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Paper Towel Holder
This item was installed in the guest bathroom. What I like most about it is that is has a unique design and is classy. | 45 stars
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Little giant in quality
Wonderful skillet. Small, but perfect for making a quick scramble or omelette for two. Best non-stick skillet (manufacturer) I've ever owned, and probably the one brand I will ever buy again. I purchase two originally, and after using them, purchased one more for myself and one for my daughter. Follow directions and DO NOT USE HIGH HEAT, and this is the perfect skillet. | 45 stars
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DBZ Capsule Corp. Mug
I really like this I am an avid DBZ fan lol. The picture on the mug is convex which I think is cool lol the pic really doesnt do it justice but then how do you convey through a pic that its convex. Its pretty sturdy rather heavy duty Its not going to break while handwashing it or anything. It also comes in a "display box" nothing fancy just cardboard but it has the mug on it, more than just a plain box. The only frustrating thing about ordering this product is how long it took to get it. I ordered it and amazon estimated the mug to arrive in about a week to a week and a half. I kept checking to see if it had shipped or not and about a month after the date that it was supposed to be at my door I contacted the seller about why they havent shipped my paid for item. I didnt hear back from them so a week and a half after that I filed an A to Z claim on it. About five days after my claim was filed Animewild finally sent me an email informing me that my mug was on backorder. Would have been nice to know that earlier. They sent me several emails asking me to remove the A to Z claim, but I still had not recieved my product. About a week and a half later, and about 3-4 more emails later, asking for me to remove the claim I finally recieved my item. Im not sure if the delay was a lack of communication or what but they could def work on that, and it didnt help there case that the only contacted me back when I filed a claim and badgered me to remove the claim. | 34 stars
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
We purchased a number of such fiberglass urns for the Dream Factory Garden. The concept is make a lightweight (fiberglass) urn that has the look of an old english/roman stone urn.Yes indeed the urns are light weight and easy to carry indoors for the winter (after emptying the soil). And they have a beautiful old world look. This is the 3rd season and they have wonderfully blanched at their superior sun-oriented edges. And they have developed that authentic weathered look down their sides.But they have a major design flaw. At the bottom, where the circular base meets that square block. That is all hollow. All the weight of the soil content (approx. 40-80 pounds, depending on the size you buy) transfers from the top 'urn' portion down to the ground.2 of the 6 urns have sagged at that weak point. Now they lean sideways. And probably will not survive the summer. Too bad because they really are beautiful. But not worth the price for such a short lifespan.Update May 4 2010: Well that particular manufacturers urns all failed. Fortunately and surprizingly the store where I had purchased them took them all back. So now I have ALOT of store credit at Home Depot. Thats ok. They were understanding toward the design flaw.Know it all Joe at work had a pretty good suggestion. Fill the bottom 'flawed area' with expanding calk. Like 'Great Stuff'. That theoretically may strengthen the base and prevent the initial pressure cracks. They eventually led to the tilt and ultimate collapse.Shopping around I did note that not all urns our there are made of the same material. some are of a stronger fiberglass. Some come in one piece while others have the top and bottom separated. Does that make a difference in the flaw? I dont know. | 01 star
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duvet cover
I was pleased with the trueness of color and the quality of this duvet cover. It is great! And a good buy too. When you order the shams with it, you get free shipping which is a plus! | 45 stars
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Automatic shut off is fantastic
No guessing - set it to the grind you need, it grinds and then turns off automatically! Perfect. I have had other grinders and they grind inconsistently, but this one works great. | 45 stars
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nice and warm
Liked the pad way better than a "heated blanket." Minnesota winters get cold and it was so nice to climb in a warm bed. Didn't get the 5 stars for 2 reasons: We had to order a king size to fit our queen, and one controller broke after a few weeks. We were still able to use it but it would only allow me to set it to "2" and if I pushed the button to get warmer it would simply shut off. | 23 stars
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Wear Like Iron, Sleep like butter
I bought these sheets 8 years ago at a Wamsutta Outlet. They were different dye lots, so the colors were off, but who cares? Not me. That's what the duvet or bedspread is for, fashion. I used them almost all the time and except for the shrinkage other people noted, I LOVE them. They have stayed as soft as butter and it's almost obscene to crawl into bed and night and be cuddled by the softness. Since they don't fit the Sleep Number bed we have now, I just put the fitted sheet on the pillow top. It works. I wish they made them in deep pocket, but I'm going to get another set and take other people's advice about a size up...at least for the fitted. | 45 stars
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It's fun to make bread !
I'm having so much fun making bread since I purchased this machine.My husband and kids love the irresistible aroma filled in our home whenever I make bread. It's working beautifully. I noticed that I don't even have to use the regular cycle. The fast cycle is working perfectly with an extra teaspoonful of yeast. Thanks!p.s. the only problem: We began to eat lots of bread! | 45 stars
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Fun product that works pretty well
I decided that I didn't want a full-size waffle cone maker because I'd like the cones to be a reasonable size, rather than the huge ones that are served at ice cream shops. So I went for this petite one. I'm thinking that ideally, I'd like a cone maker that makes cones somewhere in the middle of the two sizes. But this is really fun; it's great for kids and those who want to limit portions. I think it would be fun for big groups, too. It makes for cute little portions. It definitely does take a little time to get used to rolling the cones just right, but it's do-able. I use a kitchen towel and roll the cones with the towel protecting my fingers. I also looked up some recipes on blogs because I didn't want to use some kind of mix. Lots of fun. | 34 stars
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Perfect
Exactly what i wanted it for .I grew up with my grandma mixing my koolaidWith a long coctail spoon in those old plastic2quart plastic pitchers . I wanted one for myselfThis was perfect and i love the twisted handleMakes it more like my character twisted . And of courseI remember my grandma and koolaid as a kiddo | 45 stars
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Classic!
Classic good looks, feels sturdy. The handle has a solid feel. Haven't had it long but no problems so far! | 45 stars
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Poorly made
I am seriously disappointed with the workmanship on this comforter. It's been leaking feathers daily through ALL of the seams. While the color is nice and I'm a big fan of microsuede, I would never buy this product again due to how poorly it has been manufactured. | 12 stars
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I love the product
I use it in my hand soap dispencer. I also use it for my body soap in the shower. I mix it in warm water and clean my windows, mirrors and fixtures. It's a mild chemical free soap. I have MCS and it doesn't bother me at all. No, it's not good for cutting grease, but it's good for everything else. I didn't buy it for a degreaser, I bought it because I needed a safe all purpose scent free soap. It works great and I've used it for a couple of years now. I didn't think to use it as a body soap until my mom told me that she used it for her body soap. It's great, no perfume smell on your body and it's mild and safe. | 45 stars
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Nice Buy
Very handy to have a grill and a waffle maker available, however if you're thinking that you're going to be making more waffles on this then I would suggest you go for a solo waffle maker as it kind of heats unevenly out to the sides. Not bad for being a duo though. | 34 stars
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Leaks
The first one leaked to ruin my bagThey shipped me a replacement right away but this one leaks too | 12 stars
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Cooks rice perfectly.
Use it all the time to make rice. So easy to use and maintain. It is pretty big so if you're space is limited, that would be the only setback to buying it. | 34 stars
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Great little coffee tea maker.
If you want a fast coffee tea maker this is it. Only makes one cup with medium grounds one tea spoon does it for me, then pour into another cup. The cup that is provided holds a lot of coffee you can split it into two small cups. | 45 stars
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Am I ever glad I purchased this!
My son is going to college downtown Chicago, and wasn't drinking the water because it tasted so bad. After doing research on filter systems, I came across this one and decided to give it a try and have it sent to him. Am I ever glad I did!! He keeps this dispenser in his mini frig (it fits great by the way!) and says he can't stop drinking...it's that good! Highly recommend! I'll buy one for my daughter when she goes to college next year. Thanks Amazon for yet another good product delivered right on time. | 45 stars
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okay
The only reason I purchased this was because it was a cd/am/fm/weatherband. It actually doesn't have the weatherband capability. | 12 stars
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Does the job
You get what you pay for. It isn't the best material but it does the job and looks good in a small room which is what I have. I needed a dresser for my clothes until I can buy a complete bedroom set. It was easy to put together and it arrived earlier then what it stated. Which was good for me! | 34 stars
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Not what you'd think
This product does not work at all, I just threw it away after a few attempts on several of my bowls. | 01 star
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Make your own lunch*bles!
These stainless steel veggie cutters are perfect for cute-ifying your child's lunch. I create snacks that are like mini-lunch*bles from the store, but healthier - instead of all the preservatives and sodium-laden stuff in those packages, I cut up nitrate-free lunch meat, soy cheese (the little one is lactose intolerant), and either cucumbers or carrots and whole grain crackers! She loves her cute little snack. These work great and are a snap to clean. Thanks! | 45 stars
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SO FREAKIN COMFY
I LOVE THIS THING. Too bad it kinda slowly moves off your college bunk and doesn't really fit any other beds after you move out of the dorms. Otherwise, its hella soft. | 45 stars
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Best towels at any price
I received these towels in Danube at Christmas. They are very thick and super luxurious. The color is deep and gorgeous! They do shed lots, so wash at least two times before use. I'm puzzled by reviewers' comments that they aren't absorbent; I found them to be fine. Remember not to use fabric softener on them because it does decrease absorbancy. | 45 stars
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space saver
Thank you Amazon.com for descriptions. This bag is meets all my expectations. It's perfect inside and out. | 45 stars
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Modal is Amazing!
I have two sets of modal sheets, as well as some part-modal/ part-cotton towels (which are softer, absorb more, and dry faster than cotton alone).This fabric is amazing. The hand-feel is incredibly soft, the color is rich, they don't wrinkle in the dryer, and best of all, they sleep amazingly "cool," which is a plus for people like me who like to put their head on a crisp cool pillow case to sleep. Totally breathable and easy-maintenance.You can never go back to cotton after this, no matter how high the thread count. | 45 stars
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Perfect
It was exactlty what I had hoped for. The young man that it was purchased for was indeed surprised and thrilled. He is starting in culinary school and that was exactly what he wanted. He treated us to some fine culinary skills using his knife. Thank you. I will definitely be back to purchase more, maybe even for me. | 45 stars
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decent cup of coffee
I just brewed a cup of folgers classic using my philips senseo. I found the folgers to be remarkable similar to the Douwe Egberts taste wise, however the Douwe Egberts pods are slightly richer and fuller bodied. Overal these pods make a decent cup of coffee, certainly better than what you would expect from Folgers, but the Douwe Egberts dark pods are superior. | 23 stars
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My iron blew up!
I loved this iron when I first got it, paid the price because everyone says it's the best out there. Thought it would be my final iron to purchase, so I would invest. However, it began leaking a bit. Inconvenient, but nothing major. The other day, I was ironing - I heard a huge bang and fire shot out the bottom of the iron. I was not amused to say the least. I find it irritating that the company will not take responsibility for the malfunction. I can't even contact anyone. Yes, I've had it for more than one year. However... | 01 star
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Total PITA to assemble!
I seem to have had the opposite problem of the previous reviewer who received pegs that fell out of the holes in his kit. The pegs in my kit seem to be much too large for the holes. Pounding away with a mallet with all of my strength, I still have problems getting the pegs to seat fully in the holes. The oak pieces are nice, though crudely "finished", but the assembly with the pegs is driving me nuts! Unless you have many hours of free time and big muscles, I would avoid this wine rack kit.J.K. Adams MWR-40-OK Hardwood 40-Bottle Wine Rack, Oak | 23 stars
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Great rack
I thought this cooling rack was perfect. It is a little flimsy but it is a great space saver and provides plenty of room to cool a batch and a half of cookies. | 34 stars
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Terrible, would not recommend.
My girlfriend just bought this couch from amazon. This is by visiondecor furniture. First it shows up on the curbside in pieces. Did you ever hear of a couch in pieces and that you actually have to put it together? This is not including the cushions. The material is loose and very cheap looking and the frame is flimsy. I don't know if it will last a year. IKEA furniture is actually better quality. Paid around $550 with shipping, if she would have spent another $200 she would have a great quality couch from one of the local furniture stores in Los Angeles. She is very disappointed and wants to cry. Sad, very sad.... | 01 star
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Silpat
Awesome product really worth the small amount of money that it was (compared to a kitchen/homewares shop) and it came really quick I was shocked!!DeMarle 2406 Silpat 11-3/4-by-8-1/4-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat | 45 stars
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small but mighty
great product if you only use 12 oz cans; had a party, bought 16oz cans and had to smash them all by hand, they won't fit unless you bend them a bit at the top by yourself and then you have to hold them in place and try to smash, not very productive. otherwise, great | 34 stars
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essential for sharpening global knives
My own experience as an amateur, who wants really sharp kitchen knives, is as follows:For sharpening kitchen knives to that really razor sharp edge, you must use sharpening stones (I recommend Japanese waterstones, Sun Tiger or King brand - readily available) starting from medium grit (1000) and progressing to fine (about 2000) then extra fine grit (6000 for extra fine edge) It is critical that the blade MUST be kept exactly at a constant angle to the stone (the manufacturers recommend 15 degrees for Global knives, although a smaller angle is better - see my comment below). The hard part for us mere mortals is to maintain that exact constant angle right throughout the sharpening process. Unless you are a real expert, you will be like me - unable to maintain that exact angle constantly when sharpening freehand. Because our human hands and fingers are too flexible!The answer is these simple clip-on guides. They slide onto the back of the knife and hey presto - there is your fixed angle. You can slide the guide onto the straight part of the knife (nearer to the handle) to sharpen it, then move the guide onto the curved part near the point) to sharpen that part of the knife.The current guides (made in China) have plastic sleeves which prevent scratching the knife, older guides with no plastic can easily be made non scratch by installing your own sleeve from a cut down plastic milk bottle, folded in half and pushed into the guide.I have used these guides on my Global knives and other kitchen knives and have found that the knives are much much sharper.Using these guides on Global Knives, gives an edge angle of about 10 degrees or less. This is VERY VERY sharp and not far off my Grandad's cuthroat razor.Using high quality Japanese waterstones, I get a (literally) sharper than razor edge, which I could never achieve using "freehand" sharpening.Also I recommend using a ceramic "steel" in particular the Kyocera CSW-18 which has a super fine grit and is far superior to diamond "steels"If you've read this far you might be interested in doing some net research on knife sharpening. There are some very good tutorials there. Try typing "knife sharpening" into Google and away you go. | 45 stars
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Luxurious bathing
Maybe I'm old, (Maybe?) but I have enjoyed using these. I feel like I am rewarding myself. They hold plenty of soap for the whole length of a normal shower. Plus, when loaded with water, they make a great weapon against anyone who surprises you in the shower. :-) | 45 stars
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One satisfied customer!!
I received the Kapoosh knife holder several weeks ago and I am very pleased with my purchase. I read several reviews stating that they noticed the heavy knives would sink down inbetween the rods. I have not had this problem maybe because I put all my heavy knives on the bottom. I have 13 knives that fit in this block all 5 star henckels and a sheering scissor,all fit with ease! The delivery was fast and complete. One happy and satisfied customer | 45 stars
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Black & Decker D5500 Steam Iron
For great ironing ease and beautiful results, this iron is terrific!Black & Decker has been a faithful manufacturer which we have been able to purchae products from for several years. This D 5500 iron is no exception, it performs very well and the price on Amazon was outstanding. | 45 stars
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A Terrible Vacuum
I bought this vacuum in 2007 and quickly became disappointed with it. The suction is woefully inadequate to run a vacuum. The power head appears to work because the brush spins the dirt up where is has the potential to be sucked into the hose, but it can also spit dirt particles out at high speed. You need to go over an area repeatedly to clean it. Dog hair is basically just caught up in the rotating brush and tends to collect there. I soon went back to using my German brand vacuum which worked better even with a broken power head than this Electrolux, which I kept as a back up anyway.Recently I've had to use the Electrolux again and the belt broke on the power head so I am only able to use the floor brush. The brush is just too big, actually too wide, for the poor suction power of this vacuum. It doesn't pick up dust and dirt at all, just pushes it around. It does catch dog hair in the bristles but I have to take the brush off the hose, pluck the hairs out and stick them into the hose! If the square footage of my house was less I would toss the brush and just vacuum with the hose end!I like the bagless idea but this thing doesn't qualify to be called a vacuum. Don't waste your money. | 01 star
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Not your mother's Pyrex. Avoid this product.
We had this featured 9 x 13 inch Pyrex baking dish explode in the oven on Christmas Day, 12/25/07. We were baking a potato recipe in it, and about 30 minutes into baking, the dish exploded as I opened the oven door to remove a baking sheet on the rack above it. Broken glass and potato covered the inside of the oven. This is the second Pyrex dish I've had explode: the first was two years ago when I removed a casserole from the oven and set it on cork trivets to cool. I heard a large crash and ran into the room to find glass and food all over my kitchen. Some of the glass was found more than 10 feet away from the kitchen counter where the casserole was cooling. After this week's explosion, I won't be buying Pyrex ever again, and my glass Pyrex measuring cups went into the recycle bin. No more Pyrex in my house. | 01 star
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Wonderful product
I spend a long time choosing this product. I had a cheaper, white plastic tea cattle, it worked just fine, but I really wanted stainless model. Breville looks and feels great. I've had it almost two years now. Had no problems with the smell or taste. We live in a area with very hard water, I was somewhat concerned. Never had any issues, works great and fast. My mom doesn't like that when the water is pored before it boils and the unit is returned to the base it doesn't stop boiling. It doesn't bother me at all, since it will stop once it gets to boiling temp, plus I can always turn it off manually if I don't need it bring water to boiling temp. | 45 stars
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Das ist sehr gut.
Just got this spaetzle maker and it worked great. I had tried using a potatoe ricer in the past and it did a terrible job. I did watch a youtube video prior to using this type of spaetzle maker and the one suggestion I took from that video was to spray the tool with a non-stick spray such as Pam. I haven't tried it without the spray but the spray does seem to allow the dough to slide along the tool easily. I'm not sure if this tool will make long noodle type spaetzle since it's intended use is to make smaller 1/2" long dumplings. | 45 stars
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I Love This Pan
I have to say that I love this pan. I have non-stick pots and pans and was looking for a pan that I could use that would carmelize better than those. I did a lot of research and decided that for the money this pan was perfect for me. It has a lot of room in it, comes with the cover (which is quite economical in itself) and as the other reviews say, you really could take it from the stove top to the table to serve as it does resemble a chafing dish. You won't be disappointed! | 45 stars
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I've seached for the perfect camp cookset for a long time
This is by far the best camping cookset I've found. The quality if superb. The pot sizes are perfect and they clean up very nicely. They are heavy duty and so much better than any aluminum set I've used in the past. They come nicely packed in a great ruchsack which is perfect for storage. The handles are very sturdy and lock in place when attached. I've searched many years for a quality stainless cookset and now I have it. I look forward to many years of use, especially when I retire and hit the road. I love everything about this set. Everything. Well worth the cost. | 45 stars
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Super performer in the kitchen
I used this pan the day it arrived and have kept on using it several times a week. It is a solid pan, has some weight to it, sits flat on the burner and is a breeze to clean up. So far, I've used it for those home-cooked frozen pasta dishes that serve two, with a lid leftover from a previous wok that didn't survive, beef stroganoff, stir-fry, and all the prep for baked ziti that served four. I'm back to look at other sizes as I see this type of pan replacing those inferior non-stick pans I have purchased through the years that never, ever last.I hope Circulon comes out with a 12 inch crepe pan as that is really what I'm looking to replace next. | 45 stars
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Great Until It Breaks
I've purchased two of the Cuisinart blenders (a SmartPower Seven-Speed- broke after about 45 uses and a SmartPower Duet - broke after about 30 uses) and both have the same the problem with the black plastic gasket on the bottom breaking. (Call me dumb for purchasing the second one!) Really a cheap part for the Cuisinart product. (All I've used these blenders for was fruit smoothies! I doubt the Duet would have made it throught the first challenge of food processing!) The Cuisinart product may be smart but they sure aren't very strong. I certainly would not classify them as heavy-duty! An improvement would be making the gasket either metal or a plastic with more give. (I won't be going back for thirds!) | 01 star
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Perfect!!
We have pwned this for only a few weeks now but it is far better than the vicks cool mist that we originally bought for my son's bedroom. Not only is it cute it is super quiet and very effective. I wish I had bought this months ago! | 45 stars
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Love, love, love this pot..
Where do I begin?Purchased several of these for myself, my SIL, MIL and friends when on sale for $20.00 here on Amazon over 8 years ago.This is my all time fave pot. For braising, pasta, soups,one pot meals, it is used all the time. My pot has not shown any signs of excessive wear and tear/ warping as I am quite OCD about how I use my pots. The bottom is as flat as the day I purchased it. I have been on the look out for another pot like this to give as a present to my now grown daughter and simply cannot find it anywhere.I purchased it as we have the original Calphalon Commercial hard anodized from oh more than 18 years ago I love, love Calphalon hard anodized. None of the non stick crap they have now.Yes, this has a really wide cooking surface and that is for me one of the best features.OK, it crowds the burner, but I can handle that . I am looking for pots that are as wide as this one as I do love that food is spaced out. Cannot get used to the tall, narrow stockpots.I clean as normal, never put in the dishwasher, never put in water while pot is still warm.Just wanted to add my review after all these years.. | 45 stars
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My New Favorite Kitchen Tool
Yep, it's huge! Make sure you have the space for it. If you do, just buy it. I've had mine for about two weeks and I've already made and canned beef stew in it and canned marmalade, achar, sweet pickles, and coleslaw, I live at about 7500 ft., so a pressure cooker is essential for beans, etc. The beef in the stew I made was the tenderest I've ever gotten at this altitude. Very, very happy with this purchase. | 45 stars
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1.5 quart
I'm not sure that all the reviews here are for this particular model. I like it. It looks good. I wouldn't call it lightweight ... it has enough heft to it. I haven't noticed the handle getting hot or even warm. I suspect that some folks are using a flame or burner which is wider than the pot bottom. Certainly if you apply heat directly to the handle it will get hot but I haven't felt the pot transferring heat through the handle at all. I had a one quart which was a little too small and a two quart which was a bit too big. So like Goldilocks I was looking for something in the middle but one and a half quart pots are hard to find. This pot at this price at this quality was just right. An added bonus is that this pot heats quickly. I noticed that this pan boiled water much faster than my other pots. | 34 stars
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Great Blender!
I use this blender every morning to make protein shakes with ice and frozen fruit. It is powerful and never leaves any chunks of ice or fruit. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality blender at an excellent price from Amazon. | 45 stars
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Solid blender
We've had the this blender for about 6 months now and are fully satisfied with it. It got especially heavy use (more than once/day for several weeks) after someone in our house had oral surgery. It is noisy and nostalgic as others have eloquently written; it is reliable and shows no signs of disintegrating. Rather, its done an excellent job disintegrating ice, pecans, & everything else we've thrown into it. | 45 stars
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Great 'til the string breaks!
This one definitely dries the lettuce the best of any I've tried. That's the good. The bad is that the string breaks after about a year.I'm still going to order another one. I tried the X0X one. It's OK but the lettuce just doesn't get as dry as this one. | 34 stars
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The Giver
I really enjoyed this novel. I love how Lowery creates a world where it seems as though everyone is satisfied, but it is obvious that there could be so much more. It is beautfully written and fun and easy to read, but, at the same time, contains very deep and complicated themes. Its a great book for a kid to read and a great book for an adult on another level. | 34 stars
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Nice for small meals
This is great if you don't want to heat up a large meal. I use it for reheating food. Has the different temperature settings. Cleans up easily. | 34 stars
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Piping Hot!
This little thing is wonderful! I bought this item for my boyfriend for Christmas and he uses it at his desk at work. It keeps hot coffee hot til the last drop. Definitely recommend. Do note it does not reheat coffee, but keeps already-hot coffee steadily hot. :) | 45 stars
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Lids Fit, Handles stay Cool, Pans heat evenly
This is the my first purchase of what I would consider an "upper end" of cookware. I just bought a house and wanted a set of pots and pans that would last and not need replaced after 6 months. I don't see that happening and every time I used them I feel content and happy that I got such a good deal on such a great set of cookware. | 45 stars
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A great find
I purchased this vacuum all in part, because the $200+ model I had broke down...wasn't looking to spend a lot of $$ on another vacuum and I did not want a bagless unit...this model had good reviews with Consumer Reports, so I thought I would give it a try...and I am glad I did...this vacuum does exactly what it should do...clean! The only short comings are: noise level (but what vac doesn't make noise) and shortness of the accessory hose (but you can purchase an extension)...all in all, this is a good vac for the $$...recommended product. | 45 stars
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Happy and whistling Dixie
I shopped extensively before making my purchase. I've been extremely pleased. Not only does it perform well, it looks good. Very solid construction and easy to fill. | 45 stars
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Stir is Part of Life
We are on our 6th Stir Crazy since we have been married. At 6 batches a week for 26 years, the Stir Crazy is a durable part of life. | 45 stars
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Warm and soft!
These sheets are great--very warm, very soft, and an unbelievable price for flannel sheets. | 45 stars
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35 or so years and countless batches of experience with this product
This is a great product for popping corn -- if you like the texture produced by hot-air popping. Other hot-air poppers we have tried (several) have not come close to working as well. Why? Some pop too slowly, don't pop enough of the kernels, or blow too hard.For those who have no experience with hot-air poppers, here are some tricks.1) Let the popper heat up without the cover for about a minute or two (no more than 3) before pouring in the corn and putting on the lid.2) Let the lid cool down while on the popper to keep its shape.3) Use a large bowl. We use a 16-inch diameter stainless steel bowl, large enough for two batches. This makes it easy to contain the popped corn without spinning the bowl, and a whole lot easier to mix in butter, salt, and other flavorings.4) Melt butter or heat oil in the microwave, never in the cup.5) Let the popped corn sit for a few minutes after popping to "improve" the texture. It will be "tough" immediately after it is popped as the steam that popped the kernel has not had time to dissipate. (Placing the popped and flavored corn in a 250 degree F oven for 15 minutes (or 350 F for 10) will continue to dry it out. This is important for those who like really dry popcorn similar to what one buys already popped in plastic bags. It also makes the flavorings meld into the popped kernels. Microwave popcorn is heated for some time after popping, so much of this steam is removed when microwaving.6) There are a lot of great flavorings for popcorn. A favorite is "Vegit" or "Spike" (available on Amazon). My current favorite is a tasty brand of Paprika (finely ground dried sweet red peppers) and finely grated parmesan cheese. Taste these before adding salt, you will probably want to add none or much less. Ground dried Ancho or Chipotle peppers add a bit more heat and flavor. These are all available in almost any supermarket in the US.7) Instead of butter or margarine, Safflower Oil can be heated in a microwave and poured on. It tastes great. A tablespoon of butter can be melted with the oil to show that the oil is hot enough and to add butter flavor. Peanut, grape seed, and corn oil add different flavors. I don't care for corn oil. Olive oil can also be used, but in my experience most folks don't like the flavor of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in this application. Do not over heat any of these oils, they just need to be warm, perhaps 120 degrees F. Flavored oils can be fun.What wears out on this popper are the small rubber feet on the bottom and the lid. If the feet wear out the popper sits too close to the counter and won't get enough air (sucked in through the bottom), which causes it to get too hot. And the lid will eventually just disintegrate. You can prolong the life of the lid by never putting butter in the cup and by letting it cool on the popper. This is one of the reasons for suggestion 1 above, as the less heat the lid takes and the less it is handled while hot, the longer it will last.Now the irritating thing about this popper is that there is no switch, so it starts when you plug it in and you stop it by unplugging it. This undoubtedly makes it last longer and cost less. We have used this countless times with no obvious ill-effects, however it does arc slightly when you unplug it, and the cord is usually a little warm. Popping multiple batches in sequence will result in a warmer cord. If you are uncomfortable with the arcing or warmth, grab the plug with a silicone hot pad or rubber lid-grabber to pull it out. Just don't use a cotton hot pad. Have the pad ready before you start popping, searching for it at the last minute will put a lot of heat out into your room. | 45 stars
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works
My wife, who happens to be female, said that it worked. 'Nuff said. | 34 stars
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Great On the Go Coffeemaker
This is the perfect coffeemaker for someone like me who is the only coffee drinker in the house. It helps me limit the amount of coffee I drink a day. If the entire pot is there, I will drink it. Works perfectly, I use it everyday and no problems so far. No leaking, spilling, or grounds getting into the coffee. The cup is the perfect size. | 45 stars
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The best
Excellent processor and the different size bowls are great for smaller portions. Motor is not that loud for its size. And great accessories included. | 45 stars
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DON'T BUY!! Sunbeam seems to have lost their way
After about 3 weeks of use, my wife's side controller started to flash the dreaded "FF" on her digital controller. I followed all of the manufactures suggestions to no avail. Now I have to pay to ship it back to them, with a 3 to 4 week wait time. This is the 2nd one that has gone out. I am beginning to think there is a quality control issue as the FF seems to be such an issue that it's on their website. I have purchased 100's of items on here, and this is the first regretful purchase I have made.I DO NOT recommend that you purchase their products. I would refer you to the consumers website where you can query yourself. | 01 star
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Very Happy With This Purchase!
I've been using this percolator for 2 weeks now and did not have any bad metal taste as someone mentioned. The sterling silver inner parts are just fine. They're not shiny/glossy stainless steel but do they really need to be? It is as what most reviews posted. It makes a good cup of coffee. I like cream in my coffee, and the coffee was still hot enough with cream. I've also purchased the reusable filter for the Presto percolator but it only holds up to 8 cups. Can't use it if you make more than 8 cups, this Presto holds up to 12 cups. So, I took advised from some users and purchased some unbleached paper filters (8-12 cup size). I then folded the filter in half, using a single-hole hand puncher, I punched a hole in the center. It fits into the brew cup perfectly and it works quite well. I have not had any grounded coffee in my cup of coffee. It is quite easy to clean too. The only cons for the percolator vs. a dripper is that you can't pour a cup of coffee while it's brewing. Then again, this Presto brews quite quickly. Another nice thing about the percolator is that it doesn't take much counter space like a dripper do. I'm planning to purchase a stovetop one too for back up and for whenever power goes out.Jun. 1, 2011--Just an update... the internal stainless steel parts and cover lid, basket, lid, perk tube, are dishwasher safe. Just need to hand wash the carafe. | 45 stars
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Our best so far.
After several unsatisfactory toasters, we've found one that does the job. Particularly appreciate slot sizes, and ability to easily raise toasted slice up in order to extract it. Not super speedy, but quite acceptable performance. | 34 stars
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worked
i used this piece on a different rod and it worked just fine this piece keeps the hangers from sliding off great piece | 45 stars
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GREAT rice cooker
I'm Japanese and we take our white rice very seriously. I got this because I lost my last one that I brought from Japan in my divorce. This thing makes GOOD rice. One button start is easy to use. My only complaint is, it takes FOREVER to cook the rice, so if you've had a late day at the office, it's a pain to have to wait for the rice to cook. I understand that a lot of nice rice cookers take a long time to cook these days, so I guess we just have to learn to live with it. Overall, good product!! | 45 stars
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broken ! at 15 months
Coffee maker broke after 15 months.Actually much worse than broke - started emitting very acrid smoke.A product like this should last a lot longer - and it was certainlya hazard - although no fire.September 11, 20010 | 01 star
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Life changing
This thing is amazing. I hate ironing so much. It's time consuming and a pain, plus I end up burning certain fabrics. This is fast and extremely easy to use. It also works with all fabrics. Seriously, buy this. | 45 stars
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Very nice
I bought one of these for a friend that loves cats and Egyptian art as a Christmas present. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it looked when it arrived. The gold highlights are not excessive and precisely done unlike some that look like they were painted by a 4 year old. It will easily be mistaken for a more expensive piece. I will be getting one for myself but I really want to find a larger one with the same quality. I can't wait to see her reaction when she opens it. | 45 stars
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best steamer out there
Use this for rice and all types of veggies all the time. They always turn out perfect and is one of the best I have owned. Bang for buck best steamer out there. | 45 stars
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Save your money
I've owned a Cameron stove top smoker for a long time, used it occasionally, and never have thought it is worth the trouble and mess. It is virtually impossible to make smoke-free, so unless you have a really good stove hood, don't even think about it. It would be a good device to take on an outing where you're going to cook outdoors, however, either over a camp grill or with a portable stove, and the smokiness of the environment is not a concern. It is really hard to clean once you use it and the wood powders available to use with the smoker are pretty expensive. I smoked fresh caught fish of all types for many years using a standard electric smoker, so I am not a newbie at this, but if you are going to use it indoors, don't bother unless you like a smoky kitchen and a really messy kitchen contraption to deal with afterwards. | 12 stars
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Fleece sheets by Pike Street - Amazon.com
I like the fleece sheets (although I have a set from a different manufacturer which are heavier and softer).I have washed them a couple of times and they seem to be holding up nicely. | 34 stars
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Works Great and Never Spits in your Face!
I tried the faucet mount filters with horrible results. They ALWAYS begin leaking after a short period of time and the last one I had would spray out of the front of the unit and hit you in the face or soak your shirt. After two failed attempts with faucet mount filters, I purchased the PUR DS-1800Z 2-Stage Water Dispenser about 4 months ago. It fits nicely in the fridge and the water is great. The only negative is that it does take a while for the water to run through the filter so if you let it run out, you will have to wait a while for it to drip through. The solution for me has been to fill it every evening before bed. Just incorporate it into your nightly routine and you'll alway have cold, filtered water ready to go. | 45 stars
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good deal
I got this for Christmas and I wouldn't have bought it for myself. Just because its alarm features aren't what I want. I would like one of those 7/5/2 day alarms and i would like to be able to go to bed on one radio station or wake up on another, and maybe have control of the alarm volume. But the reception is better than my old clock radio. the sound is better than my old clock radio. and so far i have been going to bed to the ipod and waking up to the ipod, I set the second alarm to go off just to make sure. Just got to remember to turn the alarms off friday nite and back on sunday nite.I don't think you can find those fancy alarm features on any ipod clock radio, anyway. and compared to the timex i was looking at the controls are real easy to use. and its real nice to have the ipod to go to bed listening to. | 34 stars
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Garlic pealer
Pretty cool product. Peels the skin right off and leaves you with fresh minced garlic. Glad to have this product in my kitchen. Cleans up easy too. | 34 stars
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deco vase
This is a really cool looking vase. The contrast with flowers is so pretty and it looks great on my granite island in my kitchen. | 45 stars
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the end result is satisfying but it's a hassle for me
I bought this for my husband who cooks constantly. He uses it daily and prefers it over the hand crank kind. I agree that it does an efficient job of removing the lid on a can. It removes it completely - unlike the hand crank kind that leaves one small edge attached sometimes - and it comes off with smooth edges. The fact that it needs to be plugged in each time you use it bothers me. It's not used quite frequently enough to keep continually plugged in on the counter - plus, it's a can opener and not that attractive so I like to keep it hidden. But I personally think it's a hassle to dig it out of the cupboard each time. I still reach for the hand cranked one. But overall it's efficient. | 34 stars
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Truly a "Professional" quality scale
After getting tired of pretty big fluccuations on my regular digital bathroom scale, I bought this model. Honestly, I thought it was one of those "Professional" pieces of equipment that no professional would ever use and are really just aimed at gullible home users. Nope. This is the real deal. It's big, it's metal, and it's accurate. Best of all, after I had it for a week or two, I had to go to my doctor for a physical. On the way to the exam room the RN directed me to a side room to check my weight and sure enough... They had the exact same model. Two thumbs way up. I'm nothing but thrilled with this purchase. | 45 stars
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Broke after 2 month
Quite a big blender, 18 speeds aren't very useful, but it worked ok... for less then two month and two dozen shakes. Now the base is leaking. And I didn't even try to crash ice or frozen fruits. | 01 star
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Nice product
This is a great product for drying things like towels, or children's bibs. Just make sure you get the connections into studs on the wall, because if you don't then you will be limited on the amount of weight you can put on it. I lined it up and installed it into the studs and it is very sturdy. | 45 stars
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Love it!
I have gone through so many thermometers, but this one is sturdy, easy to read and because of the bright color, I do not misplace it. | 45 stars
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Great Little Clock!
Love this clock. Small, nice lines. The color is a clean looking white. Two alarms are great too. I set one for mornings during the week, and the other for the weekend. Super easy to set and use. Snooze works well and the radio quality is good, especially for the 5 seconds I actually listen to it when it wakes me up! Only takes up a little space on my night table too. | 45 stars
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Simply Stunning
I have this on my bed right now- its warm, soft and light enough we dont roast to death, but heavy enough to keep us warm. It is really easy to clean- we've taken it to the laundro-mat and washed it in the huge washer, using the huge dryer, adn tennis balls to make sure the stuffign was dry. I would buy another for our daughter's room, but she hasn't decided on her colors yet... | 34 stars
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Search Over
I had looked everywhere of a composter for under the sink. This one is of an ideal size, very sturdy and attractive enough to leave on top of the counter. I am very happy with this. | 45 stars
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I threw these away. Not remotely strong enough
I bought some earth magnets at the same time as these, and they are about 100 times more powerful. These might hold a paper. Might, on a nice flag metal surface.These are not even in the same category but oh SO much nicer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040MPB80I just used some of the above to hang halloween docrations from my "walls". Presumably there is a nail or something they are attracted to.This item is not worth buying. | 01 star
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Vornado rocks!
It arrived today. It's June in Atlanta and I've been searching for a fan to help cool my home office. I didn't want to go to the expense of installing a ceiling fan, and felt sure that an inexpense floor or table fan would suffice. Unfortunately, I initially went to my local Target store. First I bought a 17-inch tilt-up floor fan made by Honeywell. I soon discovered that the on/off switch was cheap and that the lowest setting was enough to fly a kite in here. I took it back. My next choice was an oscillating fan on a floor stand. Cheap, cheap, cheap workmanship-- plus, you had to assemble it. The motor was metal and seemed durable enough, but once mounted, it sagged sadly toward the floor-- the plastic apparatus and stand, too weak to support it. I took it back. Ok, I told myself. Don't be in such a hurry. Go to Amazon and do some research. Vornado fans were generally given high ratings. Mine arrived and I am elated. It is just the size I need, is sturdy, the fan-speed settings are unlimited, it runs quietly, and puts out a wonderful breeze. Vornado fans have many fans (and visa versa). Now I am one of them! | 45 stars
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Just beautiful!
Before I review the bowl, I'd like to point out that the photo currently appearing on this page is not correct. The fruit bowl has a tapered bottom and resembles, in shape and size, the sort of small bowl you get at coffee shops for fruit, sauces and condiments. In other words, a good, honest, small bowl.If you're already a Fiestaware devotee you don't have to be sold on the line. You'll know that they're high quality dishes, durable and very adaptable to all sorts of occasions. And you'll know how beautiful the colors can be. But if you haven't seen the peacock blue color, you can't look at the photo and imagine the richness of this particular color. I think Fiesta has really come up with a winner this time. It's vivid without being garish, a perfect backdrop for your meals. (Color hint: orangey fruit such as peaches, apricots and... well, oranges, look wonderful against this color because orange is the color compliment to blue.) Color does matter on the table. And Fiestaware offers a banquet of color. | 45 stars
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Okay, Until it Overheated
Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, Brushed ChromeThis mini-processor performed well for some things (pesto, silken tofu), except that it is very light-weight plastic and must be firmly gripped and held down while it processes. Also, it has no overheat-thermostat switch to shut off automatically before the motor burns up. I had processed some almonds, then was batch-processing some dates that were dry and pre-cut into bits. I was pulsing as is recommended, when I felt the processor getting very warm. I shut it off and let it completely cool. When I tried to process again, the motor was dead. It was only a couple of months old and the eleventh time I used it. Obviously a disappointment. | 01 star
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Very pleased
This is a well made product. The hardware was extremely sturdy. The screw hooks into the ceiling joists were very substantial. The supplied hooks to connect the rack to the ceiling hooks, would have lowered the rack too much for our ceiling. So we went to the hardware store and bought two very nice oval links and then spray painted them to match the graphite rack. Worked beautifully. The rack is very stable, doesn't tip, perhaps becasue the pots hang from the grid work. The pot lids are very conveniently stored on the top of the grid. I heartily recommend this product. | 45 stars
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Has made a HUGE difference!!!
I purchased this pillow for my mother, she has Scleroderma & severe acid reflux. This pillow has made a huge difference in her acid reflux and nausea during the night. It was worth every dollar spent & I will probably be purchasing one for my self to see if it makes a difference in my apnea. | 45 stars
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Fantastic grater!
We wanted a grater that offered two different sizes, one for softer cheese (cheddar) and one for hard cheeses (romano). This grater fits the bill! It seems very sturdy and cleans up quickly and easily. | 45 stars
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Christmas gift
I bought a steamer about 3 years ago and love it. Food comes out perfect every time. I bought this one for my parents. It's easy to cook healthy. | 45 stars
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pepper mill
I love this pepper mill, especially the four different grinds. Now if you can figure out a way to get my husband to return it to the finest grind after he uses it, I would be most appreciative! | 45 stars
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polder stainless reversible dishrack
I should have listened to reviews I read. The rack does not hold plates/bowls securely. The utensil bucket is not deep or narrow enough to hold common utensils upright. The curled edges of the tray (structural integrity) in drain position, hold water and will back up, and drain upon counter, unless back end is raised. The welds of the rack are not aligned properly. Thus wobbling port to starboard as it is loaded. One of the welds is soft and will not last. The only winners... shipping. Item returned. Seek alternate dish racks! | 01 star
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Great power, easy to use while beating!
I love my Heritage stand mixer! I used a sunbeam stand mixer for aprx. 25 years and it finally died on me. It was great except for the real heavy duty mixing (it had fewer watts than the Heritage model does). I replaced it with a KitchenAid stand mixer. I put up with it for 5 years and mostly hated it. It beat things too light... mashed potatoes, cookie dough... which changed the texture and taste of foods. Worst was how frustrating KitchenAid's are to use. The mixing bowl is deep and small in diameter. That means every time you need to mix a bit with your spatula, you have to turn off the mixer, unlock the head, lift up the head, then mix your ingredients, then put the head back down, then relock the head, then turn the mixer back on... every time you want to stir a bit. There just isn't room for reaching into the bowl it's so small in diameter. When you add in dry ingredients to your dough you can't get into the bowl enough with anything other than a stirring spoon. I just found that it wasn't worth the frustration.Compare that to the Sunbeam Heritage which I bought 5 months ago... powerful motor (in fact, more watts than the KitchenAid most people buy and more watts than my original Sunbeam)... large diameter bowl so you can add ingredients easily and mix when you want to.Only thing I would like on my Sunbeam Heritage that I don't have is a glass bowl. My original one had glass bowls and they were great for mashing potatoes in and then heating them up a bit in the microwave, without having to transfer them. (KitchenAid's bowls aren't glass either.) | 45 stars
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