Question: What does the user think of the product?

I picked this up before Thanksgiving because it looked like it would make two specific cooking chores easier - mixing popover batter and making hollandaise sauce. I like the size of it, it was easy to hold, and the cordlessness was a big plus, especially with all the clutter on all the counters.I used the frothing blade for the batter and it worked reasonably well, but I learned the hard way that you need the batter to be in a deep bowl and you need to immerse the blade before you turn it on. You see, I tried to froth six ounces of hot milk and cocoa powder in a twelve ounce mug before I mixed the batter and ended up with a pool of (admittedly well mixed) cocoa all over the counter and the floor. It just turbo'd right out of the mug almost immediately.As for the whisk, it didn't do what I wanted at all. If you make hollandaise sauce, you know the first step is beating egg yolks to a thickened state. Even with six egg yolks, there is not a lot of liquid in the pan. Only the tip of the whisk made contact and that was not enough to beat air into the egg yolks. When I tried to tilt the whisk so that the egg yolks would flow through the side wires (which is how it works when I beat them manually with a whisk) the whisk head fell off into the egg yolks. Several times. It would feel "locked" in place, but the minute I tried to use the side of the whisk, it would detach. What a mess. Clearly this whisk is only designed to work straight up and down, which makes it useless for nearly anything I'd use a whisk for. The only thing I can think of that it might work for would be a deep bowl of heavy cream, but I rarely need big quantities of whipped cream.On the whole, a disappointment. I'm especially frustrated because the whisk might actually be useful if they had only figured out a way to lock it into place in the handle.

Answer: a disappointment

On the whole, a disappointment .

I picked this up before Thanksgiving because it looked like it would make two specific cooking chores easier - mixing popover batter and making hollandaise sauce. I like the size of it, it was easy to hold, and the cordlessness was a big plus, especially with all the clutter on all the counters. I used the frothing blade for the batter and it worked reasonably well, but I learned the hard way that you need the batter to be in a deep bowl and you need to immerse the blade before you turn it on. You see, I tried to froth six ounces of hot milk and cocoa powder in a twelve ounce mug before I mixed the batter and ended up with a pool of (admittedly well mixed) cocoa all over the counter and the floor. It just turbo'd right out of the mug almost immediately. As for the whisk, it didn't do what I wanted at all. If you make hollandaise sauce, you know the first step is beating egg yolks to a thickened state. Even with six egg yolks, there is not a lot of liquid in the pan. Only the tip of the whisk made contact and that was not enough to beat air into the egg yolks. When I tried to tilt the whisk so that the egg yolks would flow through the side wires (which is how it works when I beat them manually with a whisk) the whisk head fell off into the egg yolks. Several times. It would feel "locked" in place, but the minute I tried to use the side of the whisk, it would detach. What a mess. Clearly this whisk is only designed to work straight up and down, which makes it useless for nearly anything I'd use a whisk for. The only thing I can think of that it might work for would be a deep bowl of heavy cream, but I rarely need big quantities of whipped cream. <hl> On the whole, a disappointment . <hl> I'm especially frustrated because the whisk might actually be useful if they had only figured out a way to lock it into place in the handle.

I picked this up before Thanksgiving because it looked like it would make two specific cooking chores easier - mixing popover batter and making hollandaise sauce. I like the size of it, it was easy to hold, and the cordlessness was a big plus, especially with all the clutter on all the counters.I used the frothing blade for the batter and it worked reasonably well, but I learned the hard way that you need the batter to be in a deep bowl and you need to immerse the blade before you turn it on. You see, I tried to froth six ounces of hot milk and cocoa powder in a twelve ounce mug before I mixed the batter and ended up with a pool of (admittedly well mixed) cocoa all over the counter and the floor. It just turbo'd right out of the mug almost immediately.As for the whisk, it didn't do what I wanted at all. If you make hollandaise sauce, you know the first step is beating egg yolks to a thickened state. Even with six egg yolks, there is not a lot of liquid in the pan. Only the tip of the whisk made contact and that was not enough to beat air into the egg yolks. When I tried to tilt the whisk so that the egg yolks would flow through the side wires (which is how it works when I beat them manually with a whisk) the whisk head fell off into the egg yolks. Several times. It would feel "locked" in place, but the minute I tried to use the side of the whisk, it would detach. What a mess. Clearly this whisk is only designed to work straight up and down, which makes it useless for nearly anything I'd use a whisk for. The only thing I can think of that it might work for would be a deep bowl of heavy cream, but I rarely need big quantities of whipped cream.On the whole, <hl> a disappointment <hl>. I'm especially frustrated because the whisk might actually be useful if they had only figured out a way to lock it into place in the handle.

On the whole, <hl> a disappointment <hl> .


Question: How long did sync take?

Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Answer: 3 minutes

Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. <hl> The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. <hl> Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere. You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about <hl> 3 minutes <hl> for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!


Question: What did they use the mat to open?

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

Answer: bottles

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

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


Question: What kind of maker is it?

How does one review a water filter? I made several pots of coffee in my new coffee maker w/o the filter. They tasted very good. Next I inserted the filter and made more coffee. I could not detect any difference in taste. It still had the same good taste. So, either my taste buds are jaded or my unfiltered water is just as good as the filtered version or the filter is not designed to alter taste. Based on my experience the only thing I can review is the filter setup. The filter holder slides easily out of the slot in the bottom of the water compartment. The filter is simply placed into the holder which, in turn, is effortlessly inserted back into the water compartment. Not having anything else to go by I feel obligated to rate the filter a 5 due to its ease of use. However, because I have been making coffee w/o a filter for my entire adult life I will continue to do so in the future and forego the purchase of additional overpriced filters and instead buy that Lamborghini I always wanted.

Answer: water filter

How does one review a water filter ?

<hl> How does one review a water filter ? <hl> I made several pots of coffee in my new coffee maker w/o the filter. They tasted very good. Next I inserted the filter and made more coffee. I could not detect any difference in taste. It still had the same good taste. So, either my taste buds are jaded or my unfiltered water is just as good as the filtered version or the filter is not designed to alter taste. Based on my experience the only thing I can review is the filter setup. The filter holder slides easily out of the slot in the bottom of the water compartment. The filter is simply placed into the holder which, in turn, is effortlessly inserted back into the water compartment. Not having anything else to go by I feel obligated to rate the filter a 5 due to its ease of use. However, because I have been making coffee w/o a filter for my entire adult life I will continue to do so in the future and forego the purchase of additional overpriced filters and instead buy that Lamborghini I always wanted.

How does one review a <hl> water filter <hl>? I made several pots of coffee in my new coffee maker w/o the filter. They tasted very good. Next I inserted the filter and made more coffee. I could not detect any difference in taste. It still had the same good taste. So, either my taste buds are jaded or my unfiltered water is just as good as the filtered version or the filter is not designed to alter taste. Based on my experience the only thing I can review is the filter setup. The filter holder slides easily out of the slot in the bottom of the water compartment. The filter is simply placed into the holder which, in turn, is effortlessly inserted back into the water compartment. Not having anything else to go by I feel obligated to rate the filter a 5 due to its ease of use. However, because I have been making coffee w/o a filter for my entire adult life I will continue to do so in the future and forego the purchase of additional overpriced filters and instead buy that Lamborghini I always wanted.

How does one review a <hl> water filter <hl> ?


Question: Where there any other issues with the bowls?

I had to return the first set of these bowls because I discovered hairline fractures in two of the bowls. In addition, there were many other flaws (such as bubbles in the glass) in all three of the bowls. I received a replacement set from Amazon within two days (it may even have the very next day after I filed the report online). I noticed hairline fractures in one of the replacement bowls that I had used only twice as I was taking it out of the dishwasher. These bowls are of such low quality they cannot even withstand a trip through a dishwasher despite AH's claim that they are dishwasher safe. This product does not deserve even a one star rating. Rather than return the bowls again, I am going to just take the loss but I am done with Anchor Hocking. I will not even consider buying another Anchor Hocking product again. On the other hand, I am very pleased with Amazon's performance on this and all of my other orders.

Answer: bubbles in the glass

I had to return the first set of these bowls because I discovered hairline fractures in two of the bowls. <hl> In addition, there were many other flaws (such as bubbles in the glass ) in all three of the bowls. <hl> I received a replacement set from Amazon within two days (it may even have the very next day after I filed the report online). I noticed hairline fractures in one of the replacement bowls that I had used only twice as I was taking it out of the dishwasher. These bowls are of such low quality they cannot even withstand a trip through a dishwasher despite AH's claim that they are dishwasher safe. This product does not deserve even a one star rating. Rather than return the bowls again, I am going to just take the loss but I am done with Anchor Hocking. I will not even consider buying another Anchor Hocking product again. On the other hand, I am very pleased with Amazon's performance on this and all of my other orders.

I had to return the first set of these bowls because I discovered hairline fractures in two of the bowls. In addition, there were many other flaws (such as <hl> bubbles in the glass <hl>) in all three of the bowls. I received a replacement set from Amazon within two days (it may even have the very next day after I filed the report online). I noticed hairline fractures in one of the replacement bowls that I had used only twice as I was taking it out of the dishwasher. These bowls are of such low quality they cannot even withstand a trip through a dishwasher despite AH's claim that they are dishwasher safe. This product does not deserve even a one star rating. Rather than return the bowls again, I am going to just take the loss but I am done with Anchor Hocking. I will not even consider buying another Anchor Hocking product again. On the other hand, I am very pleased with Amazon's performance on this and all of my other orders.

In addition, there were many other flaws (such as <hl> bubbles in the glass <hl> ) in all three of the bowls.


Question: What calibrates?

4.7 starsThis is a good cheap cooking thermometer. While it is of course at this price no Thermapen, it's worked well for us so far. It takes a little longer than our Thermapen to display temp, but it gives almost the exact same temp as it, every time...not bad for 20% of the price.It also calibrates, a nice feature for less than 20 bucks, and the cover is useful, though the clip won't keep it standing upright in your pocket as the weight is all in the head of the thermometer. But It sits in a pocket top end down just fine, and the cover keeps it solid and unbent. The sample they sent me fit snugly in the cover and hasn't fallen out in any position.It uses a flat, small LR-44 battery, so buy a few in bulk (much cheaper) in advance. It pays off, as it's no good to have the batt go dead while you're cooking, and then have to run around looking for a Battery Price Plus and paying five times what you would online. But it comes with the battery installed, so you're good to go for quite a while as long as you turn it off as soon as you use it each time.If you're a pro, get a Thermapen for all-day every-day use. But if you're a casual chef, this is a great deal at its present price of 19 clams.

Answer: cooking thermometer

<hl> 4.7 starsThis is a good cheap cooking thermometer . <hl> While it is of course at this price no Thermapen, it's worked well for us so far. It takes a little longer than our Thermapen to display temp, but it gives almost the exact same temp as it, every time...not bad for 20% of the price. It also calibrates, a nice feature for less than 20 bucks, and the cover is useful, though the clip won't keep it standing upright in your pocket as the weight is all in the head of the thermometer. But It sits in a pocket top end down just fine, and the cover keeps it solid and unbent. The sample they sent me fit snugly in the cover and hasn't fallen out in any position. It uses a flat, small LR-44 battery, so buy a few in bulk (much cheaper) in advance. It pays off, as it's no good to have the batt go dead while you're cooking, and then have to run around looking for a Battery Price Plus and paying five times what you would online. But it comes with the battery installed, so you're good to go for quite a while as long as you turn it off as soon as you use it each time. If you're a pro, get a Thermapen for all-day every-day use. But if you're a casual chef, this is a great deal at its present price of 19 clams.

4.7 starsThis is a good cheap <hl> cooking thermometer <hl>. While it is of course at this price no Thermapen, it's worked well for us so far. It takes a little longer than our Thermapen to display temp, but it gives almost the exact same temp as it, every time...not bad for 20% of the price.It also calibrates, a nice feature for less than 20 bucks, and the cover is useful, though the clip won't keep it standing upright in your pocket as the weight is all in the head of the thermometer. But It sits in a pocket top end down just fine, and the cover keeps it solid and unbent. The sample they sent me fit snugly in the cover and hasn't fallen out in any position.It uses a flat, small LR-44 battery, so buy a few in bulk (much cheaper) in advance. It pays off, as it's no good to have the batt go dead while you're cooking, and then have to run around looking for a Battery Price Plus and paying five times what you would online. But it comes with the battery installed, so you're good to go for quite a while as long as you turn it off as soon as you use it each time.If you're a pro, get a Thermapen for all-day every-day use. But if you're a casual chef, this is a great deal at its present price of 19 clams.

4.7 starsThis is a good cheap <hl> cooking thermometer <hl> .


Question: Where did the reviewer get a replacement knob for the lid?

What can be said about this pot other than awsome....extremly well constructed. We (coonasses) live in Louisiana and love too cook, these pots once seasoned, cook great and last forever ... minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the local hardware store, but once that is done it's forever faithful. and I can say a cabinet knob being wood customizes my lids quite nicely. I know my Lid anywhere :)

Answer: local hardware store

What can be said about this pot other than awsome....extremly well constructed. We (coonasses) live in Louisiana and love too cook, these pots once seasoned, cook great and last forever ... <hl> minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the local hardware store , but once that is done it's forever faithful. <hl> and I can say a cabinet knob being wood customizes my lids quite nicely. I know my Lid anywhere :)

What can be said about this pot other than awsome....extremly well constructed. We (coonasses) live in Louisiana and love too cook, these pots once seasoned, cook great and last forever ... minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the <hl> local hardware store <hl>, but once that is done it's forever faithful. and I can say a cabinet knob being wood customizes my lids quite nicely. I know my Lid anywhere :)

minus the Handle (knob) on the lid, it being plastic will give up it's ghost after a few cooking sessions, but can be easyly replaced w/ a cabinet knob purchased at the <hl> local hardware store <hl> , but once that is done it's forever faithful.


Question: what kind of shaker has the reviewer been looking for?

Spent ages looking for an all in one pepper and salt shaker. First bought a Dansk one from crate and barrel, but the pepper compartment was tiny, so returned that.Very pleased with the operation of this one. Like that you can see through, so you know when you are low, and it grinds and shakes well. Have had it a few months and no problems.

Answer: an all in one pepper and salt shaker

<hl> Spent ages looking for an all in one pepper and salt shaker . <hl> First bought a Dansk one from crate and barrel, but the pepper compartment was tiny, so returned that. Very pleased with the operation of this one. Like that you can see through, so you know when you are low, and it grinds and shakes well. Have had it a few months and no problems.

Spent ages looking for <hl> an all in one pepper and salt shaker <hl>. First bought a Dansk one from crate and barrel, but the pepper compartment was tiny, so returned that.Very pleased with the operation of this one. Like that you can see through, so you know when you are low, and it grinds and shakes well. Have had it a few months and no problems.

Spent ages looking for <hl> an all in one pepper and salt shaker <hl> .


Question: If you want to grind coffee beans what does the author suggest?

I used this product for a few months, then experienced the same problem many other reviewers faced with the grinding bowl getting stuck in the unit. I gave up on it and put it in the cupboard, intending to contact Cuisinart about it and get it replaced under warranty. I went back to grinding my coffee at the supermarket (sacrilege, I know).About a week ago, I picked up a bag of whole bean coffee and decided to give this thing another go. Miraculously, the grinding bowl came free with ease. I used it for about a week and then, sure enough, the grinding bowl is stuck again.I've had enough - I'm totally done with this grinder. And now that I think about it, it never did a great job with the beans. The grind size was always inconsistent, no matter how many beans I put in the grinding bowl. Also, getting the cord back into the unit is a pain.The only positive thing I can say about this is that it LOOKS great. If all you're looking for is a conversation piece, by all means buy this... but if you want to grind coffee beans, buy something else.

Answer: buy something else

I used this product for a few months, then experienced the same problem many other reviewers faced with the grinding bowl getting stuck in the unit. I gave up on it and put it in the cupboard, intending to contact Cuisinart about it and get it replaced under warranty. I went back to grinding my coffee at the supermarket (sacrilege, I know).About a week ago, I picked up a bag of whole bean coffee and decided to give this thing another go. Miraculously, the grinding bowl came free with ease. I used it for about a week and then, sure enough, the grinding bowl is stuck again. I've had enough - I'm totally done with this grinder. And now that I think about it, it never did a great job with the beans. The grind size was always inconsistent, no matter how many beans I put in the grinding bowl. Also, getting the cord back into the unit is a pain. The only positive thing I can say about this is that it LOOKS great. <hl> If all you're looking for is a conversation piece, by all means buy this... but if you want to grind coffee beans, buy something else . <hl>

I used this product for a few months, then experienced the same problem many other reviewers faced with the grinding bowl getting stuck in the unit. I gave up on it and put it in the cupboard, intending to contact Cuisinart about it and get it replaced under warranty. I went back to grinding my coffee at the supermarket (sacrilege, I know).About a week ago, I picked up a bag of whole bean coffee and decided to give this thing another go. Miraculously, the grinding bowl came free with ease. I used it for about a week and then, sure enough, the grinding bowl is stuck again.I've had enough - I'm totally done with this grinder. And now that I think about it, it never did a great job with the beans. The grind size was always inconsistent, no matter how many beans I put in the grinding bowl. Also, getting the cord back into the unit is a pain.The only positive thing I can say about this is that it LOOKS great. If all you're looking for is a conversation piece, by all means buy this... but if you want to grind coffee beans, <hl> buy something else <hl>.

If all you're looking for is a conversation piece, by all means buy this... but if you want to grind coffee beans, <hl> buy something else <hl> .


Question: What type of cat do they own?

First off, I have a Silver Persian Cat. I used the Dyson mini turbine tool on my furniture and thought it did pretty good, except I had to keep stopping to remove wound up fur. I ordered this tool to alleviate that problem, and couldn't believe how much fur it got out of the furniture even after using the mini turbine! Just 2 chairs and a stool and I got a softball size ball of fur in the bin! It is a bit pricy, but it works beautifully and doesn't tangle! Well worth it to have a fur-free house. I must admit, the thought crossed my mind to use it on the cat directly but that would be mean. ;)

Answer: Silver Persian

First off, I have a Silver Persian

<hl> First off, I have a Silver Persian <hl> Cat. I used the Dyson mini turbine tool on my furniture and thought it did pretty good, except I had to keep stopping to remove wound up fur. I ordered this tool to alleviate that problem, and couldn't believe how much fur it got out of the furniture even after using the mini turbine! Just 2 chairs and a stool and I got a softball size ball of fur in the bin! It is a bit pricy, but it works beautifully and doesn't tangle! Well worth it to have a fur-free house. I must admit, the thought crossed my mind to use it on the cat directly but that would be mean. ;)

First off, I have a <hl> Silver Persian <hl> Cat. I used the Dyson mini turbine tool on my furniture and thought it did pretty good, except I had to keep stopping to remove wound up fur. I ordered this tool to alleviate that problem, and couldn't believe how much fur it got out of the furniture even after using the mini turbine! Just 2 chairs and a stool and I got a softball size ball of fur in the bin! It is a bit pricy, but it works beautifully and doesn't tangle! Well worth it to have a fur-free house. I must admit, the thought crossed my mind to use it on the cat directly but that would be mean. ;)


Question: What type of mixer is this?

This mixer is such a workhorse; it is always up for any amount of mixing you want to do. I have a black one that came with accessories--dough hooks, whisk, and drink mixer rod. What impressed me the most, along with the normal mixing and whisking, is when I used the dough hooks to mix a LARGE amount of ground beef mixture that I was preparing to make a couple of meat loaves and meatballs with. It tackled it with ease.If you want a hand mixer that you will have for years and years, this is the one. I've had other hand mixers (wedding gifts) but none of them compared to the KitchenAid one.

Answer: workhorse

<hl> This mixer is such a workhorse ; it is always up for any amount of mixing you want to do. <hl> I have a black one that came with accessories--dough hooks, whisk, and drink mixer rod. What impressed me the most, along with the normal mixing and whisking, is when I used the dough hooks to mix a LARGE amount of ground beef mixture that I was preparing to make a couple of meat loaves and meatballs with. It tackled it with ease. If you want a hand mixer that you will have for years and years, this is the one. I've had other hand mixers (wedding gifts) but none of them compared to the KitchenAid one.

This mixer is such a <hl> workhorse <hl>; it is always up for any amount of mixing you want to do. I have a black one that came with accessories--dough hooks, whisk, and drink mixer rod. What impressed me the most, along with the normal mixing and whisking, is when I used the dough hooks to mix a LARGE amount of ground beef mixture that I was preparing to make a couple of meat loaves and meatballs with. It tackled it with ease.If you want a hand mixer that you will have for years and years, this is the one. I've had other hand mixers (wedding gifts) but none of them compared to the KitchenAid one.

This mixer is such a <hl> workhorse <hl> ; it is always up for any amount of mixing you want to do.


Question: Can I use this vacuum on the stairs?

I really can't add anything new to the hundreds of glowing reviews for this little vacuum, but I was so impressed I figured I had to add to the ground swell of positive reviews.To sum it up--animal fur on furniture is no longer a problem, powerful sweeper and suction-carpeted stairs are now a breeze to clean, even great suction along the edges-the reuseable filter is very durable and very easy to clean-very well designed, feels very balanced, cord storage is excellent-easily switch to hose and crevice tool, and it has great suction as well-glides effortlessly across flat surfacesThis little guy is so handy, I will sometimes get on my hands and knees and do a guick spruce up of the entire living room. So much easier than bringing out my big upright and it is so easy to get around coffee tables, end tables, lamps and such.If you have the need for this type of vacuum, stop searching and buy this now!I guarantee you will be satisfied.

Answer: carpeted stairs are now a breeze to clean

I really can't add anything new to the hundreds of glowing reviews for this little vacuum, but I was so impressed I figured I had to add to the ground swell of positive reviews. <hl> To sum it up--animal fur on furniture is no longer a problem, powerful sweeper and suction- carpeted stairs are now a breeze to clean , even great suction along the edges-the reuseable filter is very durable and very easy to clean-very well designed, feels very balanced, cord storage is excellent-easily switch to hose and crevice tool, and it has great suction as well-glides effortlessly across flat surfacesThis little guy is so handy, I will sometimes get on my hands and knees and do a guick spruce up of the entire living room. <hl> So much easier than bringing out my big upright and it is so easy to get around coffee tables, end tables, lamps and such. If you have the need for this type of vacuum, stop searching and buy this now!I guarantee you will be satisfied.

I really can't add anything new to the hundreds of glowing reviews for this little vacuum, but I was so impressed I figured I had to add to the ground swell of positive reviews.To sum it up--animal fur on furniture is no longer a problem, powerful sweeper and suction-<hl> carpeted stairs are now a breeze to clean <hl>, even great suction along the edges-the reuseable filter is very durable and very easy to clean-very well designed, feels very balanced, cord storage is excellent-easily switch to hose and crevice tool, and it has great suction as well-glides effortlessly across flat surfacesThis little guy is so handy, I will sometimes get on my hands and knees and do a guick spruce up of the entire living room. So much easier than bringing out my big upright and it is so easy to get around coffee tables, end tables, lamps and such.If you have the need for this type of vacuum, stop searching and buy this now!I guarantee you will be satisfied.

To sum it up--animal fur on furniture is no longer a problem, powerful sweeper and suction- <hl> carpeted stairs are now a breeze to clean <hl> , even great suction along the edges-the reuseable filter is very durable and very easy to clean-very well designed, feels very balanced, cord storage is excellent-easily switch to hose and crevice tool, and it has great suction as well-glides effortlessly across flat surfacesThis little guy is so handy, I will sometimes get on my hands and knees and do a guick spruce up of the entire living room.


Question: Who were the mason jars purchased for?

Bought these as a gift for a couple moving from the deep south to Chicago. They loved them. Nothing says redneck like mason jars, except maybe duck tape.

Answer: a couple

<hl> Bought these as a gift for a couple moving from the deep south to Chicago. <hl> They loved them. Nothing says redneck like mason jars, except maybe duck tape.

Bought these as a gift for <hl> a couple <hl> moving from the deep south to Chicago. They loved them. Nothing says redneck like mason jars, except maybe duck tape.


Question: What happened when they first used the machine?

Makes a three shots of great tasting "espresso". I use a grind halfway between drip and espresso. Found starting with hot water makes a much better brew - less time on the stove. Steam and water leaked between the chambers the first couple times I used it. Took the seal off and carefully cleaned it and the threads; problem solved. Easy to clean, too.

Answer: Steam and water leaked between the chambers

Makes a three shots of great tasting "espresso". I use a grind halfway between drip and espresso. Found starting with hot water makes a much better brew - less time on the stove. <hl> Steam and water leaked between the chambers the first couple times I used it. <hl> Took the seal off and carefully cleaned it and the threads; problem solved. Easy to clean, too.

Makes a three shots of great tasting "espresso". I use a grind halfway between drip and espresso. Found starting with hot water makes a much better brew - less time on the stove. <hl> Steam and water leaked between the chambers <hl> the first couple times I used it. Took the seal off and carefully cleaned it and the threads; problem solved. Easy to clean, too.


Question: What did the author end up doing?

This heater would have fit perfectly where we wanted it. It also put out a decent amount of heat. But it also put out a horrific plasticy type of smell. No plastic was burning that I could see. Worries me that something toxic might have been used on this thing, who knows? I put it outside, ran it for at least 6 hours and still the smell lingers. You can even smell it after the heater has cooled down, but it is less pronounced. Gotta send this back, maybe if you buy one, you'll have better luck, but I'm not taking the chance.

Answer: send this back

This heater would have fit perfectly where we wanted it. It also put out a decent amount of heat. But it also put out a horrific plasticy type of smell. No plastic was burning that I could see. Worries me that something toxic might have been used on this thing, who knows? I put it outside, ran it for at least 6 hours and still the smell lingers. You can even smell it after the heater has cooled down, but it is less pronounced. <hl> Gotta send this back , maybe if you buy one, you'll have better luck, but I'm not taking the chance. <hl>

This heater would have fit perfectly where we wanted it. It also put out a decent amount of heat. But it also put out a horrific plasticy type of smell. No plastic was burning that I could see. Worries me that something toxic might have been used on this thing, who knows? I put it outside, ran it for at least 6 hours and still the smell lingers. You can even smell it after the heater has cooled down, but it is less pronounced. Gotta <hl> send this back <hl>, maybe if you buy one, you'll have better luck, but I'm not taking the chance.

Gotta <hl> send this back <hl> , maybe if you buy one, you'll have better luck, but I'm not taking the chance.


Question: What feature would the author want on this pan?

The package that this arrived in was much bigger than I expected, but it was well protected. My initial complaint would be that there were no instructions. Not even a "how to care for your new pan" pamphlet floated out of the packing material. I would think that for an item at this price point you would at least tell the purchaser how to care for it.The pan is solid. I liked the stainless steel handle for the "ooh shiny" and a bit of high tech effect. I washed it before I used it. I put it on the double burner on my ceramic top. Let it heat up for about 3-4 minutes. I tested heat by dropping water on it. When the water bounced and sizzled, I put on my steak that I'd had marinating.Make sure your exhaust fans work. Naturally it threw off a lot of smoke. I did 3 minutes per side and got a gorgeously marked steak. If you pay attention when you flip, you can get nice crossing on the grill lines. The steak was done a little more than I like but I can just shorten my grill time next. The veggies were more problematic in that they stuck. I think as the cast iron gets seasoned more, that won't be as much of an issue.Storing it is an issue in my tiny kitchen. It might be nice if the handle collapsed out of the way or was removable. All in all, I am glad I got this via VINE. For someone like me who lives where there is a "no flame" HOA rule, I can still get my grill on. I do think this will help me eat more healthily as well. Less grease is always a good thing.

Answer: if the handle collapsed out of the way or was removable

The package that this arrived in was much bigger than I expected, but it was well protected. My initial complaint would be that there were no instructions. Not even a "how to care for your new pan" pamphlet floated out of the packing material. I would think that for an item at this price point you would at least tell the purchaser how to care for it. The pan is solid. I liked the stainless steel handle for the "ooh shiny" and a bit of high tech effect. I washed it before I used it. I put it on the double burner on my ceramic top. Let it heat up for about 3-4 minutes. I tested heat by dropping water on it. When the water bounced and sizzled, I put on my steak that I'd had marinating. Make sure your exhaust fans work. Naturally it threw off a lot of smoke. I did 3 minutes per side and got a gorgeously marked steak. If you pay attention when you flip, you can get nice crossing on the grill lines. The steak was done a little more than I like but I can just shorten my grill time next. The veggies were more problematic in that they stuck. I think as the cast iron gets seasoned more, that won't be as much of an issue. Storing it is an issue in my tiny kitchen. <hl> It might be nice if the handle collapsed out of the way or was removable . <hl> All in all, I am glad I got this via VINE. For someone like me who lives where there is a "no flame" HOA rule, I can still get my grill on. I do think this will help me eat more healthily as well. Less grease is always a good thing.

The package that this arrived in was much bigger than I expected, but it was well protected. My initial complaint would be that there were no instructions. Not even a "how to care for your new pan" pamphlet floated out of the packing material. I would think that for an item at this price point you would at least tell the purchaser how to care for it.The pan is solid. I liked the stainless steel handle for the "ooh shiny" and a bit of high tech effect. I washed it before I used it. I put it on the double burner on my ceramic top. Let it heat up for about 3-4 minutes. I tested heat by dropping water on it. When the water bounced and sizzled, I put on my steak that I'd had marinating.Make sure your exhaust fans work. Naturally it threw off a lot of smoke. I did 3 minutes per side and got a gorgeously marked steak. If you pay attention when you flip, you can get nice crossing on the grill lines. The steak was done a little more than I like but I can just shorten my grill time next. The veggies were more problematic in that they stuck. I think as the cast iron gets seasoned more, that won't be as much of an issue.Storing it is an issue in my tiny kitchen. It might be nice <hl> if the handle collapsed out of the way or was removable <hl>. All in all, I am glad I got this via VINE. For someone like me who lives where there is a "no flame" HOA rule, I can still get my grill on. I do think this will help me eat more healthily as well. Less grease is always a good thing.

It might be nice <hl> if the handle collapsed out of the way or was removable <hl> .


Question: How many passes were needed to get a sharp edge?

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

Answer: a few

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

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


Question: While traveling what did they consider a good item to have?

AeroPress makes a wonderful coffee and is also really good for traveling. I have used this for many years and my friend who owns a local cafe and is a connoisseur (which I am not) tells me that it is known to be better than the less expensive espresso machines and to get as good a cup of coffee I would have to get a very expensive (like 1000$ ) espresso coffee maker. When I travel for a month I take it with me, as it is lightweight and small, and a cup of coffee per day at a cafe is $4 euros and more, and that can add up over a month. I just buy the grounds and make my own during longer trips.

Answer: AeroPress

<hl> AeroPress makes a wonderful coffee and is also really good for traveling. <hl> I have used this for many years and my friend who owns a local cafe and is a connoisseur (which I am not) tells me that it is known to be better than the less expensive espresso machines and to get as good a cup of coffee I would have to get a very expensive (like 1000$ ) espresso coffee maker. When I travel for a month I take it with me, as it is lightweight and small, and a cup of coffee per day at a cafe is $4 euros and more, and that can add up over a month. I just buy the grounds and make my own during longer trips.

<hl> AeroPress <hl> makes a wonderful coffee and is also really good for traveling. I have used this for many years and my friend who owns a local cafe and is a connoisseur (which I am not) tells me that it is known to be better than the less expensive espresso machines and to get as good a cup of coffee I would have to get a very expensive (like 1000$ ) espresso coffee maker. When I travel for a month I take it with me, as it is lightweight and small, and a cup of coffee per day at a cafe is $4 euros and more, and that can add up over a month. I just buy the grounds and make my own during longer trips.


Question: What type of flooring does the person have?

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn pink even with a fair amount of humidity. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (wood) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.

Answer: wood

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn pink even with a fair amount of humidity. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. <hl> However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring ( wood ) <hl> and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn pink even with a fair amount of humidity. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (<hl> wood <hl>) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.

However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring ( <hl> wood <hl> )


Question: Where did the customer buy the bed?

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

Answer: World of Futons

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. <hl> It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! <hl> I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! <hl> World of Futons <hl> shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.


Question: Why did they purchase the vegetable rennet instead of animal?

Worked perfectly. It says use double put I did what the recipe said to do just in case. I do not know if the animal version works better or not but I bought this simply because it is cheaper. But this does work none of the less. Usually anyone saying it doesn't could mean a bunch of different things. Like if they waited the right amount of time, right heat and things like that. Not the rennet's fault I can assure you.For what's its worth the reason people purchase vegetable rennet vs. animal is because the process to get animal rennet isn't very "animal friendly". Basically they take it out of the baby cows stomach, only the baby's stomach acid has the enzymes that makes rennet. So in case you were wondering...

Answer: because it is cheaper

Worked perfectly. It says use double put I did what the recipe said to do just in case. I do not know if the animal version works better or not <hl> but I bought this simply because it is cheaper . <hl> But this does work none of the less. Usually anyone saying it doesn't could mean a bunch of different things. Like if they waited the right amount of time, right heat and things like that. Not the rennet's fault I can assure you. For what's its worth the reason people purchase vegetable rennet vs. animal is because the process to get animal rennet isn't very "animal friendly". Basically they take it out of the baby cows stomach, only the baby's stomach acid has the enzymes that makes rennet. So in case you were wondering...

Worked perfectly. It says use double put I did what the recipe said to do just in case. I do not know if the animal version works better or not but I bought this simply <hl> because it is cheaper <hl>. But this does work none of the less. Usually anyone saying it doesn't could mean a bunch of different things. Like if they waited the right amount of time, right heat and things like that. Not the rennet's fault I can assure you.For what's its worth the reason people purchase vegetable rennet vs. animal is because the process to get animal rennet isn't very "animal friendly". Basically they take it out of the baby cows stomach, only the baby's stomach acid has the enzymes that makes rennet. So in case you were wondering...

but I bought this simply <hl> because it is cheaper <hl> .


Question: who do they ask to open jars for them?

At 50-something, my hands are beginning to ache, but I still cook, though sometimes I get my son to open jars for me. This whisk is great because it is soft on the hand and doesn't require much pressure to control it. It also happens to be a great whisk, doing what a whisk should do and doing it well. Then, when you are done, you can pop it on the top rack to clean. What more could you ask for?

Answer: my son

<hl> At 50-something, my hands are beginning to ache, but I still cook, though sometimes I get my son to open jars for me. <hl> This whisk is great because it is soft on the hand and doesn't require much pressure to control it. It also happens to be a great whisk, doing what a whisk should do and doing it well. Then, when you are done, you can pop it on the top rack to clean. What more could you ask for?

At 50-something, my hands are beginning to ache, but I still cook, though sometimes I get <hl> my son <hl> to open jars for me. This whisk is great because it is soft on the hand and doesn't require much pressure to control it. It also happens to be a great whisk, doing what a whisk should do and doing it well. Then, when you are done, you can pop it on the top rack to clean. What more could you ask for?


Question: What is unavoidable when using the Kuhn Rikon?

This Kuhn Rikon brewer seems as though it is a good idea but is poorly made and designed. I did get one good cup of brewed coffee from it after I settled the filter in the bottom of the brewer so it didn't leak coffee grounds under the filter. If it is working well it will give you a nice cup of coffee in a French press style in which you expect some fine coffee grounds and extra body in the brew. With French press style coffee and even more so with the Kuhn Rikon there will be some unavoidable sludgy grounds that will settle out in the bottom of your cup. Overall I think you are better to stick with a much nicer looking and better made French press brewer for exampleBodum New Kenya 12-Ounce Coffee Press, Blackor one of the Abid "Clever" brewers if you prefer filtered coffee (Clever Coffee Dripper Small). The push button drain feature on the Kuhn Rikon worked well for me but the locking drain feature never worked well and quickly broke. When I made tea the first time I discovered that some of the leaves had slipped under the filter and were stuck under the filter and hard to remove. I think keeping the filter well settled in the bottom of the cup will prevent the tea leaves slipping under the filter as well at least for a while.

Answer: sludgy grounds

This Kuhn Rikon brewer seems as though it is a good idea but is poorly made and designed. I did get one good cup of brewed coffee from it after I settled the filter in the bottom of the brewer so it didn't leak coffee grounds under the filter. If it is working well it will give you a nice cup of coffee in a French press style in which you expect some fine coffee grounds and extra body in the brew. <hl> With French press style coffee and even more so with the Kuhn Rikon there will be some unavoidable sludgy grounds that will settle out in the bottom of your cup. <hl> Overall I think you are better to stick with a much nicer looking and better made French press brewer for exampleBodum New Kenya 12-Ounce Coffee Press, Blackor one of the Abid "Clever" brewers if you prefer filtered coffee (Clever Coffee Dripper Small). The push button drain feature on the Kuhn Rikon worked well for me but the locking drain feature never worked well and quickly broke. When I made tea the first time I discovered that some of the leaves had slipped under the filter and were stuck under the filter and hard to remove. I think keeping the filter well settled in the bottom of the cup will prevent the tea leaves slipping under the filter as well at least for a while.

This Kuhn Rikon brewer seems as though it is a good idea but is poorly made and designed. I did get one good cup of brewed coffee from it after I settled the filter in the bottom of the brewer so it didn't leak coffee grounds under the filter. If it is working well it will give you a nice cup of coffee in a French press style in which you expect some fine coffee grounds and extra body in the brew. With French press style coffee and even more so with the Kuhn Rikon there will be some unavoidable <hl> sludgy grounds <hl> that will settle out in the bottom of your cup. Overall I think you are better to stick with a much nicer looking and better made French press brewer for exampleBodum New Kenya 12-Ounce Coffee Press, Blackor one of the Abid "Clever" brewers if you prefer filtered coffee (Clever Coffee Dripper Small). The push button drain feature on the Kuhn Rikon worked well for me but the locking drain feature never worked well and quickly broke. When I made tea the first time I discovered that some of the leaves had slipped under the filter and were stuck under the filter and hard to remove. I think keeping the filter well settled in the bottom of the cup will prevent the tea leaves slipping under the filter as well at least for a while.


Question: Is it designed to use for lime and oranges?

Pros:--Designed for different sized citrus--Measuring Cup (1 cup)--Easy to clean, assemble - and the lids snap in place and stay in place.Cons:--The smaller size is still a bit large for limes--I think it requires a little more "elbow muscle" than other juicers, because the reamer is plastic.Go ahead and laugh -- but before you pour it out, clean the top of the juicer off or it will all fall into the cup. Common sense, I know, but I thought the gelatinous mess would stay "stuck" to it.

Answer: Designed for different sized citrus

<hl> Pros:-- Designed for different sized citrus --Measuring Cup (1 cup)--Easy to clean, assemble - and the lids snap in place and stay in place. <hl> Cons:--The smaller size is still a bit large for limes--I think it requires a little more "elbow muscle" than other juicers, because the reamer is plastic. Go ahead and laugh -- but before you pour it out, clean the top of the juicer off or it will all fall into the cup. Common sense, I know, but I thought the gelatinous mess would stay "stuck" to it.

Pros:--<hl> Designed for different sized citrus <hl>--Measuring Cup (1 cup)--Easy to clean, assemble - and the lids snap in place and stay in place.Cons:--The smaller size is still a bit large for limes--I think it requires a little more "elbow muscle" than other juicers, because the reamer is plastic.Go ahead and laugh -- but before you pour it out, clean the top of the juicer off or it will all fall into the cup. Common sense, I know, but I thought the gelatinous mess would stay "stuck" to it.

Pros:-- <hl> Designed for different sized citrus <hl> --Measuring Cup (1 cup)--Easy to clean, assemble - and the lids snap in place and stay in place.


Question: What did the poster get it for?

Wow, cheap stuff, seems like it'll last a while though. Got it for the kids for their new apartment so they would have something stainless, even if it's not high quality. Went to see them the other day and even though someone else bought them some sort of "famous TV chef lends name to garbage cookware" stuff as well, they were using these. Stainless, even low quality stuff is great. I still use 20 year old superstore bought garbage stainless pots n pans from 15+ years ago with my high quality stuff. You don't need calphalon to heat chef boyardee or boil some rice. My kids are learning to cook now, just getting into the "OMG food doesn't only come from a can or from the freezer?" stage of their lives and this is prefect to learn on.

Answer: the kids for their new apartment

Wow, cheap stuff, seems like it'll last a while though. <hl> Got it for the kids for their new apartment so they would have something stainless, even if it's not high quality. <hl> Went to see them the other day and even though someone else bought them some sort of "famous TV chef lends name to garbage cookware" stuff as well, they were using these. Stainless, even low quality stuff is great. I still use 20 year old superstore bought garbage stainless pots n pans from 15+ years ago with my high quality stuff. You don't need calphalon to heat chef boyardee or boil some rice. My kids are learning to cook now, just getting into the "OMG food doesn't only come from a can or from the freezer?" stage of their lives and this is prefect to learn on.

Wow, cheap stuff, seems like it'll last a while though. Got it for <hl> the kids for their new apartment <hl> so they would have something stainless, even if it's not high quality. Went to see them the other day and even though someone else bought them some sort of "famous TV chef lends name to garbage cookware" stuff as well, they were using these. Stainless, even low quality stuff is great. I still use 20 year old superstore bought garbage stainless pots n pans from 15+ years ago with my high quality stuff. You don't need calphalon to heat chef boyardee or boil some rice. My kids are learning to cook now, just getting into the "OMG food doesn't only come from a can or from the freezer?" stage of their lives and this is prefect to learn on.


Question: What can't the reviewer get into into the brewer to clean it?

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

Answer: hand

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

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


Question: What happens to the bacon's grease?

I received this grill last year as a Christmas gift and I love it. It very rarely leaves my stove top. I've cooked steaks and chicken on the grill and pancakes, bacon and eggs on the griddle and haven't had a problem with anything sticking. I use my grandmother's method of taking care of the grill -- let it cool completely (NEVER put hot cast iron in water, it cracks and gets little holes in it); coat with coarse salt, scrub with a paper towel, rinse with plain water (never use soap); place on a hot stove to dry and then coat with a layer of vegetable oil and let it cool. The pan is always ready to use and I've never had a problem with sticking. My only problem (hence the four stars) is that the groove isn't deep enough and bacon grease tends to overflow through that hole (what is it's purpose anyway?) if I'm not watching.

Answer: tends to overflow

I received this grill last year as a Christmas gift and I love it. It very rarely leaves my stove top. I've cooked steaks and chicken on the grill and pancakes, bacon and eggs on the griddle and haven't had a problem with anything sticking. I use my grandmother's method of taking care of the grill -- let it cool completely (NEVER put hot cast iron in water, it cracks and gets little holes in it); coat with coarse salt, scrub with a paper towel, rinse with plain water (never use soap); place on a hot stove to dry and then coat with a layer of vegetable oil and let it cool. The pan is always ready to use and I've never had a problem with sticking. <hl> My only problem (hence the four stars) is that the groove isn't deep enough and bacon grease tends to overflow through that hole (what is it's purpose anyway?) <hl> if I'm not watching.

I received this grill last year as a Christmas gift and I love it. It very rarely leaves my stove top. I've cooked steaks and chicken on the grill and pancakes, bacon and eggs on the griddle and haven't had a problem with anything sticking. I use my grandmother's method of taking care of the grill -- let it cool completely (NEVER put hot cast iron in water, it cracks and gets little holes in it); coat with coarse salt, scrub with a paper towel, rinse with plain water (never use soap); place on a hot stove to dry and then coat with a layer of vegetable oil and let it cool. The pan is always ready to use and I've never had a problem with sticking. My only problem (hence the four stars) is that the groove isn't deep enough and bacon grease <hl> tends to overflow <hl> through that hole (what is it's purpose anyway?) if I'm not watching.


Question: What item is the author reviewing?

Everything about this press - the build quality, the levering action that makes it easier to crush garlic (even with the skin on!) I love.When I'm crushing a bunch of garlic, I peel all the pieces except for the last one. This way, I don't have to clean out the press after each crush, and the skin on one at the end makes it easier to clean out because the skin sort of "pulls out" the garlic bits. Also, being able to leave the skin on is great for all those tiny little cloves of garlic in the middle of the bulb that are a pain to peel.

Answer: press

<hl> Everything about this press - the build quality, the levering action that makes it easier to crush garlic (even with the skin on!) <hl> I love. When I'm crushing a bunch of garlic, I peel all the pieces except for the last one. This way, I don't have to clean out the press after each crush, and the skin on one at the end makes it easier to clean out because the skin sort of "pulls out" the garlic bits. Also, being able to leave the skin on is great for all those tiny little cloves of garlic in the middle of the bulb that are a pain to peel.

Everything about this <hl> press <hl> - the build quality, the levering action that makes it easier to crush garlic (even with the skin on!) I love.When I'm crushing a bunch of garlic, I peel all the pieces except for the last one. This way, I don't have to clean out the press after each crush, and the skin on one at the end makes it easier to clean out because the skin sort of "pulls out" the garlic bits. Also, being able to leave the skin on is great for all those tiny little cloves of garlic in the middle of the bulb that are a pain to peel.


Question: What is the product?

This paper towel holder is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.

Answer: paper towel holder

<hl> This paper towel holder is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. <hl> The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.

This <hl> paper towel holder <hl> is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.


Question: Why didn't the reviewer give the product a perfect review?

I love the fact that it is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals). I also love how easy it was to clean. I don't use this pan overly much its a bit small and I have a large family so I only use it for prep cooking :) The food I cooked on it came out perfectly and I love the fact that the handle never gets hot. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star review is because I did have some of my food stick to the pan so its not 100% non stick.Overall its a great pan at a great price and yes I would recommend.I was given the Green Earth Frying pan for the purpose of review.

Answer: its not 100% non stick

I love the fact that it is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals). I also love how easy it was to clean. I don't use this pan overly much its a bit small and I have a large family so I only use it for prep cooking :) The food I cooked on it came out perfectly and I love the fact that the handle never gets hot. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star review is because I did have some of my food stick to the pan <hl> so its not 100% non stick .Overall its a great pan at a great price <hl> and yes I would recommend. I was given the Green Earth Frying pan for the purpose of review.

I love the fact that it is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals). I also love how easy it was to clean. I don't use this pan overly much its a bit small and I have a large family so I only use it for prep cooking :) The food I cooked on it came out perfectly and I love the fact that the handle never gets hot. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star review is because I did have some of my food stick to the pan so <hl> its not 100% non stick <hl>.Overall its a great pan at a great price and yes I would recommend.I was given the Green Earth Frying pan for the purpose of review.

so <hl> its not 100% non stick <hl> .Overall its a great pan at a great price


Question: how is the cable management

I bought these as soon as I moved into my apartment, I didn't want to go through the process of hanging my speakers on the wall and run the risk of something happening to them. With that being said, it doesn't take long to get these put together and the cable management is really good, you're basically running cable through the base of the speaker stand and out the bottom... I have to unfortunately run it through the perimeter of my living room so even though the cable management is great I still have noticeable cables around. Other than that, the price is good for this you're basically mounting the speaker onto the stand with a screw that goes through another cable management bracket on the back of it.

Answer: really good

I bought these as soon as I moved into my apartment, I didn't want to go through the process of hanging my speakers on the wall and run the risk of something happening to them. <hl> With that being said, it doesn't take long to get these put together and the cable management is really good , you're basically running cable through the base of the speaker stand and out the bottom... <hl> I have to unfortunately run it through the perimeter of my living room so even though the cable management is great I still have noticeable cables around. Other than that, the price is good for this you're basically mounting the speaker onto the stand with a screw that goes through another cable management bracket on the back of it.

I bought these as soon as I moved into my apartment, I didn't want to go through the process of hanging my speakers on the wall and run the risk of something happening to them. With that being said, it doesn't take long to get these put together and the cable management is <hl> really good <hl>, you're basically running cable through the base of the speaker stand and out the bottom... I have to unfortunately run it through the perimeter of my living room so even though the cable management is great I still have noticeable cables around. Other than that, the price is good for this you're basically mounting the speaker onto the stand with a screw that goes through another cable management bracket on the back of it.

With that being said, it doesn't take long to get these put together and the cable management is <hl> really good <hl> , you're basically running cable through the base of the speaker stand and out the bottom...


Question: Who is the seller of the product?

This clothes butler is a nice surprise - very stable and surprisingly sturdy. The finishes are attractive and it was very easy to put together. I think this clothes butler would work just as well for a woman as for a man as it is also a bit taller than I expected. If you are in the market for one of these I believe you would be quite happy with this. There are many that are more expensive, and others that are all wood, etc., but this one has a charm of it's own and has quite a modern look to it. I can confidently recommend this product. A little bit about the seller - 2K Furniture Designs: There was one small 0-ring that I was missing when I received the product - and I contacted the seller and I received a prompt reply and a week later received two 0-rings. I mention this only because it is always good when a seller stands behind their product when there is a problem and 2K Furniture Designs did just that. Very impressed.

Answer: 2K Furniture Designs

This clothes butler is a nice surprise - very stable and surprisingly sturdy. The finishes are attractive and it was very easy to put together. I think this clothes butler would work just as well for a woman as for a man as it is also a bit taller than I expected. If you are in the market for one of these I believe you would be quite happy with this. There are many that are more expensive, and others that are all wood, etc., but this one has a charm of it's own and has quite a modern look to it. I can confidently recommend this product. <hl> A little bit about the seller - 2K Furniture Designs : There was one small 0-ring that I was missing when I received the product - and I contacted the seller and I received a prompt reply and a week later received two 0-rings. <hl> I mention this only because it is always good when a seller stands behind their product when there is a problem and 2K Furniture Designs did just that. Very impressed.

This clothes butler is a nice surprise - very stable and surprisingly sturdy. The finishes are attractive and it was very easy to put together. I think this clothes butler would work just as well for a woman as for a man as it is also a bit taller than I expected. If you are in the market for one of these I believe you would be quite happy with this. There are many that are more expensive, and others that are all wood, etc., but this one has a charm of it's own and has quite a modern look to it. I can confidently recommend this product. A little bit about the seller - <hl> 2K Furniture Designs <hl>: There was one small 0-ring that I was missing when I received the product - and I contacted the seller and I received a prompt reply and a week later received two 0-rings. I mention this only because it is always good when a seller stands behind their product when there is a problem and 2K Furniture Designs did just that. Very impressed.

A little bit about the seller - <hl> 2K Furniture Designs <hl> : There was one small 0-ring that I was missing when I received the product - and I contacted the seller and I received a prompt reply and a week later received two 0-rings.


Question: What is the size of the pans in the Libbey mini baking set?

I haven't actually bought or seen these, but wanted the dimensions. FYI, the Libbey site has 4 in a mini baking set, and the dimensions are 4.9" x 1". The site does not say if that is the inside dimension or measuring the rims. Glass or ceramic is by far the best material for a good pie crust, these are tempered glass, so they should be quite good.Sept 15, 2012: Bed, Bath & Beyond has this set for $19.95, but only in select stores.Oct 2 2012: I have just read that all Libbey bakeware is made from lime soda glass, which IS NOT STABLE, and can explode easily. Good quality baking glassware used to be made from borosilicate, a laboratory-quality glass. Pyrex was sold off to a non-US company, which changed its formula to lime soda, and there have been hundreds of cases of injuries and mess from exploding bakeware. See Snopes for a definitive article on this problem. Explosions can happen in the microwave, the oven, even just pouring very hot water into a cold glass container. Moving glass from the freezer or oven to even a room-temp countertop can cause cracking/breaking/explosions. Pyrex glass storage containers are ALL lime soda, and should ONLY be used in the fridge, after the food has cooled--NOT safe in the microwave or in the oven, or moving from freezer to warmer temp, unless you protect with a hot pad. If you want mini pie pans, choose a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly. Too bad, there is so little we can trust anymore.

Answer: 4.9" x 1"

I haven't actually bought or seen these, but wanted the dimensions. <hl> FYI, the Libbey site has 4 in a mini baking set, and the dimensions are 4.9" x 1" . <hl> The site does not say if that is the inside dimension or measuring the rims. Glass or ceramic is by far the best material for a good pie crust, these are tempered glass, so they should be quite good. Sept 15, 2012: Bed, Bath & Beyond has this set for $19.95, but only in select stores. Oct 2 2012: I have just read that all Libbey bakeware is made from lime soda glass, which IS NOT STABLE, and can explode easily. Good quality baking glassware used to be made from borosilicate, a laboratory-quality glass. Pyrex was sold off to a non-US company, which changed its formula to lime soda, and there have been hundreds of cases of injuries and mess from exploding bakeware. See Snopes for a definitive article on this problem. Explosions can happen in the microwave, the oven, even just pouring very hot water into a cold glass container. Moving glass from the freezer or oven to even a room-temp countertop can cause cracking/breaking/explosions. Pyrex glass storage containers are ALL lime soda, and should ONLY be used in the fridge, after the food has cooled--NOT safe in the microwave or in the oven, or moving from freezer to warmer temp, unless you protect with a hot pad. If you want mini pie pans, choose a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly. Too bad, there is so little we can trust anymore.

I haven't actually bought or seen these, but wanted the dimensions. FYI, the Libbey site has 4 in a mini baking set, and the dimensions are <hl> 4.9" x 1" <hl>. The site does not say if that is the inside dimension or measuring the rims. Glass or ceramic is by far the best material for a good pie crust, these are tempered glass, so they should be quite good.Sept 15, 2012: Bed, Bath & Beyond has this set for $19.95, but only in select stores.Oct 2 2012: I have just read that all Libbey bakeware is made from lime soda glass, which IS NOT STABLE, and can explode easily. Good quality baking glassware used to be made from borosilicate, a laboratory-quality glass. Pyrex was sold off to a non-US company, which changed its formula to lime soda, and there have been hundreds of cases of injuries and mess from exploding bakeware. See Snopes for a definitive article on this problem. Explosions can happen in the microwave, the oven, even just pouring very hot water into a cold glass container. Moving glass from the freezer or oven to even a room-temp countertop can cause cracking/breaking/explosions. Pyrex glass storage containers are ALL lime soda, and should ONLY be used in the fridge, after the food has cooled--NOT safe in the microwave or in the oven, or moving from freezer to warmer temp, unless you protect with a hot pad. If you want mini pie pans, choose a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly. Too bad, there is so little we can trust anymore.

FYI, the Libbey site has 4 in a mini baking set, and the dimensions are <hl> 4.9" x 1" <hl> .


Question: How long ago before lunch does the writer's son need to plug in the heating appliance?

I am SO beyond excited to have this. I am in nursing school, which requires a lot of long days and have some classmates who have these. I finally bought one and LOVE it. I do not use microwaves and with winter coming it would be great to have hot lunches. Not to mentions, microwaves are not always available.I was not even thinking, but now I am going to buy a second one. My son has an allergy and cannot buy school lunches. I have always tried to bring him hot lunches when I can, but that is hard to do especially with being in school and working. Now I can send him to school with this with approval from his teacher. He is SO excited. All he has to do is plug this in about 2 hours before lunch and its ready when he is.

Answer: 2 hours

I am SO beyond excited to have this. I am in nursing school, which requires a lot of long days and have some classmates who have these. I finally bought one and LOVE it. I do not use microwaves and with winter coming it would be great to have hot lunches. Not to mentions, microwaves are not always available. I was not even thinking, but now I am going to buy a second one. My son has an allergy and cannot buy school lunches. I have always tried to bring him hot lunches when I can, but that is hard to do especially with being in school and working. Now I can send him to school with this with approval from his teacher. He is SO excited. <hl> All he has to do is plug this in about 2 hours before lunch and its ready when he is. <hl>

I am SO beyond excited to have this. I am in nursing school, which requires a lot of long days and have some classmates who have these. I finally bought one and LOVE it. I do not use microwaves and with winter coming it would be great to have hot lunches. Not to mentions, microwaves are not always available.I was not even thinking, but now I am going to buy a second one. My son has an allergy and cannot buy school lunches. I have always tried to bring him hot lunches when I can, but that is hard to do especially with being in school and working. Now I can send him to school with this with approval from his teacher. He is SO excited. All he has to do is plug this in about <hl> 2 hours <hl> before lunch and its ready when he is.


Question: What is the business that the mattress was purchased from?

bought a air mattress from local Wal-Mart.(NOT a Serta) daughter and son in law used it over holiday stay over and was so uncomfortable they could not use it a 2nd night. intending to return to store for money back, or store credit, I ordered the serta queen from amazon the next morning. it was here in 2 days. been using on and off since dec. 2013. has held its air since dec. and it is now march. very comfortable. by the way, wal mart refused to take mattress back. had to exchange for identical product, (pointless!) or a air mattress of greater expense. (I refuse to dig a deeper hole with walmart!!!) so if anyone wants a washboard style air mattress, I have one for sale. like new! the serta mattress is excellent for an air mattress, and amazon return policy is superior if needed.

Answer: Wal-Mart

<hl> bought a air mattress from local Wal-Mart .(NOT a Serta) daughter and son in law used it over holiday stay over and was so uncomfortable they could not use it a 2nd night. <hl> intending to return to store for money back, or store credit, I ordered the serta queen from amazon the next morning. it was here in 2 days. been using on and off since dec. 2013. has held its air since dec. and it is now march. very comfortable. by the way, wal mart refused to take mattress back. had to exchange for identical product, (pointless!) or a air mattress of greater expense. (I refuse to dig a deeper hole with walmart!!!) so if anyone wants a washboard style air mattress, I have one for sale. like new! the serta mattress is excellent for an air mattress, and amazon return policy is superior if needed.

bought a air mattress from local <hl> Wal-Mart <hl>.(NOT a Serta) daughter and son in law used it over holiday stay over and was so uncomfortable they could not use it a 2nd night. intending to return to store for money back, or store credit, I ordered the serta queen from amazon the next morning. it was here in 2 days. been using on and off since dec. 2013. has held its air since dec. and it is now march. very comfortable. by the way, wal mart refused to take mattress back. had to exchange for identical product, (pointless!) or a air mattress of greater expense. (I refuse to dig a deeper hole with walmart!!!) so if anyone wants a washboard style air mattress, I have one for sale. like new! the serta mattress is excellent for an air mattress, and amazon return policy is superior if needed.

bought a air mattress from local <hl> Wal-Mart <hl> .(NOT a Serta) daughter and son in law used it over holiday stay over and was so uncomfortable they could not use it a 2nd night.


Question: What company made this product?

Discovered this device quite by accident while looking for something else. After checking it over and recalling my frustration trying to figure out where the right spot to stop filling was at with a regular canning funnel, I decided it was worth buying because the store has a good return policy, plus on the label it clearly says "Satisfaction guaranteed." Within a couple hours I had finished several batches of canning and totally love this canning funnel. First, the cut-out allows sighting of the product inside the jar as it reaches the proper fill level. Great!! It fits well on regular and wide mouth jars (even half-pint jars), is easy to quickly move to the next jar once the immediate jar is properly filled. Although I didn't sit it on the counter between jars, it does sit stable and well above the countertop so sticky jams/jellies, etc. don't get left on the countertop. It doesn't get hot from boiling product due to it's two layer construction, is easy to clean with a spatula to get the last bit into a jar, blackberry juice did not stain it, and does keep jar tops clean if the 'operator' is able to set it into the next jar without bumping the top of the jar (but it sure wasn't as bad as my very old funnel). But... "Designed in U.S.A. Made in China." I broke my sworn promise to only purchase U.S. manufactured products, but it does appear to be made much better than most things made in China. Maybe Progressive will decide to bring production back to the U.S.A ... ????

Answer: Progressive

Discovered this device quite by accident while looking for something else. After checking it over and recalling my frustration trying to figure out where the right spot to stop filling was at with a regular canning funnel, I decided it was worth buying because the store has a good return policy, plus on the label it clearly says "Satisfaction guaranteed." Within a couple hours I had finished several batches of canning and totally love this canning funnel. First, the cut-out allows sighting of the product inside the jar as it reaches the proper fill level. Great!! It fits well on regular and wide mouth jars (even half-pint jars), is easy to quickly move to the next jar once the immediate jar is properly filled. Although I didn't sit it on the counter between jars, it does sit stable and well above the countertop so sticky jams/jellies, etc. don't get left on the countertop. It doesn't get hot from boiling product due to it's two layer construction, is easy to clean with a spatula to get the last bit into a jar, blackberry juice did not stain it, and does keep jar tops clean if the 'operator' is able to set it into the next jar without bumping the top of the jar (but it sure wasn't as bad as my very old funnel). But... "Designed in U.S.A. Made in China." I broke my sworn promise to only purchase U.S. manufactured products, but it does appear to be made much better than most things made in China. <hl> Maybe Progressive will decide to bring production back to the U.S.A ... ???? <hl>

Discovered this device quite by accident while looking for something else. After checking it over and recalling my frustration trying to figure out where the right spot to stop filling was at with a regular canning funnel, I decided it was worth buying because the store has a good return policy, plus on the label it clearly says "Satisfaction guaranteed." Within a couple hours I had finished several batches of canning and totally love this canning funnel. First, the cut-out allows sighting of the product inside the jar as it reaches the proper fill level. Great!! It fits well on regular and wide mouth jars (even half-pint jars), is easy to quickly move to the next jar once the immediate jar is properly filled. Although I didn't sit it on the counter between jars, it does sit stable and well above the countertop so sticky jams/jellies, etc. don't get left on the countertop. It doesn't get hot from boiling product due to it's two layer construction, is easy to clean with a spatula to get the last bit into a jar, blackberry juice did not stain it, and does keep jar tops clean if the 'operator' is able to set it into the next jar without bumping the top of the jar (but it sure wasn't as bad as my very old funnel). But... "Designed in U.S.A. Made in China." I broke my sworn promise to only purchase U.S. manufactured products, but it does appear to be made much better than most things made in China. Maybe <hl> Progressive <hl> will decide to bring production back to the U.S.A ... ????