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Quality Product
I ordered this sight-unseen after reading reviews and comparing prices. I saw that one other person did the same thing and was very pleased. Well, I am also pleased. This set is perfect for me in that it isn't too ornate and can be used everyday. The size and weight of each piece is comfortable for both me (small hands) and my husband (large hands). The serving pieces and storage caddy are nice extras! | 45 stars
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Great for making eggs to fit in an English Muffin
I was hoping they were just a little larger. Fortunately, I was able to find many uses for them. I realized they were great for making eggs that fit precisely inside an English Muffin. This gives you an idea of the size of these egg/pancake rings. All four rings can be used in a 10in. nonstick frying pans. | 45 stars
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Escali digital scale136DK from Amazon
This scale is a piece of junk. I've had it less than a year and used it about 3 times. It just stopped working. Won't turn on with battery or adapter. This scale was treated with "Kid Gloves" so there is no reason for it to stop working, except that it is a piece of JUNK. Don't waste your money. There must be better scales out there. | 01 star
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What's with the handle. Major storage problem
I don't know what for or how other people would be using this tool, but I don't see it fitting comfortably in anyone's hand. Not an adult's nor a child's. I have other OXO Good Grips items that I am pleased with because they increase the utility of the product or are multi-functional.The handle is much larger than my medium sized hammer handle. It is so over kill for my uses. I would only be scraping the last bit of cake batter or frosting out of a bowl; a dainty two- or three- finger exercise at most. This tool requires five fingers, a hand, a wrist, and a forearm, wow. The white rubber portion is average sized and looks puny by comparison.And where do you store it! To fit in my utensil drawer I would have to evict 4 or 5 of the current tenants. I wish I hadn't thrown out my old dirty looking scrapper, it did its job well, but had lost its eye appeal. | 12 stars
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OPENING LINES
My opening lines are: this is one efficient bottle opener.We'd been looking for a bottle opener that would look good on our bar - not any of those "cutsey" openers that don't really work or are supposed to be "conversation pieces."We are, of course, familiar with other KitchenAid products, and so sent for this. It's perfect, and can pop a cap quicker and more easily than any opener we've ever seen. | 45 stars
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Short length of service
I have always considered Igloo as a superior manufacturer, until now. I purchased this unit approximately 2 1/2 years ago and it has remained in my workshop until today. It has stopped functioning. The refrigerator certainly has not been abused as the door opens and closes perhaps 15 times per week. It would cost me more to repair than replace (plus I must consider the time lost). Igloo offers only a one year warranty, so it is a waste of time to contact them for assistance. | 12 stars
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we love our coffee maker
This coffee maker and carafe are great, and keeps the coffee warm for hours without oxidizing. Definitely will be a re-buy. | 45 stars
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Very Satisfied
This vacuum has great suction. I am amazed at what it is collecting from my carpet. The construction is very durable. The instructions are easy to follow. | 45 stars
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Towel warmer?
Not worth the price paid. Perhaps better as an expensive drying rack, the towels were slightly warmer than room temperature - even when the rack was left on and towels on the rack 24/7. Very disappointing. I would not recommend this product. | 01 star
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Good for one or two tasks.
I was under the impression that the Zyliss would make short work of onions and other vegetables. I was led to believe that if you placed said vegetables in the Zyliss and thumped the handle a few times, it would chop the contents of the cup into numerous small pieces, quickly and with minimal effort.Here's what happened with me and my Zyliss.To be fair, it works quite well with garlic. Place a few cloves in the Zyliss, bang the handle, and you have chopped garlic. Other herbs - mostly dry - are also diced quickly and efficiently.But the Zyliss choked when trying to dice onions, and was remarkably unimpressive when it came to fresh cilantro. Yes, I cut the onion into smaller pieces (at which point I was tempted to simply dice the whole thing by hand, since I was already halfway there). No, I didn't overload the cup. I had to pound the stuffing out of the handle to get it to hew through the 2 onion quarters that I was attempting to chop. I had to SLAM that handle to get it to chop. My roommate thought I was mad at something.Then I tried cilantro, and was again disappointed. The cilantro simply huddled at the bottom of the cup like leafy green refugees and were not cut into small or consistently-sized pieces.Dunno - maybe I received a dull-bladed lemon of a Zyliss. Still, the blades seemed wickedly sharp from what I could tell.If you dice up your own herbs for cooking, this is a handy tool. Otherwise, it's really just a moderately-useful gimmick. Want to dice onions, peppers, or vegetables in general? Get a food processor. Want to dice garlic? Get a garlic press (Zyliss makes a great one). Or just invest in a nice cutting board and a set of good knives, and chop the stuff the old fashioned way. | 23 stars
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Feather my nest
This was such a bargain I almost regretted ordering it assuming it would be poor quality. I couldn't have been more wrong. The cover is soft, the border is double stitched and the stitching separating the down sections is cleanly done, even and tight. We don't have extreme winters here, but I keep my thermostat set low since I like sleeping in a cool room with good covers. This is toasty, yet light and comfy. A top sheet and this comforter were more than enough for a cozy night's sleep. | 45 stars
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Dimensions different
This is a nice container. However, the external dimensions are 15 1/4" x 15 1/4" x 3 1/2". The internal dimensions are 13 1/4" x 13 1/4" x 2 3/4". I purchased it thinking that it would be larger than typical scrapbook containers, but it would not work for my purposes. Please be advised when purchasing. | 12 stars
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CHEAPLY MADE BUT WILL WORK
LIGHT TIN. NOT WORTH THE MONEY - MAYBE AT 1/2 PRICE. DISAPPOINTED, DON'T BOTHER - BUY A FOILED LINED BAG FOR CAMPING - MUCH BETTER. | 12 stars
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Excellent quality
I looked at some cheaper particle board stands for about half the price, but I am glad I bought these. The whole stand is made of pretty stout metal. It looks good and will probably last forever. | 45 stars
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Not Up to Expectation
I bought the Cuisinart knife for a Christmas present. We used it every now and again for a couple of years. Then the blades stopped moving even though the motor was running. Stripped gears. I was disappointed that it had broken down so quickly. I called Cuisinart to see if they would exchange but they would not. I will try a different brand this time. | 12 stars
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Great Product
This product had a great price and is definately quality. I love the sheets. Shipping could have been a little faster but I think it was free so who cares. I got them in plenty of time for winter! | 45 stars
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Comme ci, comme ca.
I owned another perforated pan from Chicago but it was bought years ago;the construction of the older model is of heavy aluminum and very sturdy. Since I was so happy with my previous purchase, I bought this one thinking it was of the same quality. Needless to say, I was disappointed. The construction of the nonstick version is flimsy compare to the older one, and its length was an inch shorter. I don't know why they added the nonstick feature. Dough sticking to the pan has never been a problem with the other one.BTW, if you really want crispy crust, throw in about 1/4 cup water at the bottom or sides of oven when you put the dough in to bake. Then do the same thing again 2-3 min.later. The steam does something to the gluten that creates a very crunchy crust. Professional bakeries have a device that delivers steam into their ovens to achieve the same result. | 23 stars
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Much Smaller In Person
The handle provides good balance and leverage--not too thin like some glass carafes. It's about the size of a Chantal teakettle. | 45 stars
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Not so hot
The best this coffee maker could do was to heat the brewing water to 150 F, or about 40 degrees shy of the ideal brewing temperature. I'll keep it until something better presents itself but Cuisinart ain't it! | 12 stars
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Disappointed
The clock must not be made very well. My wife was trying to set it so it would chime the correct hour and couldn't get it set right following the instructions. She kept trying until the chimming mechanism busted so we have a clock with a swinging pendulum but no chime. | 34 stars
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Great little helper
This is a must have in kitchen for opening milk containers etc with pull-type handles, cans of food with metal pull tops. Bought several for relatives and friends. | 45 stars
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Bought as a Christmas gift
My daughter loves this steamer. I have one also and it's great! It's a multi-tasker and is easy to use. | 45 stars
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one of the best
I had this for 1 and 1/2 years...it's so great! Since I lost it last week I will get another one just like this again. Work with cold as well as hot coffee... I use this product every day and have been satisfied 100%. but remember don't put anything sweet! neither milk in. I'll recommend it! | 34 stars
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Not worth the price!
The first thing I would like to point out is this a great mini refrigerator for anyone who needs something small that they can store easily at home or at work. There are many aspects of it that I found very great. But, I found a few problems with it within the first 4-6 months that you should know before buying this product.For the first month or so, it worked fine. It was very quiet and it kept my drinks at a perfect temperature, in my opinion. Both the cold and hot settings worked to prefection. I cleaned it regularly, and I was highly satisfied with the results of this refrigerator.After this period, everything went downhill. It started to get obnoxiously loud, and it kept me from getting sleep. It sounded like it was either dirty or something was stuck inside of it. I was so sick of the noise, I unplugged it and gave it a break for about 2 weeks. When I plugged it back in, it worked fine for about 30 minutes. Once again, it went back to the same obnoxious sound. I placed the refrigerator in a part of my room far away from the bed, which helped the irratating noise problem. Despite the noise, everything else was fine. The drinks were still maintaing a consistent temperature, and I was still slightly pleased. After about 3 months of this, it quit. I reached in to get a bottle of water, and I felt the condensation, which meant it was no longer being refrigerated. I then felt the back of the aplliance, which was very, very hot. I unplugged in, opened the door, and that's how it's been ever since. I don't feel I got my money's worth out of this product, so I'm hoping that if I give it a longer break, it will recover.I reccomend buying a different mini refrigerator. This one isn't worth the trouble. A good friend of mine just purchased one from Sharper Image about 6 months ago, and he says it's worked very good. It's the same price as this one from Hamilton Beach. It's even a little bigger.I hope this review helps you in your descicion of buying this product, and, if you were wondering, i'm not a kid, I just can't remember my password. | 12 stars
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I like it a lot
I an drinking a cup of decaf right now. It's perfect. The other day I gave away the Keurig, today I give away my Senseo. I have a pretty glass teapot on the stove heating water and a small Aerobie in the drainer waiting to make the next cup. It's perfect for me. I put in coffee for about two cups (marker on maker) and then pour water for four cups. You can add water after making the espresso to make it taste like an American coffee, but I would just as soon all my coffee go through the system. I am using the paper filters though I did consider the permanent mesh filter. But I suspect the paper offers a cleaner neater drink. I am very satisfied with the purchase. | 45 stars
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Excellent Chefs knife
This knife is a steal at the price I got it for. I bought another 2 I liked it so much. | 45 stars
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BETTER THEN I EXPECTED!!
I bought this for my boss for Christmas 2010. It did not take long to be delivered and I was excited to see that it was in one piece. It is a very good quality product, which i wasn't expecting for the price I paid. The color of the product was not as dark as the picture shows, but it was spot on with the colors of the real animal. | 45 stars
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Does what it is made for.
At first I just wanted to have a stove top milk steamer. When I found out that this product also makes espresso I was sold. The product is built well and does what it is made for. There is a slight learning curve to get the right espresso and steam pressure. The nice thing is that you can tweak the pressure of the espresso and steamer. I would give this product 5 stars, however there are three slight flaws: 1. the length of the espresso spout needs to be 1 inch longer because when the pot is on the center of a gas burner I can barely place a mug under it to catch the drip. To account for this, I use a tall mug that allows the spout to fit within the rim, this is important because the espresso often sputters. 2. the main spindle (that functions to deliver the steam and tighten the lid) goes straight through the middle of the espresso basket, this makes packing the espresso tedious, the company should provide a doughnut like packer with the device. 3. The base is quite narrow, on a gas burner a medium to high flame licks up the side of the base. This is a problem because it reduces the heating efficiency and because the handle and knobs are made of plastic there is the potential to melt the parts and you can also burn your hand. to account for this I center the pot over the flame and keep the flame around medium.If you like tinkering and make espresso occasionally this is a great product. | 34 stars
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don't buy unless you have tons of space
These are very heavy bowls that do not stack well. I love fiesta, but I began buying them for the practicality of them. They failed in this design. ;( | 23 stars
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HOT in microwave
Please don't waste your money on this dinnerware. Everytime I pass by them in a department store I get mad, because I know what a rip-off they are. They look really cool - we have them in several different colors and mix and match them. But they chip, crack and break easily. And over time we found that they get EXTREMELY hot in the microwave. Even if I heat something up for less than a minute, the plate will be so hot I cannot touch it. If we want to microwave something, we now use some old Corelle dinnerware that was passed down to us. I'm looking for a replacement now after only a few years of owning these. | 01 star
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Better than expected.
I was afraid this was going to be too big, but it wound up being perfect for my three, 9 X 13 layers. Vegan rainbow cookies! | 34 stars
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Great product
High quality magnet that looks awesome in my kitchen. Great value, excellent quality, unique design, very usable. I recommend this product. | 45 stars
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Could be brighter
I like it but I expected to be brighter. Battery las long time, the flickering is very nice, just little stronger would be great | 23 stars
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It sucks!
I was fed up with upright vacuums and saw that this one was well-reviewed. It gets five stars instead of four because our house is mostly tile without much carpet. It's not great on carpet, but it makes up for it by being awesome at every other surface. Gets fur balls, kitty litter, food, dust, sand, you name it. Comes with nifty attachments so you can get under the fridge, vacuum the couch cushions, and dust the TV or computers too. Arm thing even makes it easy to vacuum high windowsills or ceiling fans.The best part may be that when a bag is full, you just get to throw the whole thing away! No more shaking out all the dust you just vacuumed up. | 45 stars
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Just like the Pros
So I went to Bartener School, and I then bought a FULL bar of booze for the house, but I needed some Speed Pours, welllo and behold Amazon to the rescue. These are pretty much identical to the ones we used in class, they fit about 80% ofmy home stock bottles and pour at the same speeds as my classes, so I am a happy camper! | 34 stars
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Best can opener
I don't write a lot of reviews, but strangely enough this can opener motivated me to start. It's just such a great can opener. The weight and design makes opening any can so easy and quick. I would say it's even better than an electric opener because it's simple to use and you can store it without hassle. Highly recommended. | 45 stars
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Nice
This is nice device. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the round bottom part that supposed to go on top of the rim of the mug is pretty small. My mugs are regular size but still this don't fit on top of them. But I just press my finger against the bottom of this teapot for the tea to be poured into the mug and it works great. | 34 stars
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Sheet to the wind
The sheets are a beautiful blue. The pocket size for the fitted sheet couldn't be better. It is not as soft and as steen feeling as I hoped for. | 34 stars
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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless - Functional and Durable
I purchased the 10 inch open skillet, 6 - quart sauce pot, 12 inch every day pan, and 3 quart chef's pan from the Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless line. I believe that these are about all the pans you really need for a typical kitchen, along with perhaps a smaller pot and a small non-stick pan for eggs.I have been using these pots and pans for a few months, and I am enjoying using them. Not to mention that you can't beat the price for this kind of quality cookware. I feel that these pans will last for a very long time. | 45 stars
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The best popcorn I have had
Deceptively simple design,which appears antiquated. It is not.The hand crank allows allo of the popcorn kernels to beturned etc.,allowing for more kernels popped. The smell is wonderful, the taste is more like popcorn, less like cardboard. The popper comes apart in 2 pieces, is easy to clean, simple to use{pour in 1-3 tbsp of oil, 1/2 cup popcorn, stir for 3 minutes, and voila`}.If all things worked as well and simply as this... | 45 stars
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Sturdy little table that looks nice...
I expected a lot less for a 21.00 table. I was looking at C-Tables at Pier 1 that were 90.00( on sale). I decided to look here and I found this. We use this for our sectional and it holds a couple of remotes and a drink or a laptop. I like it a lot, The wood top is substantial and the base is a heavy black metal. Give it a try. | 34 stars
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Anolon is the best!
I love my Anolon pots. They are the best for a nonstick surface that works and lasts. A thousand times better than Circulon and Calphalon. This pot is slimmer (7.25" dia) and taller (5.75") than you might expect, but an excellent pot for rice, veggies, or anything! Cleanup is a breeze; never any need to soak anything. Everything comes right off. | 45 stars
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Honeywell air purifier with HEPA filter
This item is great. I love the cool air it fills my room with and it seems to keep the room clean of dust, which is my biggest problem. | 45 stars
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Looks are deceiving
Judging by the picture alone I would have given this item 5 stars! Which is why I ordered it. Unfortunately, the item does not look like the picture. It's not nearly as full looking in person, kind of scrawny actually. It must be the angle and lighting they used to make it look more full. The box was smashed when I got it and I spent an hour "fluffing" it just to get it to look half way decent. So be warned. I've seen better at Walmart and Michaels for less then half the cost. Not worth $88.00 in my opinion plus another 20 in shipping (smashed box, no packing material). Do yourself a favor and buy one at Michaels for [...] bucks and save on the shipping. | 12 stars
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perfect opener
This is the best deal around. Saw one at a party and went out and bought myself one as well as 10 more for the perfect Christmas gift. So far so good! | 45 stars
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Yummy hot air popped popcorn!
I'm a popcorn lover so this popper is perfect! I begged for a month to get it for my birthday. Sure there are unpopped kernals (no machine is perfect) and it can shoot popcorn across the room (the dog doesnt mind and if you use a big bowl you eliminate that problem), but I love it! Its way better than nasty microwave corn. | 45 stars
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Oxygen3 bags
Factory replacement bags fit as expected. Hard to find branded or generic versions locally, so had to buy this way. Delivery took some time, so plan ahead. | 45 stars
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MMMM warm flannel sheets
The only problem with these wonderful sheets, was a small hole in the top of the top sheet. But I love them anyway. | 34 stars
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Makes a BIG Mess
The bacon tray works but if you have long bacon strips you have to cut it and it's hard to get the timing down, it's always different. The tray is a pain to clean, bacon sticks to it. Your better off using a paper plate and paper towel or a microwaveable plate. | 12 stars
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Canvas Clothespin Bag
I am so glad I found this. Have looked for one in our local stores but none carried them. This bag comes in so handy when hanging clothes out. It saves the wear and tear on your back from having to bend over to get your pins. | 45 stars
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excellent device for increasing comfort and efficiency!
I posted pictures of the damper connected to our new Crown steam boiler. HVAC installers have verified with a small device the is inserted in the flue pipe just as it leaves the boiler that it has excellent draft yet, our house now has no draft down into the basement, so we have installed a basement door and a door to the boiler room that this house was lacking. The new boiler produces efficient and rapid steam to supply our full home of radiators. I expect the device to pay for itself in increased efficiency of closing off the outside air when the boiler is not running. | 45 stars
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the best solution
I installed the tube-type of curved shower curtain first. I had problems with the mounting design and the weight of the bar -- the drywall could not handle it no matter how robust the anchors were; it kept sagging. I almost didn't get The Arc because I anticipated the same issues. I also worried about how the shower hooks would travel over the narrow metal bar.It was the best solution. The design of the mounting brackets and the weight of the curved metal bar work; it is balanced and solid. I also purchased the metal cover for the "old" rod holes (separately -- it doesn't come with The Arc shower rod; it costs about $5 more) and modified it slightly to provide extra support. It comes with two screw holes; I drilled a third in it and added a third screw so that the metal frame will not slip if one of the two primary mounting screws slips.The shower hooks travel quietly and smoothly over the metal bar -- the hooks I have are the keyhole-shaped ones with little metal balls on the top. They travel better on The Arc's metal bar than they did on the tubular rod.It functions perfectly, it looks great and I am completely happy with it. Highly recommended. | 45 stars
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Area Rug
I love the color but when I washed it it frayed alot, left several strings of rug in the washer. | 23 stars
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GREAT!
TONS of suction. I keep it in my office plugged in an use it regularly. The cordless just did not have any power. I tried them but they just dont do the job. This one keeps my desk and cables and computer clean. | 34 stars
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Every pregnant woman must have!
I bought the comfort U pillow and is wonderful! I found the pillow to be a little firm for my head/neck, so I just turned it upside down like another reviewer suggested. Then, I can use my own down pillows that are a lot less firm. But, for supporting your leg, tummy, and back during pregnancy, the comfort U is perfect. The only issue I have with it is that the cover that is included is a little rough and develops little balls on it. Also, your partner will get frustrated with the comfort U because of its size. But, if you sleep alone (perhaps just for the last couple months like me) or if you have a King size bed, then the comfort U is a must have! I tried to work with multiple standard size pillows, and trust me, it is not the same as the comfort U! | 34 stars
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Nice clock
Good looking clock with clear numbers. I like the fact that it is battery powered and portable for the times we have power outages. Nothing worse than not knowing what time it is! | 45 stars
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Absolutely A Work Horse! Fabulous!
After taking an artisan breadmaking class, I knew I had to have a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. I did a great deal of investigation and decided on the 5 qt Artisan Model. I wanted a "tilt" style with enough power to knead thick doughs. The price really sold me. I have used it almost every day since it's arrival and I am thrilled with the performance, ease of cleaning and the beautiful red color looks great on my counter. | 45 stars
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You couldn't break it if you tried.
You could use this thing as a baseball bat and it would still shine bright and strong EVERYTIME. Hands down the best flashlite, period. | 45 stars
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Not just a mortar and pestle... A lifestyle!
I've had two marble mortar and pestles in my life. They were small and inefficient and fussy. I only used them when a recipe called for them. The rest of the time they sat in a drawer ... until I broke them accidentally.This mortar and pestle--beautiful, rugged and large-- is an entirely different story. As soon as I took it out of the box it was love at first sight. I tried it out and quickly found that it is fun and satisfying to use. It is solid enough that you feel safe pounding stuff really hard. That makes it very efficient to use, and me, meditatively mind-cleansing!In the first eight hours I owned it, I pulverized salt, crushed garlic, ground caraway seeds, whipped together a cashew butter mushed up an olive tapenade, crafted a butter-blue cheese spread and made the most amazing pesto ever. I've made a pesto a day since then and I"m still just awed by how good it is.Purists say pesto is better in the mortar and pestle than in food processors, which is how I've always made it. I'm not sure if there's a meta reason why, but I can say mine came out the best in my life-at least in part because the hand method makes it easy to improvise and add ingredients until the flavor and texture is perfect.The reason I say it is lifestyle changing as I immediately realized I am going to hardly ever use my food processor again. I was making a sweet-potato pie and I did the first batch of sweet potatoes in my excellent Cuisinart, I did the second one in the mortar just as fast and more pleasurably. After that there's no going back.... it's going to be a rare day I take out the food processor, plug it in, adjust the blade right, put the ingredients in, adjust the top, pulse, then take off the lid to scrape ingredients off the sides, pulse again etc. . And of course afterwards, take it apart and clean it. The mortar and pestle was WAY easier to use and a breeze to clean afterwards.It is also much more suited than the food processor to making small batches of anything--and since I typically cook for only one or two, that is going to mean a lot more impromptu pestos! Today I was able to make enough pesto in moments to dress a small bowl of orzo with no waste and no leftovers. I was also able to make just enough cashew butter for a sandwich in literally a minute. It was incredibly delicious, easy and cheap; I don't see any reason why I will ever buy a commercial nut butter again!I purchased the 2+ cup size of this item. I love this size. It is large enough to do a big batch of pesto or blend butter or smash potatoes efficiently. However it's still small enough that I can grind a teaspoon of spices without feeling they get lost in a giant cavern. The size of this item is just large enough so I can store it on the back edge of my counter and it doesn't impinge on my work space. The 3+ cup size is one inch larger in diameter--8 inches--which is a bit bigger than I want on my countertop permanently; the 1.5 cup size seems too small to me...why buy something that might be too small for some tasks when you can get one that takes up just a little more real-estate and will be more useful?When you first get this item, the directions say it must be cleaned first using an abrasive pad and then, they suggest, you can cut a lemon in quarters and crush it for practice and additional cleansing. My mortar and pestle looked clean out of the box but I decided to clean it anyway. All my Brillo pads are pre-treated with soap and that felt unappetizing to me for this item so I followed tips in these reviews to crush white rice. I added a little water and crushed up a couple of cups of rice to a paste, and then I crushed a lemon and I was done.The instructions also say to fold a dishtowel and put it underneath to absorb impact and protect your countertop. I didn't like that idea since it adds another step (finding a dishtowel and folding it) every time I use this. If the dishtowel gets dirty, then it needs to be washed. So instead I bought this rubber mat:Packing Mat, 8 x 6. The mat is the perfect size to fit under the 2+ cup mortar and pestle and it works perfectly to absorb the impact. I love the combination and would recommend it to anyone.The directions do not say how to clean after every use. This bookAlchemy of the Mortar & Pestle: The Culinary Library Volume 1says to avoid soap and detergent because perfume particles can get into the stone and taint your food. I have been rinsing and wiping lightly dry with a paper towel, and so far so good! The book also says you can sanitize a stone mortar and pestle by heating in the oven at 350 degrees for ten minutes then turning off oven, opening door and letting cool until safe to take it out. If the manufacturer is reading this post I would love it if you could say if this is safe to do with your product! It seems like a smart idea to me if the product is ever used to smash up meat or raw dairy. | 45 stars
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Six months and still going strong
Our household does a lot of ironing and we've blown through some expensive irons in search of one that: is a great steamer, does not leak, is easy to fill, feels okay to lefties, has a reliable temperature dial, and holds up for a reasonable period of time. Some irons have been champs for awhile then showed problems, including a Rowenta and a T-fal, so this time we waited to write a review until after the product had been fully tested (read: used a LOT). It has done all we asked and has yet to show signs of failure. As the lefty in the house, I especially appreciate the center-swiveling cord. I'd buy this one again, but even better, it's still running great! | 45 stars
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Martini set
I can't wait to use these glasses. They are different, so for around the holidays it will be a conversation piece. From the time I ordered to the time they were delivered was so quick. Thank you ! Great buy! | 45 stars
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awesome and organized!
I was originally going to buy a desk with one chair, a chalk board top, and lid to store things inside it. I opted for this one because it has two chairs, and room for up to four kids if you have more small chairs, and the 4 bins for crayons, coloring books, small toys, etc... Very sturdy, me and daddy have sat down to color and have tea time, the chairs don't even squeak under our weight! I also purchased a roll of chalk board stick on so her table top is also a chalk board! | 45 stars
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Great Timbale by PDP
Really stellar deal on this timbale. Sounds awesome! I have to say that at half the price I definitely have a great addition to my drum kit! | 45 stars
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Elderly food masher
I had this sent to my elderly mother as she is taking care of her mother. She needs to mash her mother's food now. It is a perfect device for this. I know. I own one! | 45 stars
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onion soup crocks
Received the onion soup crocks and tried them immediately. Large capacity and easy to insert and remove from the oven.East cleanup | 34 stars
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Great colors and nice size
Love the color selection and great price on Amazon. I have a set for 12 now and all in all am pleased. One thing...don't use steak knives with them. They show the marks! Esp. the dark ones. The "salad" bowl is a bit small. The chop plate is a nice size for serving. | 34 stars
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Square Salad Plates
The plates are larger than I expected (good thing) and very elegant in appearance. The sides have a gentle upward curve that helps keep contents onto the plate. Very happy with this product:) | 45 stars
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Do Not Buy This
Worked great the first time, just like the ones I had rented previously for 1/10th the cost of buying. However the problems started on the second use. The water stopped coming out and I had to take it in to get it fixed, of course that was not covered under any warranty. This was after hours of frustration trying to clean it, take it apart, etc. Trying to use it for third time today, again no water. Throwing it in the trash and going back to renting. | 01 star
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fantastic!!
Beautiful, sturdy and easy to get laundry in and out of! A perfect compliment to our laundry room. The dividers are large and easy to take out and place the laundry in the washing machine. The top is great for hanging shirts from the dryer. | 45 stars
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Alternate Use: Sippy Cup Storage
We have about 35 of the 10 oz. Gerber Graduates sippy cups that were cluttering up our counter top. My son goes thru 10-12 cups per day and over time we've bought tons of these cups. I got the bright idea that maybe this can holder would work to organize them, measured and decided to make the investment. Works perfectly -- we have space for 15 cups per level (without lids it would hold a total of 45). On the top rack I place the lids (can layer these 2 deep if needed). There is room for everything and now it's easy to grab a cup & lid when we need it, and easy to fill when they are done in the dishwasher. Wish I'd had this when I was dealing with dozens of baby bottles, too! | 45 stars
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These are not the same as before
I ordered a set of these in ivory a couple of years ago. They were thick enough and luxurious and have held up wonderfully. I loved them so much, I recently ordered another set. What a difference! The new sheets are cheap quality, the color is too yellow and they wrinkle like the cheapest sheets you could buy. They are very thin and are not at all like my older sheets. A total rip off! | 01 star
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CANNING JARS
I CAN'T RATE THIS SINCE I HAVE NOT REC. THEM YET BUT I WILL LET YOU KNOW. MY PEPPERS ARE GROWING FAST AND I WANT TO JAR THEM | 45 stars
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Great Cookware
Great cookware set that has pretty much any pan you need, cooks evenly, is easy to clean, and relatively lightweight. Would definitely recommend. | 45 stars
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coffee Carafe
Received krups coffee carafe and was very satisfied with quality and shipping condition when it arrived. | 45 stars
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Soft and thick duvet with amazing 300-thread count.
I have used other 300-thread count cotton duvet and sheet sets. However, nothing compares to this Divatex duvet cover. It's soft and the cotton is strong. I like it very much. The sateen shine definitely adds an elegant look to your bedroom. | 45 stars
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Very nice but lid doesn't hold onto bowl
This is a very nice grater indeed. The one thing I don't like is that the lid to the bowl doesn't hold on; it just rests there and that makes me nervous transporting the bowl.If I slip up, the contents slip out! | 34 stars
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good packaging, arrived fine
A gift for my wife. She likes the Spode dishes, but was missing a set of mugs. These work well as additions to her collection. | 34 stars
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Good product
I like the tassimo, it does some great capuccinos and expressos. My wife and I can enjoy a cup of good special made coffee anytime now. My friends and family also enjoy coming to our house for a good expresso. | 34 stars
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quality product
i like how sturdy and safe the product is, and very simple to use.it would be nice if it had a steam setting too, and a steamer basket, and if there was measurement lines inside the pot for making rice like rice cookers have. also it would be nice if the pot didn't spin around when u mix things up in there. for the price, a delay timer would be great too. | 34 stars
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Great Price
Searched all over for the Lenox Autumn plates. Found no better deal than here! The shipping was fast. Had no problems at all.Thanks. | 45 stars
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Thin Waffles
I got my machine elsewhere. It would make more sense if the latch were to fall down instead of pulling up to lock the contraption. But aside from the awkward latch, which hasn't broken (fortunately), the pizzelle maker is excellent for not only smaller pizzelle cookies but also thin waffles. Making ice cream cones is very difficult due to the thicker cookie (than other pizzelle makers) and smaller size, but rolling cannoli should be easy. For folks who prefer crispier, thinner breakfast waffles (not cookies) in smaller sizes, this is a great machine. You can make a stack of whole grain waffles with a little coconut flour for fiber. I highly recommend it to people who dislike thick breakfast waffles. | 23 stars
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Really easy to use, well made
This is my first ice cream maker and I've made 3 batches already. It's so simple, easy to clean, and works really well. It's made the best ice cream I've ever had. It is pretty loud, however, so if you plan on using it during a party, make sure it can be away from the action. | 45 stars
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I finally found a way to love this product!
I have purchased (and agrily returned) four of these products. The reason I've been angry is the same as the rest of the reviewers....great product which makes great coffee but leaks! I finally removed the glass container from the unit, cleaned off the cheap silicone that they use to seal it to the heating element, and re-sealed it with a high-temp gasket maker that I purchased from a auto parts store. NO MORE LEAKING!!! If Chef's Choice would simply use a better silicone sealer, this product would fly off the shelves. I've been using my new and improved press for 6 months now with no problems. | 45 stars
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Excellent scale for the price
I'd definitely recommend this product. I use it for measuring the weight of my hops when I brew beer. You can't beat the price. | 45 stars
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Love them.
The candles are great and no dripping. They are what I expected and we are enjoying them. Thank You ver ymuch. | 45 stars
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Good to the last drop...
Really easy to assemble and use. Just add ice cubes and turn the lid. The ice is very finely shaved. Supervise younger childrens' use as the blades, although not easily accessible, are quite sharp. Oh, and be sure to empty out any unshaved ice cubes when you are done or they melt and drip all over the stand...duh. | 45 stars
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West Bend Stir Crazy 6-Quart Popcorn Popper
I highly recommend this West Bend Popper. It gives you the old fashion popcorn taste that is missing in microwave popcorn. I use this popper several times a week and it holds up to the use. It's very easy to use and clean up is easy too. | 45 stars
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Reliable heavy duty
For my little European bakery I use the mixer constantly for mixing heavy whole grain pre-doughs up to capacity. The paddle and dough hook grab all flour down to the bottom of the bowl, the attached lid prevents flour from dusting the whole countertop, and the timer with the automatic shut-off is very practical. Since I can also whip just one egg white in this big bowl to perfection, I gave my smaller Kitchen-Aid to my daughter - the Cuisinart performs simply better. | 45 stars
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Extremely Pleased
I am so thrilled that I purchased these glass containers. Anyone who gets these will be just as excited. Since the birth of my son a couple years ago, I have been making small yet healthy changes in my family's lives. I believe that giving up plastic is a huge step. I am definitely going to get a second set and give my plastic away to people that can use them for items that don't affect their health. Please don't just toss your plastic into a landfill. Surely you can find a use for it. The fact we get to support a product made in the USA....WOW...what a bonus! | 45 stars
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Great Casserole.
I made braised boneless Short Ribs in this first time I used it. From stove top browning to braising with wine, vegetables and beef stock. Lid formed a good seal and pan heats evenly. Clean up was relatively easy, even after baked on juices and fat with Bar Keeper's Friend cleaning powder. | 45 stars
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Countdown Clock
This item was used as a gift to some one who will retire in the future. It was highly appreciated. It works great and I would recommend this for any one. | 45 stars
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Hot Oven!
Wow, a "toaster oven" that heats to 500 degrees! That isn't just what the reading says, it's what my thermometer read after about 14 minutes. NO OTHER oven has ever reached that temp, even though lots of them say they can.This means that butternut squash comes out perfectly carmelized at 450 degrees. It means you can bake a pizza and get near pizza oven (600 degrees) results. It also means it sucks down 1600 watts, which is most of the 15 amps on your circuit breaker. Don't plan on using anything else on the same circuit.There are two burners up and two down, and you have complete control over whether the up or down burners are on (or both).The 17 and 3/4 dimension is it's width. That includes the little wings off the lower sides and what I think is the fan sticking out of the upper right.16 inches deep means this thing is cavernous for a toaster oven.Timer only beeps, but does not turn itself off after any amount of time you set from 1 minute up to 9 hours.All in all, we couldn't be happier with this oven. I love the food processors but have been disappointed with other things from this brand. I'm glad I took a chance on this one: it's really outstanding for the price. And it looks fantastic.Thumbs up. | 45 stars
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Waste of money
When I first bought this vacuum cleaner I loved it. It really cleaned well. But after just 7 months things went bad. It started making a horrible noise and the belt was constantly clogging. After numerous phone calls to Dyson with them talking me through trying different things with no success they authorized me to take it to one of their dealers an hour away from me. I'm not sure why I needed authorization because I had to pay $80.00 to the repair guy who said the belt was clogged. No kidding Mr. Repair guy, I was constantly cleaning that belt, I brought it to you so you could tell me WHY the belt kept getting clogged. Needless to say the Dyson was still was not working properly.I'll give Dyson a little credit, they did send me part after part at no charge until eventually the entire vacuum cleaner had been replaced bit by bit. The Dyson ran well for a few months, I thought my problem was solved but just last week it started with the clogged belt and awful noise again. So, just 21 months after I paid Five hundred bucks for the Dyson DC17 Animal I give up. An expensive lesson learned, I'll never purchase another Dyson again | 01 star
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Calphalon Always Quality
I love Calphalon products. I already had the square nonstick grill pan and bought this to keep at another house for breakfast bacon making. Keeps bacon nice and non-curled, easy to clean-up, can even take a fair amount of oven heat. | 45 stars
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Decent one
I boil hot water in the morning, then put in it, the water still hot in the evening. Next morning the water is just warm. It can keep the water hot around 9 hours. | 34 stars
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GREAT Product!
I got this coffee warmer for my coffee mugs, due to my slow drinking of coffee while I get sidetracked on the computer.I figured it was probably more intended for coffee pots, but it defiantly works great with all sizes of coffee mugs.It keeps my coffee at the perfect temperature, where it's hot enough to have to sip it, but not burning hot where I burn my tongue.The shipping was awesome too, I got the cheapest shipping and it was here within 4 days and it also came in the morning right before I made my coffee, so I got to test it out! :)All reviews on other coffee warmers, more specifically for coffee mugs, were all negative saying it didn't get the drink hot enough. That's why I had chose this product instead and I am very satisfied!No more running to the microwave ever half an hour! | 45 stars
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Good Product - Picture incorrect
Overall my family likes these dishes so far. We knew what to expect from Correlle and we really like the pattern. The following things aren't bad, just something to be aware of (all of which I had done extra research on so I knew ahead of time)1. The pattern doesn't look true red in real life like it does on the picture. It's got more muted tones of deeper maroon and pinkish hues. Viewed from a distance it's true red, up close- mostly red"ish". 2. The picture on amazon shows 5 pieces per place setting. I had this with my last set of dishes and liked it. However, the description explains there are only 4 pieces per place setting. Still fine, but misleading through the picture. You get the pieces described - no "luncheon plate" as pictured. 3. We had one piece in teh set where the pattern on the dinner plate was slightly off center, not a huge deal to us and not very obvious (my husband didn't notice until I pointed it out. All in all, a good value. | 34 stars
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Pricey but worth it
I paired this french press with the Kitchen Aid burr grinder recently. It makes wonderful coffee and keeps it hot plenty long for me to drink it all while hot. I do pre-heat the unit before using it with hot water (from the tap) while I boil my water for coffee making. It looks good, cleans easily, is very sturdy and generally exceeded my expectations when I bought it. I expect to be using this for a long time to come. | 45 stars
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Chic Night Stand
This item arrived in great condition. It was very well wrapped. Despite of some bad reviews, I still went for it. I assembled it last night(4/19/11) and it took me about 15 minutes tops. It's pretty nice in my bedroom and the height is just what I'm looking for to match my bed height. I've attached a photo and you can't beat the price. I'm happy with my purchased and if you're in a budget but wants something stylish, this one is for you. See for yourself. | 34 stars
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Fiesta Wow!
This is a very versatile piece. It really brightens up the table. A must for fiesta Post86 collections. I have extras that I use as chargers underneath other colored plates. | 45 stars
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