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Good alternative to the requested gift!
My daughter (8)wanted an Easy Bake oven for Christmas, but I didn't. I thought it would be more fun to have her own bakeware, since what she really likes is mixing up the batter and then decorating. It turned out to be a great choice. The pans are heavy and well-made and the cakes slipped right out. She really liked the idea of having her own pans and even did the clean-up. The only problem we had was overfilling the pans, so the cakes were really big, but that's operator error! We also bought the decorating kit. | 34 stars
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Behrens Six-Gallon Bucket with Locking Lid
This bucket is the perfect size for holding the ashes from out wood-burning stove. it is even safe to put n some hot embers without the worry of starting a fire where it isn't wanted... | 45 stars
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Great product
This is a great product. Looks good, works perfectly.Have the matching pepper mill, so really nice look in a table setting. | 45 stars
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I enjoy the touch of green
I am very happy with this Fiestaware covered butter dish. I can't remember how long it has been since I had a covered butter dish, that is #1. #2 is I really want to collect Fiestware and this seemed to be a good place to start. And #3, I love the punch of green in my kitchen.Delivery was quick, it was very well wrapped; Iwould buy from this seller again. | 45 stars
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Review for Sony ICF-C212 FM/AM Clock Radio
I chose this radio for its power backup feature via a 9-volt battery. For having such a small speaker it sure has alot of power. But one cannot expect such a radio to sound like a Home Theatre.I have read feedbacks left by other purchasers and have come to the conclusion that those who bad-mouth this product are not being truthful and are unfair.I plugged mine in and set the clock without even consulting the manual. I tuned the radio to a station and was amazed as to the sound quality in FM.I purchased this radio for several reasons, looks, price, features, and design. The main thing I like about it is the power backup feature, very nice to have if you're tired of wasting time resetting clocks.The green display is just right too. Bright to see but not too bright as to blind.The radio I am replacing with the Sony has red leds and is much brighter than green ones found on the Sony.I am giving this product 4 stars only because I believe the FM antenna should be integrated into the AC cord.At loud volumes the sound can be a bit harsh but it wasn't designed to "rock the house", only to wake someone up.SONY is a quality name brand. I highly recommend this radio. | 34 stars
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Very Effective for the Right Size of Room
In reading reviews of this Soleus heater before our purchase, my wife and I questioned whether it would be sufficient for heating our 20x20' family room by itself. That room also has a couple of hallways joining it, as well as a stairwell around the corner, so plenty of ways for heat to leave the room. I know now it's probably undersized for that space, but I'm not going to fault the heater, as I can see it's really designed for a space that's a little smaller and more enclosed. I love how quiet it is, and I can see it's keeping our central heat from running as much. All in all, for the right size of room, it is an excellent value. | 34 stars
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Great Blade but Bad Handle
Wusthof is well-known for its strong and sharp blade. However, in this particular line, the handle is so tiny and the texture on it makes the handle more slippery. Otherwise, it has a nice looking handle with its logo, and the blade is as great as the other lines of Wusthof. I would prefer to stick with the Wusthof Classic line or the Henckels 4 star line for the similar handle type. | 34 stars
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Great Coffee
I've had this machine for 8 months now after doing extensive research into coffee machines that you could put beans and water the night before and have coffee ready the next morning. First, there wasn't a whole lot of choices out there with those qualifications. Most of them grinded the beans in one area and then sent the grinds down a chute to the filter where the water goes through it. So I liked the idea of this one better since there's nowhere for the coffee grinds to get stuck or wasted.It has been wonderful!! I don't mind the little extra cleaning required (never put it in the dishwasher). I find it very easy to program the night before. I like my coffee strong so I put more than they recommend, but I've never used a coffee maker that I didn't do this for. Every once in a while I do get a little bit of grinds in the coffee, but I haven't figured out yet if it is user-error or if something is wrong with the machine itself. It happens maybe 1 out of every 7 times I use it (with only a little bit of grinds). It makes hot coffee, pours great and its easy to put the parts together.I highly recommend this product!! | 45 stars
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Perfect Bread Maker
I would give this a five star if the panel were easier to see; arrows on the right hand side are practically hidden and very difficult, especially at night. It makes great bread and as others say almost impossible to fail. Do miss having a window on lid. Amazon was great, no shipping and arrived earlier than expected and in perfect shape. You can't find any better to deal with. | 34 stars
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FIVE STARS!!!!!!!!!
This was one of the best books I've ever read.It was so...I don't know how to describe it, but Jonas's world was so organized and orderly. It's fun reading about something so apart from our world. I felt sad the people couldn't feel emotion because it feels kind of wrong but I'm glad Jonas got to feel emotions like love. And the part where I learned About "release" made me so angry that they were doing that to innocent people and I felt wonderful when Jonas and Gabriel found Elsewhere.The book was so touching and that's why I gave it Five Stars. | 45 stars
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As advertised
Great knives, really sharp and beautiful. Also affordable price. Thanks. I recommend it for everyday needs. I also used for fishing. | 45 stars
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Is OK
does as advertised. A bit too short for wheelchair width doors in modern apartments. does not always slide well over sculpted carpet. Still, for the price, it does the job. I got it for a friend who lives on the ground floor of a 4 story apt building, and in the South Dakota winter, all the traffic coming and going thru the main doors made for lots of cold air comming under his door. The thing certainly took care of that. | 34 stars
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Fun to use
I bought 2 for son's for Christmas and funny thing is 2 different brands arrived, but inside the boxes, they looked just alike... Anyway both were in good shape and they like using them. | 45 stars
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You get what you pay for
For $9, this does not qualify as a bad purchase for me.However, it has about $9 worth of material; it's very thin, and will only keep you warm to a certain extent. Additionally, since the throw is not able to cover your entire body, it's only useful while sitting since trying to use it while lying down will result in either cold feet/ankles or cold neck.It's unfortunate that you can't snuggle with the whole thing because both the interior and the exterior are very soft and welcoming! | 23 stars
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Great value, great capacity.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I purchased this bag but based on some other reviews, I went for it. I'm not disappointed! I got mine for a great price and when I got it, I was a little worried my 8ft. tree wouldn't fit. I was skeptical when we unfolded the bag after pulling it out of the packaging, but the tree went in with room to spare! Takes a couple people to haul around the tree/bag, but it's perfect for what I needed it for. And definitely sturdier than it looks - don't be fooled by appearances. Just buy it! | 45 stars
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Can't wait to replace this thing
Avoid this item and save yourself from frustration. Basically with this item, you get what you pay for. I paid under double digits for it, but it still isn't worth it. I can only say that it does toast okay, but I still wouldn't buy it just for toast. I mostly make just poptarts and toaster strudels for my kids and they just do not work well in this. When you put the poptarts in, they are supported on the bottom by a wavy piece of metal, but there is too large an opening between the metal and the sides of the toasting area. Therefore the poptarts, and any other thin item you put in it, slip past the metal that should hold them up and then they get stuck on the side, making it difficult and dangerous to get them out. Many poptarts have broken off in there, with half of them stuck, burning on the bottom. The push down lever is kind of flimsy too. It can take several hard pushes to make it finally click down. It is just a poorly designed item. To think that someone got paid to make this is unbelievable. I am saving up for a nice normal toaster oven thingie instead. I will do a dance as this hits the trashcan. DONT BUY THIS! | 01 star
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Everything about this Mikasa series is great!!!
This was my first Amazon non-book/entertainment item. I have a new place, with contemporary furntiure and was looking for clear stemware, but not the same old, same old, plain clear kind. I was skeptical - but ordered a 20 glass assortment - these balloons, plus the white wine and martini glasses. They just came - in PERFECT condition, beautifully packaged, quickly shipped. They are, indeed, a "10" - but Amazon only allows us to rate them a "5". They are contemporary, thin-rimmed and - NOT made in China - but in France. Amazing. Believe me, I had taken many trips to the outlets (including Mikasa, Fitz & Floyd) Pier 1, Cost Plus, as well as at the pricier home goods stores in Southern California... The outlets could not match the Amazon price. Save gas, $$$$ and duck crowds. Go Amazon and wait a few days for your doorbell to ring. You will be very happy. | 45 stars
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The knifes are great but one is missing
The set I recieved is missing either a trimming knife or a 2-3/4-inch paring knife:According to the label on the box, the set should include a trimming knife, cook's knife, tomato knife, sandwich knife, sheers, sharpening steel, block set.According to the item description on Amazon site, the set should include: 8-inch chef's knife, 6-inch sandwich knife, 5-inch tomato knife, 2-3/4-inch paring knife, 7-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, 9-slot storage block, and bonus 3-inch Silverpoint paring knife.Neither trimming knife nor 2-3/4-inch paring knife came with the set. | 23 stars
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Great sheets
These sheets are great! They are comfortable. They are not too thick and not too thin. I would recommend buying two sets. | 45 stars
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Short life span
The vacuum is pretty good for easy tasks like picking up some dust and cheerios after the baby.However, I owned it for only 4-5 months before the battery became almost useless and now I can only clean the dining table area instead of the whole apartment as I used to when it was new.Also the side vents are extremely unhelpful when you trying to pick up dust and hair. They keep blowing it away from the vacuum. | 01 star
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A Review
I ordered this scraper as a Christmas present for my brother-in-law. It came here promptly after I ordered. Since it is a gift I can't really review the product. | 34 stars
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These are great!
These towels are very soft and absorbent. I have had them in royal gold for a few weeks now; they seem to be holding onto their color wash after wash. I highly recommend them. | 45 stars
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worked as described
We ordered the bed to use for company. It arrived on time and worked as described on your( Amazon) web site. It inflated and stayed inflated for the five days it was used. No loss of air. It was easy to make/queen sheets fit it well. I did read that it might be cool on the bottom so we added a blanket on the bottom to keep company cozy. Our company found the bed to be very comfortable. Deflating the bed was just as easy. The only thing we need to practice now is folding it so that it fits the storage/carrying bag. Right now it's too big to fit the bag!! | 45 stars
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Stanley 2 qt Thermos
I should have listened to previous reviews. This does not keep liquid warm for even an hour. It is so hard to find 2qt thermos I was hoping the previous reviewers happen to get a bad one and it wasn't the norm. | 01 star
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Great value
I really like this product as I had purchased them before. They are soft, true to color and wear well. I also bought the brown sheets.It was odd that the blue were rougher and a bit scratchy. I am hoping they will soften after a couple of washes. | 34 stars
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Good price, Good Quality. Would recommend to all
We bought these to attach to an existing piece of shelving and they work great. We stained them - and the color came out very well - we're totally thrilled with the quality, price, and the versatility of these hanging racks! | 45 stars
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my first review on amazon ever- worst sheets ever
I live in Texas. it is hot here. you sweat sometimes when you sleep. polyester does not absorb sweat. I will never buy polyester sheets again. even if they're only $8. | 01 star
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anodized orange oval grill pan
Used it a few times now and nothing sticks, great for chicken, keeps it moist. | 45 stars
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Triple Sensor Weather Station
Pros:Price less than $100.Fewer batteries, 5 - AA'sBattery only, no wall wart requiredLong Battery Life, ~2 YearsDetailed, illustrated manualAltitude adjustment for the barometerImpressive wireless range* Rain gauge more useful than expectedCons:Mixed reviewsNo radio receiver for WWV's Atomic ClockTemp sensor not weather proofNo inside temp readingNo PC Connection*Painful Max/Min reset procedureLooking at the product picture, one sees The Weather Channel logo, yet if you go to their store, nothing approaching this product exists. My conclusion is that after six-months at the TWC, they wanted no part of the headaches and shipped their inventory back to Lacrosse for sale on Amazon. So this price disappears with that inventory.* I no longer believe the above, I've seen this exact model for sale at Wal-Mart.In researching the triple sensor (temp, wind, rain) market I was primarily interested in temp and wind. Since its always windy in the winter, now I'll know how windy. It rains so seldom that why bother measuring, besides it won't measure snow, and humidity is always so low it's at the fringe of dry sensor measurement. I'm not a weather hobbiest, so PC connection was unimportant, besides being impractical in my solar-electric home. I'll just do the same as the last 10-years, write down the daily min and max in the monthly wall calendar, how crude, pen and paper.I considered Oregon Scientific, better reviews, more features, but much more expensive and it needed 10 batteries and a wall wart. Also Zephyr and Davis, the first had no reviews or downloadable manual and the latter was out of my price range. I read many positive and negative reviews for the 1611/1612 and I downloaded several manuals. In the end, I decided on the "devil I knew", my $20 La Cross wireless thermometer, 9013, had been reliable for many years. I'll keep it around for its atomic clock.Like all La Crosse weather instruments, the top line of the display is the time and date, on a weather station? Then the date field is so tight, mine now reads 11209, unlike the time field there are no spaces or delimiters. The single most important reading, the outdoor temp, is buried in the fourth group, duh. Since you can get an atomic clock on $15 units, one has to wonder why its not included on the 1611? Having all that in mind, I was price driven, so the 1611 is it.A clever feature of the 1611 is one pair of AA's inside the temp sensor powers it and both the rain and wind sensors, all wired together. Now it gets strange, if all these sensors are outside and wirelessly connected to the base station, why is the temp sensor not weather proof? It has to be protected from rain and sun, Duh? So I made a "bird house" to protect the "outdoor" sensor from the weather.I have the sensors roughly 200-feet from the base, the signal has to pass through a 12" solid wood wall and the base is sitting on a table with a wireless b/g router and a wireless mouse, no problems. I'm impressed.I've attached two photos, may help to visualize setup. *Added three more pics.Edit (*)July 10, 2009After the wind blew over my original mast and smashed the wind sensor into too many pieces to count, I bought a second used unit. I guyed the mast with four steel cables, see pic. I now have two working base stations and a few spare parts.I have two more complaints about the user interface:1) Resetting the max/min readings. Press Max/Min to scroll through all the possible values > press Set, then press + for every value you wish to reset. Theirs no master reset.2) The Beaufort wind speed scale is meaningless unless you live on the ocean and own a boat. I'd much prefer the MPH value be inside the wind rose.Edit: 2-Year Update, Feb 2011Reliability and battery life (a least one year) have been excellent, even worked at -26F. The new battery install is no problem, I simply carry both base units outside, remove all batteries, insert the sender then the base batteries . . . done! All my previous comments about the display organization and resetting max/min values is still true, much room for improvement. Overall very satisfied features vs. price. | 34 stars
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Mr. Coffee DRX5 4-Cup Program Coffeemaker,Blach
A very nice little coffemaker that makes the best cup of coffee I ever had that rivials Starbucks. | 45 stars
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Easy to wash
High quality plastic, easy to use and very easy to clean compare to garlic press.Room for improvement is make a bigger one to mashed more garlic in one time. | 34 stars
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Excellent Product
This product does it's job well and cleans up very easily. I don't think you'll be disappointed with this product. | 45 stars
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Very Satisfied
I waited to write this review until I had washed the sheets a couple of times...I'm completely satisfied with the quality. Extremely smooth, gorgeous color, well-made. The only tip I offer is that the sateen finish seems to inhibit the breathing/wicking of the sheet. I found myself a bit sweaty sleeping in them in the summer, but now that it's fall, they are my favorite sheets. | 45 stars
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Stiff Sheets
These sheets when they come to you are so pretty, but they are very heavy and hard. No matter how many times I have washed them they don't get any softer. I have a large capacity washer and they fill it up with the queen size. They are just so heavy, I only use them in the winter, not for using here in the Southeast in summer. They do have a pretty sheen to them and they are a very pretty color, just not SOFT. | 12 stars
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LOVE IT !!!
I love it. I wasn't sure when I first ordered it but now that I have it I hate to use anything else. I am putting in more orders soon. | 45 stars
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the best
i bought as a gift, was the easiest purchase i think i ever made ... arrived when specified,intact. the person i gave it to was thrilled... works great and is economical.. will shop here again! amazon.com your the bomb!!! | 45 stars
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Another excellent Mikasa dinnerware set
This is the 2nd Mikasa dinnerware set (40-piece Mikasa Parchment Red) I have purchased. In 1989 I purchased the 40 piece Mikasa Imperial Lapis for $600. Now, almost 20 years later I was able to purchase another excellent set at $150 (w/free shipping). It's a beautiful pattern. The salad plate and the cup & saucer are bigger than the older set. There is a good balance of red with the white so the white isn't a stark contrast with the red. The package arrived within a week and was carefully packaged. There were no missing, broken or defective pieces. I am very pleased with the set and I know it will give me years of pleasure, just like the older set. I used the Imperial Lapis set everyday for almost 20 years, and cleaned in the dishwasher. In that time only 1 cup was chipped. | 45 stars
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Great additions to my existing set
I have city block sets which include the dinner plate, and cereal bowls and desert plates. Those lunch plates are great additions to my exist sets. Great quality, and perfect size. Got the 4 for 3 price deal. Highly recommend to all. | 45 stars
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Everything they claim to be!
These knives truly are everything the previous reviews have indicated ... sharp, feel good in your hands, durable, and extremely versatile!I've owned these knives for about 2 months now and they still look and work just like the first day I had them inhouse. Sharp enough to cut my finger thru careless knife skills, so pay attention while using these knives!Buy them! Without a doubt, they'll become your go-to knives as well - in fact, buy 2 sets! | 45 stars
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Liked while the iron was Hot
This iron has an outstanding 400 hole steam plate! The Rowenta DZ9080 irons out wrinkles in cotton like nothing I have ever seen before. However, the water runs out after ironing one shirt and a pair of slacks because it emits so much steam. It is a big cumbersome iron, a bit awkward to handle. The water tank is difficult to turn over and empty as instructed after ironing.The heating unit suddenly went out before the warranty expired. The company replaced my Rowenta DZ9080 Advancer with a new Rowenta DW9080 Steamium free-of-charge in June 2010. | 12 stars
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Starbucks style coffee for fifty cents a cup
My wife and I are coffee drinkers! We would stop by Starbucks a couple of times a week for a cup of coffee. We bought bean coffee and ground it fresh when we made coffee at home. You can never get a real good cup of coffee if you make less than six cups. We would often make four and throw out one or two. A second problem is my wife likes real strong coffee and I prefer a middle blend. You cannot make two types of coffee in one pot, no matter how hard you try. Once you buy a bag of coffee, you drink that until it is finished or you have multiple bags in the pantry.This system solved all our problems! I can have two cups of fresh hot coffee in less than five minutes. One is a super extra bold for my wife; the other is a Columbian for me. Variety is no longer a problem. We have about ten different types of coffee, including flavored and decaf in the house at any time. Anyone that can throw a switch can make an excellent cup of coffee. My brewer is set at 192 degrees and it makes HOT coffee.Price, buying from Keurig four packs at a time with free S&H; with a discount, runs about fifty cents a cup. We have nothing but good things to say about this system. The B70 is a 12 oz cup and we feel the extra price is worth it.If you are drinking supermarket brand drip coffee, this is not what you want to buy. This is a system for serious coffee drinkers, who want choice, speed and a good coffee. | 45 stars
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Pretty good buy
Having read the reviews carefully, I ordered the Bionaire LC1060 and find that it does indeed do a good, quick job of making the air in my office much more pleasant to breathe. But it's not quiet: it's not bad when the fan is turned low, but it's not particularly quiet.Caveat emptor: The Bionaire was shipped in its thin cardboard, store-shelf box -- label stuck on the outside. The box arrived broken, but the machine itself was fine. It carries a warning label -- !Call this 800 number before using! It appeared to be a safety warning, so I called before plugging the Bionaire in, and got a computer which asked me to state which model number I'd bought. LC 1060, I said carefully. Sorry, please repeat. LC 1060, I said again -- several more times until I slammed down the phone. I found a customer service number in the manual, and after 8 or 10 minutes on hold, was greeted by a live voice. It turns out the purpose of the warning label is simply to allow them to try to sell you other Bionaire products. Ignore the red-yellow warning label!At Amazon's price, this is a pretty good buy. But there is an element of sleaze in the shipping and labelling. Some day there will be a medium size air cleaner at a good price which is also truly quiet! | 34 stars
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Wish I'd bought this pin long ago
This is a brilliant rolling pin. I'd seen it on Amazon occasionally for the last couple of years, and finally pulled the trigger when I just got tired of my huge, heavy and difficult to store silicone rolling pin.Wow. Why did anyone ever change the rolling pin design if this design was the early way to roll dough? I've put my silicone one in the closet. (I'm keeping it for a while in case I come across some pastry or dough it will somehow be better to use it with.) This pin is just so perfect. It is light, the tapered edges allow me to roll smaller and more delicate areas, it doesn't have that strange cut-off of most pins where the handles are, it is crazy-easy to clean and it takes up very little space in a drawer. It's just a stellar kitchen tool. I'd never been able to roll a perfect rectangle when I made croissants with my rolling pin with handles -- with this one, it's so simple to get the shape right. I love it.The wood is also high quality and gorgeous. Be aware, though, that I am not a person who prefers form over function. If it was merely a lovely piece of wood with mediocre results, I wouldn't use it. It's not. It's a highly functional, perfectly designed pin that happens to also be made of nice wood. In terms of storage, I'd just make sure that you have a drawer that is long enough. If you do, making this pin fit is simple. | 45 stars
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great cd alarm clock
I wanted a cd alarm clock so I purchased this one. It's great. It has dual alarms, it lights up so you either use it to illuminate the room a little or you can turn it off completely. Just the time will stay lit slighty. The sound is great and you can turn the volume up quite a bit which I was surprised and happy. It's easy to figure out and it has a modern look to it instead of the square ordinary clocks. I recommend it highly. | 45 stars
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Love this press!
This is the best garlic press I have ever had..........solid, easy to use, doesn't take a lot of power to operate, and yields garlic smaller than I can mince. Plus the huge bonus is that you can take the basket out and wash it in the dishwasher separately. Easy. Not sure about the other review on this page...I have had my press for years and the basket has never popped out. | 45 stars
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Love it!
Ordered 2 serving bowls to match my Corelle City block set. Perfect match!! Very good size. my husband loved them as well. Highly recommend to all! | 45 stars
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Love it!
It's so sleek and pretty! I have problem with my hands and this item is easy to use, so glad I bought it! | 45 stars
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These are a best buy
For the price, these bowls are a best buy. You get the Revere name and quality. The rings and covers are definately handy. Anyone who got covers that were cracked or didnt fit received a defective set. I did a lot of searching and you cant even find one bowl for the price that you get all these three for. | 45 stars
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Excellent choice for my entire DVD/VHS collection
I recently purchased this Atlantic Elf storage rack to organize my DVD/VHSs. Despite some initial struggling with the assembly (the instructions that came with the product could definitely use some improvements), the rack appears strong, elegant and stable once I managed to put everything together. I have been quite happy with its quality and value so far. | 34 stars
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You'll not find a better grocery bag can
I'll admit - I'm biased toward superhuman products. But that's because they are well-made, easy to care for, and do what they are supposed to do. You won't be disappointed with this. | 45 stars
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Love it!
I love this steamer. I set this up in my closet, and its nice and compact, just fits in a little corner. It works well on my tees, jeans, polos, tops khakis etc. It will not make your business shirts look freshly pressed, but is awesome on linen jackets and skirts. | 45 stars
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It works... sorta.
For the price it's not a bad way to get into making your own sausage if you're already using the KA meat grinder, but for stuffing sausages it's not great. It clogs very easy (yes I had it assembled correctly) and you have feed very small chunks of the sausage into the tube leading to the worm drive, if you just try to shove it down the tube with the tamper it clogs badly. If you drop little chunks down and push with moderate pressure it'll work smoothly but still very slow. Because of clogging problems it took me about 90 minutes to stuff a 5# batch of fennel sausage, but once I made friends with it the pace would be about 30 minutes for five pounds, which is still to slow IMO. I'll be dropping a little more money on a dedicated stuffer soon. | 23 stars
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After a lot of research I got this one.
I was researching dehydrators to make my own jerky and food for backpacking and hiking. The one that came back as the 'most bang for the buck' was this one. I have not been disappointed. I bought some extra screens for it as well as fruit leather trays and other things - all of which have been great. I even got the jerky gun that comes with this kit in other packages and love it too.I am making jerky right now and enjoying the cost savings as well as controlling the recipes. Now my kids, who are on special diets, can share jerky with me that I make. Awesome! | 45 stars
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Steel Ice Tongs
I am a big fan of the oxo steel line. These tongs did not disappoint me. They grip the ice really well. | 45 stars
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Best but pricey
This is the third bread machine I've owned in the past 15 years. It bakes the nicest-shaped loaf by far. The holes left by the paddles are tiny compared to my last Welbilt machine. Wish you could turn off the beeps, because if your using the timer to bake overnight, it's loud enough to wake someone up in the next room. Other than being very pricey, I'm very happy so far. | 34 stars
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HIGH POWER-QUICK PICKUP
Product works great for vacuuming my sectional. My dogs shed like crazy and this does the trick quite well. Got it for a great price and was exactly what I was looking for. | 45 stars
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Fabulous closet
Installed in a snap. Replaced two warped shelves and a rod. I am a handy gal did it by myself with minimal cursing. Extra great because you can expand it.Great for kids closets because you can put the stuff you want them to wear at the bottom and tuck the nice stuff at the top where you can still find/see/remember it exists but they can't get to it. So that fancy dress grandma wants to see her in next visit isn't ripped and stained by its inclusion in a fashion show starring the family beagle. Hurray. | 34 stars
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14 cup glass Coffee pot
My kids broke my 14 cup glass coffee pot but I didn't want to get an entire machine so I went online and found the glass pot there. Great product, delivered on time and I love it. | 45 stars
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Glad I Own It!!!
I got this weather radio because of the disable alert feature. My last radio would alarm if there was a flood warning 100 miles away. I only set the Severe Thunderstorm Warning alert for my county and surrounding counties. There is no way to choose to disable Tornado Warning because it stays set for that already, seeing that a tornado is the main reason people buy this radio. Two days after I set up my radio, it woke me and my fiance up because there was a bad storm in the county west of us and it was heading our way. A few weeks before I got the radio, i slept through a tornado warning and that scared me. With much experience, I have learned that severe thunderstorms can do terrible damage, thats why I want to know if one is close by. If the county next to me has the storm and is headed to my county, I wanna have plenty of time to take cover. Bottom line...this radio does exactly as it says. It alerts me with the siren for a few seconds, then the voice came on telling me what was going on. Tornado season has just begun and all week we have a chance for those twisters. Glad I own the Midland 300!! | 45 stars
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Easy on the eyes, but hard to carry up/down 4 flights of stairs
We live on the 3rd floor of a condo building with laundry facilities in the basement. It's a little tough to carry up and down the stairs, but it's attractive and durable. It's not a terrible eye sore and it doesn't take up a lot of space, and it seems to be very strong. I'd recommend it more for people who don't have several flights of stairs between them and the laundry facilities because it's awkwardly shaped and rather heavy on its own - and I'm not a total weakling.If you're a college student, I recommend something lighter and not so awkward to carry. This does fold up very compactly, which will be great for our eventual move - I'd hate to get rid of it! | 34 stars
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SOOO NICE TO SEE ALL YOUR JEWELRY WHEN YOU ARE GETTING DRESSED!
I did a research on this item just to be sure I was buying the right organizer. To me, jewelry boxes, although they have anti tarnish cloth in the inside, they don't shut thight, plus they take lots of room and are somewhat corny. This organizer is nicely built, roomy, zipper shuts tight and takes little, almost no space in your closet. Can't belienve I finally got rid of all those little boxes, pouches, tiny zip lock bags, the whole shebang! | 45 stars
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Works Perfectly
Seems to work. Read the instructions and 24 hours later, the readings were right on the money!!!My Hygrometer was slightly off and this product allowed me to calibrate it properly. Good for a few months,and resonably priced. | 45 stars
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About the sixth time I've bought this clock
I love this clock. Received it as a gift about 8-10 years ago. At the time I loved it so much that I bought it for several people as gifts. The ceiling display on mine finally started to fade, and I couldn't live with out it, so I am replacing it and getting another one as a gift. They are cute, work great, and I love being able to just peek up and see what time it is. Hardly have to wake up to find out that I have plenty of time to sleep! | 45 stars
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Great Buy
I bought the toaster because Consumer Reports said that it was the best buy and they recommended it. I also did a search for the best buy and found it at E-Bay.I used it for the first time this morning and am very pleased with the product that I bought. | 45 stars
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Good product
Set up was easy and when I ran into a problem, La Crosse technical support handled it. I had located the remote sensor in the wrong place (too near a worm window)and they pointed out my error. | 34 stars
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11 piece round cookie cutter set
My wife really liked the many choices to use these cutter designs | 45 stars
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Quiet and attractive, but stays off after power outtages
You can barely hear it on low speed. Medium makes a little noise, but it's not as loud as the Vornado AQS15 on medium. I use the Vornado in my bedroom for air cleaning and background noise :) High speed is a bit loud. I bought 2 of these for my rather long basement, and I keep them both on medium. They aren't noticible to me at all.Having electonic push buttons instead of a knob or switch seemed like a great idea, but I have two issues with it. First, my daughter likes to push the buttons to make the lights change. I think we've finally convinced her to leave them alone though. The other problem is, when the power blinks they go off and stay off. I don't lose power that often, but when I do I usually don't notice that they're off for a few days. | 34 stars
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Chime Rainbow Maker
The gear that is supposed to spin the crystal causing it to strike the chimes failed to engage that gear sliding right by it. Returned for credit. Would purchase again if I could be sure it was going to function properly. The double and single rainbow makers work perfectly. Disappointed that the same cannot be said for the chime version.Jim Borchers | 12 stars
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Never back to microvave popcorn again
We bought this hot air popper after not having one for 20+ years....my son tried hot air popped at an event at our synagogue and urged me to buy one. We gave away our microwave popcorn. This is so simple and so much healthier. We spray a no calorie butter spray after popped and add garlic salt and we fight over the bowl.Usually end up making 2 batches. | 45 stars
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Sunny Bright
Everyday when I see this bright yellow butter dish sitting on the table I think of a sunny summer day with yellow snapdragons in the garden and hummingsbirds drinking dectar from the flowers. | 45 stars
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excellent knife
This knife is made from CrMoV steel, the same high carbon steel u will find on Wuthstof knives that cost 3 times more.Im an amature cook, and this knife is an excellent deal!few complaints:1. the blade is thick! I have used kershaw shun, wuthstof grand prix, and henckel professional knives before, and anolon's blade is almost twice as thick as other brands.when u cut through dense root vegitables such as yam, beet and etc, this knife requires extra pressure to cut since the blade is so thick.2. i found the "mirror finish" useless. this finish will give a nice satin look, but the moment u start to re-align ur knife, the steel will scratch this "shiny" finish and destroy the mirror finish.bottom line, the high priced german and japanese knives are little bit easier to use, but if u r just a semi-professional home cook, this knife is excellent for you. | 34 stars
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Long-time customer's first time warranty claim ignored!
3 weeks ago, I contacted Maglite for a replacement switch for my 4-D flashlight, in which the switch failed. The customer service rep asked me for my serial number, which I gave her and she assured me that I could get a replacement switch. I gave her my name and address and she said that a shipment had just gone out, and it would be in the next shipment. That was fine with me. Days turned into weeks. Still no part. More days went by. STILL no part in the mail.Hmmmm. Is this how long time customers are treated? I previous owned a variety of their flashlights, from an AAA Solitaire to a 5-D flashlight, at least 5 in total. My dad has purchased in the neighborhood of 15 or more himself, starting in about '86 when someone else turned him onto Maglites.Customer support is as important to me as the product itself. Has customer support become a casualty of a tough economy?This long-time customer will have to look at alternatives the next time he's buying a flashlight. | 01 star
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The Best Little Vac In Town, Hands Down
I love this vacuum.. what great sucking power and very light weight...I liked it so much i purchased another one 2 weeks later for my mother in law..she loved it..Just the perfect vacuum!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the great work Hoover..your the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 45 stars
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BEST for the money and convienience!!!
I got this juicer as a gift for Christmas.I thought it wouldn't do good,but boy was I fooled!This little juicer does a POWERFUL job of juicing!AND I LOVE the compact size for I do not have a lot of counter space.FAST juicing!All parts that come off wash up great.They wash clean under hot tap water.The only thing and I mean the only thing I have found a little hard is the round juice screen to clean,but I have found out that running it under the water and using my spray hose on my sink combined with rubbing with a plastic scrubber-(the kind you use for non stick cookware) does a marvelous job.VERY convienient to put a plastic grocery bag in the pulp bin.When you do this,no cleaning the bin is required-(unless the bag has a hole or leaks,which hasn't happened yet).It is also nice to set a glass under the spout and drink from the same glass that the juice runs into.I love the wholesome taste of the juice this little juicer makes.It is quite different then the store juice.If you prefer the store juice don't buy this,as you will be dissapointed.However NO juicer will make it like the store bought kind!If you are looking for quality,value and are open minded to the benefits and flavors of natural juices-then this is the juicer for you!You do not have to spend a fortune for flavor-it is all here in this little juicer.After using it and cleaning it I HAVE to give it top rating of 5 stars! | 45 stars
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Great Skillet
My daughter gave me this skillet for Christmas and my husband liked it so much he wanted me to get another. We now have two skillets for when we make Christmas morning breakfast, the depth will hold enough scrambled eggs and hashbrowns for about 20 people. Just remember not to use metal utinsels or it will scratch the pan. | 45 stars
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Obviously designed by an advanced alien civilization
Someone obvioulsy spent a lot of time perfecting this thing. It does EXACTLY what the blurbs on the box claim. I've seen lots of gimmick appliances that fail to deliver. I've seen lots of name brand appliances that fail to deliver. This little machine has obvioulsy been reverse engineered from UFO alien technology--because not much made these days for a reasonable amount of money works as well as this. | 45 stars
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Cutter is NOT dishwasher safe!
In two different spots this is stated in the description to have a dishwasher safe cutter. The manual clearly states NOTHING is dishwasher safe on this can opener. MANUAL HAND WASHING REQUIRED. I am returning it to Amazon. | 01 star
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Too Good To Be True
I ordered some sheets from them in May, eventually got the wrong color (they asked us if we wanted tan instead of what we originally ordered which was white) in June we received gold color sheets that my wife thought really was unbearable. We spent 30 dollars sending the item back to them for a replacement, which has not yet arrived, they indicated they never received it, we had to prove that we sent it back. Basically, I think the operation is a little sloppy. I have filed a claim under the A-Z amazon guarantee (never a positive indication of the quality of a vendor). I thought the price was really good, but given the grief and aggravation -- I recommend buying from someone else. Also, if you do decide to order the sheets, and if you don't get what you want do not open them or they won't take them back. This is not specified anywhere -- but is important to know. | 01 star
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Cardboard Would Be Better
Yes, the color is beautiful and rich. And yes, they wash well. But these are going into the trash because they are about as soft as cardboard. Some say they feel crisp -- I'd say stiff and scratchy. It's hard to believe that these have such a high thread count. I've tried everything: Softening sheets, liquid softener, plastic softener balls in the dryer. Forget it. I'm buying something else. This product may look good, but you won't, after a sleepless night on these terrible sheets. | 01 star
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Good solid drinking glasses
These are good solid plain drinking glasses, just what I wanted. They are just right for adult hands. They are stable with reasonably thick glass. They were just like I expected and am very pleased with them. We've had them a week and not broken one yet, my last glasses were smaller on the bottom, with thin glass and would tip over in the sink and break. | 45 stars
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Great to cook with and easy to clean
This gets 5 stars because it is perfectly shaped and not too heavy. It cooks even and leaves lines on the food. It also holds the food higher than the grease that might have dropped off your food. I just spray it with a light coating of Pam and then heat and cook. Clean up is easy because it is a heavy duty non-stick coating that is inside the pan and not just sprayed on. It wipes up with soap and hot water and a wash rag. You can fit 4 hamburger patties on it at one time if you want to do some inside grilling.Calphalon has done it again with great cookware. | 45 stars
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didn't do a thing for me
My husband purchased this as a gift for me for Christmas. I have only used it a few nights, but so far I see no difference from my down pillow. | 01 star
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Very versatile, good quality. So-so clean-up
This is a wonderful machine when it comes to cooking your chickens, roasts, and any kinda of meat really. Contents do tend to shift in the rack a bit, even when forcefully tight. Cooks very evenly, and very thoroughly, and definitely does not dry out the food. Seasoning tends to come off very easily when cooked in the showtime, and clean-up is less than exciting for sure. It is dishwasher safe which is nice, but not every part can go in the dishwasher unfortunately (the insides, etc.), and that is no fun to clean. Failure to clean throughly results in a smokey outcome the next time, and when the fire department is at your door because your smoke detector went off, you can't blame it on Ron Popeil either. Well, you can, but that won't get you anywhere. I purchased the reconditioned model, and I recommend you do the same. Saves you lots of money, and everything was perfect when I got it. It even comes with useless coupons! ;-) The flavor injector is more fun to say than to use, and the gloves are meant for a surgeon, not a chef, but for what I paid, who's complaining. Just set it and forget it (except for the cleaning part). Maybe that will be Ron's next invention! Eat well! | 34 stars
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Great product at a great price!
I have owned several Revere teakettles (or slightly different variations of this one) over the years. I have no doubt I would only have had one except for the fact that I have a bad habit of burning them up! This kettle is durable and easy to use and take care of. (It shines up nicely.) It is the perfect size, and has the quality construction one would expect from Revere. A great bargain! | 45 stars
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Rip -off
Considering buying this vacuum? Then just throw the money out the window. I was so disapointed by this vacuum. It does not pick up pet hair, it doesn't even pick up lint. It's very good at picking up dust, but, that's all. It also if FABULOUS at getting over-heated very fast. If you are looking for a great waste of money, and a fabulous workout from all the back and forth motion of desperately trying to get this to pick ANYTHING up off of a rug, this is the machine for you. If you're looking for a reliable light-weight vacuum -- look else where. | 01 star
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"Stainless steel" is not so stainless
This product is very functional - it does hold all sizes of lids and spoons. What it doesn't do is clean well. After my VERY FIRST USE, which was to lay a spoon on the spoon rest which had been used to stir boiling pasta (note: just water and pasta, nothing that would stain anything), a water mark appeared on the spoon rest. Washed it with soap, water, and sponge - wouldn't come off. Rubbed with a dry paper towel. Still there. Finally, scrubbed with the rough side of the sponge meant for pots and pans. The spot finally came off (well, mostly; there is still a faint mark) but now the spoon rest has scratches on it. Even though I will still use it I'm very disappointed because it looks old and scratched after one use. | 23 stars
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Great Heater
I bought this heater hoping that I could keep my thermostat down and save on utilities. Well, it's certainly done that! My latest electric bill was about $100 less than the previous one, despite keeping this little heater going 24/7 on most days. I was worried that keeping it on too much would be problematic, but over a month of daily use has not caused any issues at all. It heats up any enclosed room easily, but can also keep you warm in any open area (as long as it is pointing at you). The only thing keeping me from giving this heater a perfect score is the handle. The handle area that you're supposed to grab it from, in order to carry it around, is overly slippery. It's very smooth and there is no indentation for your fingers to get a good grip on it, so don't try picking it up with anything but very dry hands, because you will drop it. | 34 stars
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Splatter Terminator
This is a must have for frying foods. It has fine mesh and virtually eliminates splatter. Some agressive splatter can get through the mesh, however if necessary, the guard provides support for the addition of paper toweling. Legs on the parimeter keep the shield off counter tops as well as keeps the sheild from sliding off frying pans. All stainless construction is durable and dishwasher safe. | 45 stars
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Pleasantly surprised
What can I say? It's a nice set of spatulas. They feel sturdy and work well. I'm pleased and I'd buy these again if needed. | 45 stars
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They Rusted for me
For about a month the knives were fine until they started rusting. There are rust spots all over my set and I will be shipping them back to Henckel's in hopes that this situation will be remedied. The rust after one wash was so bad it was disintegrating the blade. I would not recommend preparing food with a rusted blade. | 01 star
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Larger shallow bowl
Much larger than I thought it would be. This is a very shallow bowl, should be good for serving salads. I have not seen this piece in stores. | 34 stars
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I can't believe these dishes!
These dishes are so wonderful.Thin, lightweight, easily stackable.But weird, I'm used to stoneware. you can see THROUGH these dishes almost.Don't get me wrong, I love them, but they are super thin. The red is brighter than in the picture. I'd associate it with Christmas red.My stoneware matched the dishes well.I love them, and I dono't see any drawback to these dishes.Best part is, my kids can't break them. ;) | 45 stars
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Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery
Makes the best bread I have ever baked. The one pound loaf is perfect for the two of us. I bake a loaf about every two days.The timer is great. I make a lot of french bread and the time in this machine is five hours -- three risings. The timer lets me put the stuff in the pan the night before and have it finished next morning at 8:00 with no attention by me.It is important to measure with precision. I weigh all ingrediants to keep the quantities accurate. Here is a conversion chart if you wish to try it:Conversion TableGrams Oz1 Cup Water 240 8.461 Cup White Bread Flour 128 4.511 Cup All Purpose Flour 138 4.91 Cup Wheat Bread Flour 120 4.231 Tbsp Sugar 12 0.41 Tbsp Dry Milk 4 0.141 tsp Salt 6 0.211 Tbsp Butter 14 0.491 tsp Yeast 3 0.11I notice that this software doesn't format the table spacing above correctly, but I think you can make it out.It's easier if your scale can use grams and the tare feature.Good ingrediants are important. I use King Arthur flour and Instant SAF yeast. Never had a failure!Wil | 45 stars
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FRAME
Gorgeous frame; it's very heavy and a little bulkier than I expected. But I'm still very happy with the purchase. | 45 stars
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It's awful
This product is definetely awful. I used it 4 times and it's already full of stains. It's now got a strange colour and always takes days to get dry. Don't try to use it if you don't want to get your hair wet. If you have problems with dry weather where you live it can help you get some humidity, but apart from that... | 01 star
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Fantastic vacuum
I own an earlier version of it, can't remember how long ago it was, it's been so long, five to ten years? It still works great but i'm giving to my son to use in his rec room/basement and I'm buying another one. I have mostly Pergo floors and haven't had any issues. I can only get the bags at Sears locally so I usually buy a bunch at a time. | 45 stars
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Decent timekeeper, but...
I bought one of these watches a year ago January. I live in the south west, where there's lots of sun, and by May this watch would turn black (the watch face) after a short time in the sun. I was traveling through Alaska, so I bought another, non-atomic, watch. In September, I returned the watch for repair. It was returned promptly, and was fine until this spring, when the face again turns black. No matter how accurate the watch, it's useless when you can't read the time!I'm a slow learner, it's my third LaCrosse watch, and they have all had this problem, so no more LaCrosse watches for me. I have one of their analog wall clocks, and really like it, since it also gets a radio signal at least once a day and is very accurate. | 12 stars
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Opens cans
This does open cans, but it isn't the best. If the contacts get dirty it won't charge and won't open up your cans. It is somewhat slow and the magnet isn't very powerful. The wife uses it, but when I open up a can I stick with a manual can opener. | 12 stars
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great for the price
I got these sheets for a steal. Any time you get Queen size sheets for under 20 dollars is a good deal. The flannel sheets are very soft. The snowflake color is vibrant. The sheets have been washed twice and seem to become softer which is good, cause I was hoping they would have been softer after then they were when I got them. But I have to say this was a tremendous buy. The sheets are of good quality and nicely fit the mattress. It was a good buy and a real steal for the sale price that I got them at on Amazon.com. | 34 stars
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Makes It Easy to Clean
We have a Jura-Capresso automatic coffee center, and it's very easy to clean because it has an automatic cleaning cycle. All you need are these tablets, and then you're all set. | 45 stars
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