bell pepper mush. I had to take it out, put it into a towel and squeeze all the liquid out. I had bell pepper soup. I will admit, I did not read the instructions the first go round since I figure a food processor was self explanatory.My next attempt, I read the instructions...maybe I was doing something wrong. The instructions say to "cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size - about 1/2" to a side..." WHAT?! Half an inch!!! If I chopped it to that small of a size, I might as well finish the chop by hand and not even use a processor. Anyway, I decided to follow the instructions and tried again with red bell pepper. Same problem. Pulverized to a liquid...would be a good juicer, but that is not why I bought this product! I decided to try one more time with onions. That's an easy one that I did all the time with both my small and large food processor. I tried both the Chop option and the Grind option with two different onion sessions. Even though the instruction book says Chop is for chopping "soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic.." Even with pulsing, it pulverized the onions and did not chop it to a fine consistency, again I had to squeeze out all the juice. Grind actually worked better when I pulsed it, even though the booklet says it is for "grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as seeds, nuts and chocolate."I have not tried using this for anything hard, most of what I want chopped is considered "soft", but I would definitely not recommend this product, unless you do a lot of pureeing and emulsifying. For chopping and mixing, I give it a 0 (zero) and for pureeing and emulsifying, I'd give it a 3.5. Points taken off because of the cheap base and the need to initially chop items to 1/2". It gets a 1 star because I wanted to use it like a process a medium capacity of food. It did not function in this capacity.

Answer: Grind

Purchased this from big warehouse store. I had it for several months before actually using it. I have a big food processor and a very small one, but decided I would like one that was mid-sized. Who has not heard of Cuisinart, so I was excited to see this at such a good price with the good reputation of the Cuisinart brand. How disappointing. Out of the box, the plastic base was so lightweight, I felt I had to keep my hand on the base when I put in food so it would not topple over. Even my cheaper tiny chopper felt more substantial than this piece of junk. Let me tell you, I could deal with the lightweight construction, IF it performed well, but it doesn't. Instead of chopping or grinding my food, it pulverized it into mush. <hl> There are two options on this machine, Chop and Grind which are controlled by your touch. <hl> You can press continuously or pulse the buttons. The box talks about this processor handling chopping, mixing, grinding, pureeing and emulsifying. I think it skipped the first two tasks and went straight to pureeing. The first thing I tried was bell pepper, which I cut into 1 1/2 to 2" pieces. I pressed chopped a few times and in a few seconds I had bell pepper mush. I had to take it out, put it into a towel and squeeze all the liquid out. I had bell pepper soup. I will admit, I did not read the instructions the first go round since I figure a food processor was self explanatory. My next attempt, I read the instructions...maybe I was doing something wrong. The instructions say to "cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size - about 1/2" to a side..." WHAT?! Half an inch!!! If I chopped it to that small of a size, I might as well finish the chop by hand and not even use a processor. Anyway, I decided to follow the instructions and tried again with red bell pepper. Same problem. Pulverized to a liquid...would be a good juicer, but that is not why I bought this product! I decided to try one more time with onions. That's an easy one that I did all the time with both my small and large food processor. I tried both the Chop option and the Grind option with two different onion sessions. Even though the instruction book says Chop is for chopping "soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic.." Even with pulsing, it pulverized the onions and did not chop it to a fine consistency, again I had to squeeze out all the juice. Grind actually worked better when I pulsed it, even though the booklet says it is for "grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as seeds, nuts and chocolate. "I have not tried using this for anything hard, most of what I want chopped is considered "soft", but I would definitely not recommend this product, unless you do a lot of pureeing and emulsifying. For chopping and mixing, I give it a 0 (zero) and for pureeing and emulsifying, I'd give it a 3.5. Points taken off because of the cheap base and the need to initially chop items to 1/2". It gets a 1 star because I wanted to use it like a process a medium capacity of food. It did not function in this capacity.

Purchased this from big warehouse store. I had it for several months before actually using it. I have a big food processor and a very small one, but decided I would like one that was mid-sized. Who has not heard of Cuisinart, so I was excited to see this at such a good price with the good reputation of the Cuisinart brand. How disappointing.Out of the box, the plastic base was so lightweight, I felt I had to keep my hand on the base when I put in food so it would not topple over. Even my cheaper tiny chopper felt more substantial than this piece of junk. Let me tell you, I could deal with the lightweight construction, IF it performed well, but it doesn't. Instead of chopping or grinding my food, it pulverized it into mush. There are two options on this machine, Chop and <hl> Grind <hl> which are controlled by your touch. You can press continuously or pulse the buttons.The box talks about this processor handling chopping, mixing, grinding, pureeing and emulsifying. I think it skipped the first two tasks and went straight to pureeing. The first thing I tried was bell pepper, which I cut into 1 1/2 to 2" pieces. I pressed chopped a few times and in a few seconds I had bell pepper mush. I had to take it out, put it into a towel and squeeze all the liquid out. I had bell pepper soup. I will admit, I did not read the instructions the first go round since I figure a food processor was self explanatory.My next attempt, I read the instructions...maybe I was doing something wrong. The instructions say to "cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size - about 1/2" to a side..." WHAT?! Half an inch!!! If I chopped it to that small of a size, I might as well finish the chop by hand and not even use a processor. Anyway, I decided to follow the instructions and tried again with red bell pepper. Same problem. Pulverized to a liquid...would be a good juicer, but that is not why I bought this product! I decided to try one more time with onions. That's an easy one that I did all the time with both my small and large food processor. I tried both the Chop option and the Grind option with two different onion sessions. Even though the instruction book says Chop is for chopping "soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic.." Even with pulsing, it pulverized the onions and did not chop it to a fine consistency, again I had to squeeze out all the juice. Grind actually worked better when I pulsed it, even though the booklet says it is for "grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as seeds, nuts and chocolate."I have not tried using this for anything hard, most of what I want chopped is considered "soft", but I would definitely not recommend this product, unless you do a lot of pureeing and emulsifying. For chopping and mixing, I give it a 0 (zero) and for pureeing and emulsifying, I'd give it a 3.5. Points taken off because of the cheap base and the need to initially chop items to 1/2". It gets a 1 star because I wanted to use it like a process a medium capacity of food. It did not function in this capacity.


Question: What brand of Whistling kettle has the shopper been using for years?

I have been usingMedelco 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling Tea Kettle a shot. I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.

Answer: Medelco

<hl> I have been using Medelco 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays <hl> so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling Tea Kettle a shot. I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.

I have been using<hl> Medelco <hl> 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling Tea Kettle a shot. I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.

I have been using <hl> Medelco <hl> 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays


Question: Which types of kettle are compared?

Answer: Tea Kettle

I have been usingMedelco 12-Cup Glass Stovetop <hl> Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling Tea Kettle a shot. <hl> I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.

I have been usingMedelco 12-Cup Glass Stovetop Whistling Kettlefor years, maybe even a decade, but I am always looking to improve my mays so I thought I would give this attractive Circulon Whistling <hl> Tea Kettle <hl> a shot. I definitely prefer my glass teapot for several reasons. First, it holds twice as much water. Second, you can see the water without having to open anything and peek. Third and probably most important is glass does not add a metallic taste to my water and/or my tea. The Circulon is more attractive though so I think if I was staging a home to sell, I would display the Circulon but when it comes to ease of use with the tastiest tea, I would always use and recommend glass tea pot.


Question: What needs to be done to activate the filter area?

With one package of 2 filters that fit pur and brita filter pitchers, among others worldwide, you get the ability to turn water into drinkable water with just gravity. These are simple to use - you need to flush them with about 1 gallon or 4 liters of water to activate all the filter area. Once done, each filter in the 2 pack will filter 40 gallons / 151L of water. The screen you see near the top is to keep the carbon inside the filter and not let it float out into the unfiltered water section.These are very well made and designed to fit most pitcher filter designs which simplifies stocking one filter for whatever pitcher you use.Made in switzerland the quality is top notch. Multilingual instructions are provided on the box.

Answer: flush them with about 1 gallon or 4 liters of water

With one package of 2 filters that fit pur and brita filter pitchers, among others worldwide, you get the ability to turn water into drinkable water with just gravity. <hl> These are simple to use - you need to flush them with about 1 gallon or 4 liters of water to activate all the filter area. <hl> Once done, each filter in the 2 pack will filter 40 gallons / 151L of water. The screen you see near the top is to keep the carbon inside the filter and not let it float out into the unfiltered water section. These are very well made and designed to fit most pitcher filter designs which simplifies stocking one filter for whatever pitcher you use. Made in switzerland the quality is top notch. Multilingual instructions are provided on the box.

With one package of 2 filters that fit pur and brita filter pitchers, among others worldwide, you get the ability to turn water into drinkable water with just gravity. These are simple to use - you need to <hl> flush them with about 1 gallon or 4 liters of water <hl> to activate all the filter area. Once done, each filter in the 2 pack will filter 40 gallons / 151L of water. The screen you see near the top is to keep the carbon inside the filter and not let it float out into the unfiltered water section.These are very well made and designed to fit most pitcher filter designs which simplifies stocking one filter for whatever pitcher you use.Made in switzerland the quality is top notch. Multilingual instructions are provided on the box.


Question: When was their home built?

Gosh, I really like the OXO Good Grips Over the Door Stainless Steel Rack...but, our doors won't close. When we hang this on our doors, there's not enough space at the top to close the door. I even applied gentle pressure on the door trying to close it, but it didn't work. Our home was built in the late 50's. This over door rack doesn't work in our daughter's home either. Her home was built in the early 70's. If I use this rack, I will need to leave the door open.This over door rack can be used in a variety of ways. You could hang your purses, camera bags, umbrellas, towels, jackets, jeans, etc. on it. I even use hangers on some of the hooks. Of course the hangers will overlap each other & depending on which hook you use, a hanger can prevent the door from closing.The rack measures 18" long & the hooks hang about 7 1/2" from the top of the door. Silicone surfaces protect the door from scratches, & it is designed with spring arms which flex to fit doors securely & adjust to fit a variety of doors. The stainless steel rack is rustproof & durable.Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Answer: late 50's

Our home was built in the late 50's .

Gosh, I really like the OXO Good Grips Over the Door Stainless Steel Rack...but, our doors won't close. When we hang this on our doors, there's not enough space at the top to close the door. I even applied gentle pressure on the door trying to close it, but it didn't work. <hl> Our home was built in the late 50's . <hl> This over door rack doesn't work in our daughter's home either. Her home was built in the early 70's. If I use this rack, I will need to leave the door open. This over door rack can be used in a variety of ways. You could hang your purses, camera bags, umbrellas, towels, jackets, jeans, etc. on it. I even use hangers on some of the hooks. Of course the hangers will overlap each other & depending on which hook you use, a hanger can prevent the door from closing. The rack measures 18" long & the hooks hang about 7 1/2" from the top of the door. Silicone surfaces protect the door from scratches, & it is designed with spring arms which flex to fit doors securely & adjust to fit a variety of doors. The stainless steel rack is rustproof & durable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Gosh, I really like the OXO Good Grips Over the Door Stainless Steel Rack...but, our doors won't close. When we hang this on our doors, there's not enough space at the top to close the door. I even applied gentle pressure on the door trying to close it, but it didn't work. Our home was built in the <hl> late 50's <hl>. This over door rack doesn't work in our daughter's home either. Her home was built in the early 70's. If I use this rack, I will need to leave the door open.This over door rack can be used in a variety of ways. You could hang your purses, camera bags, umbrellas, towels, jackets, jeans, etc. on it. I even use hangers on some of the hooks. Of course the hangers will overlap each other & depending on which hook you use, a hanger can prevent the door from closing.The rack measures 18" long & the hooks hang about 7 1/2" from the top of the door. Silicone surfaces protect the door from scratches, & it is designed with spring arms which flex to fit doors securely & adjust to fit a variety of doors. The stainless steel rack is rustproof & durable.Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Our home was built in the <hl> late 50's <hl> .


Question: What kind of soap does the author suggest you make first?

We purchased this mold for soap making.It is a pretty mold but for those making CP soap in it I recommend you do a couple of batches of re-milled soap first just to get the "bleeding" out of the way or making red soap first few batches.Let it sit longer than you normally would before un-molding too if not you will lose some of the detail at the bottom of the mold. This mold is also tapered so it is wider on top than the bottom.When used properly it makes beautiful soap and lotion bars!

Answer: re-milled soap

We purchased this mold for soap making. <hl> It is a pretty mold but for those making CP soap in it I recommend you do a couple of batches of re-milled soap first just to get the "bleeding" out of the way or making red soap first few batches. <hl> Let it sit longer than you normally would before un-molding too if not you will lose some of the detail at the bottom of the mold. This mold is also tapered so it is wider on top than the bottom. When used properly it makes beautiful soap and lotion bars!

We purchased this mold for soap making.It is a pretty mold but for those making CP soap in it I recommend you do a couple of batches of <hl> re-milled soap <hl> first just to get the "bleeding" out of the way or making red soap first few batches.Let it sit longer than you normally would before un-molding too if not you will lose some of the detail at the bottom of the mold. This mold is also tapered so it is wider on top than the bottom.When used properly it makes beautiful soap and lotion bars!


Question: What fruit can make a drink smoother?

Before I make a purchase I always check the reviews on Amazon. I did not however purchase the NB-900 thru Amazon because I wanted to be able to return it to my local box store in case the bad reviews proved true for me too.I've always juiced my kale greens and apples and had to get used to the smoothie texture. I call mine a "thickie" because I put less water in the 32-oz. Blending for 60 seconds macerates the kale. However, following the advice of "TheFruitarian" on You Tube I now blend for no longer than 30 seconds. This makes the kale more "al dente" and I'm okay with that. Adding a banana makes the drink smoother.When I add less water the smoothie has the consistency of applesauce.This is my 4th day on kale/apple smoothies and I'm not looking back.

Answer: banana

Before I make a purchase I always check the reviews on Amazon. I did not however purchase the NB-900 thru Amazon because I wanted to be able to return it to my local box store in case the bad reviews proved true for me too. I've always juiced my kale greens and apples and had to get used to the smoothie texture. I call mine a "thickie" because I put less water in the 32-oz. Blending for 60 seconds macerates the kale. However, following the advice of "TheFruitarian" on You Tube I now blend for no longer than 30 seconds. This makes the kale more "al dente" and I'm okay with that. <hl> Adding a banana makes the drink smoother. <hl> When I add less water the smoothie has the consistency of applesauce. This is my 4th day on kale/apple smoothies and I'm not looking back.

Before I make a purchase I always check the reviews on Amazon. I did not however purchase the NB-900 thru Amazon because I wanted to be able to return it to my local box store in case the bad reviews proved true for me too.I've always juiced my kale greens and apples and had to get used to the smoothie texture. I call mine a "thickie" because I put less water in the 32-oz. Blending for 60 seconds macerates the kale. However, following the advice of "TheFruitarian" on You Tube I now blend for no longer than 30 seconds. This makes the kale more "al dente" and I'm okay with that. Adding a <hl> banana <hl> makes the drink smoother.When I add less water the smoothie has the consistency of applesauce.This is my 4th day on kale/apple smoothies and I'm not looking back.


Question: What kind of steel is the garment rack made from?

Can't even express the awesomeness of this garment rack other than to say it's so good that it's made me enthusiastic about a garment rack.It arrived almost fully assembled--literally all you have to do is unfold it out of the box and pop in the horizontal bar. They even put the wheels on for you. I had it up and ready to go in less than two minutes, and that included opening the box.The entire thing is welded steel, so there's nothing plastic to bend or break on it. I have on mine a couple winter coats, my wedding dress and some suits and there's only the slightest dip in the horizontal bar from all that weight. I was also able to easily roll it with all those items on it, and maneuver it into our attic closet. In my opinion, it's worth every penny!

Answer: welded steel

Can't even express the awesomeness of this garment rack other than to say it's so good that it's made me enthusiastic about a garment rack. It arrived almost fully assembled--literally all you have to do is unfold it out of the box and pop in the horizontal bar. They even put the wheels on for you. I had it up and ready to go in less than two minutes, and that included opening the box. <hl> The entire thing is welded steel , so there's nothing plastic to bend or break on it. <hl> I have on mine a couple winter coats, my wedding dress and some suits and there's only the slightest dip in the horizontal bar from all that weight. I was also able to easily roll it with all those items on it, and maneuver it into our attic closet. In my opinion, it's worth every penny!

Can't even express the awesomeness of this garment rack other than to say it's so good that it's made me enthusiastic about a garment rack.It arrived almost fully assembled--literally all you have to do is unfold it out of the box and pop in the horizontal bar. They even put the wheels on for you. I had it up and ready to go in less than two minutes, and that included opening the box.The entire thing is <hl> welded steel <hl>, so there's nothing plastic to bend or break on it. I have on mine a couple winter coats, my wedding dress and some suits and there's only the slightest dip in the horizontal bar from all that weight. I was also able to easily roll it with all those items on it, and maneuver it into our attic closet. In my opinion, it's worth every penny!

The entire thing is <hl> welded steel <hl> , so there's nothing plastic to bend or break on it.


Question: Does the author suggest anything for the accessory lid?

If you love your Keurig because it's a great cup of coffee but not particularly partial to any one of the available k-cups then this is a money saving must-have. Use your own coffee grounds and make a delicious cup of coffee in your Keurig with this reusable filter.My tips are to make sure the lid is on tight. I made a real mess the first ime that I used it because the lid wasn't screwed on good. And don't overfill it, for some reason it doesn't make as much coffee when the reusable filter is too full.I haven't had any problem with any coffee regarding whether it was coarsely ground or fine.Overall, really glad I bought this! I can buy just plain coffee grounds or any of the flavored ground coffees available and brew in my Keurig which is much cheaper!

Answer: make sure the lid is on tight

If you love your Keurig because it's a great cup of coffee but not particularly partial to any one of the available k-cups then this is a money saving must-have. Use your own coffee grounds and make a delicious cup of coffee in your Keurig with this reusable filter. <hl> My tips are to make sure the lid is on tight . <hl> I made a real mess the first ime that I used it because the lid wasn't screwed on good. And don't overfill it, for some reason it doesn't make as much coffee when the reusable filter is too full. I haven't had any problem with any coffee regarding whether it was coarsely ground or fine. Overall, really glad I bought this! I can buy just plain coffee grounds or any of the flavored ground coffees available and brew in my Keurig which is much cheaper!

If you love your Keurig because it's a great cup of coffee but not particularly partial to any one of the available k-cups then this is a money saving must-have. Use your own coffee grounds and make a delicious cup of coffee in your Keurig with this reusable filter.My tips are to <hl> make sure the lid is on tight <hl>. I made a real mess the first ime that I used it because the lid wasn't screwed on good. And don't overfill it, for some reason it doesn't make as much coffee when the reusable filter is too full.I haven't had any problem with any coffee regarding whether it was coarsely ground or fine.Overall, really glad I bought this! I can buy just plain coffee grounds or any of the flavored ground coffees available and brew in my Keurig which is much cheaper!

My tips are to <hl> make sure the lid is on tight <hl> .


Question: what do they put under their tablecloth?

We bought this tablecloth because we got tired of washing the linen tablecloth every few days. This tablecloth is 70" in diameter which is perfect for our table at 48" diameter. You can google "tablecloth sizing" and do some research to determine what tablecloth size works for you. The tablecloth itself is good quality and the edges have a trim, so it looks ok, not just a plain piece of plastic. The way we have it setup, we have a table protector pad and then on top a linen tablecloth, and then finally this plastic tablecloth. So far it has saved our linen tablecloth from several incidents which would definitely require us to wash it. The only downside is that the plastic tablecloth slides easily, so we have to adjust the position after every meal to re-center it.

Answer: table protector pad

We bought this tablecloth because we got tired of washing the linen tablecloth every few days. This tablecloth is 70" in diameter which is perfect for our table at 48" diameter. You can google "tablecloth sizing" and do some research to determine what tablecloth size works for you. The tablecloth itself is good quality and the edges have a trim, so it looks ok, not just a plain piece of plastic. <hl> The way we have it setup, we have a table protector pad and then on top a linen tablecloth, and then finally this plastic tablecloth. <hl> So far it has saved our linen tablecloth from several incidents which would definitely require us to wash it. The only downside is that the plastic tablecloth slides easily, so we have to adjust the position after every meal to re-center it.

We bought this tablecloth because we got tired of washing the linen tablecloth every few days. This tablecloth is 70" in diameter which is perfect for our table at 48" diameter. You can google "tablecloth sizing" and do some research to determine what tablecloth size works for you. The tablecloth itself is good quality and the edges have a trim, so it looks ok, not just a plain piece of plastic. The way we have it setup, we have a <hl> table protector pad <hl> and then on top a linen tablecloth, and then finally this plastic tablecloth. So far it has saved our linen tablecloth from several incidents which would definitely require us to wash it. The only downside is that the plastic tablecloth slides easily, so we have to adjust the position after every meal to re-center it.


Question: How much does this bowl hold?

I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

Answer: great capacity

I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) <hl> This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. <hl> We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a <hl> great capacity <hl> and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).


Question: What dimension of the hole did the reviewer measure?

Leave it to OXO Good Grips to come up with this clever solution to an annoying problem.When the stopper to our bathtub drain finally bit the dust (with hard water hastening its demise), two trips to the home improvement store later and we still couldn't find a replacement that would fit the hole, despite measuring and remeasuring the diameter.By that point we were willing to settle for showers until we discovered the OXO Good Grips Tub Stopper, which relies on gravity and suction to simply fit flatly and snugly in any sized drain. And, when done, you simply pull it up by the flap, which has a little suction cup on the back, allowing it to be stored on the inside of the tub or on the tiles.Thank you, OXO, for extending your cleverness beyond the kitchen...

Answer: diameter

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Leave it to OXO Good Grips to come up with this clever solution to an annoying problem. When the stopper to our bathtub drain finally bit the dust (with hard water hastening its demise), two trips to the home improvement store later and we still couldn't find a replacement that would fit the hole, despite measuring and remeasuring <hl> the diameter .By <hl> that point we were willing to settle for showers until we discovered the OXO Good Grips Tub Stopper, which relies on gravity and suction to simply fit flatly and snugly in any sized drain. And, when done, you simply pull it up by the flap, which has a little suction cup on the back, allowing it to be stored on the inside of the tub or on the tiles. Thank you, OXO, for extending your cleverness beyond the kitchen...

Leave it to OXO Good Grips to come up with this clever solution to an annoying problem.When the stopper to our bathtub drain finally bit the dust (with hard water hastening its demise), two trips to the home improvement store later and we still couldn't find a replacement that would fit the hole, despite measuring and remeasuring the <hl> diameter <hl>.By that point we were willing to settle for showers until we discovered the OXO Good Grips Tub Stopper, which relies on gravity and suction to simply fit flatly and snugly in any sized drain. And, when done, you simply pull it up by the flap, which has a little suction cup on the back, allowing it to be stored on the inside of the tub or on the tiles.Thank you, OXO, for extending your cleverness beyond the kitchen...


Question: What do you add to clean the frother?

I own this frother, and it works well with the Nespresso espresso machine. It doesn't warm the milk too hot, which is nice when making a quick cafe latte. I like the spinning mechanism in the frother better than the Keurig, b/c it is easier to clean, and it doesn't burn the milk unlike the Keurig. The spinning mechanism is at the bottom, and it pops out when the frother is done warming up the milk. I originally thought that this was a flaw, but that is how the mechanism works. The spinner magnetically touches the bottom of the frother. Add warm water to clean the frother and it is ready for use again.

Answer: warm water

I own this frother, and it works well with the Nespresso espresso machine. It doesn't warm the milk too hot, which is nice when making a quick cafe latte. I like the spinning mechanism in the frother better than the Keurig, b/c it is easier to clean, and it doesn't burn the milk unlike the Keurig. The spinning mechanism is at the bottom, and it pops out when the frother is done warming up the milk. I originally thought that this was a flaw, but that is how the mechanism works. The spinner magnetically touches the bottom of the frother. <hl> Add warm water to clean the frother and it is ready for use again. <hl>

I own this frother, and it works well with the Nespresso espresso machine. It doesn't warm the milk too hot, which is nice when making a quick cafe latte. I like the spinning mechanism in the frother better than the Keurig, b/c it is easier to clean, and it doesn't burn the milk unlike the Keurig. The spinning mechanism is at the bottom, and it pops out when the frother is done warming up the milk. I originally thought that this was a flaw, but that is how the mechanism works. The spinner magnetically touches the bottom of the frother. Add <hl> warm water <hl> to clean the frother and it is ready for use again.


Question: What does the customer not like about the blade of the knife?

I am a huge fan of Oxo. Their products are typically very thoughtfully engineered, however, this one is a failure. The rubber handle is too thick and bulky to hold comfortably, and there is not enough flex in the blade to assist with proper flipping. The edge of the blade is too dull and thick to get under thin items like fried eggs or crepes. Sadly, we had to return this. Luckily, we discovered this gemLamsonSharp 3" x 5" TurnerIt lacks the beauty of an Oxo, but its brilliant design and functionality counteracts this flaw.

Answer: not enough flex

I am a huge fan of Oxo. Their products are typically very thoughtfully engineered, however, this one is a failure. <hl> The rubber handle is too thick and bulky to hold comfortably, and there is not enough flex in the blade to assist with proper flipping. <hl> The edge of the blade is too dull and thick to get under thin items like fried eggs or crepes. Sadly, we had to return this. Luckily, we discovered this gemLamsonSharp 3" x 5" TurnerIt lacks the beauty of an Oxo, but its brilliant design and functionality counteracts this flaw.

I am a huge fan of Oxo. Their products are typically very thoughtfully engineered, however, this one is a failure. The rubber handle is too thick and bulky to hold comfortably, and there is <hl> not enough flex <hl> in the blade to assist with proper flipping. The edge of the blade is too dull and thick to get under thin items like fried eggs or crepes. Sadly, we had to return this. Luckily, we discovered this gemLamsonSharp 3" x 5" TurnerIt lacks the beauty of an Oxo, but its brilliant design and functionality counteracts this flaw.


Question: How long is the cord?

This is a great little vacuum. I bought it bc we have very little carpet in our house but it it on the stairs. I was using a reg vacuum, but when it wen caput I decided to look for something easier to use. I ended up with this based on reviews and price and Im so glad I did. It works so well. It sucks up tons of dirt. The stairs have never looked so good. Its handy and easy to hold and the cord is very long so it stretch a long way. I use it on my rugs in the house and even on the 1 little room that has carpet. I know its not convienant to vacuum on you hands and knees, but I hated to buy another reg vacuum if this would work and sure enough it does.

Answer: very long

This is a great little vacuum. I bought it bc we have very little carpet in our house but it it on the stairs. I was using a reg vacuum, but when it wen caput I decided to look for something easier to use. I ended up with this based on reviews and price and Im so glad I did. It works so well. It sucks up tons of dirt. The stairs have never looked so good. <hl> Its handy and easy to hold and the cord is very long so it stretch a long way. <hl> I use it on my rugs in the house and even on the 1 little room that has carpet. I know its not convienant to vacuum on you hands and knees, but I hated to buy another reg vacuum if this would work and sure enough it does.

This is a great little vacuum. I bought it bc we have very little carpet in our house but it it on the stairs. I was using a reg vacuum, but when it wen caput I decided to look for something easier to use. I ended up with this based on reviews and price and Im so glad I did. It works so well. It sucks up tons of dirt. The stairs have never looked so good. Its handy and easy to hold and the cord is <hl> very long <hl> so it stretch a long way. I use it on my rugs in the house and even on the 1 little room that has carpet. I know its not convienant to vacuum on you hands and knees, but I hated to buy another reg vacuum if this would work and sure enough it does.


Question: What kind of shears are described?

It's been a long time since I had a good pair of Kitchen shears and when these were offered, I jumped on them. They do everything from clipping chives to cutting out a chicken back. The handles are generous (even my husband can easily fit his fingers into them) and can be used by both righties and lefties with comfort.The other cool thing about these snips is they come apart for super easy cleaning. A simple twist and you can get to the dust, dirt and other grime that tends to hide between the blades. This feature alone give these scissors a huge boom compared to other brands.Would I recommend this snips to my friends and family. You bet I would (may even buy a pair for my daughters kitchen). Now that I have them, have no idea how I managed in the kitchen so long without them.

Answer: Kitchen

<hl> It's been a long time since I had a good pair of Kitchen shears and when these were offered, I jumped on them. <hl> They do everything from clipping chives to cutting out a chicken back. The handles are generous (even my husband can easily fit his fingers into them) and can be used by both righties and lefties with comfort. The other cool thing about these snips is they come apart for super easy cleaning. A simple twist and you can get to the dust, dirt and other grime that tends to hide between the blades. This feature alone give these scissors a huge boom compared to other brands. Would I recommend this snips to my friends and family. You bet I would (may even buy a pair for my daughters kitchen). Now that I have them, have no idea how I managed in the kitchen so long without them.

It's been a long time since I had a good pair of <hl> Kitchen <hl> shears and when these were offered, I jumped on them. They do everything from clipping chives to cutting out a chicken back. The handles are generous (even my husband can easily fit his fingers into them) and can be used by both righties and lefties with comfort.The other cool thing about these snips is they come apart for super easy cleaning. A simple twist and you can get to the dust, dirt and other grime that tends to hide between the blades. This feature alone give these scissors a huge boom compared to other brands.Would I recommend this snips to my friends and family. You bet I would (may even buy a pair for my daughters kitchen). Now that I have them, have no idea how I managed in the kitchen so long without them.