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Pampered Chef mini spatula
I broke my daughter's-in-law mini spatula, so I was happy to be able to get a replacement from Amazon.com. My daughter-in-law uses this spatula, frequently. Thank you Amazon! | 34 stars
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solidly built and very stable
This is an excellent pot rack. I was able to mount it on the wall without issue. The brackets can be freely positioned to line up with the wall studs. The rack is very stable and does not tilt even if I remove the pots from one side. My brother's pot rack falls over when it is unbalanced like that. Plenty of room for 6 pots and pans (including a stock pot), I think 8 is the limit before they start banging into each other. | 45 stars
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Helpful and pretty
This scarf hanger is exactly what I needed. i don't want to keep scarves in a drawer and putting them all ona regular hanger hid some of them so this was a definite improvement! | 45 stars
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Lovely little kettle, just needs a little care and it works perfectly
The first time I used the kettle, I filled it too full for my needs and turned the gas up high hoping it would boil more quickly - obvious result: the kettle still took ages to boil as the flames were heating round the side and the heat was being wasted, and when the water did eventually boil, the handle was almost too hot to hold (very loud whistle though!).Since then I've always filled it just enough for my needs (usually one or two cups/mugs) and used a moderate heat, the kettle boils quite quickly, the handle is barely warm, and the whistle is fine.The kettle looks great on the hob, though close inspection reveals it could be more solidly built - presumably that would add to its weight though. I rest mine at an angle on the side of the sink and fill it through the spout, there is no need to use both hands and fiddle with the lid. I think the lid's main function is to allow you to see inside - the instructions explain how to remove any rust or scale etc if it develops (boil some mild vinegar solution in it for a while).The kettle is quite small - if you want to boil large amounts of water regularly, you could consider the larger 'Uplift' kettle in the OXO Good Grips range. | 45 stars
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Not up to Braun's Traditional Standards
We have used Braun's better model (was called the FlavoSelect) for many years. We chose this model because we make coffee only once a day now, and usually no more than 6 cups.In every way, this new model does not look, feel, or perform up to Braun's traditionally very high standard. I certainly would not trade it for Mr. Coffee or anything else I've seen on the retail shelves. But it is just less than we expected from Braun. | 12 stars
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Fantastic !!
This is a bread makers dream. This is a bread maker that is high tech., yet simple to use. It has many features not avaiable on other makers, (and I've gone through two others). This machine allows you to customize the bread you want to make, various types and batters, sizes and crusts...and more.It has a hard crust feature to replicate the European crusts. It even does bagels that come out as bought at the deli.Sultan, the manufaturer, has another great product.You won't be diappointed with this machine. | 45 stars
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Impressive quality
Impressive quality for the price.It does take a little time to put together as well as patience to make sure you don't scratch or ding anything in the process.Turned out really nice though! It's a nice little living room addition. | 45 stars
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28 years of service from my La Pavoni Professionale
I bought my La Pavoni in the summer of 1983 after high school. It was heavily used during college (especially finals week) and has made me superb espresso continually. This morning I made a spiced chai using it. I've been amazed with the quality of the unit. I unfortunately bought a model that had a brass and copper film that looked spectacular for about 8 months then began to peel off. It's now not terribly attractive but still pumps out amazing Java.I estimate I've saved over $25,000 on espresso drinks while maintaining a level of quality beyond what one can get at Starbucks and similar cafes. Being from Seattle, there are now (finally) cafes and baristas locally that are passionate (neurotic) about making excellent espresso and I can't really match them, but to say the least, I'm very happy with my Pavoni. | 45 stars
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Loved IT! Bad Ending
I loved this book. It's great for all ages and is a fun quick read. My class and I just finished it and mostly everyone liked it. (We are in 7th grade) I think this is a good book for anyone looking for a fun, short story. But, i have to say the end (excuse my language) Sucked! Lois if you're out there i'm sorry but try again. | 34 stars
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Who on earth designed this thing???
I have to agree with other reviewers who question the sanity of whoever designed this thing. My main pros and cons are:Pros: Looks nice. Easy to clean.Cons:Unbelievably impractical spout, too short and hard to keep over the receiving container.Very unstable. The rubber feet at the bottom don't actually touch the surface and the unit wobbles on the plastic edge of the skirt.Cannot regulate the quantity of pulp in the juice. My old $10 Black and Decker could.I'm afraid the entire top assembly will break whenever I press too hard. I'm sure it will snap any day now.And finally... what's this big deal about the mechanism that changes direction to "maximize juice extraction"? They advertise it as if it was some incredible Cuisinart invention. My old B&D; also did that!IN SHORT... do not buy this thing. Really. You're better off with a manual juicer or some other brand. These Cuisinart guys market too much on the aesthetics and (former) reputation and are making major mistakes with the design. | 12 stars
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mom
would you believe that I have 3 of these, 1 in my kitchen. 1 outside for my patio and 1 I bought for my son-in-law these are just great they heat up water so fast ibelieve there faster than the microwave a very good buy. | 45 stars
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Nice
I really like it. I have been wanting one for along time and I love it. It is very good quality. | 23 stars
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Breville Electric Gourmet Wok
After a lot of research I decided on the Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok. I'm very happy with it and feel it's money well spent. The instruction book on use and care is easy to follow and makes clean up a breeze and the instructions for cooking are easy to follow. Everything I have made in the wok has turned out delicious. I look forward to many years of use with this product. | 45 stars
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C'mon, 100ft Range?
I only bought this for the remote feature, the rest of the stuffs are of no interest to me. They should stop advertising the 100 ft range remote. Because in realty, this thing does not work beyond 4 meters. | 12 stars
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knife
High quality utensil. very sharp. Bought as gift. the "chef" loves it. If you know what a Santoko knife is then you know whether or not you want one. This appears to be a high quality product. Not cheap but quality item. I wish it included instruction as to how to sharpen. Eventually even Wusthof's need to be sharpened. We have several obtained over the years so that is the best recommendation. | 45 stars
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Good coffee...cheap plastic
Other reviewers have complained about the carafe. We just broke our first after one year of use. That's pretty average for our family.My complaint is with the all-plastic construction of the coffee maker. The lid you must open each time to fill the water and coffee grounds is made of plastic. One hinge snapped off within the first week of use. The unit has continued to make very good coffee but for this price they should use better quality materials. | 23 stars
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holds the cold!
I love this thermos. I left it in my black car during this summer's hottest day. I filled it at 9AM and there was still ice and COLD water in it when I got back in the car at 8PM! A con would be the leaking when the top is tightly closed. | 34 stars
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Not so Awesome For Moms of Little Ones!
Edit (After using for a couple of months - lost a star): OK, at first I thought this was fun for every once in awhile to subsidize my tea drinking. After a couple of months, I've given in to my new coffee addiction. Its hold is too strong on me. It's not about taste anymore, it's about getting it in me! In the morning, when I'm dealing with two kids, it sometimes takes 2-3 hours before I can get around to making a cup of this coffee (sometimes I'm interrupted right in the middle of messing around with this thing) and it's never THAT great. Actually, I think the taste is affected more by the beans than anything else, and storage is key. I slid even farther away from coffee snobbery and bought myself a cheap automatic drip maker from Amazon (name ya'll know that starts with "Mr.") that cost about the same as this one. Now I can wake up to my coffee MADE if I want to! Sorry, Aeropress, you're going into storage!Review #1: I agree with most other reviewers, this is NOT the worlds best cup of coffee (even with Peet's Coffee beans). It does do the trick, though. I was using a French Press because I prefer the lower acidity, but I was having problems with my press because I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a grinder. If I ground my beans at the grocery store they came out perfect, but were stale so quickly that I had to throw them out within a week. So I bought a cheap grinder. It worked but I had problems getting the right grain and I always ended up with sludgy coffee that made me feel a little sick afterward. I found upon research that a French Press does not filter out diterpenes which can lead to several unwanted health side effects. So, I decided to try this as an alternative. Since I'm the only coffee drinker in the house, this works out great for me. I didn't want to spend money on a drip machine, especially since I don't usually enjoy the taste of drip coffee. I know I can make more at a time if I'm having guests over, so that's a bonus over my single-serve travel French Press, too.I found that it's not tricky to get the right temperature at all. Until recently I was a tea drinker and my tea pot starts steaming almost exactly at 175 degrees (which is the temperature they recommend).Another pro is that it is much easier to clean than my French press. You hold it over the trash, remove the cap and filter, push the plunger down and all the grinds pop right out. Take it apart and rinse! You don't want to know all the steps I had to take with my French Press and trying to get the grounds out.Here are some cons I've found after about a week's worth of use: You cannot use the equipment twice in a row if it's not thoroughly dried because if the filter gets wet beforehand, the water sinks right through before you even have time to stir it. I discovered this because I thought I'd make it easy on myself in the morning and have the filter inserted and all set to go the night before. The next morning was a bad morning. LOL! It is hard to thoroughly dry the cap with a towel because the water gets trapped in the little holes. The best thing for it is air drying, but that takes time!Also, another con for me is unlike some French Press cups I've had, I do not enjoy this coffee black - whether it's a shot or Americano style. I am able to avoid extra sugar by using a little bit of vanilla rice milk. This makes it more tolerable for me. I prefer the flavor of two shots made Americano style and topped with the rice milk, but that is usually too much caffeine for me! I get too shaky and irritable. So, I've been trying one shot and it's not as bad in that respect (but the flavor obviously isn't as strong once I've mixed in the same amount of water). If I reduce the amount of water it tastes better, but I feel gyped!All in all, it works and it's not nearly as tricky as the 1 star reviewers made it sound (I almost didn't buy it because of those reviews). I'm 5 foot tall and a little over 100 pounds and have no issues with the plunger. I AM buff from carrying around two kids, though. Ha! ;) | 23 stars
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Really terrible experience
I ordered this pressure cooker set from Amazon. When I received the shipment, one glass lid was missing in the package. Two handles for the glass lids were also missing. I contacted Amazon. Amazon said it is easier to directly contact the manufacturer for parts. After I told Amazon to account for its mistake to strength out the problem with its supplier, Amazon promptly shipped me a replacement. To my surprise, Amazon shipped two class lids but forgot to ship lid handles this time. I was really speechless and I didn't believe 3rd time is the charm. I cancelled the order to get refund. Be aware of ordering any thing in "Set" from Amazon. | 01 star
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Excellent Deal
There are a lot of reviews about these sheets wrinkling, but that's what happens when your sheets are soft, nice and 100% cotton. Especially if you do not dry them properly. I personally am very satisfied with this purchase, especially for the price. | 45 stars
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Don't waste your money!
Yes, it is an electric burner. Yes, it heats up to the desired temperature. However, once it reaches the desired temperature the thermostat causes it to nearly shut off. All frying stops during the "I Must Cool Down" phase so any crispiness to the foods quickly turns to a mush.Yes, it is another NOT MADE IN THE USA product, this time offered by a wonderful USA company by the name of Proctor-Silex.Pure junk!Oh.. one unique feature of this electric burner is that the "power on" light stays on 24/7, so the unit must be unplugged when not in use.Horrible, just horrible. | 01 star
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Beautiful and the perfect size!
We registered for these pieces for our wedding in 2002. While we don't have the opportunity to use them all the time, we have used them many times. Every time we receive compliments on how beautiful they are, how comfortable they are to hold, and how they hold the perfect amount of liquid. Although they are flutes, we have used them as regular wine glasses as well. They have been both hand washed and dishwasher washed and have held up very well. | 45 stars
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Unbreakable
I am the queen of breaking wine glasses and that is reason I had to go buy new ones (all the others had broken). These wine glasses are thicker and much more durable than others. I have yet to break one! The only downside is they are really big and look like goblets! | 45 stars
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High quality, will soften?
These are very high quality sheets for the price. Nice thread count, but the only complaint I have is that the jaquard pattern kind of makes them scratchy. I have only washed them once, but I'm pretty confident they will soften with age. Otherwise, the come out the dryer nicely and keep their shape well. | 34 stars
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Lots of room for utensils.
I love this product!! Has lots of room for your utensils and the color is great. | 45 stars
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On time... On Task!
The "Datexx The Miracle Cube Timer" is a wonderful tool! Keeps me and the family on track and focused! I loved this so ,uch we have 2 of them.Time reading email, surfing the web, or some other task that can be done in short segments (that can also eat up a lot of time) and better managed now. Let's say I have an extra 15 minutes for my next appointment or task. I turn the timer on and 15 minutes later it reminds me that it's time to stop. Being in a cube form, I never have to program it. It is always automatic, based on the time on the top of the cube. My kids also love it. I set it for core time, and they know that they will stay of task.I highly recommend it for anyone in any capacity. It is great! | 45 stars
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Nice cover that gives added weight to your comforter
This cover helps to add weight and warmth to our comforter. I like the flannel material that makes it very comfortable. Most importantly, it is machine washable. You can also choose from a wide variety of colors. | 45 stars
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So far, so good
I have no complaints to date - one month after purchase! | 34 stars
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a must if you enjoy coffee
Everyone who appreciates good coffee needs one.The lid is slightly annoying because I think it is meant to go with a krups coffee makerwhereas I use a cone drip. Buying again I would choose a plain lid.Wouldn't be without it. | 34 stars
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Best Tasting Cofffee
I am very pleased with this coffee system it makes a great cup of coffee and a hot cup of coffee. Theres nothing better than grinding and brewing fresh beans. I would highly recommed this coffee grind and breww Cusinart system | 45 stars
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wonderful!! This is my 2nd cuisinart food processor.
This one is somewhat larger than my older one but just as sturdy and lots more quiet. Love it! Recommend it! | 45 stars
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J.A.Henckels bread knife
Love this knife - rounds out a set I'd bought last year. While I don't recommend the Eversharp carving knife this bread knife works quite well. | 45 stars
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Very cute!
I got this Photo holder to hold gift cards for a friend's birthday. put the giftcards on the clips and some held okay but some didn't. I think you may need to just stick to photos for this product. But I did tape the giftcards to the clippy-things and it worked out okay. My friend loved it. She can't wait to put it on her desk. | 34 stars
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Good but has issues
An "o.k." purchase. Too confusing for my husband so we are going to buy a different clock radio.Pros-Sleek design-Atomic clock-dual alarm with different settings per alarm-nap setting-nice sound-progressive alarm if desiredCons-Atomic clock does not work everywhere. Could not get it to pick up a strong signal in the area of the bedroom that we keep our radio.-Too confusing. You have to use multiple buttons and multiple combinations of button pressing to set the alarm.-Display is TOO bright. And you only get the chance to turn it on or off; no progression of display light. We turn the display away from us otherwise the bright light distrupts our sleep. | 23 stars
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Comfy Cuddly Sheets
These sheets are so comfortable and soft - like sleeping in a warm cloud. You immediately snuggle down into a warm cocoon - the only problem is that you may not want to get out of the bed in the morning! The pockets are extremely deep and work great on our water bed. I bought these in the claret for my husband for Christmas. He absolutely loved the color and the softness. Its like being wrapped in a soft warm blanket. I plan on buying more of these for my relatives who live in colder climates. | 45 stars
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Handle comes off
One of the reasons I ordered this pump was that it comes with the ridged stoppers, which actually work. Unfortunately when I first tried it the handle just popped off. I'm returning it in favor of the cheaper plastic pump, which at least has a molded handle that won't come apart. | 01 star
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Great--as long as you don't have chemical sensitivities
I bought this item hoping it would work for guests at my b&b, many of whom are chemically sensitive. The exterior is great but the interior is lined with something that is definitely off-gassing hugely--even I have headaches from it, and I'm not very sensitive. In time it will improve, hopefully, and until then I can put it at my cabin. Fine if you're a regular person. I wish furniture manufacturers use non-chemical stuff in furniture--it really can't be good for any of us in the long run. | 34 stars
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Great knife!
This came in record time! (Which was great because I bought it for a gift!) It has two blades which is an advantage and the case is also good to keep it together and clean. | 45 stars
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It Worked
I wanted to make miniature pecan pies that popped out of the pan easily. They came out perfect! There are several ways to use this pan. It's sturdy and easy to clean, I may buy another eventually! | 45 stars
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Expensive and Fragile
I purchased the whole range of sizes of the glasses, plus a pitcher and teapot. After one and a half years, most are broken despite careful handling. The smaller sizes, 2oz and 9 oz have stood up better, but almost all of the larger sizes, the pitcher and the teapot are gone. Some broke in the dishwasher without any impact whatsoever, a couple broke from dropping an ice cube in, some from an accidental tap against a plate or another glass.It's a beautiful product and works well at insulating, but they need to switch to a tougher glass formulation. I'm am never buying more, it's a waste of money. | 01 star
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Beats Kirby
I don't remember when I bought this but it was over 6 years ago. I can remember having it in 2006 because I used to beat a Kirby demonstration. The excessively pushy salesman was attempting to prove how great the Kirby was by grinding white powder into my carpet and then using a filter to show how much his Kirby picked up. After he said it was all cleaned and again how great the Kirby is I brought out my Hoover of this model. I emptied out the canister and then ran it over the area he claimed was all clean. The red light immediately came on indicating the area was dirty and then you could actually see the white powder entering the canister. After less than 10 seconds the light went to green and all was clean. At that point I asked him to leave. | 45 stars
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Wonderful brand
My husband and I purchased this vacuum for my sister. She had tried out our Dyson DC-17 Animal, and she absolutely loved it. She wanted this one because of the Ball feature. When she uses this one for the first time, I am sure she will like it just as well. | 45 stars
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The very best espresso maker and easy to use.
I already owned the D300, and have been a longtime Nespresso convert. At the time I ordered my original machine, Nespresso had free shipping on capsules, and delivered them UPS to my doorstep in two days. If you are a looking for a high quality machine that is *easy to use* with the best customer service imaginable, consider Nespresso. The number of capsules they offer is outstanding and I find their espresso delicious. If you like a cup of coffee, you can get the Lungo capsules and get a full cup of coffee. I prefer the original capsules and use the milk steamer to make a latte every morning which takes under two minutes. I still go to Starbucks, but not nearly as often. I have since upgraded to theNespresso D520 Gran Maestria, which I love. I think Nespresso is the best. I called their 800 number to ask why the red light was flashing on my D290 one night, and the courteous gentleman on the phone explained my capsule container was full and I needed to empty it. They do charge a nominal fee of 6.95 for shipping now, but I think it's totally worth it. I would never switch to a lower quality machine and the other machines like Jura look too complicated. Delicious, simple, elegant. Oh, and did I mention, they send you free stuff occasionally? They send me capsule samplers, they sent me a big sampler of Nespresso chocolate squares to put in my espresso, and have sent me more than one free set of Nespresso banded cups saucers, and espresso shot glasses. | 45 stars
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An ok grinder
The problem I am having is getting a consistent grind, I did swap out the burrs with a new set after purchasing and it seemed to help some, overall I would not purchase this grinder again. | 23 stars
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Practically perfect in every way
I love this table - it's exactly the right size I needed, looks terrific, well-made, etc. Price was right and shipping a breeze. The only disappointment I have had so far is that I've already gotten a couple of scratches on the table top. That may have been because of a friend leaving stuff on the table top - but I would have liked a dining table to be a little more durable than that. | 34 stars
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If you make soups/stews BUY THIS POT!
If I had to keep ONE pot in my kitchen collection, this would be it. Once on the stove, you can literally "fix it and forget it" as the shape of the pot helps "stir" the contents and keeps from too much burning on the bottom. The generous size makes a great pot for large family/friends gatherings. Soups, gumbos, you name it - this pot is great! Of course, the price tag is hefty, but you'll be using it for a long time. | 45 stars
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Finally a product that actually keeps your beverage hot and fresh for hours!
I purchased this for my Mom for Christmas because she is addicted to her coffee. This cup is AMAZING. It keeps your coffee fresh and hot for hours --literally. Also, unlike other cups when you fill this one up it keeps the inside contents hot while not burning your hand on the outside.It also has a secure and tight fitting lid so you don't have to worry about spills. It is the perfect size for travel and fits all cup holders.This product is not like others and is well worth the money.My Mom accidently left it at my house one day and made me make a special trip across town to bring it back to her. That is how much she loves this cup!It gets 5 stars! | 45 stars
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Poor Quality, Breaks too easily
I bought this when I first got into making espresso and realized I needed a burr grinder. I wasn't ready to plunk down serious cash, so I bought this model. I was initially happy enough. The static was annoying, but liveable. Yes, I had to bang on the side sometimes to get the beans to go down the chute but I figured the beans I was using were just oily. I bought the same model for my parents not long after, because it was a decent burr grinder. If you compare it to a standard blade grinder it is quite an improvement.However, less than a year later, my parents' grinder broke. They opted to replace the broken hopper piece for 20 bucks, which seemed pretty steep to me considering the original purchase price. I hoped they had just had bad luck, but a month or two later mine broke as well. Rather than throw good money after bad, I bought a Capresso Infinity and have not looked back. It has been going strong for over three years, and it grinds much more consistently.Do yourself a favor, and pay a little more for something that will last. | 12 stars
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Handy to have for the right job
I use this attachment to blend in the oil that floats to the top of the jar of peanut butter (or other nut butters - I like the cashew butter from Trader Joe's). I tried using it to puree soup in the pot without much success and ended up transferring the soup to my blender.I haven't tried it for much else, but I would recommend it for the peanut butter job alone since it works really well and takes up almost no space in the drawer. If you are sick of making a mess with the oil that floats to the top of the jar and that hard, dry nut butter at the bottom, give this attachment a try (and hold on tight to that jar so it doesn't spin away from you!). Store the peanut butter in the fridge after you've blended it and it won't separate again. | 34 stars
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Thank you Amazon!
I was beginning to wonder where I would find these bags but thank you amazon for carrying these! And at a decent price too! These are the very same bags that I got with the vaccuum too! Amazon is great, they carry everything!! | 45 stars
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Good quality kid's chair
This chair is very nice looking and isn't too "kiddie" (i.e. no characters, nice color, and fits in well with our furniture). It is small, but fits my 2 and 4 year olds (separately of course;)). If you get a lighter color (we got lt. blue) it may get dirty easily, especially with little hands. Scotch guarding it would be worth it. | 45 stars
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Dough must be perfect in size and thickness
Purchased this product and realized the dough must be so perfect in width and thickness that all the filling will go directly into making ravioli and will not fall down or rip the dough. | 01 star
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Not great. Over-engineered.
This thing works, but it's more difficult to use than it needs to be. These are basically long-armed hangers that collapse into 3 pieces, but it's not easy to snap them together or to take them apart. I'm disappointed with it for the price. | 12 stars
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I did not buy the Nissan can insulator. I bought the thermos 12oz. can insulator #2700. It is the same, except that it doesn't have Nissan on it.These are by far the best can insulators I have ever had. | 45 stars
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I hate hate hate this grinder!
I'm throwing in the towel with this, the third replacement grinder. Why on earth would I give this dog three tries? I foolishly threw the receipt away, and the thing died after three months. The store replaced it with a new one. The grind is inconsistent and unrelated to the dial setting. The feed just does not work, necessitating energetic shaking and banging to get it to operate. Even with the aerobic workout, I have to set it to 18 cups to get enough for my 10 cup coffeemaker. I'm trying a more expensive model. I sure hope this one works better. | 01 star
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Quality TV Mount - Sanus VMAA26B
I did some resaearch and found many different mounts. I wanted something with a long articulating arm and good quality. The price was higher than I wanted to pay but I'm very pleased with the product. I guess I'll never know if I could have gotten by with something lower priced. It's all good. | 45 stars
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Upgrade to All Clad
As my cooking skills have progressed I wanted to invest in a set that I could trust. I did a lot of reading before I spent the money on this set. With this set from Amazon I got the free butter warmer free shipping and $25.00 off with the special. I went to my local kitchen store and this set is $599.00. I had been using Faberware and Revereware that was given to me. Everything stuck to this and had to soak in the sink overnight. I thought this was normal. Everything I have made so far with the All Clad cleans up very easily. You can mix and match your other cookware with this set. I fried bacon in the saute pan because it has edges and I don't have the clean up from spatters. It turns a more golden color so I like bacon cooked in cast iron better. I do use a non-stick 8" saute pan from a department store and a cast iron fry pan too. I bought Oneida cooking utensils at Walmart and they match perfectly with this set. I also invested in the Old Dutch pot rack in copper from Amazon to hang all of my cookware and utensils. I am very happy with this set and I feel that if you like to cook it is worth it. | 45 stars
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Shipped Fast in Excellent Condition
This shipped fast and with no broken pieces (we order a few figurines last year from a different place and they came broken). So, we were very happy. My mother loves this nativity set and now it is complete. | 45 stars
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fantastic coffee maker
This is the best espresso maker I have ever owned. Well made and makes a great cup of coffee. Easy to clean too. | 45 stars
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nice glasses
Nice, heavy glass, so more durable. The 14 7/8 oz size is really more like 13.5, which is perfect for a 12 oz drink with no ice. I really like them. | 45 stars
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The best
I stayed at a friends over the summer. They had Chrisy towels in the bathroom and I fell in love with them. I found them here and read the reviews and was a little skeptical. At first I just ordered a couple to make sure they were the same as what I had used at my friends home. They were! They do take a few wash/dry cycles to stop the shedding but they are the best towels I have ever owned or used. I am back here to purchase a few more and wanted to leave some feedback. | 45 stars
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Easy tool
This opener is what I was looking for for some time to replace one I've had for almost twenty years. I've bought too many hand openers that don't last. Hopefully this one will last! | 45 stars
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VillaWare V2002 Waffler
Have been researching and trying waffle irons for a couple of years. Have had my eyes on the VillaWare but was a bit pricey until I found it here - free shipping too! Cooks throughout evenly and easy to clean. Hope I can keep it for 20 years like my 1st one. Nonstick feature is great. The beeping is a bit loud, but tells everyone in the house to wake up and come eat waffles. Am very happy with the V2002 but noticed the V3200 and wondering what's the difference (saw that the dial is on top and easy to store upright). | 45 stars
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Corelle Cherry Blossom
Exactly as shown. I've had Corelle for years & use it every single day. Love the square dishes. Pretty pattern. We use the salad plates more than the dinner plates. Happy with the purchase! | 45 stars
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Love my Corelle dishes
I got two sets of the Chocolate Mint Correlle dishes for Christmas in 2009 and just recently purchased a second set. These dishes are great! They aren't very thick - which allow me to store them easily in my limited cabinet space. However, when I place hot food on them, the other side of the dish can become quite warm.As for the design, I don't think they are overly feminine - my boyfriend likes them and he's usually pretty picky. The great part is that the blue/green design matches my kitchen decor.I wish that this set included the luncheon plates as well - these need to be purchased separately and aren't always available on Amazon. | 45 stars
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This waffle maker delivers on ALL promises, especially the WaffleTone(tm) Technology!
There are so many reasons to love this waffle maker:1) Waffle Perfection: It makes perfect waffles on time, every time. Waffles are cooked to a an excellent golden brown quickly, and they come out light inside and crunchy outside. In my most common waffle-serving scenario, my single guest and I simply cannot eat waffles quickly enough to keep up with the machine!2) Speed: Warm-up time is short (much shorter, in fact, than the five minute post-mixing wait time that most waffle recipes advocate).3) Lubrication: I've found that clean waffle plates + fatty waffle recipes = waffles that slide out easily! Whatever you do, do not spray PAM or other spray oils onto the waffler--they will lubricate for a time, yes, but eventually they will just degrade and make the plates sticky. Yuck!4) WaffleTone(tm) Technology: Although the alarm on this unit is both loud and, if it indicated anything other than immediate waffle-y goodness, annoying, I actually love this unit because it is this way! Because of such a loud and reliable alarm, I'm able to make perfect waffles every time without having to worry about setting a timer--something that my guests appreciate (we've got good waffles, and I'm able to concentrate on conversation while cooking!).5) Weight and quality of build: This unit is solid and has the feel of an appliance that will last for decades to come.The one thing that I still haven't figured out is how to wrap the cord effectively around the base of the unit. I've tried about three or four different ways, but none of them seem to leave the waffle maker free to sit levelly and compactly on a shelf or in a cupboard! Compared to the great waffles that are produced by this unit, this is a minor annoyance only. EDIT: I handed this waffle maker to my older brother and told him how I couldn't figure out how the cord wrapped up, and he figured it out on the first try! I couldn't believe it! I can now successfully wrap the cord so that it sits perfectly on my shelf. Wahoo!I was tipped off to this particular waffler by my personal cooking hero: Alton Brown. Fanyboy move? Yes. Fantastic choice anyway: Double yes!Thank you, VillaWare, for making a waffler that puts the others to shame! | 45 stars
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Mediocre
Very little grind adjustment. It completely failed after about a year. Since then I have discovered that Cook's Illustrated won't suggest any electric mill. Perhaps as us "Baby Boomers" get older and develop arthritis someone will build a really good electric pepper grinder. | 12 stars
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Not what we ordered
We ordered this to help when the power goes out and wanted a metal lantern that could be hung on a nail. we received a glass lamp that can not be hung up at all and does not provide enough light when power is out. | 01 star
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Band of Thunder Wastebasket
This product was very reasonably priced for the quality of the product. I was really thrilled to see the detailing work on the outside and the quality of the finished product on the inside. It seems a shame to think of dirtying this so plastic bag inserts might be a good idea. A good buy at the cost sold for. | 45 stars
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Dream Come True
I have always wanted my own chocolate fountain and this has been amazing! Only problem is that i never get to use it because everyone wants to borrow it! I will be ordering a second one soon! Prompt delivery and excellent product! | 45 stars
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Where else can you find this?
if you can find this replacement filter anywhere else then you are a true bargain shopper.. i had received this vaccum from a friend of my mom, and it sucked for sure...no pun intended..ordered this, got the last one in stock at the time,, turned my 75 dollar paperweight into a machine again..like night and day :D ..get this if you have the shark, itll revive that performance | 45 stars
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Hated using peelers
I used to hate using peelers because the food was always getting caught in the blade and they were NEVER sharp enough - even brand new. Well... this peeler is soooooo wonderful! Sweet potatoes are THE hardest veggie for me to peel. This Kyocera peeler makes me WANT to peel them now! AND.......... you can put it in the dishwasher if you need to and you never have to worry about it getting pitted or rusty!!!!! I'm going to look at their knives right now! | 45 stars
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Don't expect too much.
This product looks good and fit in your hand well but in term of keeping hot or cold, don't expect too much, it just hold temperature a little better than regular ceramic cup. Buy it for the look, if you wanted to keep your drink hot or cold for a period, buy one of those Stainless thing from Japan. | 23 stars
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Warning - These sheets shrink terribly
Nice sheets, as long as you don't have one of the new mattresses, or plan on getting one.My mattress is 15", and these sheets are supposed to work with 18" mattresses.The sheets fit - just - when I got them - but now, six months later, they do not fit. | 01 star
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a boon for apartment-dwellers
I live upstairs in an old and poorly-insulated house. When summer brings the occasional spell of hot weather, my space gets uncomfortably hot. Since we get dry summers here with large nighttime temperature drops, a device like the Bionaire is an economical solution to counteract the captive heat radiating from the walls and roof. It works. The fans move a reasonable amount of air without excessive noise. I turned it on half an hour ago and cool night air poured into my living room, providing immediate relief. The temperature near the ceiling of my living room (where the clock/thermometer is) is already two degrees lower. Excellent.Build quality seems good. My unit arrived without any loose parts or anything that squeaks or rattles when it is operating. The electronic control scheme is simple and well thought-out. The remote control is great; henceforth, any additional fan I purchase will have this feature. The three-year warranty is reasonable for a device like this. Given the price and capabilities of this fan, I will consider it to have paid for itself if it breaks after that. | 34 stars
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Never Going Back
I LOVE my new cookware. I got it from my hubby for Christmas. I will NEVER go back to cheap cookware again. This stuff even makes the meals taste better! | 45 stars
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Great Mixer
I purchased this mixer for my 16 year old son who loves milkshakes. WOW!! He makes great shakes!! This product works really well and has a very nice design, no plastic parts, and is very heavy duty. We have had excellent success on making thick shakes, unlike other reviews and the clean up is not bad at all. We just put some soap and water in the cup, place it under the blades, turn on the mixer and in a few seconds you have clean blades. No problem ...it's a snap .. We truly love this machine and give it thumbs up all the way. | 45 stars
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Review of The Giver by Gabby
The Giver is a good book because even though I didn't really enjoy what I was reading about, it was written in a way that made it interesting. It sounds like the story takes place in the future. Jonas lives in this perfect world. It is a controlled enviornment run by a group of elders. The book is about Jonas recieving his assignment. This is the job he will perform for his community. Jonas recieves a very important assignment and the Giver helps him discover life outside the community.(Gabby, ELHS) | 34 stars
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These towels bleed color in every wash cycle
I purchased 3 sets of these towels approximately 3 months ago, and every single piece has bled a significant amount of its color. I enjoyed the low price when I bought them, but I absolutely would not recommend them to anybody else. The old adage 'you get what you pay for' definitely applies to this product. Stay away. | 01 star
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Better than I expected
This just fits perfectly in the space I have and makes sorting laundry much easier. I can wheel the cart to the washer to put clothes in. It is very easy to roll. I also hang clothes on the rod as they come out of the dryer. It is just the right size. I like it even more than I thought I would. Amazon got it to me quickly and it was very simple to put together. I highly recommendSeville Classics SHE16165 3-Bag Laundry Sorter Cart With Hanging Bar! | 45 stars
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Definitely NOT 2.5 gallons
I owned the larger version of this humidifier for 2 years and was pretty happy with it. While the amount of build up from our hard water made it annoying to clean up on a regular basis, the unit functioned well overall. It was simply designed, not an eyesore like some of the other ones on the market, and did a good job of adding humidity to the front half of our 1200 sqft apt.When are unit died about a month ago, I went to buy it again and found this one as the closest thing. In the picture and description it just looked like a slightly updated version with slightly less capacity (the one that died was a 3 gallon version).Unfortunately, when this unit arrived, I was extremely dissapointed to see that it was nowhere near the size of the other. THIS UNIT IS DEFINITELY NOT 2.5 GALLONS. It is much more likely around a gallon...probably one of the smallest humidifiers I've ever seen. It still works well and is designed nicely, but it means we are changing the tank (which is best described as cute) about every 6 hours.I would recommend this humidifer for a small studio space or office where you are only using it when you are around. It is really not suitable for larger spaces. | 23 stars
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Great Value
These are beautiful canisters that fit in my kitchen nicely. I bought these withOggi Jumbo Stainless Kitchen Canister, Blackbecause I started making a lot of bread and wanted to have my ingredients readily available in air-tight containers. The spoon is a nice edition to the canisters that I use to help scoop the contents into measuring cups.The first set that I got was broken, but with Amazon's excellent customer service I hardly noticed. The broken ones were picked up by UPS the next day, and I got a new set of not broken ones within two days. | 45 stars
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Love it!
I've had mine for about a month now and have gone through over 150 cycles (yes, it keeps track of how many times it has been used). Not a particularly useful feature, but interesting. This machine is helping me transition from SAD eating to a more whole foods diet. Mostly I've used it for smoothies and it can rip through whole vegetables and frozen fruit with ease. Sometimes I have to give it a few extra pulses on top of the smoothie setting, but that's no problem. I've learned to know when it needs a little more time. The whole juice setting is great. Noise -- yes, it is noisy but it seems no more noisy than my old Cuisinart blender that this replaced. And because it is so powerful, I don't need to run it as long as I ran the Cuisinart. Oh, did I mention salad dressing? It emulsifies oil and vinegar so well you barely need to ever shake it to blend again, even after sitting in the fridge for many days. Try blending a shallot in with oil, vinegar and lemon -- makes a great, refreshing dressing. If you are looking for a machine that will be an everyday workhorse, this is it. It also fits nicely under the upper cabinets and clean-up is a breeze. Love it! | 45 stars
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Excellent service
The description of the item was exactly as described, service was excellent. Item was shipped immediately, arrived without damage. Was most defineltly impressed.thanks,Roger | 45 stars
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Comfortable sheets
The sheet set is very comfortable. Unfortunately after washing them they came out very wrinkled but that happened with a more expensive set I bought years ago. Worth the money. | 34 stars
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Nice Buy, Great Gift
This item was ordered as a gift that I ended up keeping, the fragrance was soo nice I just could not give it away. The item arrived ahead of time and allowed me time to pick out something else for my sister. If you purchase this fragrance you'll be very, very happy!Tocca Beauty Cleopatra Collection 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray | 45 stars
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Doesn't last long
I really liked this spatula in the beginning, but after just 6 months of very gentle use its head developed cracks and chipped. | 01 star
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Updated LiquiSeal Travel Mug - CLEANABLE!
I have been using OXO LiquiSeal Travel Mugs for many years now and they are by far the best travel mugs ever. The one problem that people have noted is the difficulty in cleaning these mugs. As long as you clean it after each use by just dropping it in the dishwasher or giving it a good hand wash in warm water, there is no worries of anything accumulating in the top.With that said, I just purchased another mug (I use these on a daily basis and after a couple years of dropping them and what not they wear out). On these new updated LiquiSeal Travel mugs, the sealing portion on the lid is removable so the entire mug (inside and outside) is accessible for cleaning (as was the complaint on the older models by some people). | 45 stars
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Disappointing
I just received these and was very surprised to find out how poor the quality of workmanship was. I ordered two sets of bath towels and two sets of washcloths. Three of the four towels have threads hanging off of them with two of the towels having at least ten or more very long threads. Two of the washcloths have threads and one isn't finished off well at the edges. In addition to the sage set I ordered two sets of linen bath towels and two sets of linen washcloths. One of the linen towels looks a bit threadbare on the side and has a few short threads hanging off of it. I don't know how these could have passed through quality control. These towels are not acceptable and I am planning on returning them. | 01 star
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Accolade 400
d an artisan before and it was nice, but the accolade is better.It may be loud but it doesnt really matter.I typically do my cooking before my company arrives so I dont see how the noise is a hassle.Blenders are noisy as well as many other appliances,so I dont see the problem with it that the previous person posted as such a big deal. | 45 stars
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Solid
I have had this block for over a year now, and it still looks brand new. I love the size and sturdiness of it. | 45 stars
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pillow cases good, fitted sheets too small
Quality is nice but the fitted sheets... forget 13 or 15 inch mattresses... the darn thing barely even fits 10 inches! | 34 stars
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excellent value
With a limited budget, I found this set to be an excellent value to start with compared to other imported brands.In the future, I hope to purchase a top quality JA Henckels knife set as this company comes well recommended by industry chefs and professionals. | 23 stars
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washit
Ordered laundry bag for soon to be college freshman. This bag holds about 2 loads of laundry. This bag is made from a washable, sturdy material and will look good hanging in a dorm room. | 45 stars
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Presto Coffee Pot
We received our first Presto for a wedding gift in 1969. We have been using one ever since. For a very short time we tried a Mr. Coffee when they came out but did not like it. We want our coffee hot and to stay that way! | 45 stars
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Induction stove compatible
I had purchased two other Sonoma-Williams Aebleskiver Pans in the past. Neither would work with my induction stovetop, and I had to give them away.As expected, this cast-iron pan works great. Anyone with an induction stovetop should know that this pan is compatible and heats up well. | 34 stars
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thanksgiving time saver
bought this for help with my thanksgiving prepmy daugher in law has one and uses it all the time so I thought I would treat myself. I didnt get her more expensive version so I was not sure I would like this one as muchwell I love itlove itfast blending and right in the poteasy clean upworks perfectly for blending soup that other wise would have to be put into a food processoreven whipped up the whip cream for pies in secondsone of my fav kitchen appliances nowhope you love yours as much | 45 stars
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Metal pot and good coffee
The metal pot is number one reason to have this unit. Most glass pots break early and break often. Otherwise, this unit has performed flawlessly .... until "someone" plugged it into 220 volt electrical outlet. Is there a 220 volt version? | 45 stars
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Randomly stops working
I've had this product about a year and a half. Three months after I bought it, the drip coffee maker stopped working one morning. I sent it back to DeLonghi and after five weeks they shipped it back to me, repaired. I continued to use it daily and just this morning, once again the drip coffee maker has ceased to function. Also in the past few months, the espresso maker has been taking longer and longer to prep and make espresso, and the froth. I had a fifteen dollar Mr. Coffee cheap drip coffee maker that ran solid like a champ for about four years... All in all, not worth the money in my book - too much hassle and not a reliable product. | 01 star
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wonderful choice
Although I am an experienced baker, I had never before made pizzelles. I pulled this out of the box, looked at the instructions and whipped up the ingredients in minutes. It took me two sets of pizzelles (4 single cookies) to get the exact color of cookie that I wanted. But the first 4 were totally edible anyways - just not quite golden enough. This machine is so darn easy! You can't go wrong! You can't mess these up. They are beautiful cookies and tasty and versatile. You can't wander too far from the press while cooking because they can go from perfect to burned in seconds and it only takes about a total of 30 seconds from beginning to end. The indicator light worked perfectly for me. It took me a moment to realize that it takes several seconds for the light to turn red after I've inserted the batter, then you must wait for the light to turn green again before removing the cookies from the press (which is extremely simple with a pancake type spatula). There were always some extra and rough edges around my cookies, it's hard to avoid, but after the pizzelles cooled (which took about 2 minutes) I just snapped off all the rough edges and put them into a bowl to eat! I made only the vanilla flavored cookies so far but I noticed that it took a lot of vanilla extract to get a good flavor. My husband wants me to make some lemon ones. I'm thinking almond but I also purchased a bottle of anise extract today, which is the classic pizzelle flavor. I also purchased a can of dulce de leche and I plan on spreading some onto one pizzelle and sandwiching it with another one. The possiblities are endless. I highly recommend this pizzelle press. It's so easy. Even if you are a beginner. | 45 stars
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