Question: What kind of metal is the pan made out of?

For time and convenience, I wanted to experiment with slow rise, no knead bread (See Mark Bittman's column at the New York Times). This and similar recipes call for preheating the pan and baking temps of 450-500 degrees, which is hotter than most pans are warrantied for (including enameled cast iron). It's a heavier gauge stainless steel than I'm used to seeing, solid and substantial in feel, but much lighter than cast iron (a real plus for me). And equally good, it is built for temperatures up to 500 degrees.This pan worked perfectly for the bread, which popped out as easily as if it had a no-stick coating (which it doesn't!). And because of its height, it creates a taller rather than a flatter loaf, which I like as well. I'm online now to buy another one so I can bake double batches. This is proving to be a wonderful investment!

Answer: heavier gauge stainless steel

For time and convenience, I wanted to experiment with slow rise, no knead bread (See Mark Bittman's column at the New York Times). This and similar recipes call for preheating the pan and baking temps of 450-500 degrees, which is hotter than most pans are warrantied for (including enameled cast iron). <hl> It's a heavier gauge stainless steel than I'm used to seeing, solid and substantial in feel, but much lighter than cast iron (a real plus for me). <hl> And equally good, it is built for temperatures up to 500 degrees. This pan worked perfectly for the bread, which popped out as easily as if it had a no-stick coating (which it doesn't!). And because of its height, it creates a taller rather than a flatter loaf, which I like as well. I'm online now to buy another one so I can bake double batches. This is proving to be a wonderful investment!

For time and convenience, I wanted to experiment with slow rise, no knead bread (See Mark Bittman's column at the New York Times). This and similar recipes call for preheating the pan and baking temps of 450-500 degrees, which is hotter than most pans are warrantied for (including enameled cast iron). It's a <hl> heavier gauge stainless steel <hl> than I'm used to seeing, solid and substantial in feel, but much lighter than cast iron (a real plus for me). And equally good, it is built for temperatures up to 500 degrees.This pan worked perfectly for the bread, which popped out as easily as if it had a no-stick coating (which it doesn't!). And because of its height, it creates a taller rather than a flatter loaf, which I like as well. I'm online now to buy another one so I can bake double batches. This is proving to be a wonderful investment!


Question: When was the iron first bought?

I bought this only 2 and half months ago and have used it maybe 4 or 5 times (I mostly only iron when I sew and I have been too busy to sew lately). When I went to use it today it was making some mild clicking type noises that I hadn't noticed in the past. Then I realized it just wasn't ironing so great either. When I looked at the lcd display, I saw that every available option was highlighted, including the pause lights. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it cleared for a brief moment and then went back to doing what it was doing: Very little heat and the display not reading correctly. Clearly I have a faulty iron and I'm majorly disappointed about it. Now I have to try to send the thing back to the company and hope for a repair or replacement. This is definitely one of those times where I wish I had bought this at a local store so I could just return it. Not happy.Oh, and one other thing... when I first got this I left it plugged in but made sure it was turned off. When I came back to it later, I noticed the handle was warm to the touch. The soleplate, however, was cool. I made sure to keep it unplugged from then on.Overall, a VERY untrustworthy product from my perspective.

Answer: 2 and half months ago

<hl> I bought this only 2 and half months ago and have used it maybe 4 or 5 times (I mostly only iron when I sew and I have been too busy to sew lately). <hl> When I went to use it today it was making some mild clicking type noises that I hadn't noticed in the past. Then I realized it just wasn't ironing so great either. When I looked at the lcd display, I saw that every available option was highlighted, including the pause lights. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it cleared for a brief moment and then went back to doing what it was doing: Very little heat and the display not reading correctly. Clearly I have a faulty iron and I'm majorly disappointed about it. Now I have to try to send the thing back to the company and hope for a repair or replacement. This is definitely one of those times where I wish I had bought this at a local store so I could just return it. Not happy. Oh, and one other thing... when I first got this I left it plugged in but made sure it was turned off. When I came back to it later, I noticed the handle was warm to the touch. The soleplate, however, was cool. I made sure to keep it unplugged from then on. Overall, a VERY untrustworthy product from my perspective.

I bought this only <hl> 2 and half months ago <hl> and have used it maybe 4 or 5 times (I mostly only iron when I sew and I have been too busy to sew lately). When I went to use it today it was making some mild clicking type noises that I hadn't noticed in the past. Then I realized it just wasn't ironing so great either. When I looked at the lcd display, I saw that every available option was highlighted, including the pause lights. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it cleared for a brief moment and then went back to doing what it was doing: Very little heat and the display not reading correctly. Clearly I have a faulty iron and I'm majorly disappointed about it. Now I have to try to send the thing back to the company and hope for a repair or replacement. This is definitely one of those times where I wish I had bought this at a local store so I could just return it. Not happy.Oh, and one other thing... when I first got this I left it plugged in but made sure it was turned off. When I came back to it later, I noticed the handle was warm to the touch. The soleplate, however, was cool. I made sure to keep it unplugged from then on.Overall, a VERY untrustworthy product from my perspective.


Question: In regards to power, the Nutribullet 600 and 900 watt models are very what?

I tried the Nutribullet 600 and 900 watt models, and although they are powerful and make great smoothies, they are 5 to 8 times more expensive than this little guy, which works just fine. It makes very little noise, so that you could use it early in the morning and not worry about waking others. It is all self contained, so you just take the drink container with you and off you go. Only one item to clean, it couldn't be easier. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. Heck, for 15 bucks, how can you go wrong. Try it! I use ground flax seeds, yogurt, protein powder, frozen fruit (although partially frozen is better and same goes for the more powerful Nutribullet), crushed ice, spinach, and kale, any variation of those. It pulverizes it perfectly. Don't waste 100.00 or more on these Nutribullets or more expensive blenders just for single serve use. This is perfect. You will love it!!

Answer: powerful

<hl> I tried the Nutribullet 600 and 900 watt models, and although they are powerful and make great smoothies, they are 5 to 8 times more expensive than this little guy, which works just fine. <hl> It makes very little noise, so that you could use it early in the morning and not worry about waking others. It is all self contained, so you just take the drink container with you and off you go. Only one item to clean, it couldn't be easier. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. Heck, for 15 bucks, how can you go wrong. Try it! I use ground flax seeds, yogurt, protein powder, frozen fruit (although partially frozen is better and same goes for the more powerful Nutribullet), crushed ice, spinach, and kale, any variation of those. It pulverizes it perfectly. Don't waste 100.00 or more on these Nutribullets or more expensive blenders just for single serve use. This is perfect. You will love it!!

I tried the Nutribullet 600 and 900 watt models, and although they are <hl> powerful <hl> and make great smoothies, they are 5 to 8 times more expensive than this little guy, which works just fine. It makes very little noise, so that you could use it early in the morning and not worry about waking others. It is all self contained, so you just take the drink container with you and off you go. Only one item to clean, it couldn't be easier. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. Heck, for 15 bucks, how can you go wrong. Try it! I use ground flax seeds, yogurt, protein powder, frozen fruit (although partially frozen is better and same goes for the more powerful Nutribullet), crushed ice, spinach, and kale, any variation of those. It pulverizes it perfectly. Don't waste 100.00 or more on these Nutribullets or more expensive blenders just for single serve use. This is perfect. You will love it!!


Question: How does the reviewer feel about the vacuum cleaner?

I really like this machine. Really, really like it. And I hate vacuums. It's unnatural how much I like it. It works great, is convenient, and happens to be the best value I could find.The handle release switch almost caused me to return it, but I figured it out after two uses. Here's how to make it work smoothly: * Press the handle forward, * Press the release switch with your whole foot (it takes some pressure; toes won't work, but the outside of my right foot works fine), and * gently pull the handle back.Follow the manual and use a height setting that lets the brushes just contact the carpet to avoid burning up belts. Scrubbing the carpet at a low height doesn't clean better and wears both the machine and the carpet out faster.PROS:** Using attachments is convenient; they don't stick out and stay where they're put. Switching from floor to attachments is easy, too, and the suction is great. I'm surprised how much I like the power paw.** Nothing will revive my 15 year old carpet, but this really cleans deeply. It even pulled the cat hair out of the jute area rug, which has no pile.** The cord clip on the handle makes cord handling a snap. When using attachments I unclip the cord so it comes from the bottom and won't tip the machine over.** The cord is long enough; I only have to move the plug once to do my 1500 square foot apartment.** The brush roll stops when the handle is upright and you can switch it off when you're pushing the vacuum around unplugged. Few vacuums in this price range have that option.** It takes up less room in the closet than my canister vac did.** It's heavy duty, which means it's not great for someone who's frail or has back/shoulder problems. But heavy means solid, which is what I want.CONS:** It's a vacuum cleaner. Really, I hate vacuums, though this one inspires me to clean more often.THINGS I DON'T CARE ABOUT:Noise (I hate vacuums, remember?), hose length (could have bought the GZ instead), hard floor cleaning (don't need it).Overall I'm very satisfied. I bought an extended warranty but don't expect to need it.

Answer: I really like this machine

I really like this machine .

<hl> I really like this machine . <hl> Really, really like it. And I hate vacuums. It's unnatural how much I like it. It works great, is convenient, and happens to be the best value I could find. The handle release switch almost caused me to return it, but I figured it out after two uses. Here's how to make it work smoothly: * Press the handle forward, * Press the release switch with your whole foot (it takes some pressure; toes won't work, but the outside of my right foot works fine), and * gently pull the handle back. Follow the manual and use a height setting that lets the brushes just contact the carpet to avoid burning up belts. Scrubbing the carpet at a low height doesn't clean better and wears both the machine and the carpet out faster. PROS:* * Using attachments is convenient; they don't stick out and stay where they're put. Switching from floor to attachments is easy, too, and the suction is great. I'm surprised how much I like the power paw. ** Nothing will revive my 15 year old carpet, but this really cleans deeply. It even pulled the cat hair out of the jute area rug, which has no pile. ** The cord clip on the handle makes cord handling a snap. When using attachments I unclip the cord so it comes from the bottom and won't tip the machine over. ** The cord is long enough; I only have to move the plug once to do my 1500 square foot apartment. ** The brush roll stops when the handle is upright and you can switch it off when you're pushing the vacuum around unplugged. Few vacuums in this price range have that option. ** It takes up less room in the closet than my canister vac did. ** It's heavy duty, which means it's not great for someone who's frail or has back/shoulder problems. But heavy means solid, which is what I want. CONS:* * It's a vacuum cleaner. Really, I hate vacuums, though this one inspires me to clean more often. THINGS I DON'T CARE ABOUT:Noise (I hate vacuums, remember?), hose length (could have bought the GZ instead), hard floor cleaning (don't need it).Overall I'm very satisfied. I bought an extended warranty but don't expect to need it.

<hl> I really like this machine <hl>. Really, really like it. And I hate vacuums. It's unnatural how much I like it. It works great, is convenient, and happens to be the best value I could find.The handle release switch almost caused me to return it, but I figured it out after two uses. Here's how to make it work smoothly: * Press the handle forward, * Press the release switch with your whole foot (it takes some pressure; toes won't work, but the outside of my right foot works fine), and * gently pull the handle back.Follow the manual and use a height setting that lets the brushes just contact the carpet to avoid burning up belts. Scrubbing the carpet at a low height doesn't clean better and wears both the machine and the carpet out faster.PROS:** Using attachments is convenient; they don't stick out and stay where they're put. Switching from floor to attachments is easy, too, and the suction is great. I'm surprised how much I like the power paw.** Nothing will revive my 15 year old carpet, but this really cleans deeply. It even pulled the cat hair out of the jute area rug, which has no pile.** The cord clip on the handle makes cord handling a snap. When using attachments I unclip the cord so it comes from the bottom and won't tip the machine over.** The cord is long enough; I only have to move the plug once to do my 1500 square foot apartment.** The brush roll stops when the handle is upright and you can switch it off when you're pushing the vacuum around unplugged. Few vacuums in this price range have that option.** It takes up less room in the closet than my canister vac did.** It's heavy duty, which means it's not great for someone who's frail or has back/shoulder problems. But heavy means solid, which is what I want.CONS:** It's a vacuum cleaner. Really, I hate vacuums, though this one inspires me to clean more often.THINGS I DON'T CARE ABOUT:Noise (I hate vacuums, remember?), hose length (could have bought the GZ instead), hard floor cleaning (don't need it).Overall I'm very satisfied. I bought an extended warranty but don't expect to need it.


Question: How long did it take to make a fine powder with the product?

I bought this unit mainly for grinding dry spices. I used to grind them in a mortar and pestle which usually takes about 10-15 minutes with pain and agony, and that didn't even do the job. With this grinder, I load the spices in...boom, boom and boom - literally 3 pushes, I got beautiful spices ground to fine powder in about 7 SECONDS! The amazing thing about this grinder is that it doesn't use sharp blades, it's more like a propeller and I like it because it's safe contact with my fingers when being cleaned.This is an incredible grinder at an unbeatable low price, I might as well buy another one to grind coffee beans (perhaps in black), I bought this model in white.Pros:*Light/Compact and does what it suppose to do*Acceptable noise level (not as loud as expected)*Stylish Design*Best Value/Price*Safe and sound, no sharp blades to deal with when cleaning.Cons:*Fine powder particles tend to stick to and under the propeller area which makes it a bit hard to clean (for this, I will buy a small brush to do the job).*Grind button from cap which connects to body device seems a bit flimsy, not sure how long this will hold up.*Power Cord is a bit short (apprx. 2 feet)

Answer: 7 SECONDS

I bought this unit mainly for grinding dry spices. I used to grind them in a mortar and pestle which usually takes about 10-15 minutes with pain and agony, and that didn't even do the job. <hl> With this grinder, I load the spices in...boom, boom and boom - literally 3 pushes, I got beautiful spices ground to fine powder in about 7 SECONDS ! <hl> The amazing thing about this grinder is that it doesn't use sharp blades, it's more like a propeller and I like it because it's safe contact with my fingers when being cleaned. This is an incredible grinder at an unbeatable low price, I might as well buy another one to grind coffee beans (perhaps in black), I bought this model in white. Pros:*Light/Compact and does what it suppose to do*Acceptable noise level (not as loud as expected)*Stylish Design*Best Value/Price*Safe and sound, no sharp blades to deal with when cleaning. Cons:*Fine powder particles tend to stick to and under the propeller area which makes it a bit hard to clean (for this, I will buy a small brush to do the job).*Grind button from cap which connects to body device seems a bit flimsy, not sure how long this will hold up.*Power Cord is a bit short (apprx. 2 feet)

I bought this unit mainly for grinding dry spices. I used to grind them in a mortar and pestle which usually takes about 10-15 minutes with pain and agony, and that didn't even do the job. With this grinder, I load the spices in...boom, boom and boom - literally 3 pushes, I got beautiful spices ground to fine powder in about <hl> 7 SECONDS <hl>! The amazing thing about this grinder is that it doesn't use sharp blades, it's more like a propeller and I like it because it's safe contact with my fingers when being cleaned.This is an incredible grinder at an unbeatable low price, I might as well buy another one to grind coffee beans (perhaps in black), I bought this model in white.Pros:*Light/Compact and does what it suppose to do*Acceptable noise level (not as loud as expected)*Stylish Design*Best Value/Price*Safe and sound, no sharp blades to deal with when cleaning.Cons:*Fine powder particles tend to stick to and under the propeller area which makes it a bit hard to clean (for this, I will buy a small brush to do the job).*Grind button from cap which connects to body device seems a bit flimsy, not sure how long this will hold up.*Power Cord is a bit short (apprx. 2 feet)

With this grinder, I load the spices in...boom, boom and boom - literally 3 pushes, I got beautiful spices ground to fine powder in about <hl> 7 SECONDS <hl> !


Question: What do they like bringing with them on trips?

It's small, light and brews the perfect cup. It's so compact there's really never a reason not to bring it. When I say 'perfect cup' I'm talking about a cup of coffee for someone that likes coffee press style coffee - not filtered, drip coffee. I like really strong coffee - you can add as much you like to the strainer and make it as strong as you want - nearly espresso style in fact, if that's your goal. I like this thing.I like to brew my own tea and coffee while traveling and this strainer fits the need perfectly. It's easy to use and easy to clean.We're picky so we typically bring along our own ground organic coffee when we're traveling. All you need is hot water and you're all set. The mesh is really fine so it catches about 99% of whatever you're brewing - actually catches more than my normal coffee press.I'm very pleased and will buy again. It's so inexpensive - you can't really go wrong.

Answer: organic coffee

It's small, light and brews the perfect cup. It's so compact there's really never a reason not to bring it. When I say 'perfect cup' I'm talking about a cup of coffee for someone that likes coffee press style coffee - not filtered, drip coffee. I like really strong coffee - you can add as much you like to the strainer and make it as strong as you want - nearly espresso style in fact, if that's your goal. I like this thing. I like to brew my own tea and coffee while traveling and this strainer fits the need perfectly. It's easy to use and easy to clean. <hl> We're picky so we typically bring along our own ground organic coffee when we're traveling. <hl> All you need is hot water and you're all set. The mesh is really fine so it catches about 99% of whatever you're brewing - actually catches more than my normal coffee press. I'm very pleased and will buy again. It's so inexpensive - you can't really go wrong.

It's small, light and brews the perfect cup. It's so compact there's really never a reason not to bring it. When I say 'perfect cup' I'm talking about a cup of coffee for someone that likes coffee press style coffee - not filtered, drip coffee. I like really strong coffee - you can add as much you like to the strainer and make it as strong as you want - nearly espresso style in fact, if that's your goal. I like this thing.I like to brew my own tea and coffee while traveling and this strainer fits the need perfectly. It's easy to use and easy to clean.We're picky so we typically bring along our own ground <hl> organic coffee <hl> when we're traveling. All you need is hot water and you're all set. The mesh is really fine so it catches about 99% of whatever you're brewing - actually catches more than my normal coffee press.I'm very pleased and will buy again. It's so inexpensive - you can't really go wrong.


Question: Does the filter fits perfectly?

The product description on this page says this filter fits Mavea classic, Brita and Pur, but the box doesn't. I gave this a try as I have Pur and my Mom has Brita so it won't go to waste if it doesn't fit Pur.So, I tried this on my Pur pitcher. My Pur filter is much longer and I would assume contains more of the filtering material; it also twists and locks into place. The Mavea filter does not lock into place, you simply just push and twist it as far as it can go. Well, I'm happy to say that it fits and doesn't leak.Taste wise, the water tastes good. I already use Mavea pitchers and filters so I have no complaint with the taste. And if you use Brita pitchers, you can finally drink water that doesn't have those black bits in them.Verdict: Fits Mavea Classic, Pur and Brita. Tastes good. Shop for price and get the best value.

Answer: it fits and doesn't leak

The product description on this page says this filter fits Mavea classic, Brita and Pur, but the box doesn't. I gave this a try as I have Pur and my Mom has Brita so it won't go to waste if it doesn't fit Pur. So, I tried this on my Pur pitcher. My Pur filter is much longer and I would assume contains more of the filtering material; it also twists and locks into place. The Mavea filter does not lock into place, you simply just push and twist it as far as it can go. <hl> Well, I'm happy to say that it fits and doesn't leak .Taste wise, the water tastes good. <hl> I already use Mavea pitchers and filters so I have no complaint with the taste. And if you use Brita pitchers, you can finally drink water that doesn't have those black bits in them. Verdict: Fits Mavea Classic, Pur and Brita. Tastes good. Shop for price and get the best value.

The product description on this page says this filter fits Mavea classic, Brita and Pur, but the box doesn't. I gave this a try as I have Pur and my Mom has Brita so it won't go to waste if it doesn't fit Pur.So, I tried this on my Pur pitcher. My Pur filter is much longer and I would assume contains more of the filtering material; it also twists and locks into place. The Mavea filter does not lock into place, you simply just push and twist it as far as it can go. Well, I'm happy to say that <hl> it fits and doesn't leak <hl>.Taste wise, the water tastes good. I already use Mavea pitchers and filters so I have no complaint with the taste. And if you use Brita pitchers, you can finally drink water that doesn't have those black bits in them.Verdict: Fits Mavea Classic, Pur and Brita. Tastes good. Shop for price and get the best value.

Well, I'm happy to say that <hl> it fits and doesn't leak <hl> .Taste wise, the water tastes good.


Question: What brand is the grater?

I love Microplane products but this one is terrible. It is difficult to grate cheese; had to apply a lot of pressure and as a result the cheese got warm in my hand and became soft and mushy. I also tired to slice potatoes on the microplane side and this is probably worse than the cheese grating side. The potato went through the blade fine but got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place. If you're looking for that all in one item, this just isn't it. I returned it and splurged on the WMF grater.

Answer: Microplane

<hl> I love Microplane products but this one is terrible. <hl> It is difficult to grate cheese; had to apply a lot of pressure and as a result the cheese got warm in my hand and became soft and mushy. I also tired to slice potatoes on the microplane side and this is probably worse than the cheese grating side. The potato went through the blade fine but got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place. If you're looking for that all in one item, this just isn't it. I returned it and splurged on the WMF grater.

I love <hl> Microplane <hl> products but this one is terrible. It is difficult to grate cheese; had to apply a lot of pressure and as a result the cheese got warm in my hand and became soft and mushy. I also tired to slice potatoes on the microplane side and this is probably worse than the cheese grating side. The potato went through the blade fine but got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place. If you're looking for that all in one item, this just isn't it. I returned it and splurged on the WMF grater.


Question: What didn't they like about the silicone oven mitts?

I bought a pair of these silicone oven mitts to replace an old, warn out pair of fabric ones. These mitts are okay. They are very good for being "grippy" of hot cookie sheets. The only negatives for me are that the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven. The thumbs are a little stiffer than I am used to with the old fabric ones, and they stick out a little more. The mitts are kind of expensive too. I haven't tried to clean them yet, so I'm not sure how they stack up there.Definitely good and "grippy", if that is what you are looking for.

Answer: the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven

I bought a pair of these silicone oven mitts to replace an old, warn out pair of fabric ones. These mitts are okay. They are very good for being "grippy" of hot cookie sheets. <hl> The only negatives for me are that the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven . <hl> The thumbs are a little stiffer than I am used to with the old fabric ones, and they stick out a little more. The mitts are kind of expensive too. I haven't tried to clean them yet, so I'm not sure how they stack up there. Definitely good and "grippy", if that is what you are looking for.

I bought a pair of these silicone oven mitts to replace an old, warn out pair of fabric ones. These mitts are okay. They are very good for being "grippy" of hot cookie sheets. The only negatives for me are that <hl> the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven <hl>. The thumbs are a little stiffer than I am used to with the old fabric ones, and they stick out a little more. The mitts are kind of expensive too. I haven't tried to clean them yet, so I'm not sure how they stack up there.Definitely good and "grippy", if that is what you are looking for.

The only negatives for me are that <hl> the thumbs sometimes get into the food on the cookie tray when I take stuff out of the oven <hl> .


Question: What will they no longer buy?

No more bagged microwave popcorn for me. I've used this with and without oil and with butter flavored cooking spray. The biggest drawback is I've been reintroduced to popcorn popped in oil and it is delicious! Without oil is ok too and the cooking spray is ok, but I was surprised at how much I liked it popped with oil. This popper pops almost all of the kernals in about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. It's tremendously cost effective because popping corn in a jar is much cheaper than buying bagged microwave popcorn. You also have control over what you put on it - nothing, butter, spray butter, seasonings. If you love popcorn, I recommend this popper.

Answer: bagged microwave popcorn

<hl> No more bagged microwave popcorn for me. <hl> I've used this with and without oil and with butter flavored cooking spray. The biggest drawback is I've been reintroduced to popcorn popped in oil and it is delicious! Without oil is ok too and the cooking spray is ok, but I was surprised at how much I liked it popped with oil. This popper pops almost all of the kernals in about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. It's tremendously cost effective because popping corn in a jar is much cheaper than buying bagged microwave popcorn. You also have control over what you put on it - nothing, butter, spray butter, seasonings. If you love popcorn, I recommend this popper.

No more <hl> bagged microwave popcorn <hl> for me. I've used this with and without oil and with butter flavored cooking spray. The biggest drawback is I've been reintroduced to popcorn popped in oil and it is delicious! Without oil is ok too and the cooking spray is ok, but I was surprised at how much I liked it popped with oil. This popper pops almost all of the kernals in about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. It's tremendously cost effective because popping corn in a jar is much cheaper than buying bagged microwave popcorn. You also have control over what you put on it - nothing, butter, spray butter, seasonings. If you love popcorn, I recommend this popper.


Question: How much of the bottle can you use for product?

I was expecting a little more out of this device than what I got, but it does work. I purchased this to help spread butter flavoring on popcorn. I can fill it up and spray the popcorn then sift a little extra flavoring and it works great. There are two areas in which I would really like to see this device improve...1. It seems silly to only be able to use half the bottle for product. Leaving very little space for the product meaning that you have to refill it pretty regularly.2. Not much pressure generated. While this does work I basically have to pump it a good 10x or so for each spray, which is bordering on too much work to make it useful.I'm not sure what it would take to resolve these two issues, but I removed a star for each of these.

Answer: half

I was expecting a little more out of this device than what I got, but it does work. I purchased this to help spread butter flavoring on popcorn. I can fill it up and spray the popcorn then sift a little extra flavoring and it works great. There are two areas in which I would really like to see this device improve...1. <hl> It seems silly to only be able to use half the bottle for product. <hl> Leaving very little space for the product meaning that you have to refill it pretty regularly.2. Not much pressure generated. While this does work I basically have to pump it a good 10x or so for each spray, which is bordering on too much work to make it useful. I'm not sure what it would take to resolve these two issues, but I removed a star for each of these.

I was expecting a little more out of this device than what I got, but it does work. I purchased this to help spread butter flavoring on popcorn. I can fill it up and spray the popcorn then sift a little extra flavoring and it works great. There are two areas in which I would really like to see this device improve...1. It seems silly to only be able to use <hl> half <hl> the bottle for product. Leaving very little space for the product meaning that you have to refill it pretty regularly.2. Not much pressure generated. While this does work I basically have to pump it a good 10x or so for each spray, which is bordering on too much work to make it useful.I'm not sure what it would take to resolve these two issues, but I removed a star for each of these.


Question: what material flipper did he not want to use?

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off.I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use metal implements on this. The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious.I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).

Answer: metal

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off. <hl> I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use metal implements on this. <hl> The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious. I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).

They fit my half sheet pans, clean easily, work as good as parchment for my uses and baked goods come right off.I did purchase a silicon coated flipper/turner as I did not want to use <hl> metal <hl> implements on this. The instructions did not warn against this, I was just being cautious.I have used nonstick silicone baking sheets before but these are much more substantial (thick).


Question: Considering the size, why is the product good?

It was oddly difficult to find one of these in a physical store - I looked at Walmart and at Bed Bath and Beyond but I couldn't find a big one. We use this one to dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates. There's a lot of space and it folds easily if you want to tuck it away. It's also pretty lightweight considering it's size.

Answer: It's also pretty lightweight

It was oddly difficult to find one of these in a physical store - I looked at Walmart and at Bed Bath and Beyond but I couldn't find a big one. We use this one to dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates. There's a lot of space and it folds easily if you want to tuck it away. <hl> It's also pretty lightweight considering it's size. <hl>

It was oddly difficult to find one of these in a physical store - I looked at Walmart and at Bed Bath and Beyond but I couldn't find a big one. We use this one to dry cloth diapers inside or to dry delicates. There's a lot of space and it folds easily if you want to tuck it away. <hl> It's also pretty lightweight <hl> considering it's size.


Question: What kind of item that wasn't too loud was needed?

I was looking for a kitchen timer that wasn't too loud. This is it! Thanks to the complaints below I knew this was the product for me. No you can't hear it 3 rooms away, but neither does it blast my ears off just trying to set the thing.So far it works great. it's also a little more stable and slim lined so less likely to be knocked off the fridge and broken like our last timer. If you want loud get the CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer.

Answer: kitchen timer

<hl> I was looking for a kitchen timer that wasn't too loud. <hl> This is it! Thanks to the complaints below I knew this was the product for me. No you can't hear it 3 rooms away, but neither does it blast my ears off just trying to set the thing. So far it works great. it's also a little more stable and slim lined so less likely to be knocked off the fridge and broken like our last timer. If you want loud get the CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer.

I was looking for a <hl> kitchen timer <hl> that wasn't too loud. This is it! Thanks to the complaints below I knew this was the product for me. No you can't hear it 3 rooms away, but neither does it blast my ears off just trying to set the thing.So far it works great. it's also a little more stable and slim lined so less likely to be knocked off the fridge and broken like our last timer. If you want loud get the CDN TM4 Count Down Big Digit timer.


Question: How long will the Cuisinart set last if they are used properly?

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!

Answer: very long time

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. <hl> As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time . <hl> We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. As stated, if you use them properly they will last a <hl> very long time <hl>. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!

As stated, if you use them properly they will last a <hl> very long time <hl> .


Question: The item slightly less noisier than what brand?

I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning, but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.

Answer: Starbucks machine

<hl> I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning, but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. <hl> The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.

I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning, but it makes only slightly less noise than my <hl> Starbucks machine <hl> which does a better job. The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.


Question: Where does the reviewer use the trash can at?

I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.

Answer: kitchen

I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) <hl> I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. <hl> I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.

I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the <hl> kitchen <hl> and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.


Question: Will all my cables fit under the cable covers?

I needed something stylish but strong to go with a wall-mounted flat panel TV and this fit the bill perfectly. Installation was a snap as the wall stud was centered behind the TV, and I had installed the whole thing in less than 15 mins. What I don't like are the cable covers - they're OK if you only have 2-3 sets of cables and the shelves are distanced enough to give you room to install the covers. If you're like me and you have AV equipment with multiple cable connections, then there's no way those cables will fit in the space allotted for the covers to snap into place. The only thing I could do was zip-tie the cables, then place the covers between the shelf support and the cables - the pressure from the cable bunch held the cover in place - trying to snap it into place would be impossible. Overall though, an excellent unit. Highly recommend.

Answer: , then there's no way those cables will fit in the space allotted for the covers to snap into place

I needed something stylish but strong to go with a wall-mounted flat panel TV and this fit the bill perfectly. Installation was a snap as the wall stud was centered behind the TV, and I had installed the whole thing in less than 15 mins. What I don't like are the cable covers - they're OK if you only have 2-3 sets of cables and the shelves are distanced enough to give you room to install the covers. <hl> If you're like me and you have AV equipment with multiple cable connections , then there's no way those cables will fit in the space allotted for the covers to snap into place . <hl> The only thing I could do was zip-tie the cables, then place the covers between the shelf support and the cables - the pressure from the cable bunch held the cover in place - trying to snap it into place would be impossible. Overall though, an excellent unit. Highly recommend.

I needed something stylish but strong to go with a wall-mounted flat panel TV and this fit the bill perfectly. Installation was a snap as the wall stud was centered behind the TV, and I had installed the whole thing in less than 15 mins. What I don't like are the cable covers - they're OK if you only have 2-3 sets of cables and the shelves are distanced enough to give you room to install the covers. If you're like me and you have AV equipment with multiple cable connections<hl> , then there's no way those cables will fit in the space allotted for the covers to snap into place <hl>. The only thing I could do was zip-tie the cables, then place the covers between the shelf support and the cables - the pressure from the cable bunch held the cover in place - trying to snap it into place would be impossible. Overall though, an excellent unit. Highly recommend.

If you're like me and you have AV equipment with multiple cable connections <hl> , then there's no way those cables will fit in the space allotted for the covers to snap into place <hl> .


Question: How many watts does Max Burton 6200 use?

I bought this to test out induction cooking before purchasing an induction range top. I'm sold! I'm going to take the leap and spend the big bucks for a five burner induction cooktop. I wasn't sure what I wanted to replace my glass top range top with and I needed to make the decision before holiday cooking. I didn't want to dump all that money into something I didn't like and at this price this it was the perfect trial. I read the other reviews and saw there were some negatives, but there was one review from a gentleman that explained all I needed to know, so I thank you sir. All my stainless steel and cast-iron work just fine.Max Burton 6200 Deluxe 1800-Watt Induction CooktopIt stopped heating on the outside and now as only the inside ring heats I revise my statement and say, not a good product.

Answer: 1800-Watt

I bought this to test out induction cooking before purchasing an induction range top. I'm sold! I'm going to take the leap and spend the big bucks for a five burner induction cooktop. I wasn't sure what I wanted to replace my glass top range top with and I needed to make the decision before holiday cooking. I didn't want to dump all that money into something I didn't like and at this price this it was the perfect trial. I read the other reviews and saw there were some negatives, but there was one review from a gentleman that explained all I needed to know, so I thank you sir. All my stainless steel and cast-iron work just fine. <hl> Max Burton 6200 Deluxe 1800-Watt Induction CooktopIt stopped heating on the outside and now as only the inside ring heats I revise my statement and say, not a good product. <hl>

I bought this to test out induction cooking before purchasing an induction range top. I'm sold! I'm going to take the leap and spend the big bucks for a five burner induction cooktop. I wasn't sure what I wanted to replace my glass top range top with and I needed to make the decision before holiday cooking. I didn't want to dump all that money into something I didn't like and at this price this it was the perfect trial. I read the other reviews and saw there were some negatives, but there was one review from a gentleman that explained all I needed to know, so I thank you sir. All my stainless steel and cast-iron work just fine.Max Burton 6200 Deluxe <hl> 1800-Watt <hl> Induction CooktopIt stopped heating on the outside and now as only the inside ring heats I revise my statement and say, not a good product.


Question: What did the author learn to make a few years ago?

I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter.Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian-made.Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........

Answer: pasta

<hl> I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter. <hl> Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian-made. Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........

I learned how to make <hl> pasta <hl> by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter.Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian-made.Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........


Question: Which pan material would be recommended for mini pie baking?

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

Answer: a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly

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

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

If you want mini pie pans, choose <hl> a good quality ceramic, or a metal that conducts the heat evenly <hl> .


Question: How many sandwiches have been prepared?

Pics on the chive made this out to be far cooler then what it really is. Honestly with a skillet and a toaster you can achieve similar if not superior results to this in the same amount of time. Made three sandwiches with it, one turned out fine, but the other two were just a mess. With practice I could see this working, but this is all that it is really good for and it doesn't do that job great. If I could send it back I would. As is its likely a donate to Goodwill item, or something that I just throw in a cabinet and forget about for a year or two till I see it online again and hopefully remember I already have one and hated it.

Answer: three

Pics on the chive made this out to be far cooler then what it really is. Honestly with a skillet and a toaster you can achieve similar if not superior results to this in the same amount of time. <hl> Made three sandwiches with it, one turned out fine, but the other two were just a mess. <hl> With practice I could see this working, but this is all that it is really good for and it doesn't do that job great. If I could send it back I would. As is its likely a donate to Goodwill item, or something that I just throw in a cabinet and forget about for a year or two till I see it online again and hopefully remember I already have one and hated it.

Pics on the chive made this out to be far cooler then what it really is. Honestly with a skillet and a toaster you can achieve similar if not superior results to this in the same amount of time. Made <hl> three <hl> sandwiches with it, one turned out fine, but the other two were just a mess. With practice I could see this working, but this is all that it is really good for and it doesn't do that job great. If I could send it back I would. As is its likely a donate to Goodwill item, or something that I just throw in a cabinet and forget about for a year or two till I see it online again and hopefully remember I already have one and hated it.


Question: What is happening with the slats after a few months?

I was looking for something to put my soap in without it going slimy. It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned.The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap.The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. Like many products in the USA, they are made in China, they look just like in the picture.I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats have come unglued. I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.

Answer: have come unglued

I was looking for something to put my soap in without it going slimy. It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned. The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap. The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. Like many products in the USA, they are made in China, they look just like in the picture. <hl> I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats have come unglued . <hl> I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.

I was looking for something to put my soap in without it going slimy. It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned.The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap.The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. Like many products in the USA, they are made in China, they look just like in the picture.I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats <hl> have come unglued <hl>. I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.

I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats <hl> have come unglued <hl> .


Question: What did the customer say about assembly?

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

Answer: it was really easy!

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

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


Question: What brand are the writer's knives?

First, the positives. I like that this block is compact because I don't have a lot of counter space. I also like the rubber feet on the bottom which keep the unit from sliding around. Unfortunately that's where the good part ends.The top slot is the widest and can fit a 10" chefs knife. However, the square slot just to the right of it is a little too close, so the edge of the knife comes into contact with the plastic handle of my honing steel unless I'm super careful. Both are Wusthof so I would've expected the block to be designed to accommodate their products.The other and more important concern is that the unit does become somewhat top-heavy when loaded with knives. It is stable from being tipped over sideways, but if you accidentally knock the block with your hand it has a tendency to tip forward.From a cosmetic standpoint, there's an ugly and wide seam where the front part of the base (the part that's printed with "Wusthof" is glued to the part that holds the knives. For this price and this brand, I expected more.

Answer: Wusthof

First, the positives. I like that this block is compact because I don't have a lot of counter space. I also like the rubber feet on the bottom which keep the unit from sliding around. Unfortunately that's where the good part ends. The top slot is the widest and can fit a 10" chefs knife. However, the square slot just to the right of it is a little too close, so the edge of the knife comes into contact with the plastic handle of my honing steel unless I'm super careful. <hl> Both are Wusthof so I would've expected the block to be designed to accommodate their products. <hl> The other and more important concern is that the unit does become somewhat top-heavy when loaded with knives. It is stable from being tipped over sideways, but if you accidentally knock the block with your hand it has a tendency to tip forward. From a cosmetic standpoint, there's an ugly and wide seam where the front part of the base (the part that's printed with "Wusthof" is glued to the part that holds the knives. For this price and this brand, I expected more.

First, the positives. I like that this block is compact because I don't have a lot of counter space. I also like the rubber feet on the bottom which keep the unit from sliding around. Unfortunately that's where the good part ends.The top slot is the widest and can fit a 10" chefs knife. However, the square slot just to the right of it is a little too close, so the edge of the knife comes into contact with the plastic handle of my honing steel unless I'm super careful. Both are <hl> Wusthof <hl> so I would've expected the block to be designed to accommodate their products.The other and more important concern is that the unit does become somewhat top-heavy when loaded with knives. It is stable from being tipped over sideways, but if you accidentally knock the block with your hand it has a tendency to tip forward.From a cosmetic standpoint, there's an ugly and wide seam where the front part of the base (the part that's printed with "Wusthof" is glued to the part that holds the knives. For this price and this brand, I expected more.


Question: Why did the reviewer change to a 5 star rating?

These came promptly with gifts of an insulated bag and a pen. The first time I used the bags, I didn't realize that the bottom panels had to be put in place - I thought they were already in the bottoms. The store bagger did not notice and as a result, one of the bottom panels got bent in half and split from the bag contents. The next time I used the bags I noticed this same bag had a half inch triangular rip near the bottom - from the broken panel? I don't know. That's the only reason I did not give five stars.That said, I love these bags. They hold a lot, are sturdy and comfortable to carry. Baggers appreciate the rack loops for holding the bag in place while filling it. They fold up well, with the panels in the bottoms and the handles inside the bags. I keep them in the car at all times. Good product - good price!UPDATE I purchased and reviewed these bags in 2008. I'm updating today, 12/14/13, and changing to five stars because I'm still using these bags for groceries at least once a week. The little tear in the one bag never got bigger, and all the bags have been washed and are looking well used now, but are still going strong.

Answer: still using these bags for groceries at least once a week

These came promptly with gifts of an insulated bag and a pen. The first time I used the bags, I didn't realize that the bottom panels had to be put in place - I thought they were already in the bottoms. The store bagger did not notice and as a result, one of the bottom panels got bent in half and split from the bag contents. The next time I used the bags I noticed this same bag had a half inch triangular rip near the bottom - from the broken panel? I don't know. That's the only reason I did not give five stars. That said, I love these bags. They hold a lot, are sturdy and comfortable to carry. Baggers appreciate the rack loops for holding the bag in place while filling it. They fold up well, with the panels in the bottoms and the handles inside the bags. I keep them in the car at all times. Good product - good price!UPDATE I purchased and reviewed these bags in 2008. <hl> I'm updating today, 12/14/13, and changing to five stars because I'm still using these bags for groceries at least once a week . <hl> The little tear in the one bag never got bigger, and all the bags have been washed and are looking well used now, but are still going strong.

These came promptly with gifts of an insulated bag and a pen. The first time I used the bags, I didn't realize that the bottom panels had to be put in place - I thought they were already in the bottoms. The store bagger did not notice and as a result, one of the bottom panels got bent in half and split from the bag contents. The next time I used the bags I noticed this same bag had a half inch triangular rip near the bottom - from the broken panel? I don't know. That's the only reason I did not give five stars.That said, I love these bags. They hold a lot, are sturdy and comfortable to carry. Baggers appreciate the rack loops for holding the bag in place while filling it. They fold up well, with the panels in the bottoms and the handles inside the bags. I keep them in the car at all times. Good product - good price!UPDATE I purchased and reviewed these bags in 2008. I'm updating today, 12/14/13, and changing to five stars because I'm <hl> still using these bags for groceries at least once a week <hl>. The little tear in the one bag never got bigger, and all the bags have been washed and are looking well used now, but are still going strong.

I'm updating today, 12/14/13, and changing to five stars because I'm <hl> still using these bags for groceries at least once a week <hl> .


Question: How are they washed?

These work really well for muffins and cupcakes. They're sturdy, and can stand up on their own. They can take plenty of heat, but they can also go into the freezer without a problem. Getting even still warm muffins or cupcakes out of these is no problem at all. Clean up is easy...whatever you've put in these comes right off without any scrubbing. They easily go into the dishwasher, even when you don't have a whole lot of room, they're so flexible, they fit just about anywhere. Then, they bounce back to their original shape with no problem. I also like the fact that you're not using up a lot of paper cupcake cups, so, they're environmentally friendly, too!

Answer: They easily go into the dishwasher

These work really well for muffins and cupcakes. They're sturdy, and can stand up on their own. They can take plenty of heat, but they can also go into the freezer without a problem. Getting even still warm muffins or cupcakes out of these is no problem at all. Clean up is easy...whatever you've put in these comes right off without any scrubbing. <hl> They easily go into the dishwasher , even when you don't have a whole lot of room, they're so flexible, they fit just about anywhere. <hl> Then, they bounce back to their original shape with no problem. I also like the fact that you're not using up a lot of paper cupcake cups, so, they're environmentally friendly, too!

These work really well for muffins and cupcakes. They're sturdy, and can stand up on their own. They can take plenty of heat, but they can also go into the freezer without a problem. Getting even still warm muffins or cupcakes out of these is no problem at all. Clean up is easy...whatever you've put in these comes right off without any scrubbing. <hl> They easily go into the dishwasher <hl>, even when you don't have a whole lot of room, they're so flexible, they fit just about anywhere. Then, they bounce back to their original shape with no problem. I also like the fact that you're not using up a lot of paper cupcake cups, so, they're environmentally friendly, too!

<hl> They easily go into the dishwasher <hl> , even when you don't have a whole lot of room, they're so flexible, they fit just about anywhere.


Question: Who got the present?

Bought this for my wife as a Christmas present, decided to spend the extra money (cause my sweetie is worth more than just a snuggie) and I'm really glad I did. She absolutely loves this thing, so much so that I've actually been chided for even trying it on. And I have to say it is comfortable too. It's the ultimate in couch potato lounging. Perfect for the winter days when you just want to sit back and watch some movies.

Answer: wife

<hl> Bought this for my wife as a Christmas present, decided to spend the extra money (cause my sweetie is worth more than just a snuggie) and I'm really glad I did. <hl> She absolutely loves this thing, so much so that I've actually been chided for even trying it on. And I have to say it is comfortable too. It's the ultimate in couch potato lounging. Perfect for the winter days when you just want to sit back and watch some movies.

Bought this for my <hl> wife <hl> as a Christmas present, decided to spend the extra money (cause my sweetie is worth more than just a snuggie) and I'm really glad I did. She absolutely loves this thing, so much so that I've actually been chided for even trying it on. And I have to say it is comfortable too. It's the ultimate in couch potato lounging. Perfect for the winter days when you just want to sit back and watch some movies.


Question: How old was their old set?

I got this set about two weeks ago and figured I'd use all the pieces a bit before I wrote a review. I have to admit that my first impression of the set was pure joy. I had been using a ten-year-old Revereware set, good in its own right, but there were some things I disliked about the Revereware, mainly the fact that the bottoms did not make good contact with my stove burners (ceramic top). These pots and pans were so shiny right out of the box, so much heavier than I expected, and so obviously worth the money I paid for them, that I was thrilled. They are SO much heavier than expected. Not heavy in a bad way, like you can't lift them or anything. Just not cheap and easy to dent. I had never used a frying pan not coated in Teflon, and I was a little intimidated by the fact that these are not nonstick. Since this was the very reason I bought them (Teflon is evil) I decided to dive right in. This has been my experience so far, even though I can't comment on the overall longevity of the set at this time.*I love the finish. These are so pretty, I intend to get a pot rack and hang them for all to see!*The lids are awesome. Nice tight fit. I think they may even be weighted. I didn't want glass lids for breakage reasons, and the lids from my old pans had a lip that trapped moisture underneath. I was forever burning myself or dripping water all over the stove every time I lifted the lid to check something.*I chose this set over the Cuisinart set because of the three sizes of saucepans, which my old set had and I am used to.*Love the handles! I didn't think I would at first, but they really do stay cool and are grippy so you're less likely to drop a full pot when transferring it.*Easy to clean. I haven't tried frying an egg or anything, but I think for everything except eggs and pancakes these will be wonderful. I made pizza sauce in the larger fry pan and it cleaned up in a snap. I even melted chocolate and marshmallow for some cookies in the saucepans and those also cleaned up quite easily.Now for a couple things that could be better:*The set could have included a lid for the smaller fry pan. I assumed that the lid to the one of the saucepans would fit the smaller fry pan as well (my old set was this way) and was slightly disappointed to find that this is not the case.*One of the saucepans has some "pitting" on the inside bottom that was not there when I opened the box. Another reviewer mentioned this too. I tried cleaning it with baking soda and water as the instructions suggest, but no dice.*You must be very diligent about drying these IMMEDIATELY if you don't want water spots on them. I know that is the nature of the beast, my other stainless is the same, but it's a bummer. I want them fresh and shiny clean all the time, and they just don't look as nice if left to air-dry.Just some minor gripes. They were SO worth the money, especially since the price jumped fifteen bucks the day after I ordered them, and I got a forty dollar rebate to boot. I almost spent 3 times more on a much costlier set, but I suspect I would have been paying for the name. Of course KitchenAid is also a brand name, and a darn good one at that, (I am in love with my Artisan stand mixer) so why not the pots and pans set? After reading all the positives here on Amazon, I decided to try them and I'm so glad I did!

Answer: the bottoms did not make good contact with my stove burners

I got this set about two weeks ago and figured I'd use all the pieces a bit before I wrote a review. I have to admit that my first impression of the set was pure joy. <hl> I had been using a ten-year-old Revereware set, good in its own right, but there were some things I disliked about the Revereware, mainly the fact that the bottoms did not make good contact with my stove burners (ceramic top). <hl> These pots and pans were so shiny right out of the box, so much heavier than I expected, and so obviously worth the money I paid for them, that I was thrilled. They are SO much heavier than expected. Not heavy in a bad way, like you can't lift them or anything. Just not cheap and easy to dent. I had never used a frying pan not coated in Teflon, and I was a little intimidated by the fact that these are not nonstick. Since this was the very reason I bought them (Teflon is evil) I decided to dive right in. This has been my experience so far, even though I can't comment on the overall longevity of the set at this time.*I love the finish. These are so pretty, I intend to get a pot rack and hang them for all to see!*The lids are awesome. Nice tight fit. I think they may even be weighted. I didn't want glass lids for breakage reasons, and the lids from my old pans had a lip that trapped moisture underneath. I was forever burning myself or dripping water all over the stove every time I lifted the lid to check something.*I chose this set over the Cuisinart set because of the three sizes of saucepans, which my old set had and I am used to.*Love the handles! I didn't think I would at first, but they really do stay cool and are grippy so you're less likely to drop a full pot when transferring it.*Easy to clean. I haven't tried frying an egg or anything, but I think for everything except eggs and pancakes these will be wonderful. I made pizza sauce in the larger fry pan and it cleaned up in a snap. I even melted chocolate and marshmallow for some cookies in the saucepans and those also cleaned up quite easily. Now for a couple things that could be better:*The set could have included a lid for the smaller fry pan. I assumed that the lid to the one of the saucepans would fit the smaller fry pan as well (my old set was this way) and was slightly disappointed to find that this is not the case.*One of the saucepans has some "pitting" on the inside bottom that was not there when I opened the box. Another reviewer mentioned this too. I tried cleaning it with baking soda and water as the instructions suggest, but no dice.*You must be very diligent about drying these IMMEDIATELY if you don't want water spots on them. I know that is the nature of the beast, my other stainless is the same, but it's a bummer. I want them fresh and shiny clean all the time, and they just don't look as nice if left to air-dry. Just some minor gripes. They were SO worth the money, especially since the price jumped fifteen bucks the day after I ordered them, and I got a forty dollar rebate to boot. I almost spent 3 times more on a much costlier set, but I suspect I would have been paying for the name. Of course KitchenAid is also a brand name, and a darn good one at that, (I am in love with my Artisan stand mixer) so why not the pots and pans set? After reading all the positives here on Amazon, I decided to try them and I'm so glad I did!

I got this set about two weeks ago and figured I'd use all the pieces a bit before I wrote a review. I have to admit that my first impression of the set was pure joy. I had been using a ten-year-old Revereware set, good in its own right, but there were some things I disliked about the Revereware, mainly the fact that <hl> the bottoms did not make good contact with my stove burners <hl> (ceramic top). These pots and pans were so shiny right out of the box, so much heavier than I expected, and so obviously worth the money I paid for them, that I was thrilled. They are SO much heavier than expected. Not heavy in a bad way, like you can't lift them or anything. Just not cheap and easy to dent. I had never used a frying pan not coated in Teflon, and I was a little intimidated by the fact that these are not nonstick. Since this was the very reason I bought them (Teflon is evil) I decided to dive right in. This has been my experience so far, even though I can't comment on the overall longevity of the set at this time.*I love the finish. These are so pretty, I intend to get a pot rack and hang them for all to see!*The lids are awesome. Nice tight fit. I think they may even be weighted. I didn't want glass lids for breakage reasons, and the lids from my old pans had a lip that trapped moisture underneath. I was forever burning myself or dripping water all over the stove every time I lifted the lid to check something.*I chose this set over the Cuisinart set because of the three sizes of saucepans, which my old set had and I am used to.*Love the handles! I didn't think I would at first, but they really do stay cool and are grippy so you're less likely to drop a full pot when transferring it.*Easy to clean. I haven't tried frying an egg or anything, but I think for everything except eggs and pancakes these will be wonderful. I made pizza sauce in the larger fry pan and it cleaned up in a snap. I even melted chocolate and marshmallow for some cookies in the saucepans and those also cleaned up quite easily.Now for a couple things that could be better:*The set could have included a lid for the smaller fry pan. I assumed that the lid to the one of the saucepans would fit the smaller fry pan as well (my old set was this way) and was slightly disappointed to find that this is not the case.*One of the saucepans has some "pitting" on the inside bottom that was not there when I opened the box. Another reviewer mentioned this too. I tried cleaning it with baking soda and water as the instructions suggest, but no dice.*You must be very diligent about drying these IMMEDIATELY if you don't want water spots on them. I know that is the nature of the beast, my other stainless is the same, but it's a bummer. I want them fresh and shiny clean all the time, and they just don't look as nice if left to air-dry.Just some minor gripes. They were SO worth the money, especially since the price jumped fifteen bucks the day after I ordered them, and I got a forty dollar rebate to boot. I almost spent 3 times more on a much costlier set, but I suspect I would have been paying for the name. Of course KitchenAid is also a brand name, and a darn good one at that, (I am in love with my Artisan stand mixer) so why not the pots and pans set? After reading all the positives here on Amazon, I decided to try them and I'm so glad I did!


Question: How does the item cut?

Pretty cool..This thing is small but cuts quickly and easily! Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!

Answer: quickly and easily

Pretty cool.. <hl> This thing is small but cuts quickly and easily ! <hl> Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!

Pretty cool..This thing is small but cuts <hl> quickly and easily <hl>! Makes long long strands of veggie "zoodles". It has two sizes of noodle to make. Gave it a try last night. I had to individually cut the noodles to the size I wanted them.. not sure how I feel about that yet. Cooked easy and was a great healthy meal choice for my family! gonna get lots of uses out of it with all the squash planted in the garden!The only gripe I really have about it is the leftover nubs of squash.. seems so wasteful!

This thing is small but cuts <hl> quickly and easily <hl> !


Question: What feature works well on the Kuhn Rikon?

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

Answer: push button drain

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

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


Question: What is the plastic on his model?

I purchased this set about 5 years ago and have used it over those 5 years pretty frequently. It works very well, even on synthetic corks, in my experience. It's fast and easy to use.My two complaints after several years of use: the opener has never really held a charge... after a bottle or two it's done. I'm surprised to read the reviews of people opening 30 bottles. Perhaps I just got a "dud"... also, the plastic on mine has become very sticky. At first I just assumed some wine spilled on it at a party, but I've scrubbed it thoroughly and I now think that the plastic is somehow degrading... very strange.A nice gift and a good convenience but I do wonder if there's a better option out there. If I were to do it again, I'd shop around and compare models.Hope this helps.

Answer: sticky

I purchased this set about 5 years ago and have used it over those 5 years pretty frequently. It works very well, even on synthetic corks, in my experience. It's fast and easy to use. My two complaints after several years of use: the opener has never really held a charge... after a bottle or two it's done. I'm surprised to read the reviews of people opening 30 bottles. <hl> Perhaps I just got a "dud"... also, the plastic on mine has become very sticky . <hl> At first I just assumed some wine spilled on it at a party, but I've scrubbed it thoroughly and I now think that the plastic is somehow degrading... very strange. A nice gift and a good convenience but I do wonder if there's a better option out there. If I were to do it again, I'd shop around and compare models. Hope this helps.

I purchased this set about 5 years ago and have used it over those 5 years pretty frequently. It works very well, even on synthetic corks, in my experience. It's fast and easy to use.My two complaints after several years of use: the opener has never really held a charge... after a bottle or two it's done. I'm surprised to read the reviews of people opening 30 bottles. Perhaps I just got a "dud"... also, the plastic on mine has become very <hl> sticky <hl>. At first I just assumed some wine spilled on it at a party, but I've scrubbed it thoroughly and I now think that the plastic is somehow degrading... very strange.A nice gift and a good convenience but I do wonder if there's a better option out there. If I were to do it again, I'd shop around and compare models.Hope this helps.

Perhaps I just got a "dud"... also, the plastic on mine has become very <hl> sticky <hl> .


Question: How do new baking sheets make baking easier?

I do quite a bit of baking. I was using old aluminum baking sheets which I have probably had for 30 years. I always figured it wasn't worth buying new ones because it wouldn't change the taste or outcome of anything I baked. Well, the new sheets don't make anything look or taste different, but, man, do they make baking easier. I made several dozen cookies for Christmas. No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it. Just put the cookies on the sheet and put it in the oven. No stick at all. And clean up was a simple wipe off with warm soapy water and rinse. I wish I'd done this sooner.In response to some reviews, please have the sense to check the measurements of the baking sheets, which are stated, and the size of your oven. Many newer ovens, particularly those with convection fans in the back, are smaller than ovens used to be. This was the size I wanted which fits perfectly in my oven. Please make sure before you buy that they fit in your oven.

Answer: No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it

I do quite a bit of baking. I was using old aluminum baking sheets which I have probably had for 30 years. I always figured it wasn't worth buying new ones because it wouldn't change the taste or outcome of anything I baked. Well, the new sheets don't make anything look or taste different, but, man, do they make baking easier. I made several dozen cookies for Christmas. <hl> No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it . <hl> Just put the cookies on the sheet and put it in the oven. No stick at all. And clean up was a simple wipe off with warm soapy water and rinse. I wish I'd done this sooner. In response to some reviews, please have the sense to check the measurements of the baking sheets, which are stated, and the size of your oven. Many newer ovens, particularly those with convection fans in the back, are smaller than ovens used to be. This was the size I wanted which fits perfectly in my oven. Please make sure before you buy that they fit in your oven.

I do quite a bit of baking. I was using old aluminum baking sheets which I have probably had for 30 years. I always figured it wasn't worth buying new ones because it wouldn't change the taste or outcome of anything I baked. Well, the new sheets don't make anything look or taste different, but, man, do they make baking easier. I made several dozen cookies for Christmas. <hl> No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it <hl>. Just put the cookies on the sheet and put it in the oven. No stick at all. And clean up was a simple wipe off with warm soapy water and rinse. I wish I'd done this sooner.In response to some reviews, please have the sense to check the measurements of the baking sheets, which are stated, and the size of your oven. Many newer ovens, particularly those with convection fans in the back, are smaller than ovens used to be. This was the size I wanted which fits perfectly in my oven. Please make sure before you buy that they fit in your oven.

<hl> No greasing the baking sheet, no spraying it, no parchment on it <hl> .


Question: how often do they clean their home?

I bought this because I didn't want to get on my hands and knees and scrub floors..........no, the vacuum part does not work particularly well, but the cleaning and drying are nothing short of spectacular. I use the right detergent, I don't stint, and my results are impressive. I do six rooms and a hallway, all wood and tile, in about an hour. It fills the tank three times to get the job done. No back problems, no knee problems, and the little scrubbers do all the work. This jewel is about as heavy as a normal upright vacuum cleaner.....it takes maybe three minutes to thoroughly clean the tanks and filter when I'm done. Now my floors have that incredible squeaky clean feel for my bare feet.........I do my home once a month, with some manual touchups in the kitchen.

Answer: once a month

I bought this because I didn't want to get on my hands and knees and scrub floors..........no, the vacuum part does not work particularly well, but the cleaning and drying are nothing short of spectacular. I use the right detergent, I don't stint, and my results are impressive. I do six rooms and a hallway, all wood and tile, in about an hour. It fills the tank three times to get the job done. No back problems, no knee problems, and the little scrubbers do all the work. This jewel is about as heavy as a normal upright vacuum cleaner.....it takes maybe three minutes to thoroughly clean the tanks and filter when I'm done. Now my floors have that incredible squeaky clean feel for my bare feet......... <hl> I do my home once a month , with some manual touchups in the kitchen. <hl>

I bought this because I didn't want to get on my hands and knees and scrub floors..........no, the vacuum part does not work particularly well, but the cleaning and drying are nothing short of spectacular. I use the right detergent, I don't stint, and my results are impressive. I do six rooms and a hallway, all wood and tile, in about an hour. It fills the tank three times to get the job done. No back problems, no knee problems, and the little scrubbers do all the work. This jewel is about as heavy as a normal upright vacuum cleaner.....it takes maybe three minutes to thoroughly clean the tanks and filter when I'm done. Now my floors have that incredible squeaky clean feel for my bare feet.........I do my home <hl> once a month <hl>, with some manual touchups in the kitchen.

I do my home <hl> once a month <hl> , with some manual touchups in the kitchen.