Question: What tools are important?

I've been a kitchen knife connoisseur since I started to get into healthy eating many years back. Let's face it, if you want to be healthy, a proper diet is essential and cannot be overlooked. The problem is not finding high quality foods, fresh organic produce can be found in nearly every neighborhood in America. Even big name grocery stores are carrying organic produce. The problem is making the time to prepare your own meals. For this, a proper kitchen knives set is essential. They make cooking enjoyable and the food made from a happy chef always seems to taste better.When you look at my current kitchen set-up, you'll find a collection of high quality steel knives:Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star II 11-Piece Knife Set with Block,J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro Stainless Steel Steak Knives, Set of 4, andZwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener. And an assortment of high quality ceramic knives:Kyocera Revolution Series Knives, 5-1/2-inch Santoku Knife, White Blade,Kyocera Revolution Series 3-1/7- Inch Paring Knife with Red Handle, White Blade, andKyocera Revolution Series 5-Inch Micro Serrated Utility Knife, White Blade.I am a firm believer that you can't know something until you personally experience it. This is especially true with kitchen knives and computer keyboards. When shopping for my knives, I went to the local specialty kitchen store and tested out every knife set they had - the full range of J.A. Henckels, Wusthof, and Victorinox brands, and smaller specialty knife companies like Kyocera. I took home with me (or bought on Amazon) the knives that felt best in my hand. When you shop for high-end kitchen cutlery the blade materials are nearly identical between the brands and models, so the deciding factor is always the way the knife feels in your hand. After all this is where every knife will gets it's final grade. Personally, I prefer the more modern ergonomic designs with their soft curves and smooth finish. The distribution of a knife's weight is crucial with speed and precision.Bodum is new to the high-end knife market, trying to stake their claim with an array of ceramic knives. While a Santoku is my "go to" knife in the kitchen, this particular Santoku knife from Bodum won't find too much use from me. And again, it's all due to personal preference.... The knife cuts smooth and stays sharp. My complaint is with the balance of the weight of this knife. The area where the blade meets the handle is thick with ceramic and heavy. For me this negatively affects my cutting action. I prefer a more evenly distributed weight and a lighter knife. In addition, I like my knife handle smooth - it allows the blade to rest nicely against my palm. This Bodum Santoku knife uses a bumpy rubber-like handle that while provides a solid grip, just isn't to my liking.All is all, this is a nice kitchen knife. The price is fair for ceramic and the green color is fresh and fun. Add an all-white ceramic blade to the funky green handle and this knife will be an icebreaker for a single man/woman cooking dinner for his/her date or an exciting conversation piece for a dinner party with family or friends.

Answer: knives

I've been a kitchen knife connoisseur since I started to get into healthy eating many years back. Let's face it, if you want to be healthy, a proper diet is essential and cannot be overlooked. The problem is not finding high quality foods, fresh organic produce can be found in nearly every neighborhood in America. Even big name grocery stores are carrying organic produce. The problem is making the time to prepare your own meals. <hl> For this, a proper kitchen knives set is essential. <hl> They make cooking enjoyable and the food made from a happy chef always seems to taste better. When you look at my current kitchen set-up, you'll find a collection of high quality steel knives:Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star II 11-Piece Knife Set with Block,J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro Stainless Steel Steak Knives, Set of 4, andZwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener. And an assortment of high quality ceramic knives:Kyocera Revolution Series Knives, 5-1/2-inch Santoku Knife, White Blade,Kyocera Revolution Series 3-1/7- Inch Paring Knife with Red Handle, White Blade, andKyocera Revolution Series 5-Inch Micro Serrated Utility Knife, White Blade. I am a firm believer that you can't know something until you personally experience it. This is especially true with kitchen knives and computer keyboards. When shopping for my knives, I went to the local specialty kitchen store and tested out every knife set they had - the full range of J.A. Henckels, Wusthof, and Victorinox brands, and smaller specialty knife companies like Kyocera. I took home with me (or bought on Amazon) the knives that felt best in my hand. When you shop for high-end kitchen cutlery the blade materials are nearly identical between the brands and models, so the deciding factor is always the way the knife feels in your hand. After all this is where every knife will gets it's final grade. Personally, I prefer the more modern ergonomic designs with their soft curves and smooth finish. The distribution of a knife's weight is crucial with speed and precision. Bodum is new to the high-end knife market, trying to stake their claim with an array of ceramic knives. While a Santoku is my "go to" knife in the kitchen, this particular Santoku knife from Bodum won't find too much use from me. And again, it's all due to personal preference.... The knife cuts smooth and stays sharp. My complaint is with the balance of the weight of this knife. The area where the blade meets the handle is thick with ceramic and heavy. For me this negatively affects my cutting action. I prefer a more evenly distributed weight and a lighter knife. In addition, I like my knife handle smooth - it allows the blade to rest nicely against my palm. This Bodum Santoku knife uses a bumpy rubber-like handle that while provides a solid grip, just isn't to my liking. All is all, this is a nice kitchen knife. The price is fair for ceramic and the green color is fresh and fun. Add an all-white ceramic blade to the funky green handle and this knife will be an icebreaker for a single man/woman cooking dinner for his/her date or an exciting conversation piece for a dinner party with family or friends.

I've been a kitchen knife connoisseur since I started to get into healthy eating many years back. Let's face it, if you want to be healthy, a proper diet is essential and cannot be overlooked. The problem is not finding high quality foods, fresh organic produce can be found in nearly every neighborhood in America. Even big name grocery stores are carrying organic produce. The problem is making the time to prepare your own meals. For this, a proper kitchen <hl> knives <hl> set is essential. They make cooking enjoyable and the food made from a happy chef always seems to taste better.When you look at my current kitchen set-up, you'll find a collection of high quality steel knives:Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star II 11-Piece Knife Set with Block,J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro Stainless Steel Steak Knives, Set of 4, andZwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener. And an assortment of high quality ceramic knives:Kyocera Revolution Series Knives, 5-1/2-inch Santoku Knife, White Blade,Kyocera Revolution Series 3-1/7- Inch Paring Knife with Red Handle, White Blade, andKyocera Revolution Series 5-Inch Micro Serrated Utility Knife, White Blade.I am a firm believer that you can't know something until you personally experience it. This is especially true with kitchen knives and computer keyboards. When shopping for my knives, I went to the local specialty kitchen store and tested out every knife set they had - the full range of J.A. Henckels, Wusthof, and Victorinox brands, and smaller specialty knife companies like Kyocera. I took home with me (or bought on Amazon) the knives that felt best in my hand. When you shop for high-end kitchen cutlery the blade materials are nearly identical between the brands and models, so the deciding factor is always the way the knife feels in your hand. After all this is where every knife will gets it's final grade. Personally, I prefer the more modern ergonomic designs with their soft curves and smooth finish. The distribution of a knife's weight is crucial with speed and precision.Bodum is new to the high-end knife market, trying to stake their claim with an array of ceramic knives. While a Santoku is my "go to" knife in the kitchen, this particular Santoku knife from Bodum won't find too much use from me. And again, it's all due to personal preference.... The knife cuts smooth and stays sharp. My complaint is with the balance of the weight of this knife. The area where the blade meets the handle is thick with ceramic and heavy. For me this negatively affects my cutting action. I prefer a more evenly distributed weight and a lighter knife. In addition, I like my knife handle smooth - it allows the blade to rest nicely against my palm. This Bodum Santoku knife uses a bumpy rubber-like handle that while provides a solid grip, just isn't to my liking.All is all, this is a nice kitchen knife. The price is fair for ceramic and the green color is fresh and fun. Add an all-white ceramic blade to the funky green handle and this knife will be an icebreaker for a single man/woman cooking dinner for his/her date or an exciting conversation piece for a dinner party with family or friends.


Question: What type of handle does the brush have?

I have never felt that the old-fashioned basting brushes were all that sanitary, because you really can't clean between the bristles. This basting brust solves that problem perfectly! It is dishwasher-safe, and the silicone bristles are spaced widely enough for cleaning. I have looked at other silicone brushes in specialty kitchen shops like Sur La Table, but this brush is better than the brushes I saw there. The brush is very well made with a stainless steel handle.that is comfortable to hold and use. It should last for years. I recommend it.

Answer: stainless steel

I have never felt that the old-fashioned basting brushes were all that sanitary, because you really can't clean between the bristles. This basting brust solves that problem perfectly! It is dishwasher-safe, and the silicone bristles are spaced widely enough for cleaning. I have looked at other silicone brushes in specialty kitchen shops like Sur La Table, but this brush is better than the brushes I saw there. <hl> The brush is very well made with a stainless steel handle.that is comfortable to hold and use. <hl> It should last for years. I recommend it.

I have never felt that the old-fashioned basting brushes were all that sanitary, because you really can't clean between the bristles. This basting brust solves that problem perfectly! It is dishwasher-safe, and the silicone bristles are spaced widely enough for cleaning. I have looked at other silicone brushes in specialty kitchen shops like Sur La Table, but this brush is better than the brushes I saw there. The brush is very well made with a <hl> stainless steel <hl> handle.that is comfortable to hold and use. It should last for years. I recommend it.


Question: How many of these products did the author purchase?

Bought two of these to use as a lunch / spot tray for my children. They eat more at lunch if they are allowed to graze while playing. Putting their plates on the floor always ended up in a mishap. These trays have been well received. The kiddos have left their plates on the tray rather than taking them with them to where they are playing and come back and forth to pick. My daughter has also enjoyed using the tray as a coloring spot. They are not super rigid and as an adult you can easily flex them but in my opinion they are great for a childs use.

Answer: two

<hl> Bought two of these to use as a lunch / spot tray for my children. <hl> They eat more at lunch if they are allowed to graze while playing. Putting their plates on the floor always ended up in a mishap. These trays have been well received. The kiddos have left their plates on the tray rather than taking them with them to where they are playing and come back and forth to pick. My daughter has also enjoyed using the tray as a coloring spot. They are not super rigid and as an adult you can easily flex them but in my opinion they are great for a childs use.

Bought <hl> two <hl> of these to use as a lunch / spot tray for my children. They eat more at lunch if they are allowed to graze while playing. Putting their plates on the floor always ended up in a mishap. These trays have been well received. The kiddos have left their plates on the tray rather than taking them with them to where they are playing and come back and forth to pick. My daughter has also enjoyed using the tray as a coloring spot. They are not super rigid and as an adult you can easily flex them but in my opinion they are great for a childs use.


Question: How much is a piece of oven glove?

I had some cloth potholders and I had a set of ove gloves. One of my ove gloves was getting ratty and old and i tossed it. Since they are $19.99 a piece I thought I would give these less expensive ($11 a set) potholders a try. I like the silicone products as they are very heat resistant. These are nice that you can take something out of the oven and use the pot holder as a trivet. However you must be careful because it can be difficult to bend the squares and they don't fold evenly. What I tend to do is pull one side out by the edge and place the other potholder underneath the dish and move it to the table that way rather than grip each end. It's impossible to take something out of the toaster oven because the racks are too close and you'll either burn your hand or melt the pot holder. I do find them very useful for say a skillet on the stove top that you can just wrap around it. Overall I think I will get myself a new ove glove as the other one is now getting pretty bad too.

Answer: $19.99

I had some cloth potholders and I had a set of ove gloves. One of my ove gloves was getting ratty and old and i tossed it. <hl> Since they are $19.99 a piece I thought I would give these less expensive ($11 a set) potholders a try. <hl> I like the silicone products as they are very heat resistant. These are nice that you can take something out of the oven and use the pot holder as a trivet. However you must be careful because it can be difficult to bend the squares and they don't fold evenly. What I tend to do is pull one side out by the edge and place the other potholder underneath the dish and move it to the table that way rather than grip each end. It's impossible to take something out of the toaster oven because the racks are too close and you'll either burn your hand or melt the pot holder. I do find them very useful for say a skillet on the stove top that you can just wrap around it. Overall I think I will get myself a new ove glove as the other one is now getting pretty bad too.

I had some cloth potholders and I had a set of ove gloves. One of my ove gloves was getting ratty and old and i tossed it. Since they are <hl> $19.99 <hl> a piece I thought I would give these less expensive ($11 a set) potholders a try. I like the silicone products as they are very heat resistant. These are nice that you can take something out of the oven and use the pot holder as a trivet. However you must be careful because it can be difficult to bend the squares and they don't fold evenly. What I tend to do is pull one side out by the edge and place the other potholder underneath the dish and move it to the table that way rather than grip each end. It's impossible to take something out of the toaster oven because the racks are too close and you'll either burn your hand or melt the pot holder. I do find them very useful for say a skillet on the stove top that you can just wrap around it. Overall I think I will get myself a new ove glove as the other one is now getting pretty bad too.


Question: How quickly did the user use the item?

Decided to pick up a set of these mostly because the price on Amazon was so good.I used them right away to make Zucchini Bread. They are absolutely wonderful. I already added another set to my cart because 4 just wasn't quite enough with the recipe I have.I read that some buyers stated they are hard to clean. I didn't have any problem with anything getting stuck in the seams. I did used a non stick spray (Pam) in them so that might make a difference.I keep a toothbrush in the kitchen exclusively for dishes and if something along the way might stick I am sure this will solve that problem.I love this particular brand and don't see at this price you can go wrong with these. They are sturdy where I have had some that were thin and flimsy but not these. They are a good quality with some weight to them. I am extremely pleased

Answer: right away

Decided to pick up a set of these mostly because the price on Amazon was so good. <hl> I used them right away to make Zucchini Bread. <hl> They are absolutely wonderful. I already added another set to my cart because 4 just wasn't quite enough with the recipe I have. I read that some buyers stated they are hard to clean. I didn't have any problem with anything getting stuck in the seams. I did used a non stick spray (Pam) in them so that might make a difference. I keep a toothbrush in the kitchen exclusively for dishes and if something along the way might stick I am sure this will solve that problem. I love this particular brand and don't see at this price you can go wrong with these. They are sturdy where I have had some that were thin and flimsy but not these. They are a good quality with some weight to them. I am extremely pleased

Decided to pick up a set of these mostly because the price on Amazon was so good.I used them <hl> right away <hl> to make Zucchini Bread. They are absolutely wonderful. I already added another set to my cart because 4 just wasn't quite enough with the recipe I have.I read that some buyers stated they are hard to clean. I didn't have any problem with anything getting stuck in the seams. I did used a non stick spray (Pam) in them so that might make a difference.I keep a toothbrush in the kitchen exclusively for dishes and if something along the way might stick I am sure this will solve that problem.I love this particular brand and don't see at this price you can go wrong with these. They are sturdy where I have had some that were thin and flimsy but not these. They are a good quality with some weight to them. I am extremely pleased


Question: What type of quality is the dresser?

In the photos, this dresser looks great. Sleek black color, and looks to be high quality construction. I expected to get at least Ikea furniture quality, but overall, I would say Ikea furniture would be slightly better quality than this dresser. If you want solid wood construction, this probably isn't the dresser for you. While it is made of wood, I had 1 piece of wood shatter on me when I was putting a screw into a pre-drilled hole on the dresser. The wood just cracked when the screw started going into the pre-drilled slot for it.The replacement piece took about 3 weeks to get to me but thankfully, unlike other reviewers I got the correct piece the first time. Also of note, the sliders are all made of plastic. I am unsure how this will affect the durability and life-span of this drawer, but I would've preferred metal sliders for the price. Putting the dresser together can be confusing because some parts of the instructions aren't clear. Aside from that, the biggest annoyance, when you pull out the dresser, you lose about 1/3 of the space because that part of the dresser does not pull out and stays inside due to the design of the sliders. This bothers me to no end as finding clothing I stuffed into the back of the drawer is difficult. I have noticed some higher priced dressers at Ikea do not suffer from this problem.Overall, you get a sleek black dresser that takes about 40 minutes for the layman to put together. Outside the major annoyance with how much space won't be visible this dresser is a decent value.

Answer: Ikea furniture would be slightly better quality

In the photos, this dresser looks great. Sleek black color, and looks to be high quality construction. <hl> I expected to get at least Ikea furniture quality, but overall, I would say Ikea furniture would be slightly better quality than this dresser. <hl> If you want solid wood construction, this probably isn't the dresser for you. While it is made of wood, I had 1 piece of wood shatter on me when I was putting a screw into a pre-drilled hole on the dresser. The wood just cracked when the screw started going into the pre-drilled slot for it. The replacement piece took about 3 weeks to get to me but thankfully, unlike other reviewers I got the correct piece the first time. Also of note, the sliders are all made of plastic. I am unsure how this will affect the durability and life-span of this drawer, but I would've preferred metal sliders for the price. Putting the dresser together can be confusing because some parts of the instructions aren't clear. Aside from that, the biggest annoyance, when you pull out the dresser, you lose about 1/3 of the space because that part of the dresser does not pull out and stays inside due to the design of the sliders. This bothers me to no end as finding clothing I stuffed into the back of the drawer is difficult. I have noticed some higher priced dressers at Ikea do not suffer from this problem. Overall, you get a sleek black dresser that takes about 40 minutes for the layman to put together. Outside the major annoyance with how much space won't be visible this dresser is a decent value.

In the photos, this dresser looks great. Sleek black color, and looks to be high quality construction. I expected to get at least Ikea furniture quality, but overall, I would say <hl> Ikea furniture would be slightly better quality <hl> than this dresser. If you want solid wood construction, this probably isn't the dresser for you. While it is made of wood, I had 1 piece of wood shatter on me when I was putting a screw into a pre-drilled hole on the dresser. The wood just cracked when the screw started going into the pre-drilled slot for it.The replacement piece took about 3 weeks to get to me but thankfully, unlike other reviewers I got the correct piece the first time. Also of note, the sliders are all made of plastic. I am unsure how this will affect the durability and life-span of this drawer, but I would've preferred metal sliders for the price. Putting the dresser together can be confusing because some parts of the instructions aren't clear. Aside from that, the biggest annoyance, when you pull out the dresser, you lose about 1/3 of the space because that part of the dresser does not pull out and stays inside due to the design of the sliders. This bothers me to no end as finding clothing I stuffed into the back of the drawer is difficult. I have noticed some higher priced dressers at Ikea do not suffer from this problem.Overall, you get a sleek black dresser that takes about 40 minutes for the layman to put together. Outside the major annoyance with how much space won't be visible this dresser is a decent value.


Question: What are some perks of Fiestaware?

My wife and I love Fiestaware. It's durable. Resist chips. Safe to use in the dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer. And best of all, it's available in a range of fun, complimenting colors. You can either go with one color, or have fun mixing and matching a few sets.So far my wife and I have purchased six Fiesta 4-Piece Place Settings (tangerine, sunflower, paprika, scarlet, turquoise, and lemongrass), with a few extra serving dishes to match. It's awesome knowing that Fiestaware's been around for a while, and if we ever do break a piece, it's nice knowing it'll be easy to replace. We look forward to using Fiestaware in our family for many years to come!

Answer: durable. Resist chips. Safe to use in the dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer

My wife and I love Fiestaware. <hl> It's durable. Resist chips. Safe to use in the dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer . <hl> And best of all, it's available in a range of fun, complimenting colors. You can either go with one color, or have fun mixing and matching a few sets. So far my wife and I have purchased six Fiesta 4-Piece Place Settings (tangerine, sunflower, paprika, scarlet, turquoise, and lemongrass), with a few extra serving dishes to match. It's awesome knowing that Fiestaware's been around for a while, and if we ever do break a piece, it's nice knowing it'll be easy to replace. We look forward to using Fiestaware in our family for many years to come!

My wife and I love Fiestaware. It's <hl> durable. Resist chips. Safe to use in the dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer <hl>. And best of all, it's available in a range of fun, complimenting colors. You can either go with one color, or have fun mixing and matching a few sets.So far my wife and I have purchased six Fiesta 4-Piece Place Settings (tangerine, sunflower, paprika, scarlet, turquoise, and lemongrass), with a few extra serving dishes to match. It's awesome knowing that Fiestaware's been around for a while, and if we ever do break a piece, it's nice knowing it'll be easy to replace. We look forward to using Fiestaware in our family for many years to come!

It's <hl> durable. Resist chips. Safe to use in the dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer <hl> .


Question: How many penguin soap pumps are at the kitchen sink?

I have two Umbra penguin soap pumps at the kitchen sink - one for soap and the other for lotion. They have been in frequent use for a couple of years with never a clog or a drip! Both of mine are black, so I use different colors of soap & lotion so that no one gets confused. I like that I can see the fill level through the front, so I don't risk finding the container empty when I need it most. It is easy to press on the top with my clean wrist or the back of my hand, so I never have to touch the dispenser with dirty or greasy fingers - this means the dispensers still look good after all this time. The (black) case cover unscrews from a clear, wide-mouth container, so it is super easy to refill. I had a chrome caddy that grapefruit scented soap & lotion came in, and the Umbra dispensers fit perfectly into that caddy. This purchase has worked out really well for me. An easy 5 stars.

Answer: two

<hl> I have two Umbra penguin soap pumps at the kitchen sink - one for soap and the other for lotion. <hl> They have been in frequent use for a couple of years with never a clog or a drip! Both of mine are black, so I use different colors of soap & lotion so that no one gets confused. I like that I can see the fill level through the front, so I don't risk finding the container empty when I need it most. It is easy to press on the top with my clean wrist or the back of my hand, so I never have to touch the dispenser with dirty or greasy fingers - this means the dispensers still look good after all this time. The (black) case cover unscrews from a clear, wide-mouth container, so it is super easy to refill. I had a chrome caddy that grapefruit scented soap & lotion came in, and the Umbra dispensers fit perfectly into that caddy. This purchase has worked out really well for me. An easy 5 stars.

I have <hl> two <hl> Umbra penguin soap pumps at the kitchen sink - one for soap and the other for lotion. They have been in frequent use for a couple of years with never a clog or a drip! Both of mine are black, so I use different colors of soap & lotion so that no one gets confused. I like that I can see the fill level through the front, so I don't risk finding the container empty when I need it most. It is easy to press on the top with my clean wrist or the back of my hand, so I never have to touch the dispenser with dirty or greasy fingers - this means the dispensers still look good after all this time. The (black) case cover unscrews from a clear, wide-mouth container, so it is super easy to refill. I had a chrome caddy that grapefruit scented soap & lotion came in, and the Umbra dispensers fit perfectly into that caddy. This purchase has worked out really well for me. An easy 5 stars.


Question: Was the vacuum worth buying?

Normally I like Eureka products but this one SUCKS - and I don't mean that in a good way. As for suction - there isn't any. At least not enough to pick up anything more than a hair or a miniscule crumb. If that! What a waste of money. I'd have sent it back but the shipping fee & my time and trouble (not to mention gas to go to the post office) were not worth the effort. My kids love playing with it - they think they are vacuuming with the real thing, like Mommy. My advice - use your regular vac (even tho it may be a pain to drag out) or a mop.

Answer: waste of money

What a waste of money .

Normally I like Eureka products but this one SUCKS - and I don't mean that in a good way. As for suction - there isn't any. At least not enough to pick up anything more than a hair or a miniscule crumb. If that! <hl> What a waste of money . <hl> I'd have sent it back but the shipping fee & my time and trouble (not to mention gas to go to the post office) were not worth the effort. My kids love playing with it - they think they are vacuuming with the real thing, like Mommy. My advice - use your regular vac (even tho it may be a pain to drag out) or a mop.

Normally I like Eureka products but this one SUCKS - and I don't mean that in a good way. As for suction - there isn't any. At least not enough to pick up anything more than a hair or a miniscule crumb. If that! What a <hl> waste of money <hl>. I'd have sent it back but the shipping fee & my time and trouble (not to mention gas to go to the post office) were not worth the effort. My kids love playing with it - they think they are vacuuming with the real thing, like Mommy. My advice - use your regular vac (even tho it may be a pain to drag out) or a mop.


Question: what do they wash out for recycling?

I've used "safety" style can openers for many years and I love the concept. Regular electric can openers seem like an outdated concept to me and I've no idea why people (nor the industry) don't clamor for more of these! I love being able to wash out my cans for recycling without fear of cutting my hands in the process!My last one was a Krups that worked well and lasted a very long time, but all good things must come to an end so when it came time to replace it, I found my only option was a hand-held (which I also have as a back-up) and this Hamilton Beach model. I bought this Hamilton Beach and though I guess I'd have to say it served its purpose in the beginning, it never seemed to work as flawlessly as my old openers.Problems:Occasionally it wouldn't "bite" onto the can, which left me wrestling with the can and the opener to get it to seat properly.Within a matter of months, the cutters went dull (my diagnosis). I found myself having to push up and hold the bottom of the can and let the can spin multiple times while it was cutting, otherwise, the lid would not remove from the can. In the last couple of months, I've had to follow-up with the hand-crank can opener to finish the job.I've been putting up with that for quite awhile and now, it seems that it's given up the ghost for good. Now when it spins, little sharp slivers are left behind: on my counter, on the can opener, on the can, and into my hand (hurting like little splinters) and I suspect they would have gotten into the food too, but... (fortunately in this case) the can never was opened.I've barely had ONE-YEAR of use from this can opener (14-months to be exact). Maybe that's acceptable for some people these days, but not for me. I expect my purchases to last longer.

Answer: cans

I've used "safety" style can openers for many years and I love the concept. Regular electric can openers seem like an outdated concept to me and I've no idea why people (nor the industry) don't clamor for more of these! <hl> I love being able to wash out my cans for recycling without fear of cutting my hands in the process!My last one was a Krups that worked well and lasted a very long time, but all good things must come to an end so when it came time to replace it, I found my only option was a hand-held (which I also have as a back-up) and this Hamilton Beach model. <hl> I bought this Hamilton Beach and though I guess I'd have to say it served its purpose in the beginning, it never seemed to work as flawlessly as my old openers. Problems:Occasionally it wouldn't "bite" onto the can, which left me wrestling with the can and the opener to get it to seat properly. Within a matter of months, the cutters went dull (my diagnosis). I found myself having to push up and hold the bottom of the can and let the can spin multiple times while it was cutting, otherwise, the lid would not remove from the can. In the last couple of months, I've had to follow-up with the hand-crank can opener to finish the job. I've been putting up with that for quite awhile and now, it seems that it's given up the ghost for good. Now when it spins, little sharp slivers are left behind: on my counter, on the can opener, on the can, and into my hand (hurting like little splinters) and I suspect they would have gotten into the food too, but... (fortunately in this case) the can never was opened. I've barely had ONE-YEAR of use from this can opener (14-months to be exact). Maybe that's acceptable for some people these days, but not for me. I expect my purchases to last longer.

I've used "safety" style can openers for many years and I love the concept. Regular electric can openers seem like an outdated concept to me and I've no idea why people (nor the industry) don't clamor for more of these! I love being able to wash out my <hl> cans <hl> for recycling without fear of cutting my hands in the process!My last one was a Krups that worked well and lasted a very long time, but all good things must come to an end so when it came time to replace it, I found my only option was a hand-held (which I also have as a back-up) and this Hamilton Beach model. I bought this Hamilton Beach and though I guess I'd have to say it served its purpose in the beginning, it never seemed to work as flawlessly as my old openers.Problems:Occasionally it wouldn't "bite" onto the can, which left me wrestling with the can and the opener to get it to seat properly.Within a matter of months, the cutters went dull (my diagnosis). I found myself having to push up and hold the bottom of the can and let the can spin multiple times while it was cutting, otherwise, the lid would not remove from the can. In the last couple of months, I've had to follow-up with the hand-crank can opener to finish the job.I've been putting up with that for quite awhile and now, it seems that it's given up the ghost for good. Now when it spins, little sharp slivers are left behind: on my counter, on the can opener, on the can, and into my hand (hurting like little splinters) and I suspect they would have gotten into the food too, but... (fortunately in this case) the can never was opened.I've barely had ONE-YEAR of use from this can opener (14-months to be exact). Maybe that's acceptable for some people these days, but not for me. I expect my purchases to last longer.


Question: What is the excellent review based on?

OK, I've been a Keurig fan for some time. I have a wide selection of coffees and teas on hand at all times, and my neighbors compare us to a coffee shop. I recently wore out my Cuisinart SS-700, so I opted for the Keurig B155 because it appears to be more capable and I truly liked the styling. Adding the ability to add this water connection was the best part!It took me just minutes to hook this unit up. I had a water line setup for my retired Bunn automatic, so it was a matter of installing this kit, attaching a water line adapter (sold separately,) attached the water line and I was ready to go.One thing to remember... it's important to completely unplug your brewer before attaching this unit. Simply using the power switch will not cause the brewer to recognize the direct connection.I would highly recommend this option to anyone... I'm so glad I'm no longer spilling water, dealing with internal filters or worrying about getting air into the system... based upon our level of usage, this was a great choice!

Answer: level of usage

OK, I've been a Keurig fan for some time. I have a wide selection of coffees and teas on hand at all times, and my neighbors compare us to a coffee shop. I recently wore out my Cuisinart SS-700, so I opted for the Keurig B155 because it appears to be more capable and I truly liked the styling. Adding the ability to add this water connection was the best part!It took me just minutes to hook this unit up. I had a water line setup for my retired Bunn automatic, so it was a matter of installing this kit, attaching a water line adapter (sold separately,) attached the water line and I was ready to go. One thing to remember... it's important to completely unplug your brewer before attaching this unit. Simply using the power switch will not cause the brewer to recognize the direct connection. I would highly recommend this option to anyone... <hl> I'm so glad I'm no longer spilling water, dealing with internal filters or worrying about getting air into the system... based upon our level of usage , this was a great choice! <hl>

OK, I've been a Keurig fan for some time. I have a wide selection of coffees and teas on hand at all times, and my neighbors compare us to a coffee shop. I recently wore out my Cuisinart SS-700, so I opted for the Keurig B155 because it appears to be more capable and I truly liked the styling. Adding the ability to add this water connection was the best part!It took me just minutes to hook this unit up. I had a water line setup for my retired Bunn automatic, so it was a matter of installing this kit, attaching a water line adapter (sold separately,) attached the water line and I was ready to go.One thing to remember... it's important to completely unplug your brewer before attaching this unit. Simply using the power switch will not cause the brewer to recognize the direct connection.I would highly recommend this option to anyone... I'm so glad I'm no longer spilling water, dealing with internal filters or worrying about getting air into the system... based upon our <hl> level of usage <hl>, this was a great choice!

I'm so glad I'm no longer spilling water, dealing with internal filters or worrying about getting air into the system... based upon our <hl> level of usage <hl> , this was a great choice!


Question: What mode does it work well in?

I have mixed feelings on this product because it has some very good aspects and one very irritating aspect.The good:Using this product on a non-stick pan is perfect, because the silicone glides against the pan without any possibility of scratching. I use this whisk for scrambled eggs every week and they come out perfectly each time. The whisk is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and when put together it's just a twist of the base to open the whisk, or you can use it in the "flat mode" as well - it all depends on what you're cooking.It's also very easy to clean the product becomes it comes apart completely. You pull the base node out which unlocks all of the whisks and they can be removed and washed separately. Unfortunately, this is where the downside comes into play...putting it back together.There's only ONE way the base node fits back in, and if you get the whisk parts misaligned in even the slightest way it will not lock back into place without a bit of difficulty. In one case I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the metal locking pin at the bottom so I could snap the base node back in. This one aspect has made me avoid taking the whisk apart to clean it - just toss it in the dishwasher or run under hot soapy water in the sink to clean up the brushes. And...unless you're submerging it in some stew or soup, you really do not need to take it completely apart to clean it.Overall I am mixed. It works well as a whisk or in "flat mode" but trying to put it back together after dismantling to clean...yeah not so much.

Answer: flat mode

I have mixed feelings on this product because it has some very good aspects and one very irritating aspect. The good:Using this product on a non-stick pan is perfect, because the silicone glides against the pan without any possibility of scratching. I use this whisk for scrambled eggs every week and they come out perfectly each time. <hl> The whisk is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and when put together it's just a twist of the base to open the whisk, or you can use it in the " flat mode " as well - it all depends on what you're cooking. <hl> It's also very easy to clean the product becomes it comes apart completely. You pull the base node out which unlocks all of the whisks and they can be removed and washed separately. Unfortunately, this is where the downside comes into play...putting it back together. There's only ONE way the base node fits back in, and if you get the whisk parts misaligned in even the slightest way it will not lock back into place without a bit of difficulty. In one case I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the metal locking pin at the bottom so I could snap the base node back in. This one aspect has made me avoid taking the whisk apart to clean it - just toss it in the dishwasher or run under hot soapy water in the sink to clean up the brushes. And...unless you're submerging it in some stew or soup, you really do not need to take it completely apart to clean it. Overall I am mixed. It works well as a whisk or in "flat mode" but trying to put it back together after dismantling to clean... yeah not so much.

I have mixed feelings on this product because it has some very good aspects and one very irritating aspect.The good:Using this product on a non-stick pan is perfect, because the silicone glides against the pan without any possibility of scratching. I use this whisk for scrambled eggs every week and they come out perfectly each time. The whisk is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and when put together it's just a twist of the base to open the whisk, or you can use it in the "<hl> flat mode <hl>" as well - it all depends on what you're cooking.It's also very easy to clean the product becomes it comes apart completely. You pull the base node out which unlocks all of the whisks and they can be removed and washed separately. Unfortunately, this is where the downside comes into play...putting it back together.There's only ONE way the base node fits back in, and if you get the whisk parts misaligned in even the slightest way it will not lock back into place without a bit of difficulty. In one case I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the metal locking pin at the bottom so I could snap the base node back in. This one aspect has made me avoid taking the whisk apart to clean it - just toss it in the dishwasher or run under hot soapy water in the sink to clean up the brushes. And...unless you're submerging it in some stew or soup, you really do not need to take it completely apart to clean it.Overall I am mixed. It works well as a whisk or in "flat mode" but trying to put it back together after dismantling to clean...yeah not so much.

The whisk is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and when put together it's just a twist of the base to open the whisk, or you can use it in the " <hl> flat mode <hl> " as well - it all depends on what you're cooking.


Question: In order to use the squeeze, what is the direction of the fruit supposed to be?

The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out.Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade.No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... Cut side down! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides.Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.

Answer: Cut side down

Cut side down !

The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out. Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade. No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... <hl> Cut side down ! <hl> Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides. Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.

The squeezer looks nice and sturdy, and has a good heft, which is good since you need to put a little bit of elbow grease into it to get your juice. I juiced a few limes and a couple of lemons last night with great results. After juicing a lime, it looked still pretty pulpy, and I was concerned that the squeezer had left behind some juice, but when I squeezed it by hand, I was only able to eek out a few more drops. The Meyers lemons had unusually thick rinds, but the OXO still got plenty of juice out.Washed it up in the sink and it's all ready to go for the next cocktail party or batch of lemonade.No directions are included, but a quick search online gives you the definitive answer of which way to put your citrus in... <hl> Cut side down <hl>! Or up! ... Cut side down is what I used, which seems reasonable, since you want the juice to go down to the holes, and not squirt out the sides.Inexpensive, easy to use & clean, gets the job done.


Question: What setting worked fine for toast?

1st one arrived defective -- the button would not stay down unless you pushed it off to the side or held it down. Seems like whatever the catch is that keeps it down was broken. There was no issue in getting it replaced, they sent a replacement within 2 days and it has worked perfectly from the start. You have to follow the directions before the first use, heating it on the highest heat cycle for 3 times to burn off the "new" smell and I think to help adjust the thermostat maybe. Directions also tell you where to put your toast for even heating depending on single, multiple, thick or thin slices. We find that setting 2 is fine for most toasted bread.

Answer: 2

1st one arrived defective -- the button would not stay down unless you pushed it off to the side or held it down. Seems like whatever the catch is that keeps it down was broken. <hl> There was no issue in getting it replaced, they sent a replacement within 2 days and it has worked perfectly from the start. <hl> You have to follow the directions before the first use, heating it on the highest heat cycle for 3 times to burn off the "new" smell and I think to help adjust the thermostat maybe. Directions also tell you where to put your toast for even heating depending on single, multiple, thick or thin slices. We find that setting 2 is fine for most toasted bread.

1st one arrived defective -- the button would not stay down unless you pushed it off to the side or held it down. Seems like whatever the catch is that keeps it down was broken. There was no issue in getting it replaced, they sent a replacement within <hl> 2 <hl> days and it has worked perfectly from the start. You have to follow the directions before the first use, heating it on the highest heat cycle for 3 times to burn off the "new" smell and I think to help adjust the thermostat maybe. Directions also tell you where to put your toast for even heating depending on single, multiple, thick or thin slices. We find that setting 2 is fine for most toasted bread.


Question: Why is the customer unhappy with their purchase?

I have been using this breadmaker for over an year now and every loaf comes out marvelous! It looks sharp, and its easy to clean.I found that adding an egg or two, and sometimes a little beer to the bread recipes makes the loafs come out FLUFFY FLUFFY FLUFFY!Wonderful!AND... at only about $1/loaf for ingredients, it pays for itself within a few months.***************************December 24, 2013Breadmaker stopped kneading/working and emitted burnt electronics smells. Here it is, Christmas Eve, and I have another piece of worthless Cuisinart junk although I used to swear by this brand. I had to buy a $20. replacement bin a few months earlier because that had fallen apart as well.I made about 2 loaves a month with this breadmaker, so it sure wasn't overworked.It hardly survived to the two year mark and that seems wrong to me because this product was not cheap and I took good care of it.I am done with Cuisinart.

Answer: I had to buy a $20. replacement bin a few months earlier because that had fallen apart as well

I have been using this breadmaker for over an year now and every loaf comes out marvelous! It looks sharp, and its easy to clean. I found that adding an egg or two, and sometimes a little beer to the bread recipes makes the loafs come out FLUFFY FLUFFY FLUFFY!Wonderful!AND... at only about $1/loaf for ingredients, it pays for itself within a few months.***************************December 24, 2013Breadmaker stopped kneading/working and emitted burnt electronics smells. Here it is, Christmas Eve, and I have another piece of worthless Cuisinart junk although I used to swear by this brand. <hl> I had to buy a $20. replacement bin a few months earlier because that had fallen apart as well .I made about 2 loaves a month with this breadmaker, so it sure wasn't overworked. <hl> It hardly survived to the two year mark and that seems wrong to me because this product was not cheap and I took good care of it. I am done with Cuisinart.

I have been using this breadmaker for over an year now and every loaf comes out marvelous! It looks sharp, and its easy to clean.I found that adding an egg or two, and sometimes a little beer to the bread recipes makes the loafs come out FLUFFY FLUFFY FLUFFY!Wonderful!AND... at only about $1/loaf for ingredients, it pays for itself within a few months.***************************December 24, 2013Breadmaker stopped kneading/working and emitted burnt electronics smells. Here it is, Christmas Eve, and I have another piece of worthless Cuisinart junk although I used to swear by this brand. <hl> I had to buy a $20. replacement bin a few months earlier because that had fallen apart as well <hl>.I made about 2 loaves a month with this breadmaker, so it sure wasn't overworked.It hardly survived to the two year mark and that seems wrong to me because this product was not cheap and I took good care of it.I am done with Cuisinart.

<hl> I had to buy a $20. replacement bin a few months earlier because that had fallen apart as well <hl> .I made about 2 loaves a month with this breadmaker, so it sure wasn't overworked.


Question: What was the least amount of time that was tried to make popcorn?

I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations.Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either.The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.

Answer: 2:15

I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations. Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. <hl> The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). <hl> I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either. The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.

I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations.Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at <hl> 2:15 <hl> (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either.The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.


Question: What do they say about the tool storage?

This vacuum is so superior to dustbusters(I have owned too many to count).It actually has lots of suction power and the battery stays charged for a good long time. I do not leave the unit on the charger..(I think this wears down the battery faster)and only charge it when it sounds like it is getting low...downside...it is a bit tough to remove from the charger unit and I wish the tool storage was a bit more permanent...they just sit there and get knocked off easily...but using this vacuum has been easy and it is great to know that it will do a good job when called on....pet hair, crumbs, sand, etc.....

Answer: I wish the tool storage was a bit more permanent

This vacuum is so superior to dustbusters(I have owned too many to count).It actually has lots of suction power and the battery stays charged for a good long time. I do not leave the unit on the charger.. (I think this wears down the battery faster)and only charge it when it sounds like it is getting low ...downside... <hl> it is a bit tough to remove from the charger unit and I wish the tool storage was a bit more permanent ...they just sit there and get knocked off easily...but using this vacuum has been easy and it is great to know that it will do a good job when called on....pet hair, crumbs, sand, etc..... <hl>

This vacuum is so superior to dustbusters(I have owned too many to count).It actually has lots of suction power and the battery stays charged for a good long time. I do not leave the unit on the charger..(I think this wears down the battery faster)and only charge it when it sounds like it is getting low...downside...it is a bit tough to remove from the charger unit and <hl> I wish the tool storage was a bit more permanent <hl>...they just sit there and get knocked off easily...but using this vacuum has been easy and it is great to know that it will do a good job when called on....pet hair, crumbs, sand, etc.....

it is a bit tough to remove from the charger unit and <hl> I wish the tool storage was a bit more permanent <hl> ...they just sit there and get knocked off easily...but using this vacuum has been easy and it is great to know that it will do a good job when called on....pet hair, crumbs, sand, etc.....


Question: What color is the plastic on this product?

I bought this as a gift for my daughter. When it arrived, I was surprised to see that it is a little better quality than the ones I own that were sold under a different brand name - Mrs. Anderson's. I would have expected them to be the same since both are products of "Harold Imports". But the zipper on this Harold's Pie Crust Maker is a better quality and is sewn in more neatly, making a perfect circle (as compared to the sloppy, irregular circle on my Mrs. Anderson's). Also, the plastic seems to be a slightly heavier gauge than mine. The plastic is also very clear (as compared to the cloudier plastic of mine), but it's possible that is because this is brand new and mine is several years old.

Answer: clear

I bought this as a gift for my daughter. When it arrived, I was surprised to see that it is a little better quality than the ones I own that were sold under a different brand name - Mrs. Anderson's. I would have expected them to be the same since both are products of "Harold Imports". But the zipper on this Harold's Pie Crust Maker is a better quality and is sewn in more neatly, making a perfect circle (as compared to the sloppy, irregular circle on my Mrs. Anderson's). Also, the plastic seems to be a slightly heavier gauge than mine. <hl> The plastic is also very clear (as compared to the cloudier plastic of mine), but it's possible that is because this is brand new and mine is several years old. <hl>

I bought this as a gift for my daughter. When it arrived, I was surprised to see that it is a little better quality than the ones I own that were sold under a different brand name - Mrs. Anderson's. I would have expected them to be the same since both are products of "Harold Imports". But the zipper on this Harold's Pie Crust Maker is a better quality and is sewn in more neatly, making a perfect circle (as compared to the sloppy, irregular circle on my Mrs. Anderson's). Also, the plastic seems to be a slightly heavier gauge than mine. The plastic is also very <hl> clear <hl> (as compared to the cloudier plastic of mine), but it's possible that is because this is brand new and mine is several years old.


Question: On what surface have they found the Roomba ineffective?

This Roomba was a dream when we first got it, and for about the first year. 3 years in, it still works, but it is louder and requires more thorough cleaning. My husband has taken it apart and cleaned the inside out more deeply than is possible by simply opening the clean-out trap and brushes. I should also mention that we have only used our Roomba on the first floor where we have only laminate wood and tile. We tried on the carpet on our second floor but found that it did not clean well at all. With 2 cats and a labrador retrieves who sheds like crazy, the Roomba keeps dust bunnies and pet fur at bay between weekly vacuuming.

Answer: carpet

This Roomba was a dream when we first got it, and for about the first year. 3 years in, it still works, but it is louder and requires more thorough cleaning. My husband has taken it apart and cleaned the inside out more deeply than is possible by simply opening the clean-out trap and brushes. I should also mention that we have only used our Roomba on the first floor where we have only laminate wood and tile. <hl> We tried on the carpet on our second floor but found that it did not clean well at all. <hl> With 2 cats and a labrador retrieves who sheds like crazy, the Roomba keeps dust bunnies and pet fur at bay between weekly vacuuming.

This Roomba was a dream when we first got it, and for about the first year. 3 years in, it still works, but it is louder and requires more thorough cleaning. My husband has taken it apart and cleaned the inside out more deeply than is possible by simply opening the clean-out trap and brushes. I should also mention that we have only used our Roomba on the first floor where we have only laminate wood and tile. We tried on the <hl> carpet <hl> on our second floor but found that it did not clean well at all. With 2 cats and a labrador retrieves who sheds like crazy, the Roomba keeps dust bunnies and pet fur at bay between weekly vacuuming.


Question: What did this person buy?

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us.

Answer: set of coasters

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. <hl> This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us. <hl>

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. This <hl> set of coasters <hl> ended up being pretty useless for us.


Question: How many stars did this person rate the knife?

I purchased this set for my son who was ready to upgrade to 1st class knives. Although the packaging said I was getting a 6" 'Cook's' knife, what I actually received was an 8" 'Chef's' knife (and that was fine with me).I had hoped the block would also accommodate the Calphalon (See my review of this bargain.) 6" meat fork I purchased to go along with the knife set. Unfortunately, the slots are a little too thin to accept the tines. (This was also true of the Henckels knife block, part of my personal set.)The reason I rated the set 4-Stars was that the handles, poly(whatever), did not fit my hand as comfortably as my Henckels 4-Star set. Additionally, they felt quite slick. The knives feel heavy and are well balanced (as well, they should be).

Answer: 4-Stars

I purchased this set for my son who was ready to upgrade to 1st class knives. Although the packaging said I was getting a 6" 'Cook's' knife, what I actually received was an 8" 'Chef's' knife (and that was fine with me).I had hoped the block would also accommodate the Calphalon (See my review of this bargain.) 6" meat fork I purchased to go along with the knife set. Unfortunately, the slots are a little too thin to accept the tines. <hl> (This was also true of the Henckels knife block, part of my personal set.)The reason I rated the set 4-Stars was that the handles, poly(whatever), did not fit my hand as comfortably as my Henckels 4-Star set. <hl> Additionally, they felt quite slick. The knives feel heavy and are well balanced (as well, they should be).

I purchased this set for my son who was ready to upgrade to 1st class knives. Although the packaging said I was getting a 6" 'Cook's' knife, what I actually received was an 8" 'Chef's' knife (and that was fine with me).I had hoped the block would also accommodate the Calphalon (See my review of this bargain.) 6" meat fork I purchased to go along with the knife set. Unfortunately, the slots are a little too thin to accept the tines. (This was also true of the Henckels knife block, part of my personal set.)The reason I rated the set <hl> 4-Stars <hl> was that the handles, poly(whatever), did not fit my hand as comfortably as my Henckels 4-Star set. Additionally, they felt quite slick. The knives feel heavy and are well balanced (as well, they should be).


Question: what product is the user reviewing?

This compact vacuum cleaner as several cool features to recommend it. First of all is the new canister. Unlike old cordless vacuums with messy canisters that always manage to get dirt on the floor, this one keeps the mess to a minimum with a button that pops the canister open at the bottom but does not require you to take it completely off. This feature allows you to empty it easier and with less mess. The retractable nozzle keeps you from storing attachments. While the weight is a touch heavy, the suction power is good and makes up for it. Overall, I am very pleased with this vacuum.

Answer: compact vacuum cleaner

<hl> This compact vacuum cleaner as several cool features to recommend it. <hl> First of all is the new canister. Unlike old cordless vacuums with messy canisters that always manage to get dirt on the floor, this one keeps the mess to a minimum with a button that pops the canister open at the bottom but does not require you to take it completely off. This feature allows you to empty it easier and with less mess. The retractable nozzle keeps you from storing attachments. While the weight is a touch heavy, the suction power is good and makes up for it. Overall, I am very pleased with this vacuum.

This <hl> compact vacuum cleaner <hl> as several cool features to recommend it. First of all is the new canister. Unlike old cordless vacuums with messy canisters that always manage to get dirt on the floor, this one keeps the mess to a minimum with a button that pops the canister open at the bottom but does not require you to take it completely off. This feature allows you to empty it easier and with less mess. The retractable nozzle keeps you from storing attachments. While the weight is a touch heavy, the suction power is good and makes up for it. Overall, I am very pleased with this vacuum.


Question: How many glasses come with the 7-Piece Whiskey Gift Set?

I ordered 7 different decanters on Amazon...Godinger Dublin Whiskey Decanter - BEST! Very heavy glass, full glass stopper (no plastic) and Really good QualityBormioli Rocco Capitol Decanter -2nd Best! Big and Heavy glass, plastic on bottom of stpper but stopper was glassKLOUD Clear 1000ml (33.8 ounces) Whiskey / wine / liquor decanter - Pretty good, thin glass, plastic stopperBormioli Rocco Dedalo 26-1/3-Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Ok quality, thin glass, Cool shape! plastic stopperBormioli Rocco Selecta 33-3/4-Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Ok quality, thin glass, plastic stopper***Bormioli Rocco Selecta 7-Piece Whiskey Gift Set (Exact same as above decanter + 4 glasses) the glasses are not the thickest glass either, I'm using those in the bathroom for water cups instead of the barWhiskey 30 Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Pretty good, thicker glass then the one above this but still plastic stopper

Answer: 4

I ordered 7 different decanters on Amazon...Godinger Dublin Whiskey Decanter - BEST! Very heavy glass, full glass stopper (no plastic) and Really good QualityBormioli Rocco Capitol Decanter -2nd Best! Big and Heavy glass, plastic on bottom of stpper but stopper was glassKLOUD Clear 1000ml (33.8 ounces) Whiskey / wine / liquor decanter - Pretty good, thin glass, plastic stopperBormioli Rocco Dedalo 26-1/3-Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Ok quality, thin glass, Cool shape! <hl> plastic stopperBormioli Rocco Selecta 33-3/ 4 -Ounce Decanter with Stopper- <hl> Ok quality, thin glass, plastic stopper***Bormioli Rocco Selecta 7-Piece Whiskey Gift Set (Exact same as above decanter + 4 glasses) the glasses are not the thickest glass either, I'm using those in the bathroom for water cups instead of the barWhiskey 30 Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Pretty good, thicker glass then the one above this but still plastic stopper

I ordered 7 different decanters on Amazon...Godinger Dublin Whiskey Decanter - BEST! Very heavy glass, full glass stopper (no plastic) and Really good QualityBormioli Rocco Capitol Decanter -2nd Best! Big and Heavy glass, plastic on bottom of stpper but stopper was glassKLOUD Clear 1000ml (33.8 ounces) Whiskey / wine / liquor decanter - Pretty good, thin glass, plastic stopperBormioli Rocco Dedalo 26-1/3-Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Ok quality, thin glass, Cool shape! plastic stopperBormioli Rocco Selecta 33-3/<hl> 4 <hl>-Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Ok quality, thin glass, plastic stopper***Bormioli Rocco Selecta 7-Piece Whiskey Gift Set (Exact same as above decanter + 4 glasses) the glasses are not the thickest glass either, I'm using those in the bathroom for water cups instead of the barWhiskey 30 Ounce Decanter with Stopper- Pretty good, thicker glass then the one above this but still plastic stopper

plastic stopperBormioli Rocco Selecta 33-3/ <hl> 4 <hl> -Ounce Decanter with Stopper-


Question: How long is the warranty?

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has a 1 year warranty) in the long run, but for the price I can't complain.

Answer: 1 year

a 1 year warranty) in the long run,

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has <hl> a 1 year warranty) in the long run, <hl> but for the price I can't complain.

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has a <hl> 1 year <hl> warranty) in the long run, but for the price I can't complain.


Question: How many surfaces does the cutting board has?

This review was written by my wife.Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board is a welcome addition to my kitchen. The concept is simple -- a cutting board with interchangeable surfaces so that there is no cross contamination from various foods. The cutting board comes with 4 plastic color coded, dishwasher safe surfaces. Each surface fits into 4 grooves in the top of the board to keep it secure. The board itself can be used without one of the surfaces and has a channel to catch drippings from meat carvings. The manufacturer suggests the following uses for each surface: green for vegetables, white for bread, blue for fish and red for meat. My only criticism is that instructions are not written in English but that is very minor since there are descriptive pictures.

Answer: 4

This review was written by my wife. Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board is a welcome addition to my kitchen. The concept is simple -- a cutting board with interchangeable surfaces so that there is no cross contamination from various foods. <hl> The cutting board comes with 4 plastic color coded, dishwasher safe surfaces. <hl> Each surface fits into 4 grooves in the top of the board to keep it secure. The board itself can be used without one of the surfaces and has a channel to catch drippings from meat carvings. The manufacturer suggests the following uses for each surface: green for vegetables, white for bread, blue for fish and red for meat. My only criticism is that instructions are not written in English but that is very minor since there are descriptive pictures.

This review was written by my wife.Leifheit's Vario Cutting Board is a welcome addition to my kitchen. The concept is simple -- a cutting board with interchangeable surfaces so that there is no cross contamination from various foods. The cutting board comes with <hl> 4 <hl> plastic color coded, dishwasher safe surfaces. Each surface fits into 4 grooves in the top of the board to keep it secure. The board itself can be used without one of the surfaces and has a channel to catch drippings from meat carvings. The manufacturer suggests the following uses for each surface: green for vegetables, white for bread, blue for fish and red for meat. My only criticism is that instructions are not written in English but that is very minor since there are descriptive pictures.


Question: It's great for those that have trouble doing what?

I bought the Dirt Devil Breeze years ago and it is still running. I have always liked it; it is pretty light-weight and handles easily. The cord is super long. So when Amazon offered the Breeze at a really good price, I grabbed this one as a second one in the house. One thing I like about it is the fact that it is bagless. We have a Black Lab and it is amazing the amount of dog hair it picks up that you see in the reservoir after running it. It is easy to empty. The tube snaps off the cleaner easily and you can dump the dirt right in the garbage can. There is really nothing I dislike about it. For the price, it is highly recommended. Although I have a bigger sweeper, I keep using the Breeze. It would be perfect for an apartment as it is a bit smaller than the full size cleaners yet not too small to be annoying. Also, it would be good for those who have a hard time pushing and pulling a cleaner around. The new Breeze features have changed a little but so far I have had no problems.

Answer: pushing and pulling a cleaner around

I bought the Dirt Devil Breeze years ago and it is still running. I have always liked it; it is pretty light-weight and handles easily. The cord is super long. So when Amazon offered the Breeze at a really good price, I grabbed this one as a second one in the house. One thing I like about it is the fact that it is bagless. We have a Black Lab and it is amazing the amount of dog hair it picks up that you see in the reservoir after running it. It is easy to empty. The tube snaps off the cleaner easily and you can dump the dirt right in the garbage can. There is really nothing I dislike about it. For the price, it is highly recommended. Although I have a bigger sweeper, I keep using the Breeze. It would be perfect for an apartment as it is a bit smaller than the full size cleaners yet not too small to be annoying. <hl> Also, it would be good for those who have a hard time pushing and pulling a cleaner around . <hl> The new Breeze features have changed a little but so far I have had no problems.

I bought the Dirt Devil Breeze years ago and it is still running. I have always liked it; it is pretty light-weight and handles easily. The cord is super long. So when Amazon offered the Breeze at a really good price, I grabbed this one as a second one in the house. One thing I like about it is the fact that it is bagless. We have a Black Lab and it is amazing the amount of dog hair it picks up that you see in the reservoir after running it. It is easy to empty. The tube snaps off the cleaner easily and you can dump the dirt right in the garbage can. There is really nothing I dislike about it. For the price, it is highly recommended. Although I have a bigger sweeper, I keep using the Breeze. It would be perfect for an apartment as it is a bit smaller than the full size cleaners yet not too small to be annoying. Also, it would be good for those who have a hard time <hl> pushing and pulling a cleaner around <hl>. The new Breeze features have changed a little but so far I have had no problems.

Also, it would be good for those who have a hard time <hl> pushing and pulling a cleaner around <hl> .


Question: What old design shape has the new product moved away from?

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups.As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup.In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.

Answer: a cylindrical shape

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups. As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. <hl> Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup. <hl> In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups.As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. Other improvements are a move from <hl> a cylindrical shape <hl> to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup.In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.


Question: What hasn't the author bought in decades?

I have not bought a vacuum in many decades so maybe I am easy to impress. However, this machine is amazing. It was easy to assemble, the attachments are logical and it is quiet for a vacuum.It became obvious how great this vacuum is when I went over areas I had just cleaned with my old vacuum. Everything looks better. We have a lot of tile floors and this handles those as well as carpets. The dirt cup is super easy and neat to empty.I did struggle using this to clean our 15 carpeted steps to the second floor. The hose is very tight on the new machine and I hit myself on the head a few times by pulling the vacuum over. This is mostly a learning curve issue and I do not hold it against the machine.I defy anyone to find a better vacuum for 80$. It is amazing.

Answer: a vacuum

<hl> I have not bought a vacuum in many decades so maybe I am easy to impress. <hl> However, this machine is amazing. It was easy to assemble, the attachments are logical and it is quiet for a vacuum. It became obvious how great this vacuum is when I went over areas I had just cleaned with my old vacuum. Everything looks better. We have a lot of tile floors and this handles those as well as carpets. The dirt cup is super easy and neat to empty. I did struggle using this to clean our 15 carpeted steps to the second floor. The hose is very tight on the new machine and I hit myself on the head a few times by pulling the vacuum over. This is mostly a learning curve issue and I do not hold it against the machine. I defy anyone to find a better vacuum for 80$. It is amazing.

I have not bought <hl> a vacuum <hl> in many decades so maybe I am easy to impress. However, this machine is amazing. It was easy to assemble, the attachments are logical and it is quiet for a vacuum.It became obvious how great this vacuum is when I went over areas I had just cleaned with my old vacuum. Everything looks better. We have a lot of tile floors and this handles those as well as carpets. The dirt cup is super easy and neat to empty.I did struggle using this to clean our 15 carpeted steps to the second floor. The hose is very tight on the new machine and I hit myself on the head a few times by pulling the vacuum over. This is mostly a learning curve issue and I do not hold it against the machine.I defy anyone to find a better vacuum for 80$. It is amazing.


Question: What aspect of the bottom of the pan is extremely important?

This is a beautiful pan to look at and easy to use. The handle on the pot does not get hot, but the handle on the lid sure does. All that means is a hot pad to take the lid off.The pan is somewhat heavier than single ply pans but the evenness of heating is worth the extra weight. We use it on an electric ceramic cook top so the flatness of the bottom of the pan is critical.All-Clad recommends warming the pan up gradually and not using any more than medium heat with the pan. We have tried to follow those instructions and the pan has done an excellent job.

Answer: flatness

This is a beautiful pan to look at and easy to use. The handle on the pot does not get hot, but the handle on the lid sure does. All that means is a hot pad to take the lid off. The pan is somewhat heavier than single ply pans but the evenness of heating is worth the extra weight. <hl> We use it on an electric ceramic cook top so the flatness of the bottom of the pan is critical. <hl> All-Clad recommends warming the pan up gradually and not using any more than medium heat with the pan. We have tried to follow those instructions and the pan has done an excellent job.

This is a beautiful pan to look at and easy to use. The handle on the pot does not get hot, but the handle on the lid sure does. All that means is a hot pad to take the lid off.The pan is somewhat heavier than single ply pans but the evenness of heating is worth the extra weight. We use it on an electric ceramic cook top so the <hl> flatness <hl> of the bottom of the pan is critical.All-Clad recommends warming the pan up gradually and not using any more than medium heat with the pan. We have tried to follow those instructions and the pan has done an excellent job.


Question: Why is this buyer getting her purchase refunded?

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a fantastic design. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it five stars but ... it's the shoulder strap. I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!

Answer: shoulder strap

it's the shoulder strap .

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a fantastic design. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it five stars but ... <hl> it's the shoulder strap . <hl> I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!

Perhaps I should have read more carefully, but this is definitely a SHOULDER bad. The strap is too long to carry it as you would a shopping bag. But it is a fantastic design. The stretchy pouch is terrific! If folds up quickly and easily. I would give it five stars but ... it's the <hl> shoulder strap <hl>. I feel like I'm wearing a European Man Bag when I shop. Not what I want. I'll be regretfully returning them because of the shoulder strap. For those who want/like shoulder bags ... GO FOR IT ... it's terrific in design!


Question: What will happen if you bake something with lots of oil?

This stone does not leave my oven because I use it so much. So far I have baked artisan bread, pizza crust, pastries, pretzels, and all other types of bread on it and it keeps on asking for more.The only problem you will encounter is if you make pizzas on it or bake breads that have a higher than normal oil content that will stain the stone, the stain will not leave and the color will eventually darken. This does not take away from the performance at all, so dont let that slow you down from buying it.

Answer: stain the stone

This stone does not leave my oven because I use it so much. So far I have baked artisan bread, pizza crust, pastries, pretzels, and all other types of bread on it and it keeps on asking for more. The only problem you will encounter is if you make pizzas on it or bake breads that have a higher than normal oil content <hl> that will stain the stone , the stain will not leave and the color will eventually darken. <hl> This does not take away from the performance at all, so dont let that slow you down from buying it.

This stone does not leave my oven because I use it so much. So far I have baked artisan bread, pizza crust, pastries, pretzels, and all other types of bread on it and it keeps on asking for more.The only problem you will encounter is if you make pizzas on it or bake breads that have a higher than normal oil content that will <hl> stain the stone <hl>, the stain will not leave and the color will eventually darken. This does not take away from the performance at all, so dont let that slow you down from buying it.

that will <hl> stain the stone <hl> , the stain will not leave and the color will eventually darken.


Question: What nationality does the knife originate from?

This is my second winco chinese cleaver. I sharpen and hone it every time I use it. I have cut myself pretty nicely with it too. But man is it versatile. It's light, easy to hold, and can be used to slice shallots paper thin, tomatoes, and if you turn it at a 90 degree angle, this thing is great for bashing almonds until they crack. I have even zested a lemon with it, slowly shaving it like that mob boss slices garlic with a razor blade in Goodfellas. The massive blade will slowly disappear as you sharpen it daily, but that's ok, just buy a new one when it's gone! You can buy really expensive knives but why? Unless you're wealthy and money is no object to you.

Answer: chinese

<hl> This is my second winco chinese cleaver. <hl> I sharpen and hone it every time I use it. I have cut myself pretty nicely with it too. But man is it versatile. It's light, easy to hold, and can be used to slice shallots paper thin, tomatoes, and if you turn it at a 90 degree angle, this thing is great for bashing almonds until they crack. I have even zested a lemon with it, slowly shaving it like that mob boss slices garlic with a razor blade in Goodfellas. The massive blade will slowly disappear as you sharpen it daily, but that's ok, just buy a new one when it's gone! You can buy really expensive knives but why? Unless you're wealthy and money is no object to you.

This is my second winco <hl> chinese <hl> cleaver. I sharpen and hone it every time I use it. I have cut myself pretty nicely with it too. But man is it versatile. It's light, easy to hold, and can be used to slice shallots paper thin, tomatoes, and if you turn it at a 90 degree angle, this thing is great for bashing almonds until they crack. I have even zested a lemon with it, slowly shaving it like that mob boss slices garlic with a razor blade in Goodfellas. The massive blade will slowly disappear as you sharpen it daily, but that's ok, just buy a new one when it's gone! You can buy really expensive knives but why? Unless you're wealthy and money is no object to you.


Question: what are the actual dimensions of the new wine cellar?

I ordered this wine cellar to replace one that had stopped working. My old one was also a 6 bottle cellar but when I compared the dimensions listed here on Amazon,this one was bigger. It was 3 inches taller. I almost didnt order it for this reason. I searched for a few days and decided to go ahead and purchase this one. After ordering, I spent half the day moving things around to find a new place for this larger unit. I received my order yesterday . I was shocked when I took it out of the box and set it beside the old one . They were IDENTICAL in size! It appears to me that the dimensions listed on this include the SHIPPING BOX!!This wine cellar is quiet and cooling perfectly. I am very happy with my purchase. The dimensions of this wine cellar are 20 inches deep X 14.5 inches tall X 10 inches wide .

Answer: 20 inches deep X 14.5 inches tall X 10 inches wide

I ordered this wine cellar to replace one that had stopped working. My old one was also a 6 bottle cellar but when I compared the dimensions listed here on Amazon,this one was bigger. It was 3 inches taller. I almost didnt order it for this reason. I searched for a few days and decided to go ahead and purchase this one. After ordering, I spent half the day moving things around to find a new place for this larger unit. I received my order yesterday . I was shocked when I took it out of the box and set it beside the old one . They were IDENTICAL in size! It appears to me that the dimensions listed on this include the SHIPPING BOX!!This wine cellar is quiet and cooling perfectly. I am very happy with my purchase. <hl> The dimensions of this wine cellar are 20 inches deep X 14.5 inches tall X 10 inches wide . <hl>

I ordered this wine cellar to replace one that had stopped working. My old one was also a 6 bottle cellar but when I compared the dimensions listed here on Amazon,this one was bigger. It was 3 inches taller. I almost didnt order it for this reason. I searched for a few days and decided to go ahead and purchase this one. After ordering, I spent half the day moving things around to find a new place for this larger unit. I received my order yesterday . I was shocked when I took it out of the box and set it beside the old one . They were IDENTICAL in size! It appears to me that the dimensions listed on this include the SHIPPING BOX!!This wine cellar is quiet and cooling perfectly. I am very happy with my purchase. The dimensions of this wine cellar are <hl> 20 inches deep X 14.5 inches tall X 10 inches wide <hl> .


Question: What size is the item?

I put this on my very long table over a cloth tablecloth and it fit great and looked great! I can now change my cloth tablecloths to match the seasons and can protect them with this plastic tablecloth. I was grateful I was able to find a tablecloth long enough to fit comfortably over my table (the tablecloth is 60" x 124"). It also seems like it will not be ripped up as quickly as some of the more flimsy plastic tablecloths I have had on the table. Nevertheless, I purchased a second tablecloth as a backup. They were reasonable enough.

Answer: 60" x 124"

I put this on my very long table over a cloth tablecloth and it fit great and looked great! I can now change my cloth tablecloths to match the seasons and can protect them with this plastic tablecloth. <hl> I was grateful I was able to find a tablecloth long enough to fit comfortably over my table (the tablecloth is 60" x 124" ). <hl> It also seems like it will not be ripped up as quickly as some of the more flimsy plastic tablecloths I have had on the table. Nevertheless, I purchased a second tablecloth as a backup. They were reasonable enough.

I put this on my very long table over a cloth tablecloth and it fit great and looked great! I can now change my cloth tablecloths to match the seasons and can protect them with this plastic tablecloth. I was grateful I was able to find a tablecloth long enough to fit comfortably over my table (the tablecloth is <hl> 60" x 124" <hl>). It also seems like it will not be ripped up as quickly as some of the more flimsy plastic tablecloths I have had on the table. Nevertheless, I purchased a second tablecloth as a backup. They were reasonable enough.

I was grateful I was able to find a tablecloth long enough to fit comfortably over my table (the tablecloth is <hl> 60" x 124" <hl> ).


Question: What is the author's normal stick?

We've been using this product all Summer, with great results. Our 'normal' stick (an East Coast stick, as I understand that they are different on the West Coast) fits in fine - you do need to 'load' it from the bottom (remove the plunger, then insert), but that's not hard at all. Curved to 'fit' the ear of corn. And, we've had no issues with the top falling off. I do suppose it's true that it's not an airtight seal, but we've gone through its' capacity (1/2 stick) in no more than 2 meals, so it's not really an issue for us. It's also top-rack dishwasher safe, so clean-up is a breeze.

Answer: an East Coast stick

We've been using this product all Summer, with great results. <hl> Our 'normal' stick ( an East Coast stick , as I understand that they are different on the West Coast) fits in fine - you do need to 'load' it from the bottom (remove the plunger, then insert), but that's not hard at all. <hl> Curved to 'fit' the ear of corn. And, we've had no issues with the top falling off. I do suppose it's true that it's not an airtight seal, but we've gone through its' capacity (1/2 stick) in no more than 2 meals, so it's not really an issue for us. It's also top-rack dishwasher safe, so clean-up is a breeze.

We've been using this product all Summer, with great results. Our 'normal' stick (<hl> an East Coast stick <hl>, as I understand that they are different on the West Coast) fits in fine - you do need to 'load' it from the bottom (remove the plunger, then insert), but that's not hard at all. Curved to 'fit' the ear of corn. And, we've had no issues with the top falling off. I do suppose it's true that it's not an airtight seal, but we've gone through its' capacity (1/2 stick) in no more than 2 meals, so it's not really an issue for us. It's also top-rack dishwasher safe, so clean-up is a breeze.

Our 'normal' stick ( <hl> an East Coast stick <hl> , as I understand that they are different on the West Coast) fits in fine - you do need to 'load' it from the bottom (remove the plunger, then insert), but that's not hard at all.


Question: What culture does the reviewer's grandmother come from?

"The heat will not spread evenly" when my 80 year old Chinese grandmother first saw this wok and she was right.When you're using this Wok on an electric stove the heat is completely concentrated at the bottom, so things get super hot, stuck, and then eventually burn at the bottom.I eventually got a Green Earth Wok by Ozeri. I know it doesn't come with a lid and it is more expensive but that Wok lets me have the electric burner running with red hot coils and not burn my food at the bottom. With Chinese cooking you need heat and this one from Cuisinart doesn't spread it evenly.

Answer: Chinese

<hl> "The heat will not spread evenly" when my 80 year old Chinese grandmother first saw this wok and she was right. <hl> When you're using this Wok on an electric stove the heat is completely concentrated at the bottom, so things get super hot, stuck, and then eventually burn at the bottom. I eventually got a Green Earth Wok by Ozeri. I know it doesn't come with a lid and it is more expensive but that Wok lets me have the electric burner running with red hot coils and not burn my food at the bottom. With Chinese cooking you need heat and this one from Cuisinart doesn't spread it evenly.

"The heat will not spread evenly" when my 80 year old <hl> Chinese <hl> grandmother first saw this wok and she was right.When you're using this Wok on an electric stove the heat is completely concentrated at the bottom, so things get super hot, stuck, and then eventually burn at the bottom.I eventually got a Green Earth Wok by Ozeri. I know it doesn't come with a lid and it is more expensive but that Wok lets me have the electric burner running with red hot coils and not burn my food at the bottom. With Chinese cooking you need heat and this one from Cuisinart doesn't spread it evenly.