Question: how you like the invention?

Answer: Great invention, but it is a bit bulky. I would suggest keeping it in the box so as not to lose any parts. It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe.

<hl> Great invention, but it is a bit bulky. I would suggest keeping it in the box so as not to lose any parts. It works great for drying fresh cut pasta doe. <hl>


Question: What is large and shows what is happening?

I think the best thing about the American Innovative Portable Dual-Timer is the batteries! We have a total of 3 kitchen timers lurking in a drawer waiting for those flat round batteries that we never remember to buy! This nifty timer takes two AAA batteries. We always have that size around as our remotes require the same. I had a challenge opening the door to insert the included batteries: "use fingernail(some force required)". Don't use your fingernail, carefully use the tip of a knife, as I did! The other "tool" required is an open paperclip, used to press the very tiny button in order to set the Clock, a simple and easy procedure. Once all that was accomplished, on to playing with the other features of the timer....the Dual(2) Countdown timers work beautifully, either with buzzer, or the vibration mode. The screen is large and shows what is happening. Haven't used Stopwatch or the Keypad Lock yet, no reason, but figure it will be fine. The unit has a sturdy belt clip if you need to move around, and the strong magnet will rest snugly on a metal surface for easy access. I did not see any OFF button(to save battery life), and usually have it set on the Clock when not in use! Hopefully, I did not miss something. Anyway, it is a great little multi-talented Timer!

Answer: screen

I think the best thing about the American Innovative Portable Dual-Timer is the batteries! We have a total of 3 kitchen timers lurking in a drawer waiting for those flat round batteries that we never remember to buy! This nifty timer takes two AAA batteries. We always have that size around as our remotes require the same. I had a challenge opening the door to insert the included batteries: "use fingernail(some force required)". Don't use your fingernail, carefully use the tip of a knife, as I did! The other "tool" required is an open paperclip, used to press the very tiny button in order to set the Clock, a simple and easy procedure. Once all that was accomplished, on to playing with the other features of the timer....the Dual(2) Countdown timers work beautifully, either with buzzer, or the vibration mode. <hl> The screen is large and shows what is happening. <hl> Haven't used Stopwatch or the Keypad Lock yet, no reason, but figure it will be fine. The unit has a sturdy belt clip if you need to move around, and the strong magnet will rest snugly on a metal surface for easy access. I did not see any OFF button(to save battery life), and usually have it set on the Clock when not in use! Hopefully, I did not miss something. Anyway, it is a great little multi-talented Timer!

I think the best thing about the American Innovative Portable Dual-Timer is the batteries! We have a total of 3 kitchen timers lurking in a drawer waiting for those flat round batteries that we never remember to buy! This nifty timer takes two AAA batteries. We always have that size around as our remotes require the same. I had a challenge opening the door to insert the included batteries: "use fingernail(some force required)". Don't use your fingernail, carefully use the tip of a knife, as I did! The other "tool" required is an open paperclip, used to press the very tiny button in order to set the Clock, a simple and easy procedure. Once all that was accomplished, on to playing with the other features of the timer....the Dual(2) Countdown timers work beautifully, either with buzzer, or the vibration mode. The <hl> screen <hl> is large and shows what is happening. Haven't used Stopwatch or the Keypad Lock yet, no reason, but figure it will be fine. The unit has a sturdy belt clip if you need to move around, and the strong magnet will rest snugly on a metal surface for easy access. I did not see any OFF button(to save battery life), and usually have it set on the Clock when not in use! Hopefully, I did not miss something. Anyway, it is a great little multi-talented Timer!


Question: what temperature should you preheat the pots and pans on?

Was trying to justify spending a lot of money for a set of All Clad cookware. I am a Cooks Illustrated follower. All Clad is consistently rated tops. I still could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. I am a intermediate level cook. I am so glad I read their reviews on the Calphalon set. I purchased the 13 piece set and was wowed! The set is beautiful and does cook like a dream. I am so glad read the reviews. When cooking with these pots and pans, it is crucial to preheat them on medium heat. I use a light coating of oil, not Pam. I have cooked eggs, over easy, and no problems with sticking. Cleaning them is a breeze as well. I use a little Bar Keepers Friend and they shine right up. The cookware seems to heat evenly thanks to the tri ply construction. I am totally thrilled with my purchase and am so happy to have saved well over $1200 by going with the Calphalon.

Answer: medium heat

Was trying to justify spending a lot of money for a set of All Clad cookware. I am a Cooks Illustrated follower. All Clad is consistently rated tops. I still could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. I am a intermediate level cook. I am so glad I read their reviews on the Calphalon set. I purchased the 13 piece set and was wowed! The set is beautiful and does cook like a dream. I am so glad read the reviews. <hl> When cooking with these pots and pans, it is crucial to preheat them on medium heat . <hl> I use a light coating of oil, not Pam. I have cooked eggs, over easy, and no problems with sticking. Cleaning them is a breeze as well. I use a little Bar Keepers Friend and they shine right up. The cookware seems to heat evenly thanks to the tri ply construction. I am totally thrilled with my purchase and am so happy to have saved well over $1200 by going with the Calphalon.

Was trying to justify spending a lot of money for a set of All Clad cookware. I am a Cooks Illustrated follower. All Clad is consistently rated tops. I still could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. I am a intermediate level cook. I am so glad I read their reviews on the Calphalon set. I purchased the 13 piece set and was wowed! The set is beautiful and does cook like a dream. I am so glad read the reviews. When cooking with these pots and pans, it is crucial to preheat them on <hl> medium heat <hl>. I use a light coating of oil, not Pam. I have cooked eggs, over easy, and no problems with sticking. Cleaning them is a breeze as well. I use a little Bar Keepers Friend and they shine right up. The cookware seems to heat evenly thanks to the tri ply construction. I am totally thrilled with my purchase and am so happy to have saved well over $1200 by going with the Calphalon.

When cooking with these pots and pans, it is crucial to preheat them on <hl> medium heat <hl> .


Question: What does the reviewer think happened when they used the grinder?

I bought one of these at Kohl's on 12/27/11. It worked just fine but stopped working by February, so I exchanged it at the store. I only used it when I found 2 pound bags of Starbuck's French Roast at T.J. Maxx for $14.99 and would grind a partial bag at a time. Probably no more than a half hour's use since then but when I ground up some in advance last week, I'm guessing the motor overheated and seized up. It's in the trash now. I'd recommend using this light-duty grinder for no more than a few ounces of beans at a time.

Answer: guessing the motor overheated and seized up

I bought one of these at Kohl's on 12/27/11. It worked just fine but stopped working by February, so I exchanged it at the store. I only used it when I found 2 pound bags of Starbuck's French Roast at T.J. Maxx for $14.99 and would grind a partial bag at a time. <hl> Probably no more than a half hour's use since then but when I ground up some in advance last week, I'm guessing the motor overheated and seized up . <hl> It's in the trash now. I'd recommend using this light-duty grinder for no more than a few ounces of beans at a time.

I bought one of these at Kohl's on 12/27/11. It worked just fine but stopped working by February, so I exchanged it at the store. I only used it when I found 2 pound bags of Starbuck's French Roast at T.J. Maxx for $14.99 and would grind a partial bag at a time. Probably no more than a half hour's use since then but when I ground up some in advance last week, I'm <hl> guessing the motor overheated and seized up <hl>. It's in the trash now. I'd recommend using this light-duty grinder for no more than a few ounces of beans at a time.

Probably no more than a half hour's use since then but when I ground up some in advance last week, I'm <hl> guessing the motor overheated and seized up <hl> .


Question: what does the Breville work like?

The Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function is amazing and very easy to use and it comes with eighteen coffee pods! But my favorite? It comes with a K-cup reusable filter and a measuring spoon for those who like to use their own ground coffee!Equipped with an almost spray like dispenser, the Breville is quiet and works like a dream. It comes with an iced tea function that I found myself using more than anything else since I love iced tea. Hot tea and coffee are dispensed with ease as well and the water temperature is hot and pretty much exactly the temperature I like for my coffee.The Breville is nice looking and a great addition to any kitchen. The style and versatility of this wonderful coffee machine will be enjoyed by myself and my family for years to come.Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

Answer: a dream

The Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function is amazing and very easy to use and it comes with eighteen coffee pods! But my favorite? <hl> It comes with a K-cup reusable filter and a measuring spoon for those who like to use their own ground coffee!Equipped with an almost spray like dispenser, the Breville is quiet and works like a dream . <hl> It comes with an iced tea function that I found myself using more than anything else since I love iced tea. Hot tea and coffee are dispensed with ease as well and the water temperature is hot and pretty much exactly the temperature I like for my coffee. The Breville is nice looking and a great addition to any kitchen. The style and versatility of this wonderful coffee machine will be enjoyed by myself and my family for years to come. Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

The Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function is amazing and very easy to use and it comes with eighteen coffee pods! But my favorite? It comes with a K-cup reusable filter and a measuring spoon for those who like to use their own ground coffee!Equipped with an almost spray like dispenser, the Breville is quiet and works like <hl> a dream <hl>. It comes with an iced tea function that I found myself using more than anything else since I love iced tea. Hot tea and coffee are dispensed with ease as well and the water temperature is hot and pretty much exactly the temperature I like for my coffee.The Breville is nice looking and a great addition to any kitchen. The style and versatility of this wonderful coffee machine will be enjoyed by myself and my family for years to come.Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

It comes with a K-cup reusable filter and a measuring spoon for those who like to use their own ground coffee!Equipped with an almost spray like dispenser, the Breville is quiet and works like <hl> a dream <hl> .


Question: How many weight modes does the scale have?

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

Answer: 4 different weight modes

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

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

It's beautifully finished stainless steel with <hl> 4 different weight modes <hl> , and a particularly easy to read blue lit display.


Question: How does the author describe the pan?

The pan is nice and sturdy, I wish the sides were just a bit taller, but it still worked for my recipe. The coating is not sprayed as with other pans, so it is a bit thicker in places. Unfortunately, in one of the places it was so think, that a spike formed, and I cut my fingers on it while washing the pan. It was on the outside of the pan, near the rim. My husband filed it down, and it is now nice and smooth. The surface is smooth and although I needed to run a spatula around the cake to remove it, it was really easy to wash after that, see - I didn't even use a cloth to wash it, and my cut fingers are the proof for that.

Answer: nice and sturdy

<hl> The pan is nice and sturdy , I wish the sides were just a bit taller, but it still worked for my recipe. <hl> The coating is not sprayed as with other pans, so it is a bit thicker in places. Unfortunately, in one of the places it was so think, that a spike formed, and I cut my fingers on it while washing the pan. It was on the outside of the pan, near the rim. My husband filed it down, and it is now nice and smooth. The surface is smooth and although I needed to run a spatula around the cake to remove it, it was really easy to wash after that, see - I didn't even use a cloth to wash it, and my cut fingers are the proof for that.

The pan is <hl> nice and sturdy <hl>, I wish the sides were just a bit taller, but it still worked for my recipe. The coating is not sprayed as with other pans, so it is a bit thicker in places. Unfortunately, in one of the places it was so think, that a spike formed, and I cut my fingers on it while washing the pan. It was on the outside of the pan, near the rim. My husband filed it down, and it is now nice and smooth. The surface is smooth and although I needed to run a spatula around the cake to remove it, it was really easy to wash after that, see - I didn't even use a cloth to wash it, and my cut fingers are the proof for that.

The pan is <hl> nice and sturdy <hl> , I wish the sides were just a bit taller, but it still worked for my recipe.


Question: What is not a guarantee for an expensive coffee maker?

I previously used more expensive coffee maker that did not last whole year. This time, I decided to go different route in that I looked around for coffee maker that is low priced and yet, had pretty decent review. Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it will last a long time.I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great. Nothing fancy, the control is standard but it does brew very good coffee. Even my brother who is finicky about coffee likes it.Only time will tell if this coffee maker is built right and last over a year. Some of earlier reviewers have complained that this device worked well at first but later developed problems that knocked the rating from high to low.

Answer: will last a long time

I previously used more expensive coffee maker that did not last whole year. This time, I decided to go different route in that I looked around for coffee maker that is low priced and yet, had pretty decent review. <hl> Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it will last a long time .I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great. <hl> Nothing fancy, the control is standard but it does brew very good coffee. Even my brother who is finicky about coffee likes it. Only time will tell if this coffee maker is built right and last over a year. Some of earlier reviewers have complained that this device worked well at first but later developed problems that knocked the rating from high to low.

I previously used more expensive coffee maker that did not last whole year. This time, I decided to go different route in that I looked around for coffee maker that is low priced and yet, had pretty decent review. Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it <hl> will last a long time <hl>.I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great. Nothing fancy, the control is standard but it does brew very good coffee. Even my brother who is finicky about coffee likes it.Only time will tell if this coffee maker is built right and last over a year. Some of earlier reviewers have complained that this device worked well at first but later developed problems that knocked the rating from high to low.

Buying more expensive coffee maker is no guarantee it <hl> will last a long time <hl> .I've had this coffee maker for couple of weeks now and so far it has worked great.


Question: What temperature of water did they put the banana under?

I do not know what took me so long to up-date to this new type of peeler, which is Awesome. (at least new to me)It's easy and comfortable to handle. Peeling is now effortless.The peeler does have a serrated edges, so be careful.I diid Not have a problem with peeling my skin though.I took out a few frozen banana's for a smoothie. I was told you do not have to peel them before freezing them. (Might peel them first!!)I ran them over medium water for a couple of seconds. When I peeled the peel from the banana's they seemed to still havea coating over them from the frozen banana peel !This peeler just gilded over the banana, without ripping it apart. Which I expected it to do!I usually have a problem peeling fresh beets. NOT a problem with this peeler.If it can peel raw fresh beets with ease, it can peel anything..Two Thumbs up..

Answer: medium

I do not know what took me so long to up-date to this new type of peeler, which is Awesome. (at least new to me)It's easy and comfortable to handle. Peeling is now effortless. The peeler does have a serrated edges, so be careful. I diid Not have a problem with peeling my skin though. I took out a few frozen banana's for a smoothie. I was told you do not have to peel them before freezing them. <hl> (Might peel them first!!)I ran them over medium water for a couple of seconds. <hl> When I peeled the peel from the banana's they seemed to still havea coating over them from the frozen banana peel ! This peeler just gilded over the banana, without ripping it apart. Which I expected it to do!I usually have a problem peeling fresh beets. NOT a problem with this peeler. If it can peel raw fresh beets with ease, it can peel anything..Two Thumbs up..

I do not know what took me so long to up-date to this new type of peeler, which is Awesome. (at least new to me)It's easy and comfortable to handle. Peeling is now effortless.The peeler does have a serrated edges, so be careful.I diid Not have a problem with peeling my skin though.I took out a few frozen banana's for a smoothie. I was told you do not have to peel them before freezing them. (Might peel them first!!)I ran them over <hl> medium <hl> water for a couple of seconds. When I peeled the peel from the banana's they seemed to still havea coating over them from the frozen banana peel !This peeler just gilded over the banana, without ripping it apart. Which I expected it to do!I usually have a problem peeling fresh beets. NOT a problem with this peeler.If it can peel raw fresh beets with ease, it can peel anything..Two Thumbs up..


Question: How long has the poster had their stainless pots?

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: 15+ years

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. <hl> I still use 20 year old superstore bought garbage stainless pots n pans from 15+ years ago with my high quality stuff. <hl> 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 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 <hl> 15+ years <hl> 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: how the product is useful?

I'm very new to my Kitchenaid Mixer and it has been intimidating to use at first. I got this roller to try out making my own ravioli's. I hate rolling out dough.I attached this to my Kitchenaid Classic 4.5Q and it fit and worked perfect. After watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out. It is easy and kind of fun.I would recommend this to anyone that has a kitchenaid mixer. I also recommend if you have never used one to check out some videos on youtube to understand it more.Now I only need to get the ravioli maker. :)

Answer: it fit and worked perfect.

I'm very new to my Kitchenaid Mixer and it has been intimidating to use at first. I got this roller to try out making my own ravioli's. I hate rolling out dough. <hl> I attached this to my Kitchenaid Classic 4.5Q and it fit and worked perfect. After watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out. <hl> It is easy and kind of fun. I would recommend this to anyone that has a kitchenaid mixer. I also recommend if you have never used one to check out some videos on youtube to understand it more. Now I only need to get the ravioli maker. :)

I'm very new to my Kitchenaid Mixer and it has been intimidating to use at first. I got this roller to try out making my own ravioli's. I hate rolling out dough.I attached this to my Kitchenaid Classic 4.5Q and <hl> it fit and worked perfect. <hl> After watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out. It is easy and kind of fun.I would recommend this to anyone that has a kitchenaid mixer. I also recommend if you have never used one to check out some videos on youtube to understand it more.Now I only need to get the ravioli maker. :)


Question: What kind of problems were both people getting on their bad mattress?

I spent 6 months considering this mattress, reading reviews, making up my mind. 6 months I could have been getting a good nights sleep and not tossing and turning every night. Best sleep ever!! Both of us have back problems, bed time used to be nightmare, most mattresses don't hold up as advertised. I have a platform caption's bed, the mattress has been on a surface without sloops as the last salesperson tried to tell me was the reason my mattress failed. This has been a pleasant surprise! Only problem I had and was easily fixed, it was so firm where my hip pressed on the bed I developed sore areas. One trip to store for egg crate on my side of bed took care of the problem. I have a cover over the mattress and was worried if I put the egg crate cover under the cover it would slide around, hasn't moved. Every month I rotate the mattress, don't know if have to but old habits die hard. Has been the best mattress I have ever bought.

Answer: back problems

I spent 6 months considering this mattress, reading reviews, making up my mind. 6 months I could have been getting a good nights sleep and not tossing and turning every night. Best sleep ever!! <hl> Both of us have back problems , bed time used to be nightmare, most mattresses don't hold up as advertised. <hl> I have a platform caption's bed, the mattress has been on a surface without sloops as the last salesperson tried to tell me was the reason my mattress failed. This has been a pleasant surprise! Only problem I had and was easily fixed, it was so firm where my hip pressed on the bed I developed sore areas. One trip to store for egg crate on my side of bed took care of the problem. I have a cover over the mattress and was worried if I put the egg crate cover under the cover it would slide around, hasn't moved. Every month I rotate the mattress, don't know if have to but old habits die hard. Has been the best mattress I have ever bought.

I spent 6 months considering this mattress, reading reviews, making up my mind. 6 months I could have been getting a good nights sleep and not tossing and turning every night. Best sleep ever!! Both of us have <hl> back problems <hl>, bed time used to be nightmare, most mattresses don't hold up as advertised. I have a platform caption's bed, the mattress has been on a surface without sloops as the last salesperson tried to tell me was the reason my mattress failed. This has been a pleasant surprise! Only problem I had and was easily fixed, it was so firm where my hip pressed on the bed I developed sore areas. One trip to store for egg crate on my side of bed took care of the problem. I have a cover over the mattress and was worried if I put the egg crate cover under the cover it would slide around, hasn't moved. Every month I rotate the mattress, don't know if have to but old habits die hard. Has been the best mattress I have ever bought.

Both of us have <hl> back problems <hl> , bed time used to be nightmare, most mattresses don't hold up as advertised.


Question: How many of these do they go through a year?

I was looking for a long time solution for my non stick skillet. My wife and I go thru one of these twice a year. I bought the 12.5 inch and using my gas grill and flax seed oil, put a non stick surface on the skillet that was the color of light carbon and tough. As long as you don't wash it with detergent or put acidic liquid, such as lemon juice, it will last. Metal turners, no problem. I liked it so much, I ordered one for each of my son's and two smaller ones for myself. Let me repeat don't wash, only use hot water and paper towels or plastic brushes, and no acidic juice. After each use, i put a few drops of oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel. It's ready for the next use.

Answer: twice

I was looking for a long time solution for my non stick skillet. <hl> My wife and I go thru one of these twice a year. <hl> I bought the 12.5 inch and using my gas grill and flax seed oil, put a non stick surface on the skillet that was the color of light carbon and tough. As long as you don't wash it with detergent or put acidic liquid, such as lemon juice, it will last. Metal turners, no problem. I liked it so much, I ordered one for each of my son's and two smaller ones for myself. Let me repeat don't wash, only use hot water and paper towels or plastic brushes, and no acidic juice. After each use, i put a few drops of oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel. It's ready for the next use.

I was looking for a long time solution for my non stick skillet. My wife and I go thru one of these <hl> twice <hl> a year. I bought the 12.5 inch and using my gas grill and flax seed oil, put a non stick surface on the skillet that was the color of light carbon and tough. As long as you don't wash it with detergent or put acidic liquid, such as lemon juice, it will last. Metal turners, no problem. I liked it so much, I ordered one for each of my son's and two smaller ones for myself. Let me repeat don't wash, only use hot water and paper towels or plastic brushes, and no acidic juice. After each use, i put a few drops of oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel. It's ready for the next use.


Question: What does the writer caution about the knife?

I have the Henckels Pro S hollow-ground santoku, and it's definitely the best item in my kitchen. I've had it over a year and it just now needs to be professionally sharpened (of course, we do keep up with the sharpening steel every few uses). It slices through everything like it's warm butter, and items fall away from the sides. It feels solid and well-balanced in my hand, and the weight helps the slicing. The only caution I would share is that if you hold the knife properly (thumb and side of the index finger on the sides of the blade, last three fingers wrapped around the handle), be careful of the "dull" bolster area; I actually cut myself on this part of the knife the first time I used it! I used my steel to file down the sharp edges and haven't had any problems since. Overall, this was the best $80 I've ever invested in my culinary education!

Answer: "dull" bolster area

I have the Henckels Pro S hollow-ground santoku, and it's definitely the best item in my kitchen. I've had it over a year and it just now needs to be professionally sharpened (of course, we do keep up with the sharpening steel every few uses). It slices through everything like it's warm butter, and items fall away from the sides. It feels solid and well-balanced in my hand, and the weight helps the slicing. <hl> The only caution I would share is that if you hold the knife properly (thumb and side of the index finger on the sides of the blade, last three fingers wrapped around the handle), be careful of the "dull" bolster area ; I actually cut myself on this part of the knife the first time I used it! <hl> I used my steel to file down the sharp edges and haven't had any problems since. Overall, this was the best $80 I've ever invested in my culinary education!

I have the Henckels Pro S hollow-ground santoku, and it's definitely the best item in my kitchen. I've had it over a year and it just now needs to be professionally sharpened (of course, we do keep up with the sharpening steel every few uses). It slices through everything like it's warm butter, and items fall away from the sides. It feels solid and well-balanced in my hand, and the weight helps the slicing. The only caution I would share is that if you hold the knife properly (thumb and side of the index finger on the sides of the blade, last three fingers wrapped around the handle), be careful of the <hl> "dull" bolster area <hl>; I actually cut myself on this part of the knife the first time I used it! I used my steel to file down the sharp edges and haven't had any problems since. Overall, this was the best $80 I've ever invested in my culinary education!

The only caution I would share is that if you hold the knife properly (thumb and side of the index finger on the sides of the blade, last three fingers wrapped around the handle), be careful of the <hl> "dull" bolster area <hl> ; I actually cut myself on this part of the knife the first time I used it!


Question: What did we use?

Like many people we used stove top kettles for years.I was interested in electrics, but never wanted to pay the price to try one.I have to say that this appliance rates right up there as one of the best purchases we've ever made. I came across it at Target, and based on the price (it was around $30 on sale at that time) and the style (love the sleek design) purchased it and brought it home.We've owned the kettle for nearly two years now and it's served us well. It gets daily use. We ended up liking it so much that when my sister-in-law mentioned having always wanted one, we went out and purchased her one for Christmas that year.The only issue we've had, and it's just become one, is the screen that covers the spout. The kettle recently started to dribble while pouring, and I discovered that the screen has torn away on one side. We don't particularly need the screen (we have no sediment in our water), but if I can find the part for less than buying a new kettle I'll replace it.Overall a great electric kettle and I'd highly recommend it.

Answer: stove top kettles for years

<hl> Like many people we used stove top kettles for years .I was interested in electrics, but never wanted to pay the price to try one. <hl> I have to say that this appliance rates right up there as one of the best purchases we've ever made. I came across it at Target, and based on the price (it was around $30 on sale at that time) and the style (love the sleek design) purchased it and brought it home. We've owned the kettle for nearly two years now and it's served us well. It gets daily use. We ended up liking it so much that when my sister-in-law mentioned having always wanted one, we went out and purchased her one for Christmas that year. The only issue we've had, and it's just become one, is the screen that covers the spout. The kettle recently started to dribble while pouring, and I discovered that the screen has torn away on one side. We don't particularly need the screen (we have no sediment in our water), but if I can find the part for less than buying a new kettle I'll replace it. Overall a great electric kettle and I'd highly recommend it.

Like many people we used <hl> stove top kettles for years <hl>.I was interested in electrics, but never wanted to pay the price to try one.I have to say that this appliance rates right up there as one of the best purchases we've ever made. I came across it at Target, and based on the price (it was around $30 on sale at that time) and the style (love the sleek design) purchased it and brought it home.We've owned the kettle for nearly two years now and it's served us well. It gets daily use. We ended up liking it so much that when my sister-in-law mentioned having always wanted one, we went out and purchased her one for Christmas that year.The only issue we've had, and it's just become one, is the screen that covers the spout. The kettle recently started to dribble while pouring, and I discovered that the screen has torn away on one side. We don't particularly need the screen (we have no sediment in our water), but if I can find the part for less than buying a new kettle I'll replace it.Overall a great electric kettle and I'd highly recommend it.

Like many people we used <hl> stove top kettles for years <hl> .I was interested in electrics, but never wanted to pay the price to try one.


Question: What is the handle of the knife made of?

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

Answer: rubber

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

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


Question: what is the benefit of the gel mat?

Is it possible that mundane kitchen tasks could be more enjoyable with the addition of a gel floor mat? It seems absurd and I was definitely a skeptic about just how effective and different having the GelPro floor mat would be...but I stand corrected. Wow, I'm ready to put GelPro mats under all the carpeting in my house!Is it really _that_ comfortable? It is, I promise. If I'm in the kitchen these days, I'm standing on the mat. I'll wash dishes, I'll chop, and I'll stir, just get me on that mat.My one beef with the mat is pricing...it seems pretty pricey for a mat. But, if you have any sort of comfort issue as you're standing and working in the kitchen, I would bet the ol' GelPro could make things significantly more comfy!

Answer: make things significantly more comfy

Is it possible that mundane kitchen tasks could be more enjoyable with the addition of a gel floor mat? It seems absurd and I was definitely a skeptic about just how effective and different having the GelPro floor mat would be...but I stand corrected. Wow, I'm ready to put GelPro mats under all the carpeting in my house!Is it really _that_ comfortable? It is, I promise. If I'm in the kitchen these days, I'm standing on the mat. I'll wash dishes, I'll chop, and I'll stir, just get me on that mat. My one beef with the mat is pricing...it seems pretty pricey for a mat. <hl> But, if you have any sort of comfort issue as you're standing and working in the kitchen, I would bet the ol' GelPro could make things significantly more comfy ! <hl>

Is it possible that mundane kitchen tasks could be more enjoyable with the addition of a gel floor mat? It seems absurd and I was definitely a skeptic about just how effective and different having the GelPro floor mat would be...but I stand corrected. Wow, I'm ready to put GelPro mats under all the carpeting in my house!Is it really _that_ comfortable? It is, I promise. If I'm in the kitchen these days, I'm standing on the mat. I'll wash dishes, I'll chop, and I'll stir, just get me on that mat.My one beef with the mat is pricing...it seems pretty pricey for a mat. But, if you have any sort of comfort issue as you're standing and working in the kitchen, I would bet the ol' GelPro could <hl> make things significantly more comfy <hl>!

But, if you have any sort of comfort issue as you're standing and working in the kitchen, I would bet the ol' GelPro could <hl> make things significantly more comfy <hl> !


Question: What is writer figuring out by trial and error?

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product.

Answer: how much water to add

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. <hl> You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. <hl> We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product.

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out <hl> how much water to add <hl> by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product.


Question: what is the product made out of?

I am a garlic lover and I love this garlic press. I grow garlic and use garlic daily in cooking. The garlic comes out very finely crushed. This press is made of very sturdy, solid stainless steel, It is very easy to use, easy to hold, and easy to squeeze, I don’t know why some of the other reviewers had trouble, maybe their garlic was very hard, but ripe, unpeeled garlic presses just fine for me. I have drawer full of garlic gadgets and this one is the easiest to use. It is much sturdier and stronger, not flimsy as most are. It works well on both small and large cloves. Cleaning is easy, once the garlic remnants dry in the press, just brush it out with your finger or a spatula. Does not even need washing! I was sent a sample unit in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Answer: stainless steel

I am a garlic lover and I love this garlic press. I grow garlic and use garlic daily in cooking. The garlic comes out very finely crushed. <hl> This press is made of very sturdy, solid stainless steel , It is very easy to use, easy to hold, and easy to squeeze, I don’t know why some of the other reviewers had trouble, maybe their garlic was very hard, but ripe, unpeeled garlic presses just fine for me. <hl> I have drawer full of garlic gadgets and this one is the easiest to use. It is much sturdier and stronger, not flimsy as most are. It works well on both small and large cloves. Cleaning is easy, once the garlic remnants dry in the press, just brush it out with your finger or a spatula. Does not even need washing! I was sent a sample unit in exchange for an honest and fair review.

I am a garlic lover and I love this garlic press. I grow garlic and use garlic daily in cooking. The garlic comes out very finely crushed. This press is made of very sturdy, solid <hl> stainless steel <hl>, It is very easy to use, easy to hold, and easy to squeeze, I don’t know why some of the other reviewers had trouble, maybe their garlic was very hard, but ripe, unpeeled garlic presses just fine for me. I have drawer full of garlic gadgets and this one is the easiest to use. It is much sturdier and stronger, not flimsy as most are. It works well on both small and large cloves. Cleaning is easy, once the garlic remnants dry in the press, just brush it out with your finger or a spatula. Does not even need washing! I was sent a sample unit in exchange for an honest and fair review.

This press is made of very sturdy, solid <hl> stainless steel <hl> , It is very easy to use, easy to hold, and easy to squeeze, I don’t know why some of the other reviewers had trouble, maybe their garlic was very hard, but ripe, unpeeled garlic presses just fine for me.


Question: What does the vacuum cleaner work better than?

It does technically fit my Eureka Air Speed bagless vacuum, but that's not to say it actually attaches or fits by itself. I place the attachment part into the hose of my vacuum, and as long as I hold it, it fits. This isn't such a problem for me, since I don't need to move the vacuum cleaner while I'm using this kit. I have to hold the hose, anyway, so I just hold it where it attaches. I need something for tiny jobs like my keyboards and other accessories, and it does do the trick. So I am keeping it. But I can see where it would be annoying for other users, and it would be great if the product came with a list of vacuums it is compatible with. Since you can't really hold it up to your own to judge the size, the buyer should be aware that it may not fit. It still works better for me than canned air.

Answer: canned air

It does technically fit my Eureka Air Speed bagless vacuum, but that's not to say it actually attaches or fits by itself. I place the attachment part into the hose of my vacuum, and as long as I hold it, it fits. This isn't such a problem for me, since I don't need to move the vacuum cleaner while I'm using this kit. I have to hold the hose, anyway, so I just hold it where it attaches. I need something for tiny jobs like my keyboards and other accessories, and it does do the trick. So I am keeping it. But I can see where it would be annoying for other users, and it would be great if the product came with a list of vacuums it is compatible with. Since you can't really hold it up to your own to judge the size, the buyer should be aware that it may not fit. <hl> It still works better for me than canned air . <hl>

It does technically fit my Eureka Air Speed bagless vacuum, but that's not to say it actually attaches or fits by itself. I place the attachment part into the hose of my vacuum, and as long as I hold it, it fits. This isn't such a problem for me, since I don't need to move the vacuum cleaner while I'm using this kit. I have to hold the hose, anyway, so I just hold it where it attaches. I need something for tiny jobs like my keyboards and other accessories, and it does do the trick. So I am keeping it. But I can see where it would be annoying for other users, and it would be great if the product came with a list of vacuums it is compatible with. Since you can't really hold it up to your own to judge the size, the buyer should be aware that it may not fit. It still works better for me than <hl> canned air <hl>.

It still works better for me than <hl> canned air <hl> .


Question: What did I buy?

I was tired of the problems with vertical napkin holders. I looked at all the holders that were of this design and liked the looks AND size of this one the best.I will never worry about napkins blowing away again. Designed in the U.S. but manufactured in China.I recommend placing the napkins with the folded part toward the post as well as trying to grab the entire napkin and not just a layer when you pull it out.

Answer: napkin holders

<hl> I was tired of the problems with vertical napkin holders . <hl> I looked at all the holders that were of this design and liked the looks AND size of this one the best. I will never worry about napkins blowing away again. Designed in the U.S. but manufactured in China. I recommend placing the napkins with the folded part toward the post as well as trying to grab the entire napkin and not just a layer when you pull it out.

I was tired of the problems with vertical <hl> napkin holders <hl>. I looked at all the holders that were of this design and liked the looks AND size of this one the best.I will never worry about napkins blowing away again. Designed in the U.S. but manufactured in China.I recommend placing the napkins with the folded part toward the post as well as trying to grab the entire napkin and not just a layer when you pull it out.

I was tired of the problems with vertical <hl> napkin holders <hl> .


Question: What year was Fannie Farmer Cookbook book published?

Since I bought a set of these molds, I've made 6-8 different varieties, and they're all delicious, but as others have said, I'm learning what I like.The Key Lime popsicle recipe from Fany Gerson's Paletas is fabulous. It was my first batch, and it worked so perfectly that the minor issues I had with other batches came as something of a shock. I used Fat Free Sweetened condensed milk because that's what I had in the house, and it worked fine.Rules to keep in mind:1) if the mixture is slightly thick even before it is frozen, the sticks won't shift around as much as they freeze, so the top will be easy to remove. Mixtures that are cooked (custards, cornstarch mixtures) work really well.2) Not using the lid at all works fine, but you need to let the mixture get slushy before putting in sticks, or use something to brace the sticks in place as the mixture freezes. (I've used binder clips, but saw someone's blog using wooden clothes pins)3) So far, all the custard based ice cream mixtures I've tried have worked fine. Thickened with both eggs and cornstarch, (and a bit of guar gum, my addition) they have a good texture once frozen.4) I bought guar gum to use as a thickener, and I guess it helps, the plain fruit ones I made are easier to eat than the ice cubes on a stick I thought they'd be.5) For really rich mixtures (key lime pie popsicles), I find this portion size to be just a bit large. It really feels indulgent to eat so much. On the other hand, it's very satisfying, so I haven't yet bought any of the smaller sized molds I've seen.Kidco Healthy Snack Frozen Treat Traysfor example. Look good, haven't bought any, yet.6) Portion-wise, the recipes from Paleta seem to fill my molds with just enough, no extra. The one-quart ice cream recipes seem to make a bit extra, but I have a smaller set of ice pop molds, only makes 4, that works fine to hold the extra. (They're these:Sip-A-Pop Ices Mold Holder7) I put the mold on a quarter sized sheet pan that I've covered with foil. When I unmold, I put the popsicles on the foil and put it back in the freezer to help the outside set up a bit.8) I fill a dishpan with HOT water and dip the mold in that for 20-30 seconds before I try to remove them. For some ice pops, that's enough to get them loose, others need more persuasion.Favorite flavors so far: Mint Ice cream, Key Lime Popsicle, Roasted banana with cinnamon, rum and brown sugar, Fresh Strawberries with lemon peel and yogurt, Fudgesicles (love the one from Smitten Kitchen, the recipe is small, so makes just 4), Fudgesicles with cinnamon, cayenne, coffee and almond extract.The ones I made with plain fruit (canteloup, watermelon) were just okay, but let's face it, they're just fruit with a bit of citrus, basically frozen fruit on a stick. I guess I like my flavor blends just a bit more complex. I think the watermelon in particular could have used more thickening before freezing. As they froze, some of them settled out, ice on the bottom of the mold, foam on top.The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And MoreI'm looking through my old cookbooks for ideas, a lot of frozen desserts would likely translate well to popsicle form. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (edition published in 1979) looks quite promising, as does this one:Frozen Delights

Answer: 1979

Since I bought a set of these molds, I've made 6-8 different varieties, and they're all delicious, but as others have said, I'm learning what I like. The Key Lime popsicle recipe from Fany Gerson's Paletas is fabulous. It was my first batch, and it worked so perfectly that the minor issues I had with other batches came as something of a shock. I used Fat Free Sweetened condensed milk because that's what I had in the house, and it worked fine. Rules to keep in mind:1) if the mixture is slightly thick even before it is frozen, the sticks won't shift around as much as they freeze, so the top will be easy to remove. Mixtures that are cooked (custards, cornstarch mixtures) work really well.2) Not using the lid at all works fine, but you need to let the mixture get slushy before putting in sticks, or use something to brace the sticks in place as the mixture freezes. (I've used binder clips, but saw someone's blog using wooden clothes pins)3) So far, all the custard based ice cream mixtures I've tried have worked fine. Thickened with both eggs and cornstarch, (and a bit of guar gum, my addition) they have a good texture once frozen.4) I bought guar gum to use as a thickener, and I guess it helps, the plain fruit ones I made are easier to eat than the ice cubes on a stick I thought they'd be.5) For really rich mixtures (key lime pie popsicles), I find this portion size to be just a bit large. It really feels indulgent to eat so much. On the other hand, it's very satisfying, so I haven't yet bought any of the smaller sized molds I've seen. Kidco Healthy Snack Frozen Treat Traysfor example. Look good, haven't bought any, yet.6) Portion-wise, the recipes from Paleta seem to fill my molds with just enough, no extra. The one-quart ice cream recipes seem to make a bit extra, but I have a smaller set of ice pop molds, only makes 4, that works fine to hold the extra. (They're these:Sip-A-Pop Ices Mold Holder7) I put the mold on a quarter sized sheet pan that I've covered with foil. When I unmold, I put the popsicles on the foil and put it back in the freezer to help the outside set up a bit.8) I fill a dishpan with HOT water and dip the mold in that for 20-30 seconds before I try to remove them. For some ice pops, that's enough to get them loose, others need more persuasion. Favorite flavors so far: Mint Ice cream, Key Lime Popsicle, Roasted banana with cinnamon, rum and brown sugar, Fresh Strawberries with lemon peel and yogurt, Fudgesicles (love the one from Smitten Kitchen, the recipe is small, so makes just 4), Fudgesicles with cinnamon, cayenne, coffee and almond extract. The ones I made with plain fruit (canteloup, watermelon) were just okay, but let's face it, they're just fruit with a bit of citrus, basically frozen fruit on a stick. I guess I like my flavor blends just a bit more complex. I think the watermelon in particular could have used more thickening before freezing. As they froze, some of them settled out, ice on the bottom of the mold, foam on top. The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And MoreI'm looking through my old cookbooks for ideas, a lot of frozen desserts would likely translate well to popsicle form. <hl> The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (edition published in 1979 ) looks quite promising, as does this one:Frozen Delights <hl>

Since I bought a set of these molds, I've made 6-8 different varieties, and they're all delicious, but as others have said, I'm learning what I like.The Key Lime popsicle recipe from Fany Gerson's Paletas is fabulous. It was my first batch, and it worked so perfectly that the minor issues I had with other batches came as something of a shock. I used Fat Free Sweetened condensed milk because that's what I had in the house, and it worked fine.Rules to keep in mind:1) if the mixture is slightly thick even before it is frozen, the sticks won't shift around as much as they freeze, so the top will be easy to remove. Mixtures that are cooked (custards, cornstarch mixtures) work really well.2) Not using the lid at all works fine, but you need to let the mixture get slushy before putting in sticks, or use something to brace the sticks in place as the mixture freezes. (I've used binder clips, but saw someone's blog using wooden clothes pins)3) So far, all the custard based ice cream mixtures I've tried have worked fine. Thickened with both eggs and cornstarch, (and a bit of guar gum, my addition) they have a good texture once frozen.4) I bought guar gum to use as a thickener, and I guess it helps, the plain fruit ones I made are easier to eat than the ice cubes on a stick I thought they'd be.5) For really rich mixtures (key lime pie popsicles), I find this portion size to be just a bit large. It really feels indulgent to eat so much. On the other hand, it's very satisfying, so I haven't yet bought any of the smaller sized molds I've seen.Kidco Healthy Snack Frozen Treat Traysfor example. Look good, haven't bought any, yet.6) Portion-wise, the recipes from Paleta seem to fill my molds with just enough, no extra. The one-quart ice cream recipes seem to make a bit extra, but I have a smaller set of ice pop molds, only makes 4, that works fine to hold the extra. (They're these:Sip-A-Pop Ices Mold Holder7) I put the mold on a quarter sized sheet pan that I've covered with foil. When I unmold, I put the popsicles on the foil and put it back in the freezer to help the outside set up a bit.8) I fill a dishpan with HOT water and dip the mold in that for 20-30 seconds before I try to remove them. For some ice pops, that's enough to get them loose, others need more persuasion.Favorite flavors so far: Mint Ice cream, Key Lime Popsicle, Roasted banana with cinnamon, rum and brown sugar, Fresh Strawberries with lemon peel and yogurt, Fudgesicles (love the one from Smitten Kitchen, the recipe is small, so makes just 4), Fudgesicles with cinnamon, cayenne, coffee and almond extract.The ones I made with plain fruit (canteloup, watermelon) were just okay, but let's face it, they're just fruit with a bit of citrus, basically frozen fruit on a stick. I guess I like my flavor blends just a bit more complex. I think the watermelon in particular could have used more thickening before freezing. As they froze, some of them settled out, ice on the bottom of the mold, foam on top.The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And MoreI'm looking through my old cookbooks for ideas, a lot of frozen desserts would likely translate well to popsicle form. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (edition published in <hl> 1979 <hl>) looks quite promising, as does this one:Frozen Delights

The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (edition published in <hl> 1979 <hl> ) looks quite promising, as does this one:Frozen Delights


Question: Who did the poster give it to after a few uses?

This has to be the worst designed vacuum I've ever purchased! The air filter is located in the front, and is down near the floor so that when you try to vacuum on wood floors, the exhaust actually blows the dirt and pet hair away from you. It's as if you're actually CHASING the dirt! When you FINALLY 'catch' the dirt, it gets caught up in the filter which is stupidly located INSIDE the dirt canister. It's a decent-sized dirt canister, but so much of the dust gets caught up at the top and sticks in the filter so you have to clean it prematurely, and it's very difficult to clean out the pleats in the filter. I used this vacuum a couple of times, and then gave it to my local Goodwill. Maybe someone else won't mind all the negative aspects of this vacuum cleaner...

Answer: local Goodwill

This has to be the worst designed vacuum I've ever purchased! The air filter is located in the front, and is down near the floor so that when you try to vacuum on wood floors, the exhaust actually blows the dirt and pet hair away from you. It's as if you're actually CHASING the dirt! When you FINALLY 'catch' the dirt, it gets caught up in the filter which is stupidly located INSIDE the dirt canister. It's a decent-sized dirt canister, but so much of the dust gets caught up at the top and sticks in the filter so you have to clean it prematurely, and it's very difficult to clean out the pleats in the filter. <hl> I used this vacuum a couple of times, and then gave it to my local Goodwill . <hl> Maybe someone else won't mind all the negative aspects of this vacuum cleaner...

This has to be the worst designed vacuum I've ever purchased! The air filter is located in the front, and is down near the floor so that when you try to vacuum on wood floors, the exhaust actually blows the dirt and pet hair away from you. It's as if you're actually CHASING the dirt! When you FINALLY 'catch' the dirt, it gets caught up in the filter which is stupidly located INSIDE the dirt canister. It's a decent-sized dirt canister, but so much of the dust gets caught up at the top and sticks in the filter so you have to clean it prematurely, and it's very difficult to clean out the pleats in the filter. I used this vacuum a couple of times, and then gave it to my <hl> local Goodwill <hl>. Maybe someone else won't mind all the negative aspects of this vacuum cleaner...

I used this vacuum a couple of times, and then gave it to my <hl> local Goodwill <hl> .


Question: How long does the thermos reliably hold hot beverages hot and cold beverages cold?

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... for hours. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.

Answer: for hours

for hours .

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... <hl> for hours . <hl> It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... <hl> for hours <hl>. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.


Question: Who is the person that has long hair with curls?

This is my second Roomba. The first did an awesome job, but it didn't survive when we moved. Maybe I should have packed him a little better. Sorry little guy. :(But got a new one to replace him as soon as possible because I love my little Roomba. 2 cats, plus a wife with long curly hair, means a lot of hair, fur, and litter tracked around, and Roomba takes care of it all without a complaint. And maybe he doesn't do a "perfect" job all the time. So you know what, I just run him more frequently and it comes out great.We have a pretty good sized condo and he can't do the whole place at once. So I just put him into different rooms different days with the virtual walls. I start him when I leave for work and come home to a clean place. Don't even sweat not having the programmable timer. Just set him off when you go out or when you are doing laundry or something.The cats don't mind him either. They watch him as he works and sniff him when I have Roomba upside down to clean him ("Oh, of course it's a robot, we knew that all along...").Still haven't thought of an appropriate name for my little buddy. He's definitely a blue collar kind of guy though. I give him weekends and holidays off, unless it's an emergency. But he is always there for me when I need him, and I do my best to be there for him when he needs me too.

Answer: wife

This is my second Roomba. The first did an awesome job, but it didn't survive when we moved. Maybe I should have packed him a little better. Sorry little guy. :( But got a new one to replace him as soon as possible because I love my little Roomba. <hl> 2 cats, plus a wife with long curly hair, means a lot of hair, fur, and litter tracked around, and Roomba takes care of it all without a complaint. <hl> And maybe he doesn't do a "perfect" job all the time. So you know what, I just run him more frequently and it comes out great. We have a pretty good sized condo and he can't do the whole place at once. So I just put him into different rooms different days with the virtual walls. I start him when I leave for work and come home to a clean place. Don't even sweat not having the programmable timer. Just set him off when you go out or when you are doing laundry or something. The cats don't mind him either. They watch him as he works and sniff him when I have Roomba upside down to clean him ("Oh, of course it's a robot, we knew that all along...").Still haven't thought of an appropriate name for my little buddy. He's definitely a blue collar kind of guy though. I give him weekends and holidays off, unless it's an emergency. But he is always there for me when I need him, and I do my best to be there for him when he needs me too.

This is my second Roomba. The first did an awesome job, but it didn't survive when we moved. Maybe I should have packed him a little better. Sorry little guy. :(But got a new one to replace him as soon as possible because I love my little Roomba. 2 cats, plus a <hl> wife <hl> with long curly hair, means a lot of hair, fur, and litter tracked around, and Roomba takes care of it all without a complaint. And maybe he doesn't do a "perfect" job all the time. So you know what, I just run him more frequently and it comes out great.We have a pretty good sized condo and he can't do the whole place at once. So I just put him into different rooms different days with the virtual walls. I start him when I leave for work and come home to a clean place. Don't even sweat not having the programmable timer. Just set him off when you go out or when you are doing laundry or something.The cats don't mind him either. They watch him as he works and sniff him when I have Roomba upside down to clean him ("Oh, of course it's a robot, we knew that all along...").Still haven't thought of an appropriate name for my little buddy. He's definitely a blue collar kind of guy though. I give him weekends and holidays off, unless it's an emergency. But he is always there for me when I need him, and I do my best to be there for him when he needs me too.


Question: where did they buy it

I was very excited when I received this waffle maker. I had done my homework and was excited to make my waffles. The first time I used it, the waffles were a beautiful golden brown. Unfortunately my luck and the machine did not last. The second time I used this product (a few days later) was for a small waffle party and yep, the machine failed miserably. No matter what I did, I could not improve the results: the waffle was burned at the center and uncooked at the edges! Obviously, the heating element went south. It's nice to purchase things on Amazon, because they make it easy to send back! If your looking for a great waffle maker try the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Waffle BakerKitchenAid Pro Line Series Waffle Baker. Pair this withGolden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3)and you have GREAT waffles!

Answer: Amazon

I was very excited when I received this waffle maker. I had done my homework and was excited to make my waffles. The first time I used it, the waffles were a beautiful golden brown. Unfortunately my luck and the machine did not last. The second time I used this product (a few days later) was for a small waffle party and yep, the machine failed miserably. No matter what I did, I could not improve the results: the waffle was burned at the center and uncooked at the edges! Obviously, the heating element went south. <hl> It's nice to purchase things on Amazon , because they make it easy to send back! <hl> If your looking for a great waffle maker try the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Waffle BakerKitchenAid Pro Line Series Waffle Baker. Pair this withGolden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3)and you have GREAT waffles!

I was very excited when I received this waffle maker. I had done my homework and was excited to make my waffles. The first time I used it, the waffles were a beautiful golden brown. Unfortunately my luck and the machine did not last. The second time I used this product (a few days later) was for a small waffle party and yep, the machine failed miserably. No matter what I did, I could not improve the results: the waffle was burned at the center and uncooked at the edges! Obviously, the heating element went south. It's nice to purchase things on <hl> Amazon <hl>, because they make it easy to send back! If your looking for a great waffle maker try the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Waffle BakerKitchenAid Pro Line Series Waffle Baker. Pair this withGolden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3)and you have GREAT waffles!

It's nice to purchase things on <hl> Amazon <hl> , because they make it easy to send back!


Question: What was it too much of a hassle to do?

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like sleeping on granite. Long story but it was just too much hastle to return. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference.After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

Answer: to return

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like sleeping on granite. Long story <hl> but it was just too much hastle to return . <hl> A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference. After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like sleeping on granite. Long story but it was just too much hastle <hl> to return <hl>. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference.After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

but it was just too much hastle <hl> to return <hl> .


Question: how much did the grinder cost?

Having ground coffee for over 40 years, this is one of the best. Does the job just fine. Is easily adjustable. Can clean burrs with relative ease. Not too loud. Probably as silent as practicable, given the task. My only concern is the electronics. What happens if they go? How much to repair? At $200 a pop, you simply don't throw it out. At least, I don't.Update: This grinder is under powered. I returned the first one because it regularly needed to be thoroughly cleaned out before it would work again. What is regularly? How about every few days or after 3 or four grinds. The second one is now doing the same thing only worse. Looks nice but ................Breville also gave me a hard time about returning it the first time until I became very firm. When you speak to a rep, they tell you what to do to make the grinder work. I can always get the grinder to work today after I clean it but tomorrow is the question. Do you use oily beans, they ask? What difference should that make to a $200 grinder? Those beans never bothered my Braun or Kitchen Aide burr machines. Bottom line, this is a very pretty grinder that's over priced and under powered.

Answer: 200

Having ground coffee for over 40 years, this is one of the best. Does the job just fine. Is easily adjustable. Can clean burrs with relative ease. Not too loud. Probably as silent as practicable, given the task. My only concern is the electronics. What happens if they go? How much to repair? <hl> At $ 200 a pop, you simply don't throw it out. <hl> At least, I don't. Update: This grinder is under powered. I returned the first one because it regularly needed to be thoroughly cleaned out before it would work again. What is regularly? How about every few days or after 3 or four grinds. The second one is now doing the same thing only worse. Looks nice but ................Breville also gave me a hard time about returning it the first time until I became very firm. When you speak to a rep, they tell you what to do to make the grinder work. I can always get the grinder to work today after I clean it but tomorrow is the question. Do you use oily beans, they ask? What difference should that make to a $200 grinder? Those beans never bothered my Braun or Kitchen Aide burr machines. Bottom line, this is a very pretty grinder that's over priced and under powered.

Having ground coffee for over 40 years, this is one of the best. Does the job just fine. Is easily adjustable. Can clean burrs with relative ease. Not too loud. Probably as silent as practicable, given the task. My only concern is the electronics. What happens if they go? How much to repair? At $<hl> 200 <hl> a pop, you simply don't throw it out. At least, I don't.Update: This grinder is under powered. I returned the first one because it regularly needed to be thoroughly cleaned out before it would work again. What is regularly? How about every few days or after 3 or four grinds. The second one is now doing the same thing only worse. Looks nice but ................Breville also gave me a hard time about returning it the first time until I became very firm. When you speak to a rep, they tell you what to do to make the grinder work. I can always get the grinder to work today after I clean it but tomorrow is the question. Do you use oily beans, they ask? What difference should that make to a $200 grinder? Those beans never bothered my Braun or Kitchen Aide burr machines. Bottom line, this is a very pretty grinder that's over priced and under powered.

At $ <hl> 200 <hl> a pop, you simply don't throw it out.


Question: What part of the shower curtain is showing early wear and tear?

pretty cool looking shower curtain, its exactly what I was looking for. We've had it for a month and so far it works great, no issues.Update: Its been 4 months now and part of the shower curtain that rubs against the tub; the print is wearing off. I still like the shower curtain and will continue to use it.Update: Its been almost 7 months now and I threw this away.... its not the fault of the shower curtain, its my own. I threw it in the washer and the fish prints came off. Had I read the washing instuctions (that is NOT listed on the shower curtain!) I would have known to wipe it clean with a wash cloth.

Answer: against the tub

pretty cool looking shower curtain, its exactly what I was looking for. We've had it for a month and so far it works great, no issues. <hl> Update: Its been 4 months now and part of the shower curtain that rubs against the tub ; the print is wearing off. <hl> I still like the shower curtain and will continue to use it. Update: Its been almost 7 months now and I threw this away.... its not the fault of the shower curtain, its my own. I threw it in the washer and the fish prints came off. Had I read the washing instuctions (that is NOT listed on the shower curtain!) I would have known to wipe it clean with a wash cloth.

pretty cool looking shower curtain, its exactly what I was looking for. We've had it for a month and so far it works great, no issues.Update: Its been 4 months now and part of the shower curtain that rubs <hl> against the tub <hl>; the print is wearing off. I still like the shower curtain and will continue to use it.Update: Its been almost 7 months now and I threw this away.... its not the fault of the shower curtain, its my own. I threw it in the washer and the fish prints came off. Had I read the washing instuctions (that is NOT listed on the shower curtain!) I would have known to wipe it clean with a wash cloth.

Update: Its been 4 months now and part of the shower curtain that rubs <hl> against the tub <hl> ; the print is wearing off.


Question: What has the author used his new Kitchen Aid for?

The first KitchenAid stand mixer I had was inherited from my mom and dad and they got it for their wedding in 1956. It finally pooped out on me in 2001. That beauty had steady hard work from the beginning with my mom and it continued to work hard for me at least twice a week until it expired. I was gifted with a new one that same week (*whew! Would have felt lost and had sore arms without it) and it's in storage, so I bought this one a few weeks ago I'm back, baby, I'm back!So far, I've only used it for cakes, cookies, etc. haven't tried any of the attachments, that will be soon. Unbelievable array of attachments/equipment, these mixers do SO much more than just mix my cookies! I will be grinding meat, but also whole fresh oranges and nuts and dried fruit with the meat grinder attachment. Pasta with the pasta attachment, and I haven't begun to explore the rest of the goodies!

Answer: cakes, cookies, etc.

The first KitchenAid stand mixer I had was inherited from my mom and dad and they got it for their wedding in 1956. It finally pooped out on me in 2001. That beauty had steady hard work from the beginning with my mom and it continued to work hard for me at least twice a week until it expired. I was gifted with a new one that same week (*whew! <hl> Would have felt lost and had sore arms without it) and it's in storage, so I bought this one a few weeks ago I'm back, baby, I'm back!So far, I've only used it for cakes, cookies, etc. haven't tried any of the attachments, that will be soon. <hl> Unbelievable array of attachments/equipment, these mixers do SO much more than just mix my cookies! I will be grinding meat, but also whole fresh oranges and nuts and dried fruit with the meat grinder attachment. Pasta with the pasta attachment, and I haven't begun to explore the rest of the goodies!

The first KitchenAid stand mixer I had was inherited from my mom and dad and they got it for their wedding in 1956. It finally pooped out on me in 2001. That beauty had steady hard work from the beginning with my mom and it continued to work hard for me at least twice a week until it expired. I was gifted with a new one that same week (*whew! Would have felt lost and had sore arms without it) and it's in storage, so I bought this one a few weeks ago I'm back, baby, I'm back!So far, I've only used it for <hl> cakes, cookies, etc. <hl> haven't tried any of the attachments, that will be soon. Unbelievable array of attachments/equipment, these mixers do SO much more than just mix my cookies! I will be grinding meat, but also whole fresh oranges and nuts and dried fruit with the meat grinder attachment. Pasta with the pasta attachment, and I haven't begun to explore the rest of the goodies!


Question: What is the item labeled as?

This item arrived labeled as a "mixing spoon", and has little to no depth. The spoon part is actually closer to a spatula. I wish I had known this when I ordered it-- it appears the current description is lacking some info. The product serves its purpose for heat resistence and helping to protect the non-stick surface when cooking (so far), but it really doesn't hold anything. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. I don't know how the stainless steel handle will hold up over time (the description shows 18/10, but the actual product doesn't say). Unfortunately, I already used it, so I won't try to return. Let's just say it's good to have a different colored utensil at times, but I won't be purchasing any more of these.

Answer: mixing spoon

<hl> This item arrived labeled as a " mixing spoon ", and has little to no depth. <hl> The spoon part is actually closer to a spatula. I wish I had known this when I ordered it-- it appears the current description is lacking some info. The product serves its purpose for heat resistence and helping to protect the non-stick surface when cooking (so far), but it really doesn't hold anything. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. I don't know how the stainless steel handle will hold up over time (the description shows 18/10, but the actual product doesn't say). Unfortunately, I already used it, so I won't try to return. Let's just say it's good to have a different colored utensil at times, but I won't be purchasing any more of these.

This item arrived labeled as a "<hl> mixing spoon <hl>", and has little to no depth. The spoon part is actually closer to a spatula. I wish I had known this when I ordered it-- it appears the current description is lacking some info. The product serves its purpose for heat resistence and helping to protect the non-stick surface when cooking (so far), but it really doesn't hold anything. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. I don't know how the stainless steel handle will hold up over time (the description shows 18/10, but the actual product doesn't say). Unfortunately, I already used it, so I won't try to return. Let's just say it's good to have a different colored utensil at times, but I won't be purchasing any more of these.

This item arrived labeled as a " <hl> mixing spoon <hl> ", and has little to no depth.


Question: What is the brand the customer bought?

We were looking for an inexpensive and simple coffeemaker. None of that digital timer stuff, just an old-fashioned on-off switch. We made the mistake of getting a different one--and ended up sending it back. We looked again, saw this Mr. Coffee offering, and decided to try it out.What a difference! The way the top flips up separate from the water delivery system means it's easy to put in both the coffee and the water; much better than having to flip the filter compartment open from the side. The carafe feels sturdy, doesn't spill coffee all over the place, and holds the full 12 cups we expected. The switch being in front makes it easier to turn on and off (the other one slid all over when trying to turn it on). The coffee stays hot, but not so hot to scorch. Not that we end up leaving it on; we tend to drink all the coffee each time we make it!Did I mention the coffee tastes great?

Answer: Mr. Coffee

We were looking for an inexpensive and simple coffeemaker. None of that digital timer stuff, just an old-fashioned on-off switch. We made the mistake of getting a different one--and ended up sending it back. <hl> We looked again, saw this Mr. Coffee offering, and decided to try it out. <hl> What a difference! The way the top flips up separate from the water delivery system means it's easy to put in both the coffee and the water; much better than having to flip the filter compartment open from the side. The carafe feels sturdy, doesn't spill coffee all over the place, and holds the full 12 cups we expected. The switch being in front makes it easier to turn on and off (the other one slid all over when trying to turn it on). The coffee stays hot, but not so hot to scorch. Not that we end up leaving it on; we tend to drink all the coffee each time we make it!Did I mention the coffee tastes great?

We were looking for an inexpensive and simple coffeemaker. None of that digital timer stuff, just an old-fashioned on-off switch. We made the mistake of getting a different one--and ended up sending it back. We looked again, saw this <hl> Mr. Coffee <hl> offering, and decided to try it out.What a difference! The way the top flips up separate from the water delivery system means it's easy to put in both the coffee and the water; much better than having to flip the filter compartment open from the side. The carafe feels sturdy, doesn't spill coffee all over the place, and holds the full 12 cups we expected. The switch being in front makes it easier to turn on and off (the other one slid all over when trying to turn it on). The coffee stays hot, but not so hot to scorch. Not that we end up leaving it on; we tend to drink all the coffee each time we make it!Did I mention the coffee tastes great?


Question: Why is the material safe for the environment?

The beige textured background that mimics rice paper along with a plethora of butterflies and dragonflies amongst tall grass make The Lorraine Home Fashions Enchantment Shower Curtain very pretty! The neutral tones in the design certainly can fit the bathroom appeal of many. You can really base an entire theme off of just the curtain. For example, you could use ecru towels to softly blend or chose a more standout out color from the curtain to add appeal to your bathroom.This is your standard size curtain that measures 70-inch x 72-inch. It's fabric contest is PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) which is free from chlorine, pvc, and its biodegradable. The material is basically chemical free, non-toxic, and safer for the environment. The holes are sized accordingly and it was easy to hang up. The creases from it being packaged went away after several showers. If I need it to be cleaned, I can do so with a damp cloth. The shower curtain isn't see-through at all.It's holding up well so far and in my opinion a good substitute to more expensive options such as the fabric types out there. Overall, it's a good price, nice design and I would recommend it. If this design isn't for you, note that the company offers many other nice designs.

Answer: The material is basically chemical free, non-toxic,

The beige textured background that mimics rice paper along with a plethora of butterflies and dragonflies amongst tall grass make The Lorraine Home Fashions Enchantment Shower Curtain very pretty! The neutral tones in the design certainly can fit the bathroom appeal of many. You can really base an entire theme off of just the curtain. For example, you could use ecru towels to softly blend or chose a more standout out color from the curtain to add appeal to your bathroom. This is your standard size curtain that measures 70-inch x 72-inch. It's fabric contest is PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) which is free from chlorine, pvc, and its biodegradable. <hl> The material is basically chemical free, non-toxic, and safer for the environment. <hl> The holes are sized accordingly and it was easy to hang up. The creases from it being packaged went away after several showers. If I need it to be cleaned, I can do so with a damp cloth. The shower curtain isn't see-through at all. It's holding up well so far and in my opinion a good substitute to more expensive options such as the fabric types out there. Overall, it's a good price, nice design and I would recommend it. If this design isn't for you, note that the company offers many other nice designs.

The beige textured background that mimics rice paper along with a plethora of butterflies and dragonflies amongst tall grass make The Lorraine Home Fashions Enchantment Shower Curtain very pretty! The neutral tones in the design certainly can fit the bathroom appeal of many. You can really base an entire theme off of just the curtain. For example, you could use ecru towels to softly blend or chose a more standout out color from the curtain to add appeal to your bathroom.This is your standard size curtain that measures 70-inch x 72-inch. It's fabric contest is PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) which is free from chlorine, pvc, and its biodegradable. <hl> The material is basically chemical free, non-toxic, <hl> and safer for the environment. The holes are sized accordingly and it was easy to hang up. The creases from it being packaged went away after several showers. If I need it to be cleaned, I can do so with a damp cloth. The shower curtain isn't see-through at all.It's holding up well so far and in my opinion a good substitute to more expensive options such as the fabric types out there. Overall, it's a good price, nice design and I would recommend it. If this design isn't for you, note that the company offers many other nice designs.


Question: How much liquid can the product hold?

This may seem silly, but I actually said, "WOW!" when I opened the box and saw this baster. (The baster I had been using must be about 25 years old, so I guess I never realized what I was missing.) It's big. Very big. And instead of a bulb top that only half-works, this has a bellows that you press. Which means it can draw up a precise amount of liquid (up to 3 oz.) and keep it there with no drips until you want to release it. Perfect.The only possible negative is its size makes it hard to store in a utensil drawer.

Answer: 3 oz.

This may seem silly, but I actually said, "WOW!" when I opened the box and saw this baster. (The baster I had been using must be about 25 years old, so I guess I never realized what I was missing.) It's big. Very big. And instead of a bulb top that only half-works, this has a bellows that you press. <hl> Which means it can draw up a precise amount of liquid (up to 3 oz. ) <hl> and keep it there with no drips until you want to release it. Perfect. The only possible negative is its size makes it hard to store in a utensil drawer.

This may seem silly, but I actually said, "WOW!" when I opened the box and saw this baster. (The baster I had been using must be about 25 years old, so I guess I never realized what I was missing.) It's big. Very big. And instead of a bulb top that only half-works, this has a bellows that you press. Which means it can draw up a precise amount of liquid (up to <hl> 3 oz. <hl>) and keep it there with no drips until you want to release it. Perfect.The only possible negative is its size makes it hard to store in a utensil drawer.

Which means it can draw up a precise amount of liquid (up to <hl> 3 oz. <hl> )


Question: What is the item they are discussing in this review?

Unfortunately, this item has turned out to be yet another example of the poor quality and workmanship that has become the current standard. No doubt made in China or some sweat shop, this kettle burned out a year and only a few days beyond its warrenty. My last cheapy kettle is over 17 years old and my nephew states that it continues to work like a charm. But such quality is only a small reminder of what once was. I am informed that it would be cheaper to replace this item than to have it repaired. Not likely!

Answer: kettle

Unfortunately, this item has turned out to be yet another example of the poor quality and workmanship that has become the current standard. <hl> No doubt made in China or some sweat shop, this kettle burned out a year and only a few days beyond its warrenty. <hl> My last cheapy kettle is over 17 years old and my nephew states that it continues to work like a charm. But such quality is only a small reminder of what once was. I am informed that it would be cheaper to replace this item than to have it repaired. Not likely!

Unfortunately, this item has turned out to be yet another example of the poor quality and workmanship that has become the current standard. No doubt made in China or some sweat shop, this <hl> kettle <hl> burned out a year and only a few days beyond its warrenty. My last cheapy kettle is over 17 years old and my nephew states that it continues to work like a charm. But such quality is only a small reminder of what once was. I am informed that it would be cheaper to replace this item than to have it repaired. Not likely!


Question: What do bakers say makes clean ups easier?

As most bakers know, parchment paper makes clean up after baking a whole lot easier. It also helps with the "black bottom" syndrome I used to see in my biscuits and cookies. When it comes time to purchase parchment paper, I'll be back for this one again. The paper is a little thinner than the box of Reynold's that I bought, but it still works as well and saves a LOT of money to boot! Some other reviewers have mentioned that it is only 165 feet instead of 205. This is correct, yet incorrect. The roll contains 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet. The difference is that the paper is a little wider than 12". Please don't let the numbers confuse you. This box is exactly as claimed.

Answer: parchment paper

<hl> As most bakers know, parchment paper makes clean up after baking a whole lot easier. <hl> It also helps with the "black bottom" syndrome I used to see in my biscuits and cookies. When it comes time to purchase parchment paper, I'll be back for this one again. The paper is a little thinner than the box of Reynold's that I bought, but it still works as well and saves a LOT of money to boot! Some other reviewers have mentioned that it is only 165 feet instead of 205. This is correct, yet incorrect. The roll contains 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet. The difference is that the paper is a little wider than 12". Please don't let the numbers confuse you. This box is exactly as claimed.

As most bakers know, <hl> parchment paper <hl> makes clean up after baking a whole lot easier. It also helps with the "black bottom" syndrome I used to see in my biscuits and cookies. When it comes time to purchase parchment paper, I'll be back for this one again. The paper is a little thinner than the box of Reynold's that I bought, but it still works as well and saves a LOT of money to boot! Some other reviewers have mentioned that it is only 165 feet instead of 205. This is correct, yet incorrect. The roll contains 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet. The difference is that the paper is a little wider than 12". Please don't let the numbers confuse you. This box is exactly as claimed.