pleased

love it! Works better than any toaster oven I've ever had. The best thing is that deal amazon gave me was better than any other we site a i checked and way better than any brick and mortar store-incl! Walmart, Target , and Costco!

Throws off way too much heat

This may be a fine toaster oven for the money. I won't know because I'm returning it after just one use (per the instructions, I set it to 350 degrees and let it heat for 15 minutes to burn off manufacturing oils prior to cooking). That was enough for me. The body of this toaster oven, especially the top, gets way too hot. So hot, in fact, that it heats up my kitchen more than my regular oven does. And frankly, I'm concerend about it being a fire hazard. There is, in fact, a warning printed across the top that reads CAUTION HOT SURFACE. This thing is obviously not insulated. Also, the ticking timer is annoying to the nth degree. Way too loud. Try watching TV or having a conversation with what sounds like a loud time bomb ticking away for 15 or 20 minutes. It can be clearly heard in the next room. Just a dumb, dumb design. I don't care if it cooks well or not. Back to Amazon it goes.

Works but gets really hot on the outside.

The controls on this are pretty easy to use, but it doesn't have good insulation. The top and back of the unit get hot enough to burn. Because of this I would not use this toaster oven with children around.

You also need lots of space around the toaster oven to ensure you don't heat up anything else by accident.

Without a doubt, the best!

After trying other (more expensive) toaster ovens, I ordered this one. It's absolutely perfect. The toast now has the texture of toast instead of overly-baked bread. It's very easy to use and it's compact. I should know to stick with Black & Decker from this point on!

Not like they used to be....

Purchased to replace a much loved, older B&D toaster-oven that had lost its door handle and was beginning to look dingy. This newer model, while the price was right, the settings are more complicated that need be. Plus I hate having to use a windup timer for toasting. After over a month using it, I still under-cook - or burn - toasts, bagels, etc. The oven part seems to be pretty accurate for temperature and the larger space is great. Re construction: the internal groove where the slide-in tray fits is slightly off on one side which causes the tray to be misaligned. Hardly noticeable but there nevertheless. Made in China!

Love these containers

We love that one size lid fits on several different sizes. A good range of sizes for leftovers as well as packing lunches.

Well worth the money

These store very compactly. It is a lot easier when you have a uniform set for storage purposes clean and unclean. theyu have cleaned up nice and easy, but I havent put ketchup in them yet.so that would be the real test. they are aLSO BPA Free which is what you need when storing food.I wish they include a bigger size container which is sold separately. I was kind of mad from amazon because the price dropped almost 30% after I purchased them they should have a price adjustment policy for purchases within 10 days or 30 days period come on you guys! I was so fed up with the mess in my container drawer that I decided to get rid of all those nasty locking mechanism container that gather mold and take forever to assemble after washing them . I take them apart when I wash them because otherwise they will gather mold. you can store them in a corner of the drawer with the cover, they all fit inside each other and many use the same size cover. One problem I have though is if I loan them out, I may never get them back.

Stack nicely, good quality (BPA Free!)

One of the main reasons I decided to buy this plastic container set is because (voila) it is BPA Free. Definitely important to me, as I already have plenty of plastic containers at home I intend to eventually toss and thought a matching set would be nicer.

I deducted a star because I was slightly dissapointed at the fact that there are so many SMALLER containers in this set that really couldn't fit much expect spices, etc...this could possibly be good for people with smaller babies, or elderly or pets who need pureed food in small amounts. Nice and convenient.

Overall I like this set and would recommend it for purchase to others, as long as you read (didn't do this myself) beforehand, the sizes of containers that are included in this box.

The containers stack nicely as well as the lids. We are a family of 5, and yet I don't know if someone actually needs this much tupperware out at once? (particularly with the smaller containers).

Bottom line, if you need new tupperware, this is a nice price to get BPA Free tupperware at (got free shipping and paid $10.47)

Best containers to buy

My family was always losing the tops or couldn't find a match. Now, everything is right there.

Great Quality For Price

Excellent storage container. I ordered them for a cottage and now I am buying two more for home.

Love it!!!

Seemed to have lots of good reviews and we liked the way it looked. We have used it every day and it is very fast and it is everything we had hoped it would be. Very pleased!

It heats up water, but is noisy and VERY hot on the outside.

As a kettle, it heats up water quickly and stays clean, which are both great things to have. Sadly, in our one bedroom apartment (kitchen is in the same room as the "living" space), the noise generated while heating water usually means we have to pause whatever we are watching and it is difficult to hold a conversation without yelling. It's not terrible or anything, but just louder than expected. Also, the all metal construction of the container area looks great and stays clean, but definitely is not "safe" to touch and you have to be careful with it, as it gets extremely hot when boiling water.

Still it functions well as a kettle. Good switch, turns off automatically after boiling, nice measure down the side, solid lid, pours well.

GREAT Thing

I had a plastic one, and I brought it to my office. I bought this for my home, and I love it. It is a little bit more expensive than my old one, but it works great, looks great. I just love it. If you are considering an electrical kettle, it is the one you should choose.

great kettle

the metal is shiny. works very well. It needs 20s to auto-off after water begins to boil.

The handle will not get too hot after the water is boiled, which is not the case for my last kettle.

Aroma awk- nice quality

I was so happy with this that I wanted to let people know. I love that it is so simple, that it turns off automatically, and that the kettle detaches from the base. However, the metal does get very hot, just like a stovetop kettle would, so common sense precautions are needed. Also, it is not quite as fast as my mother's alternate model, but I would rather avoid the health risks of toxins getting out from heated plastic, so I'll stick with stainless steel. I received this kettle as a birthday gift, and I have used it nearly every day since then! I can't believe that I waited so long to use a product like this- it is so much easier and faster than boiling water on the stove! I haven't noticed any bad odors or tastes. The product is sturdy and it doesn't take up too much room.

Nesco FC-75PR 700 Watt Food Dehydrator

We bought this to give as a gift. The person is thrilled with the way it works. When our old dehydrator dies we will buy this one for ourselves.

Poor design - didn't work for me

I've used a dehydrator for years to dry herbs from my garden which I use all year long. I like the idea of drying them at a lower temperature. The colors shouldn't darken.

This was not my experience. I cut fresh sweet basil from my garden to dehydrate. I layed them in a single layer and set the dryer to 95º. Two days later, they were wilted, but not in the least bit dried. I hiked the temperature to 105º and let it continue drying. Mind you, the unit was operating 24/7. After five more days, the leaves were still not dry; some of them were still just wilted, especially the ones in the bottom trays where there were fewer leaves. I turned the unit up again, this time to 155º. After another 4 days, I checked them. The leaves should crumble when dried. The leaves are still flexible - kind of like paper leather.

I called Nesco and explained my dilemma. They suggested I return it. She said the basil should have dried in 24 hours.

That wasn't my experience. I would not recommend this unit. I don't like the heating unit on the top. Everyone knows that heat rises. Maybe that's part of the problem. The moisture certainly didn't leave the unit when it was in operation 24/7 for 11 days.

My original unit was a Magic Chef from Walmart. I liked the unit because the heater and the fan were in the bottom. The trays were adjustable to different heights. The unit would dry herbs within 24 hours. I wish I could get another one like that.

I THINK TERI JOHNSON WOULD LOVE THIS DEHYDRATOR!

When I buy something I do a LOT of research, 'cause I absolutely despise both wasting money & of course those dang "Nat-Zees"... Trust me on this one folks, this is well worth every cent & perfoms as advertised! I made jerky using a basic recipe my crew dog Tom "I think I just pooped my pants 'cause I'm so dang old" Bolling gave me & it makes store-bought jerky taste like a dog turd wrapped in burnt hair... Seriously, you'll take one bite of perfectly cured/dried jerkey from this machine & think you just got done eating Rock's ma's calf muscle... It's just that good! Buy this dehydrator & amaze your friends when you bring in some dehydrated meat straight from gary Firestone's Brokeback Barn...

p.s. If you want a GREAT food dehydrator, look no further folks!

lUv,

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great dehydrator

I own a very similar model and really only purchased this for the 5 trays. I gave my mom the top and bottom since she had a really old model (10+ years) and it was compatible with her trays. Nothing bad to say - I expect them to last forever.

Great machine, reasonable price

We've had ours for a few months now and still love it. The adjustable temp is great, since we do both jerky (160 degrees) and fruit leathers (140 or so). The drying is even and consistent, and the motor is quiet. Do note that the trays are too large to fit into a standard dishwasher (assuming ours is "standard"), so you have to hand-wash them, but it's not difficult and is well-worth the effort for the results!

Gave this to a friend as Bridal Shower Gift

She loved it. I think this small appliance looks a lot more expensive than it really is. The reason I got it is because it had such high reviews on Amazon. The general public is usually pretty right. The item was originally discounted at ~$25 when I got it, but I think even if that were double the price it would still be worth it. Just compare this item to similiar hand blenders. Other manufacturers try to charge $50-75 for the same thing.

Love this product....

I purchased this Cuisinart Immersion Hand Blender to replace one that had a plastic blade protector, that broke. This one has a metal protector over the blade. The blending shaft and protector is one piece, easily attachs and can be removed with the push of a button. Easy to clean.

The Best

This is our 3rd hand mixer over the past 10 years. This is a simple gadget with single speed and a flexible soft cord. This shows there are times when simple is the best and this is the best.

Cuisinart CSB

We bought this to puree food for my 6 month old. We LOVE it. I've used it for baby food, soup and smoothies. It is easy to clean, doesn't take up all the storage of a traditional food processor or blender and does a great job making my babies food nice and thin.

Best method for Hollandaise Sauce!!

If you've ever struggled with making Hollandaise you won't ever again if you buy this blender! It's so easy! Here's the recipe:

4 egg yolks
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (approximately the juice a half of a lemon)
dash white pepper
1/4 tsp. salt

1 stick butter (1/2 c.)

Melt butter in microwave until just bubbly in a glass container with a handle. Combine first 4 ingredients in the beaker that comes with the blender and mix it with the immersion blender with a couple of pulses. Slowly pour butter (while still hot) into yolk mixture mixing in a little at a time to create an emulsion. Serve immediately. Sauce does not store well. Eat it all!!!

When you're done detach the blender from the motor, lick it off(carefully!!) and toss it in the dishwasher. Easy cleanup! This thing has paid for itself just in the amount of perfect Hollandaise sauce I've made with it!

Money well spent, and saved!

This is one of the best kitchen appliances in years at a very reasonable price. I've spent a fortune buying coffee on the go. After deciding to save some money I bought this and have done just that. The Brew 'n Go and 2 lbs of Maxwell House were less than I was spending in two weeks buying out. I'll replace it every year if I have to, as I'm the only Java drinker in the house. I couldn't seem to manage the larger pot makers as well, I'd make too much, etc.

Coffee is done to the perfect temp in 3&1/2 minutes, it easy to clean and the mug is great to go. Money well spent and saved

Coffee quick and easy on the run

Not much to say . I set it up the night before get up turn it on then get dressed. On my way out I add my cream and sugar and roll out the door. Its quick. No wasted time or money. I like this coffee maker.

Work horse

I bought mine in late 2004. I can't even remember where. It's still going strong. The permanent filter has some fraying, from cleaning, but other than I noticed it, it's not an issue. Every morning while getting ready I start it just before my final bathroom touch up, when finished, I add creamer, snap on the lid, grab my purse and head out the door. It sits in my cup holder and stays warm for the one hour commute. I highly recommend this coffee maker. When mine stops working I intend to buy another. Be careful, if you're sleepy you might forget to put the mug under the brewer. lol I've also forgotten to put the coffee in the basket. I've forgotten to take it altogether, and spent my commute thinking of my delicious cup of coffee, sitting on my kitchen counter without me. :(

First one didn't work. Hassle returning it.

I bought this from Amazon. When I got it it worked one cycle---the cleaning cycle. After that it just wouldn't work. I had to send it back to Black and Decker's company (cut off the end of the power cord and send them that only) and then I waited and waited and waited for my replacement to arrive. I did finally get it after about 6 weeks, and I had to pay the postage both directions. I don't remember if I had to pay postage to Amazon to get the first one, but if I did that would have been three times to pay postage for this thing.

The new one works fine. I use it several times a day. There's nothing fancy or elegant about it, but it does do what it's supposed to do. But I can't forget how much trouble it was to deal with the company that I had to return it to, and that will lower my rating.

What happened to Amazon?!

The product itself is great, exactly what I need for myself and not waste any coffee. However, I purchased the item from Amazon NEW but the item was open when I got it. There were scratches inside the cup and filter holder. I am very disappointed in Amazon lately (I just don't know how to get the review to them!).

Combat-Tested Cofee Maker

I like all the features of this coffeemaker; a simple, no frills design, a cone filter which, in my opinion, provides more flavor than basket filter models, and a good pour (how hard is it to make a carafe that does not drip when pouring from a full pot?). But what most impressed me was the dependability of this coffee maker. From late 2007 to early 2010, this coffee maker sat at the coffee station of our unit HQ at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, supporting the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of Operation Enduring Freedom. Man, did we made some coffee. I mean, 3 pots before noon, and at least 1, sometimes as many as 3 pots after lunch. For one six month rotation, it brewed the midnight shift as well. Alas, as all good things, the heating element finially gave out in March of this year after brewing around 2 and 1/2 years and 4000 pots of coffee. What more can you ask?

Probably the best coffee maker going

When my 14 year old Braun coffee maker finally bit the dust, I shopped and shopped to find a suitable replacement and finally settled on the Cuisinart.

Overall I really like this machine, but there are a few things that I definitely preferred on the old Braun, which is no longer made...I would have bought that same model if I could have. Any product that is used every day and lasts 14 years is pretty impressive to me.

The pros:

Adjustable heat setting. This is nice for those who use cream in their coffee since you can set it to be hot enough so that even after you add cream to your coffee, you still get a good hot cup. If you drink it back, you can dial the heat back a bit so it's not lava hot on that first sip.

Styling - it looks nice sitting on the counter.

Excellent carafe - the carafe pours PERFECTLY...not a single drip, ever. I also like the plastic rim around the top which offers a little protection from breaking.

Adjustable auto shut off timer. The default is two hours, but you can adjust it up to four.

The cons:

As many other reviewers have noted, it is a bit of a pain to pour water into. It's not that bad, but no doubt you need to watch what you're doing or you'll end up pouring water all over the counter instead of into the machine. I haven't missed yet, so I'd call this just a minor annoyance. Plus, the fact that the carafe pours so nicely makes it a little easier to hit the small opening when pouring water in.

Slow brew time - the good old Braun was a lot faster at making a pot. I would say this one might take up to twice as long (just a gut feel since I can't actually time it out against the dead Braun).

Carafe lid - the lid is hard to get on and off. I have worked out a technique to be able to do it fairly easily, but it does not just easily snap into place nor does it come off very easily.

Based on reviews I read about countless other machines, I do think this one might be the best one out there. It's not quite perfect, but it is very good. Oh, and it does brew a great cup of coffee!

Very good coffee maker..

This thing makes a great cup of coffee. Easily as good, or better than any Keurig I've tried. The on/off button could be better, and the thing is huge, but overall very pleased with the purchase.

Better Tasting Coffee!

Looks beautiful (bought it in stainless/black) and makes better tasting coffee than any other one we have owned. Bought an additional 1 for our daughter AND 1 for our 5th wheel. Love it!

Great Coffee pot!!!!

After reading other reviews on this product, I almost didn't buy it, but my sister told me that Cuisinart is the best coffee pot she has ever had, so I took a chance. Amazon had the lowest price and free shipping which was great. We have used the pot now for one month and are very pleased with it!!!! Highly recommend it to everyone.

Great purchase

For under 10 dollars I was easily able to sharpen my very nice knives. It normally costs me about 75 dollars to get a good edge back on my 11 knives. This handy little sharpener is well worth the money. I bought 2 so I could give one to my daughter.

Not as good as its reputation, won't give you a razor's edge

I've hand-sharpened knives for 25 or so years now, and have tried nearly every sharpening system and sharpening materials out there. In all of my considerable experience (sorry if that sounds a bit cocky), nothing beats hand-sharpening on flat whetstones that have a high grit, or using a leather strop with jeweler's rouge to polish up an edge to a glass smooth, super razor sharp edge.

I kept hearing such wonderful things from people about how good of a sharpener this AccuSharp 001 knife sharpener is, so I decided, since I really like to have very sharp knives, to give it a try. I own several other sharpeners like this, both in design and in material (tungsten carbide), and have never been satisfied with the edge they produce. Before purchasing this product, probably the best I had tried before were sharpeners like the Smith Abrasives, Inc. PP1 Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener, which has both a tungsten carbide sharpener to quickly get a semi-sharp edge, and also a ceramic bladed sharpener to finish, or "polish" the edge into sharpness.

This AccuSharp 001 sharpener is actually the best product of this kind I have tried. Despite only having the tungsten carbide blades, it actually gives a good knife a decent edge. I tried this product on cheap 440A stainless steel (no name Wally World type knives), 440HC stainless steel (typical Buck knife blade material, which is pretty decent steel), to high quality blade materials like high carbon 1095 steel (Ontario, SOG, some Cold Steel, Spyderco, and a few others) and VG-1 and VG-10 stainless steels (again, SOG, some Cold Steel, Spyderco, Benchmade, etc).

Even on high quality steel blades, this sharpener only delivers a decent edge. Not a razor edge, but a decent edge. No offense to the previous reviewer, I like to use a knife for its intended purpose...to cut through something with MINIMAL effort...which cannot be done without at LEAST a razor edge. Whether I'm preparing dinner, to woodworking, etc etc, I simply must have a razor's edge at the least to work with, to make my work go easier.

I have still found no better method that using high grit flat stones, followed by polishing with a leather strop and jeweler's rouge, to give me that super razor edge on good quality steel that I prefer to use.

SO, if you only want a pretty decent edge to work with, then this product is, hands down, the best one to use to give you that decent edge. Just make sure you follow the instructions and only use very, very slight pressure, or you'll never get that decent edge.

If what you want or need is a razor edge, or super razor edge, then this product will disappoint you. It all depends on what you want/need.

But, again, as far as this type of sharpener goes, this is by far the best one I've used.

Best Knife Sharpener on the Market!!!!

I bought the Accusharp Knife Sharpener to sharpen my tactical and kitchen knives and I couldn't be happier with the quality and ease of use. All my knives are razor sharp now and I love this tool!!! I highly recommend it!!!

so simple, so effective

Very handy to have the sharpener around. A few trips can get your knife back to be sharp.

Awesome

At first glance it doesn't look like much, but I was looking for a decent knife sharpener for camping trips.
I purchased this because of the good reviews and now, WOW its EXCELLENT! Brings knifes to their full potential.
Fantastic price and product bravo.

best crock pot slow cooker around

I have had this Hamilton Beach slow cooker for over 8 months now. I can verify that it is reliable, no problems so far after over 30+ uses. Even talked my relatives into getting one. Unfortunately I paid $49.99 for it at Wal-Mart, now it is $31.88 (better than Amazon's).

Like I said, I have been able to utilize all of it's features. I find the lid clamps to be extremely convenient and intuitive. Also, the food termometer works great! I've used it twice now and it has worked wonderfully!

Dishes that I have cooked so far: babyback ribs (2 different recipes), country ribs/saurkraut/red potatoes, homemade clam chowder, mac & cheese, turkey, pot roast/potatoes/carrots/onions, soups, several chilis, etc. All turned out great. Go to allrecipes and southernfood for 1000s of free recipes. You can pretty much cook anything in it.

crock pot

I have only used this new crock pot a few times, but so far it has been great. I love the way it seals if I have to transport it and the auto warm has been a life saver.

Hamilton Beach 33967

I like this slow cooker, it performs as advertised and the shipping from Amazon was fast. I have not used the probe yet.

Slow cooker review

I like what I've mastered of this product, but I think it will be awhile before I've managed to use all the options.

Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker

This programmable slow cooker by Hamilton Beach is just as described. It is easy to use and works great! The only thing that would be a plus would be the addition of a cookbook.

Will ONLY work with DIY retrofits! But then it works well.

Okay here's the deal. Those that say this product works right out of the box are either lying or just willing to accept some inadequacies. Out of the box it leaks water everywhere, gets grounds in your cup (and the internal workings of the K-cup area of the machine), and the coffee is weak at best even using the smallest cup.

However, thanks to the previous reviewers, you're not at a total loss. Here's what you do:

1. Move the rubber gasket (washer) surrounding the upper needle down to just above the holes on the needle. This stops the leaking.
2. Remove the contents of a used K-Cup (including the filter), cut the top off just below the wider area close to the lip, and cut off the hanging chad from the bottom hole. You'll have to push it back through the bottom from above, then cut it off. This is to make sure it doesn't, over time, cut the mesh of the filter basket.
3. The mesh filter basket fits inside the cut-up K-Cup, and the whole thing goes back into the provided plastic filter holder.
4. Stamp out an indentation in the middle of your grounds. This is just to keep the upper needle clean, and ensure no escaping grains.

The K-Cup retrofit keeps the water from going through to fast, and maintains the strength of your coffee. With a pinky size stamped hole in your grounds (about half way down in depth) the grounds should be level with the top of the mesh. This will make a regular strength cup using the largest "mug" selection.

So, two thumbs way down for keurig for an inferior product. They had to know it just didn't work right when they tested it in the lab. Two thumbs way up for the ingenuity of the reviewers. That equals 3 stars mainly because if you want to use your own grounds, you don't have a better choice.

DO NOT BUY!!!

Do not buy this product. It is garbage. It does not work. The water overflows and doesn't pour properly. I continuously end up with coffee grinds in my cup. I tried an Internet suggestion of covering the basket with a piece of aluminum foil. Still didn't work. Still ended up with coffee grinds in my cup. This is a big waste of money.

K-Cup Reusable Filter

The reusable coffee filter is a way to use up coffee on hand even with a new brewing system. The filter is well-made and simple to use in the Keurig brewer. While it is not as convenient as the K-cups, it does allow me to use the brewer without being limited to K-cups.

Works as advertised--saves $$

This is a great way to save $$ and still have have the convenience of the Keurig machines.

My First Product returned To Amazon

I won't go into a lot of detail....you've read the pros and cons of this product. Personally, I think it should be off the market - that's how bad I think it is. I tried many approaches using this filter before I gave up on it. Unless you like weak-to-medium strength coffee, don't bother. After many years of purchasing from Amazon, this is the first and only item I have returned for a refund....and I might add, Amazon went above and beyond the call of duty when processing this return. Thumbs up to Amazon, thumbs down to the reusable/(unusable) filter.

Amazon has a problem packing this item.

I am sorry I gave this one star. My other Lodge products are very good. Problem is Amazon packed this poorly, and the handle cracked during shipment...TWICE.
The first time the handle cracked off. Then the replacement the handle stayed on, but there is a very visible and significant crack in same area!!!

They were shipped in a box that allowed movement of about two inches side to side, with padding only on top.

Very disappointed in Amazon.

It will rust

If rust forms on the skillet, it will be toxic, and it will give one brain damage. That is a fact. Now we know that Lodge Logic has its employees post comments and acting as customers saying that rust is good for you and so forth. This is the same technique Toyota uses to have its people write on automotive blogs saying that Toyota cars are safe and no one has ever died in one due to defects. There have been serious cases of illness from using these pans.

Review in Haiku

Season it well and
Cook the best corn bread in town.
Lasts longer than you.

Sold on cast iron

A few years back, I tentatively tried a cast iron kettle. I was hesitant because I found the reviews to be so varied. But after trying it, I decided I love cast iron! My husband gave me this skillet as a birthday gift, and I love it as much as my kettle. I've found the best way to take care of cast iron is to put it in the oven for about 5 minutes after washing, to ensure that all moisture is gone and it won't rust. Then, after completely cooling, put a little vegetable oil on a rag and wipe the skillet with it. Even if it says, "pre-seasoned," I find that it's a good idea to rub it with oil the first several times you use it.

Great skillet

Very good skillet. Very heavy heats evenly. Easy to clean. Food tastes better.
Just rinse it out and dry it on the stove. Turn on the heat for a minute and then let it cool.
Spray it with pam or rub it with a little cooking oil. Very best way to cook.
Same as large 15 but not as heavy made to cook lees food in it obviously.

Best Juicer Ever, Easy To Clean

Best juicer ever, worth every penny. A snap to clean and easy to use. Juices huge carrots without hand cutting or slicing. Not a single problem with any fruit or vegetable. We read many reviews and decided to buy this one. Glad we did. Buy this juicer with no worries.

very happy

This is our first juicer and I bought it after reading all of the positive reviews. I think it is helpful to have others opinions of something when you are trying it for the first time. This juicer works very well and we are happy with it.

The Mighty Little Juicer

This juicer packs a punch & less than $100. Very easy to use & clean. Love it!

Amazing!!

Such a great price for such a wonderful piece of heaven. Very affordable and yields mucho mucho juice. Love it!!

Awesome Juicer for the Price

I've had this juicer for a couple months now, and it has really exceeded my expectations for the cost. I actually like that the pulp is enclosed -- it makes cleanup really easy. It will only make about 3-4 cups of juice before you have to empty the pulp container, but since I live alone, the size is more than adequate for me. And the cleanup is really easy. I just scrape the pulp out into a little plastic bin, rinse the parts (there are only 3), and you're done. I put the pulp in my outdoor compost bin. and sometimes I give a little of it to my bird -- she loves it! Plus sometimes I keep the pulp to make veggie burgers or flat breads -- they are yummy. Word of warning, though: this thing is POWERFUL -- so make sure you cover the opening with the pusher or your hand, or you'll be cleaning pulp off your ceiling.

Great price great Item!!

the scale weighs awesomely and the LED screen make reading the numbers fantastically. its just what you need nothing too fancy but it does its job at an affordable price the cover makes a great tray so nothing slips off then away we go! it even came in earlier than it said it would. i really recommend this product and seller 5 stars!

little scale, no help for calibration, not really worth it

Yes it's cheap, but I could have wasted my money elsewhere. I gave it two stars because it does, sort of, give you a ballpark weight. Unless you are weighing only tall narrow items, the object being weighed will interfere with the scale. You are likely to reset it in the middle of weighing something. As one amazon shopper to another, buy something else.

the best 5 bucks I have ever spent in 2010

Pro:
It weights stuff accurately.
It's got a cool blue LED light!
It's got a tray which is also the cover of the scale!
It came with 2 AAA battery!
It's got different Units (gram, oz, etc, i only use grams)!
It cost how much? A subway sandwich!

Con:
It doesn't print money.

Works great, no problems here.

I had this scale a month and so far im impressed with the accuracy, particularly for how small and how little I paid for it. When I calibrated it with a weight it was surprisingly dead on. Very easy to use and, while not sure how much abuse it would take, pretty solid for the price. Already survived many drops off the kitchen counter.

Worth the Price

Its an alright scale, fairly accurate. sometimes off by up to .2 grams. the best solution for this is just to rescale it. when they say it fits in you pocket they really mean it. its maybe 8 in. corner to corner. overall though for $3 it was the cheapest scale i have ever seen, and for the price it was well worth it

Short cord!

This kettle is easy to set up, easy to operate, and is attractive looking for any environment. It heats water usually in 5-10 minutes. The only drawback keeping this from a full 5 stars is the short cord. At a whopping 2feet long it caused me a bit of distress. I work in an office and outlets in our room are limited, consequently we use alot of power strips. The location I plug mine into required me to engage my powers of Appalacian-American ingenuity to modify the desktop for kettle accomodations. If you want to set it on your desk, you can forget it unless you have an extension cord or power strip sitting on the top of the desk. Overall this is a FANTASTIC value for what it does, I just wish the cord were longer.

Does its job, good cost performance

Given the price, it is good! I have been using it for over a year, and it is functioning well! Only the heating metal is rusted, but it doesn't really matter, our body needs iron anyways.

Great Price, some shortcomings

This is a great little kettle. I use it in my office to make tea throughout the day. It heats up very quickly, even when completely full it only takes about a minute to reach boiling. I did not notice a plastic taste and generally I am sensitive to these things. I have owned my kettle for almost a year now and its still going strong. Although, I live in Phoenix, AZ so it only gets heavy use during the winter time. It's small enough to store, out of the way, in my filing cabinet.

My only gripe (and it's a big one) is the ridiculously short cord!!! It's only about a foot and a half long, which is ridiculous if you use the kettle anywhere other than your kitchen counter top. I use the kettle on my desk and all of my outlets are on the floor or at floor height. I had to buy an extension cord specifically for this little guy, but at only $15, I guess you get what you pay for.

All in all a good, effective, inexpensive product.

Awesome for the Price

I bought this electric kettle in late 2007 when I got sick of the weird taste water gets from being microwaved for tea. While my college does have a hot water spout on the sink, I didn't like the taste of it and didn't feel like walking down the hall just to have a cup of tea. I bought this because it was cheap, and I figured it would last maybe two weeks.

Now, I'm very rough with objects; I tend to trip over them, accidentally knock them over, the works. However, three years later, this kettle still works just as well as it did when I first bought it. The only thing that has changed is that the electric cord isn't quite as good a fit into the kettle as it used to be, and takes a bit of fiddling to finally get it in right so the kettle will turn on.

As a tea drinker I have not noticed any "plastic" taste; there is an odd taste in the water but I think it may just be due to my college's water and not due to the tea kettle.

The kettle heats up water very quickly, and it is nice and hot. The lid is a little awkward to open but I have not had major issues with it. The electric cord is a bit short, which means in my dorm I had to heat up water on the floor, but otherwise it wasn't a big issue.

My only problem with it is that if you have the lid even slightly open when you turn it on, it will boil the water to eternity instead of automatically shutting off. I have to make sure the lid is tightly shut. Also, the water is directly in contact with the heating element, and if I don't rinse it thoroughly then white mineral (calcium perhaps?) builds up on the heating element. Gross.

Overall I am extremely happy with this product. It has severed me well in boiling water for tea, ramen, oatmeal and other college food staples, and after three years it still works just as well as it did when I first bought it.

good quality for the price

Pro's: Cost, sturdy, seems to shut on and off well. It's a great size for a single user.
Con's: Probably won't last more than 2 or 3 years. Not big enough capacity for a family. Does not have a quick remove base.

Great Little Popper

I love this Presto hot air corn popper. I'm cutting back on snack food calories so air-popped corn is a really good snack option. I've experimented with toppings and will share a few of my favorites. I put my popcorn spices in a mini-mincer so the powdery blend of spices will stick to the popcorn. One of my favorite toppings is sugar and salt. Just mince it to a fine consistancy and mix it in the popcorn. Another topping I enjoy is packaged spaghetti sauce mix. Mince and mix. This is a good hot-air popper and a great price, cheaper than department stores or anywhere else I've looked.

Good, economical popper

It pops your corn kernels. Actually, it does a pretty good job of it - there are not many unpopped kernels left. My biggest problem with it is the lack of an off switch - you have to unplug it to stop it. Also, make sure to not overfill the basin (there is a line marked inside, which makes it very easy) - the popper will overheat and shut off. The first time I did that I thought I broke it, but once it cooled down it work again.

Great Popper!

I didn't realize how absolutely terrible our 10 year old air popper was until it died and we bought this Presto Poplite as the replacement. It had gotten such glowing reviews and after a week I have to agree, it's such a wonderful popper! Poplite pops twice the amount in a quarter if the time without any scorching and very little old maids. As the corn pops it flows out neatly into a bowl, it only gets a bit unruly at the very end. Our old popper managed to get popcorn everywhere except the bowl and left many scorched old maids. Overall a great product I would recommend!

I like it, but give it an on/off switch

It is a hot-air popper. There are not many manufacturers of this item any more. Our old one was probably 25 years old +. This one works fine. Two cons: (1) there is no on off switch. You turn it off by pulling the plug. This is not a deal killer but I would prefer not to have a spark everytime I unplug the machine while it is running (b/c that is the only way to unplug it). (2) There seem to be many, many more hulls than my old hot-air popper. Still, it was not expensive and it pops the popcorn.

Good air popper

I am happy with this purchase. This popper makes a big bowl of healthy air popped popcorn in just a few minutes. And the price will not break the bank. Give it a try.

easy to clean

I'm a college student and my parents convinced me to through away my plastic tub aware and get this. I'm glad I did because my plastic anti freezer tub aware would take forever to clean and they still would never look completely clean because they would be stained from a sauce. This closes tight and never gets stains. It was a good purchase.

great buy!!

I am not a very good review writer. However, i decided to write for this. I really liked the way how these pyrex dishes help me in everyday cooking - from storing to reheating and directly taking to the table without transfering the contents to another serving dish. Great bargain. I wish there were larger dishes.

a good deal

I love this set of Pyrex bowls. They are just the right size for various leftovers. You don't have to worry about the hazards of various plastic containers. They wash up well with no lingering odors. Perfect little containers.

Great for storage.. but covers get a little baggy over time

I wash these in the dishwasher on high-temp and sanitize (if that makes a difference) and have found that the covers on the rectangle containers have gotten a lot more loose over time. The other container covers are holding up well. I love these mostly for their affordability and sizes. The are overall a good set of storage containers.

Just what I was looking for!

I was hoping to replace my crappy old plastic tupperware containers with some more eco-friendly, healthy glass ones and these are perfect. The lids fit snugly and don't leak. They are not too heavy, stay nicely organized in my cupboard, and can be used in the microwave. There are a nice range of sizes. I think these are great and would highly recommend them!

Love these containers

These are great little containers that hold a lot and keep produce fresh. I love that they are bpa free too!

Has BPA! Not dishwasher safe! Lids do not seal.

At first these Rubbermaid containers are helpful, and appear to seal well. However, they are NOT BPA free, and if you put them in hot, soapy water once, or the dishwasher top rack, the lids will warp. Soon, you'll notice the lids are difficult to attach to the containers, the corners pop up, and they progressively become worse the more you wash them. I'm switching to Anchor Hocking, or Pyrex glass storage.

My kind of food storage!

I absolutely love these storage containers! Fruits and vegetables stay fresh so much longer than green storage bags or other containers. Finally, I can buy in bulk and not have to worry about wasting food. I'd love to see these in all different sizes.

Works beautifully

I've been using them for over a year now and they are just as sturdy as when new. They have been thru the dishwasher dozens and dozens of times (top rack). All the fruits and veggies keep much longer in these containers! =D

Keeps produce longer

This is another great Tupperware product with solid quality which, I can say for sure, also keeps produce stored in fridge longer.

Dual function

I use this in my Cuisinart coffee maker and have an extra that I use to filter deep fryer grease so I can reuse it more times to make buffalo wings. Just put the filter in a funnel and it works great. It's best for coffe though, because it allows all the oils to pass through the filter providing a very flavorful cup of coffee. I've compared this to using a paper filter in the same machine and the paper filter makes Dunkin Donuts coffee taste like Folgers.

Paper is better.

I used this filter for a while. I would buy good quality Starbucks coffee but i didn't like the flavor of my coffee. About two weeks ago i switched to a paper filter and the flavor of the coffee is much smoother and flavorful.

Great filter

Usually, I purchase paper filters. However, I'm trying some new things to help protect the environment and this filter was one of them. I don't think I will ever use a paper filter again! Thanks to my excellent purchase!

Great item

No more coffee grounds in our coffee since I started using this filter. Really love it. Easy to clean as well.

Great product

I love cuisinart and I was so happy to see that amazon carried their filters and at a reasonable price.

Bodum Rocks

far better deal than Starbucks! Quick & easy to use. Get yourself an electric kettle and a digital kitchen timer and it's child's play making the best coffee ever.

Great Coffee

I received mine about a week ago. It is easy to use, and the coffee is superb.

I liked it so much that I ordered another to give to my brother in law who is a coffee lover also.

I prefer my coffee cold, so after I make a batch, I just put the whole thing in the fridge.

I would recommend this to anyone who likes good coffee.

great except 2 VERY SMALL details

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3QZU72DTIMLOY Video review of bodum original brazilian french press. Almost perfect design and function. Great value.

best coffee press ever

We had another Bodum press we got at starbucks that was just the glass beaker that you slid into the metal frame and it broken incredibly easily. Luckily this entire thing can be thrown in the dishwasher and it's not nearly as delicate.

nicely but...

the bodum french press is a nice a one but next time i should get one a little bit less plastic. Although the vase and the press isnt plastic the support is and the coffee enters in contact with the plastic when you turn the coffee to a mug it touched the plastic of the cover. Besides that the holder is not only cheap plastic (even with a some plastic in excess from the machine that injected the plastic during the fabric) as it seems really fragile and not hold with perfection the vase. A four stars review is given since it is really cheap and the coffee is nice. But for a little bit more you could take a completely non plastic model.

Works wonders

I purchased this specifically to grind pork and although the first time I used it, I had a bit of trouble. When I realized that increased speed would allow for a better and more consistent grind, the unit worked nicely. I had heard mixed reviews, along with some non-sensical ones (difficult to clean? What???), I would rate the unit as easy to set up - 5 stars, quality of grind - 5 stars, feeder - 4 stars, clean up - 5 stars. Overall, I would rate the unit 5 stars. Cleaning is a snap, simply take it apart and run under warm water. What could be easier. The price is excellent and the plastic feeding worm is heavier than I imagined. I think it would be difficult to break this under normal use. I highly recommend this product.

OMG - just terrible

Used it once, for a tiny ball of pasta dough, before even got through it, burnt out my motor.Don't waste your money just get a hand crank one!

Wow!

Have had my mixer for years, but no attachments. Can't believe what I was missing! This grinder is awesome!

Meat gets clogged? Easy solution...

I LOVE my Kitchenaid mixer and the grinder attachment to it.
Grinds everything perfectly fine!
To anyone saying that meat or fat gets wound around the blade and clogs the holes, there's an easy solution.
Cut your meat into pieces and freeze in a single or 2 layers for 30-40 minutes. Meat frozen to medium hardness gets through this grinder in no time.

Fabulous Machine

For me, this was a fabulous buy. I happened to have a Kitchenaid mixer made in the 60's. The grinder attachment makes meat prep for my four cats take about half as long as cutting the meat up by hand. Assembly and cleanup are quick. The attachment is simple, durable, safe, and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. It is a very good product.