Cuisinart Supreme Ice Cream Maker Paddle

Ice cream anytime!
I needed a replacement to keep my Cuisinart going, and this one is perfect! It is identical to the original.





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Danby DBC514BLS 5.3 Cu. Ft. Silhouette Beverage Center - Black/Stainless

noisey
This fridge looks great, and it is the right size for under the counter in our kitchen, we bought it to keep all the drinks out of the big fridge.... but man! It drives us crazy constantly turning on and off, literally 10 times a minute. We have tried turning the temp up and keeping it full, but to no avail. It is really noticeable and bothersome in the quiet moments of the morning and evening...just when you want to relax and enjoy your kitchen. It's almost like it's breathing and straining. We are bummed about it.

Perfect wetbar fridge
This is a beautiful bev fridge that looks sleek and modern in our new wetbar. The blue light definitely has the "wow" factor and it does not warm the fridge like a traditional bulb can. The temperature is holding true at 39 degrees (which is the lowest setting since it is really the wine fridge with different shelves). It does exactly as promised and looks amazing doing it.

Failed in less than a year of use
We had the Silhouette less than a year when it started getting loud and would no longer hold it's temperature. We called for warranty service but because it was a new home and it had been in the home 6 months longer, Danby wouldn't cover it. We had the builder's receipt and the house purchase info but they didn't care. I pulled it out of the cabinet just to check that it perhaps didn't have some simple problem like an air obstruction on the fan. It was extremely hot on the outside. No obstruction found. It did however proudly proclaim the city in China where it was manufactured.

Given the reviews here I can't see putting any money into this. I'll think I will look for another manufacturer.

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PanSaver Slow Cooker Liners

Slow cooker liners
I really liked these and know they will come in handy when cooking in the crockpot. will help a lot with cleanup, make it a lot easier.





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Hamilton Beach 98908 (Each)

Good buy
Just What I wanted, arrived quickly, installed quickly. Saved my great bar blender for years to come!

Can't ask for more than that.





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KitchenAid KHM7T 7-Speed Hand Mixer, Empire Red

A great complement to my K45
I have baked for nearly 30 of my 41 years, and I have used a lot of hand mixers. This one by KitchenAid is a great partner to my KitchenAid stand mixer. I have used it for everything from cookie dough, to cream, to mashed (okay, whippped) potatoes. It has never failed me, I find it powerful enough for my purposes, and one thing that has not been mentioned in the other reviews is that this mixer is relatively quiet. Not silent, but quiet.For jobs that are really too small for the K45, this is ideal. Nicely balanced, easy to use. In short, a winner.

Quiet, Powerful, Reliable but slow
I have the 5 speed version of the KA hand mixer (same motor, same speed range, just fewer speed stops and you save up to 30$). It works very well for batters and doughs, without bogging down and without whining.

The only limitation of the KA handhelds is that their maximum speed is on the slow side. Whipped cream and egg whites don't build up as fast or firmly as you sometimes need (it is hard to get firm, dry peaks in egg whites like for meringue).

While I have the 5qt KA stand mixer (and love it!), I was disappointed in the slowness of the hand mixer. Until I got the wire whisk attachment (about 16$ from appliance parts supplier). This made all the difference. I can now whip a half pint of cream and 2 egg whites in under a minute!

Do yourself a favor: save money by buying the 5 speed model and spend only about half of the money you saved on the wire (balloon) whisk attachment. You'll get better performance for less money.

I gave this (and it's twin models) 4 stars...

Another wonderful little powerhouse from KitchenAid
You know there are times when you just don't want to haul out the big mixer, right? Well, being the holiday hostess for my large extended family, my Irish brothers love their mashed potatoes. When I have a holiday dinner and my countertops are loaded with lots of other wonderful holiday dinner foods waiting to be served, hauling out the big mixer is just not an option. Out comes this handy little KitchenAid hand mixer! In a jiffy, this little powerhouse mashes the potatoes and then away it goes so dinner can proceed as needed. It's a really cool tool and I'm glad to have it at times like that. Also, I have pulled it out to mix pancake batter, sometimes cake batter, and other easy to mix items. It's easy to wipe down and the beaters pop right off to go into your dishwasher. Easy clean, easy to use, easy storage -- what more could you want?

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DigiQ BBQ Guru fits all Ceramic Grills. Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, DragonFire Grill, Primo Grill, Cypress Grill.

Must Have
What a fantastic tool for my Big Green Egg. Did a brisket at 250 and it held it there for 7 hours, no problem! If I had a suggestion, make it water proof.

Great heat control with my BGE.
I have now tackled baby back ribs and pulled pork roast . I was able to sustain low heat for over 12 hours. I put on the food in the morning and went to work. When I got home I was ready for the last stage of cooking. This pulled pork was spectacular.

Best to go direct to BBQ Guru
Go direct to them... Had problems with vendor. Spend less and get all the info you need on how this product works.
The product is great...comes in 4 different colors when you go direct. BBQ guru is happy to walk you through which of their products work best based on grill size and brand. Don't sell yourself short.

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Hario Glass Steam Cup

Best steam cup
This is one of the best steam cups, I purchased another one since it's awesome, heats soups quickly, easy to clean. I use this at work to heat up lunch.





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Knife Sharpener Whetstone Grind Stone 120/240 #8721

not so great
I have to used it every week on my knifes and sometimes I do not have the time, I think I will buy an electric next time





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Proctor Silex 62535 Bowl Rest 5-Speed Mixer, White

burned up on second use
Very dissapointed with this purchase. My last handheld mixer lasted more than 20 years and I had to replace it when the beaters fell apart. This one's motor went out the second time I used it. Spend a few more dollars and buy a quality product.

Pleasant performance for 3 months and then KAPUT!
This worked well for a few months and then it died...It seemed like a good product, but only at first. I would recommend spending a bit more to get better quality. Disappointing at best.

Nice mixer!
This is a light, easy to use hand mixer that even rests on the side of the bowl should it be too heavy to hold, but it's not. I got it because I like the weight and the nicely designed controls, and I use it for things like whipping egg whites, cream, etc. I don't want to drag my big mixer out for.

I use my Mixmaster for larger jobs, and mix cookie dough, brownies or bread dough with a spoon. If you want a hand mixer to do the job of a stand mixer, though, get a heavy duty one. If you want it to knead dough or do heavy cookie dough, get one of those $300 stand mixers lol!

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ARY VacMaster PRO 305 External Vacuum Packaging Machine with 12" Seal Bar

Very Impressed
I normally don't review items but this one is an exception to the rule. Please note, it was not purchased through Amazon but the merchant I went through doesn't have a location to review and I use Amazon quite frequently and I believe it may help others in search of a good packaging system. I have only used the unit now for fifteen packages of pecans in rather rapid succession. Works flawlessly. I have scrapped three other Food Saver brand machines prior to this VacMaster due to one thing or another. As a novel idea, this machine comes with an additional vacuum seal as well as an extra sealing element. Spare parts, that is great as neither of the replacements had that option nor product support when they cratered.

Again this machine has already passed its successors and my hope is that it will remain a viable part of our vacuum packing processes for some time to come. I highly recommend this unit to anyone whom needs a serious packaging system.

Pivot





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DoMatcha Handcrafted Japanese Matcha Bowl, Red

Red DoMatcha handcrafted japanese matcha bowl
This is my first chawan, purchased from DoMatcha. Chawans are used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and are for drinking matcha; finely ground green tea powder whisked with hot water. Before acquiring this chawan, I would drink my matcha from either a wide soup cup or cereal bowl. I must say that it is more satisfying to drink matcha from a traditional vessel.

Chawans come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from elegantly simplistic to rough and earthy. I chose this one because I hadn't seen many with a red glaze. It contrasts nicely with the bright green matcha after it is mixed and has complex enough patterning to keep the eyes interested. The patina of the glaze is smooth but with a slight texture for easy gripping. The bowl doesn't get too hot, is nicely weighted, and its flat "foot" keeps it from easily tipping. The interior is smooth with no ridges so the matcha powder is easy to mix properly. This style is slightly taller and thinner than most and is meant to...

Nice Matcha Bowl - Good Price
Very nice bowl. The glaze has nice color and texture variation to it and the inside of the matcha bowl has the hand thrown swirl marks. The bottom is unfinished and I hand-wash it as it does not look dishwasher safe. It is very easy to clean by hand with just hot water. A bamboo chasen is needed to stir the matcha into a nice slightly frothy blend for drinking. The chasen is more essential than the matcha bown in my opinion.

excellent
Nice little matcha mixing bowl that doubles as a tea cup.
Pretty. Elegant. Looks very similar to the one pictured.

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George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine

quality product as described.
The product was as described. Brand new and never used. The shipping was very speedy and the item was packaged well and undamaged.





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Vktech 12'' Bar Spoon Cocktail Mixing Spoon, Stainless Steel

Nice and long for stirring, but so are chopsticks - I wanted a spoon, too.
This is long enough for mixing in tall glasses, but the spoon part is useless. Can't pick anything out of jars because it is too small. The rounded handle slips in your hand.





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Breville BBL600XL ikon Hemisphere LCD 750-Watt Blender

The Best Blender We Have Ever Owned
After owning two inferior blenders, I wanted one for our family that was powerful, sturdy, relatively quiet, easy to clean and good-looking. This blender is simply the best blender we have ever owned.

First, it is very powerful. You should have no problem using it for everything blenders are usually used for, including crushing ice, which it does amazingly well. It has a separate smoothie button that is fantastic: it varies the speed during the blending process and helps you create perfect smoothies, with no effort on your part. The blender shuts off automatically after using the smoothie or other preset functions, and has a digital display that counts down and tells you how long it will take to finish blending.

Perhaps most importantly, the curved blades and concave container are designed in such a way as to reduce or eliminate the amount of food that gets stuck in the bottom of the blender. In fact, after using it a few times, I was pleasantly surprised to find...

Breville BBL600XL
I initially had a great experience with the Breville BBL600XL blender. It did everything that I wanted, and did it very well. Smoothies, frappes, fruits, veggies, all that I wanted it to do. I didn't have any problems with the frequently discussed leaking large seal.

But the problem with my unit, and after much internet research, I believe others are having the same problem as well, but just haven't disassembled and diagnosed the problem. I have done exactly that, and here is what I have found.

There is a small black seal under the blades, not the large seal which seals the cutter assembly to the glass jar. Here is what I believe is occurring: The liquid from the ingredients, which are blended, eventually leak under this black seal (which is underneath the 3 blades inside the jar), and into a bearing which is part of the blade assembly. This bearing should be a high quality food quality sealed bearing, but this particular bearing is not either, a)high quality,...

Veritable Revolution in Blending


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CoverMates Rice Cooker Cover : 11W x 10D x 9H Quilted Polyester

Nice
Love it!!!! It looks really nice on our rice cooker. I am happy I purchased it, it's washable too, thanks.





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Gaggia Dose Espresso Machine

I <3 ESPRESSO
I was hesitant about selecting my next espresso machine and read plenty of reviews.
I'm happy to say that all of the negative reviews of this machine have to be because of incompetence. It is so simple. I read the manual. I use it 1to 4 times a day. i referenced the manual the first few times i made espresso, dispensed hot water, and frothed milk. I love it. I've found that old coffee certainly has very little crema, however some shots have a bountiful amount of crema. fresh beans with an espresso grind from a good coffee and follow the maual and you wont be disapointed.
I LOVE the dosing programing option. I love that i can use my own grounds, or pods if I am in a hurry. I would consider giving this item as a gift for a friend.

Yestderday I feared the worst, but also figured it out.
what hapened was my coffee was everywhere but my cup. *freaked me out because i read a review that mentioned this*
what I did was I thought I had the double shot filter in...

Perfect
I received this machine as a gift and I love it! I was hesitant to buy one myself because it seems impossible to make a good cup of cappuccino at home. I am very picky about my coffee and i'm not patient enough to work with difficult machines that take a lot of time. This machine is perfect for me. The directions were a little confusing at first because they are in so many languages and the buttons don't have words on them, but once you figure it out the first time, it's super easy. I thought I would just be using this once in awhile, but I find myself using it multiple times daily because it's so easy, fast, and quick to clean up. I have absolutely no complaints about the machine.

Makes good espresso!
Had to send the first one back since something inside came loose, but the unit was replaced with no problem and it makes good espresso for the moderate price. Get the grinder as well. You won't be sorry that you did.

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KitchenAid Artisan Mixer 5KSM150PSE (220Volt WILL NOT WORK IN THE USA) (Green Apple)

KitchenAid 220V Mixer Works Great!
I bought this mixer and took it to Australia. The mixer works perfectly and flawlessly. Great product, great price - highly recommended.

Would be beeter if would work in USA
This would be beeter if it worked in USA in USA we don't have all thes different colers and round drive shafts



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Rheem Ruud Weatherking Factory OEM Protech Parts 42-24194-82 Furnace Pressure Switch

about 3 years
I am not furnace mechanic. I am diy-er whose furnace quit one day. I was able to follow the diagnostics listed in the manual and deduce that this switch may be the problem.
For those in the same shoes and looking at this, disconnect the rubber hose and blow into it. If you have a separate switch, slip thin screw driver and try pushing on the switch. It's either stuck switch or stuck diaphram (I know this is wrong spelling).
The replacement does not come with exterior mounted switch. The replacement, apparently, has a switch built into the round body.
I called the supplier to ask if this was indeed the right replacement. It is listed as replacement for the model number I have. But the store operator/owner asked for the pressure rating of the original switch, which I did not have, especially being a novice diy. I kind of felt sorry for this guy, getting calls from house owners who bought from Amazon. Plumbing suppliers usually talks to professionals only, you...

Furnace Pressure Switch replacement
This is a very simple and straight forward replacement.
The pressure switch ensures that sufficient fresh air is available for combustion in the furnace. When the switch fails, the furnace will not turn on. This kit provides the new switch, mount and new hose. Hose and electrical adapters are included but were not needed on my application.



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Champion Commercial or Household Juicer Blank: Almond color

Exactly what I was looking for!
I recommend this Juicer blank to everyone! High Quality and works brilliantly! I tried making almond butter without the blank, but it was necessary and worth the cost!

I love it!
It was so easy to attatch to my juicer and now I can make wonderful frozen fruit meals! Thanks so much for sending it so fast!!!

Little Leaky, but great peanut butter
If you want really great low calorie softserve ice cream just throw a frozen banana in here, the texture and taste was great. I also used it with some honey roasted peanuts and got some great fresh creamy peanut butter. I found when making sorbet and other things that were a bit wetter, that i had to put a bowl or towel under it to catch some of the drippings, but other than that, it worked great.

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Trademark Home LED Writing Message Board by Trademark Home, Black

bad and sad
It is cheap made and look cheap, does not provide battery or charger. From the start the light was flicking and dimming,
last it 2 days ! That's all..2days ! the worse i have ever..

Only Frame Is Black. Very Flimsy.
The picture & description are very misleading. The outer frame IS black but the part you write on is clear. All the stuff you see in blue is etched into the board and the side blue led lights shine on the etching. Because the board is clear / see through it is difficult to see what is written on the board. I guess if you put a piece of black paper behind the clear plastic writing portion your things may show up? The included "marker" is an orange highlighter.

I bought this for my niece's college dorm room but it is more suitable for my 8 year old granddaughter except it's not sturdy enough for someone that age unless they are very gentle with things.

The stick that holds it up is only on one side but seems to hold it up fine because it is so light. Its about as sturdy as putting a piece of plastic between four attached plastic rulers.

Over all it is very cheap. This product is more like a toy...

small & cheap
very small and cheap...cheap plastic...stand does not work well at all. hard to tell what the graphics are on the front...i dont use it at all...gave it to my neice for her play room

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Hamilton Beach 32188 18 Quart Roaster Oven

wonderful!
I am not normally a chicken cook, because I don't like handling the birds or basting them or anything.
This roaster is awesome! I put two chickens in there stuffed with a quartered onion- then I simply brushed some veggie oil over the top of the birds. I roasted them for about a hour and they were cooked to perfection! Krispy skin, juicy inside, all awesome! Definitely a keeper.

Works great!
The roaster works great, I used it for Thanksgiving for my turkey as a "trial run" for Christmas when I have guests. The only exception is the instructions for cooking my turkey. They tell you to put it on a temperature that is too high. I will follow my instincts and set it at a sedate 325 and roast it low and slow on the 25th.
But mechanically speaking, it delivers! I would recommend it for freeing your conventional oven for sides and the like.

Good Cooker
For a 18 Quart roaster over I can put 4 peace's of fish is it or a full rack of chicken. Does not take long to heat up and does not heat my house up like my home oven does. Love it. Just wish it had a light to tell me when it was done preheating.

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Crock-Pot SCR503UM 5-Quart Round Manual Slow Cooker with Dipper, Stainless Steel

Worst crock pot
This 5 qt crock pot is a terrible buy. It burns everything on high and on low. It does not burn on warm but takes forever to cook. I would not recommend this product to anyone. It is a waste of money.

Burns the food
Doesn't matter whether it's on high or low... it burns the food and half of it evaporates as it's cooking, so there's even less when it's done. what a waste of money.

If you love really WELL-DONE everything, this could be for you!
Same experience as everyone else. I just tried 2 hours for a recipe that called for 5 to 8 hours and everything was still well-done-ruined. (It just sits there and boils to death in the cauldron). I was thinking about trying WARM for LOW, but I see that someone else said that didn't work out so well either.

I'm going to try a cast-iron dutch oven and do my slow cooking in the oven instead.

There is a rumor on the WEB that all crock pots stabilize to the same TEMP on HIGH and LOW now days, about 190-degrees. LOW is supposed to use less wattage -- meaning that LOW takes a little longer to nuke your roast. The rumor goes on to say that LOW used to stabilize to about 160 degrees, but people were getting sick because they couldn't follow simple instructions pertaining to thawing out that hunk of frozen meat BEFORE throwing it into the crock-pot. (I guess they couldn't be bothered to buy a thermometer either). Ruined it for everyone.

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Hamilton Beach 31506 Convection 6 Slice/Broiler Toaster Oven

Good so far
Just bought this yesterday from Bed and Bath. Today I tried the toast feature. Used the light brown setting on some bagels, came out light brown. Next the dark brown setting; came out dark brown and not burnt. It works. As for the rack not being attached to the door(this appears to be an issue for some); this oven has two levels for the rack, this means you can't have that feature. The crumb tray removal is fine, you just need to wait until the oven cools off before removing it. It's also good as baking rack if you wanted to use it as one. Another problem with these units is a convection fan that's really loud. Not this one. Very quiet. Can't even tell it's on. The only thing I found so far that could be a problem are the metal strips on the door. One is right behind the handle and is rather easy to touch if your not careful.

overcoming prejudice
For some reason, the nameplate HAMILTON BEACH never clicked with me as an appliance super star, or even star. I stand corrected. I took a flier and bought this thinking it would probably go back. I'd done the same with other more expensive and disappointing toaster ovens so hope was not high.
This oven has been a happy surprise. My acid test is this; one toasted piece of bread. How even is the brown. If it goes well here, all else will follow. I'm very happily surprised by the result and hope for a long life from this little box. The overall build quality is good. My only reservation would be - how long will the twisting timer last. It could become an issue, but I think that would happen far down the road. A toast to H.B.

Used it for a year and all good
Rarely do people write reviews after using something for over a year.

I Have been using the Hamilton Beach 31506 for over a year and it has performed well. I have no oven so I use it all the time. It is a bit slow to heat up and I feel as it get older it is getting slower. I was going to buy a new one with more power and more covienient features but as I research Toaster ovens they all seem to have same issues. I may just get the next model up in hopes it heats up faster. To this day it still toasts bread perfectly and fairly fast. The broiler is slow. People say the out side heats up to much and I'm like OK fine so I put my plates on top and use it for a plate warmer.

jk

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Diamond Plate? Solid Genuine Leather Perforated Skull Cap

Wrong
Received wrong item. Ordered skull cap with perforated material for coolness. Received a completely different skull cap . No perforation, and it had flames on it.

not what I ordered
I ordered this cap as it is described as "leather perforated skull cap" wanting some ventilation. the cap I received was nice, but not the one described: solid leather with flames on the sides.

leatherskull cap review
Item was as described and sold at a reasonable price; however, the item arrived covered in mold and I haven't been able to remove the mildew odor from the cap.

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44oz, plastic blender jar, complete. Fits Hamilton Beach.

Zero. Not a happy customer
This flimsy container started leaking in its second use then proceeded to develop a crack from bottom to top.

I contacted the Goodman's and asked for the jar to be replaced. As of today, two weeks later, I never got a respond.

So, not only I'm not happy with the plastic jar, I'm also NOT happy with Goodman's. Not good customer service.

I hope you don't deal with them.

Sincerely, Alain Braux

Piece of Junk
This kit is not made by Hamilton Beach. All the parts are so flimsy, I didn't dare risk using it. Look elsewhere!

Shatter proof Hamilton Beach blender jar
The jar of my twenty two year-old Hamilton Beach blender cracked last week and the liquid started seeping out. I turned to Amazon.com. I was linked up with Goodman. To my amazement I found what I was looking for.I ordered a jar, not only did the merchandize arrived within three day it fits my unit like a gloves. I am so pleased.

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Whynter FM-62DZ Dual Zone Portable Refrigerator/Freezer, 62-Quart

Now this baby does its job
It's a little pricey but if you want the control of refrigerator and freezer sizes and the ability to have both at the same time this little cooler is the way to go.

Heavy and bulky but does the job.
Item arrived with surface damage on the compressor corner. The outer grilled cage was slightly dented in but has no effect on the refrigerator/freezer's operation. I shipped this to Maui and was not about to send it back just for that reason. The unit needs a few minutes to chill down but works beautifully while in operation. I use this exclusively in my vehicle and my only complaint is that I wish they would have supplied a longer power extension cord. While adjusting for ventilation, it will take up lots of room in your trunk.

Whynter FM-62DZ
Well constructed, cools/freezes quickly, decent amount of room. Haven't yet tested using DC but will update later after I have done so.

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Gaiam 53044 GT Xpress 101 Countertop Grill with Recipe Book

If I could give less than 1 star, I would.
I had a horrible experience with GT 101 Express company, and I am so glad Amazon is not selling this junk product anymore. I tried to order the item directly from the company and when I found out how outrageous the shipping cost was, I canceled the order. Three weeks later, I received six of these items and were charged over $200 without my permission. When I called the customer service at GT Express, the customer service people told me that I had to pay for the shipping of six items back to the company even though I never ordered these items. I told them this was illegal on their part, and they told me to sue them if I wanted to. What an awful service! Instead of sending all, I decided to use one to maybe save the shipping cost. What a big mistake.

The item is very small. The cooking surface is equivalent to a size of a slice of bread cut into two pieces. It seemed to look so much bigger on TV infomercial. Maybe the people on the infomercial are tiny people to make...

GT Xpress 2 Trash
Garbage, complete garbage.

1st off, I was really angry at the cost of shipping/handling. I own my own business and I can tell you from experience that it should not cost that much for these services (there is even a quantity discount). It shouldn't cost more than $4.95 to ship this product.

2nd, you're charged another large amount for the second Xpress, and believe me, this should not be. I've ordered a lot of products that had to be shipped and the more you order the more you save and in most instances, you're not charged 1 cent more for more items.

3rd, you get two machines, but if you wanted to give one away for a gift (college student, friend or child) you have to order and buy and additional cookbook and accessories. Come on, these accessories are not a $50 value, they're probably only worth $6.00.

This product is a complete rip off to us as consumers. The informercial shows beautifully browned and evenly cooked meals, this is not the...

GTsoggy101 - it seemed like a good idea, but...
Very first of all: I've got nothing against TV infomercials, and I don't mind trying out things, and I don't expect them to work 100% as advertised or fine. For instance, I have bought the Magic Bullet, the king of infomercials, and like it a lot - it has a good niche and does well what it's supposed to do, even if the commercial overstated everything a bit.

So - when I saw the commercial for this item, I thought, why not? Basically, a waffle iron for breakfast and other food items - sounds like a good idea!

So I bought it. Now, after having received it, and after three days of trying out various meals and recipes, I can say: Not everything looking like a good idea is really one. There are several issues with the concept of a waffle iron for breakfast and other items.

Issue 1: The most important one. A waffle iron works well because it has a specific waffle mix filled in, which expands and gets browned. This is not the case with omelets, or most of the...

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Kingsford BBQ/Grill Press Cast Iron Bacon/Burger/Panini Sandwich/Steak NEW

Great Grill accessory
I bought this as a gift and he said it works great and is easier to use than his previous aluminum foil wrapped brick he used before.





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NORTON - SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES 87750-5 JD2 UTILITY FILE

Essential tool
Working in a trade that uses a knife all day a high quality sharpener is a must. This is
a great sharpener and used by many journeyman. One drawback is the size and
weight of the sharpener but still worth carrying around though.

*Caution* Protect this stone in some sort of sleeve or case because one drop is probably
all it will take before you have a whole lot of little sharpeners

Good sharpener
The grit is medium abrasive. Not so fine that it makes it hard to sharpen an knife. This is larger than I imagined it would be though. Hard to find room in the kitchen drawer for it.

Easy to Use
I had an antique version of this knife sharpener that was worn down and no longer effective. This new file plus my steel equals really sharp knives. Use the file the same way you use the steel and you will have sharp knives.

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Maximatic TS738 Juice Extractor

Keep Away From Heat
Does a good job of juicing and it's hard to complain at this price, BUT the plastic lid and cup are made of such soft plastic that they deformed when they were a couple of inches from a hot toater oven. And they definitely are not dishwasher safe. This renedered the unit unusable. If you buy one keep it away from the heat.

Poor and unreliable quality
I bought this product during the weekend in Fry's. The first time I used for my carrot juice and I cut the carrots into pieces to fit in the chute. When I turn on the power, the juice container craked and leaked all over my countertop, which was a mess.

I tried to return to Fry's and it rejected because it was damaged. I tried to ask for the warranty replacement. The manufacturer rejected it claiming the container could be damaged in shipping or misuse or wash.

I have read through the instructions and make sure the vegetable is not to big for the machine to handle. However, the poor and unreliable quality of this product cannot even survive any vegetable.

I won't recommend this product if you want to use for vegetable juice at all. It is a "lousy" product.

Good product!
While it's not top of the line, this inexpensive has worked great for me! Its simple to use and easy to clean.

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Blademedic Knife Sharpener Blademedic? Knife Sharpener

Great Small Sharpener
This sharpener does the work of many larger sharpeners. It should be standard equipment for any backpacker, hiker or in any bug out bag.





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hamilton beach 22334 2 slice cool touch toaster blk bagel & cancelbtns wide slots

Toaster
Hey it actually toasted my bread without burning, what a concept. Looks nice and cleans easily. I really like it.





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BRENTWOOD APPLIANCES JB900A 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar

Nice and sturdy
Sturdy blender. Has extra blades for better blending. The bottom of the jar is wide for easy cleaning but beware of sharp blades

very pleased
heavy duty, runs great, I did not expect such quality for such a low price that, I paid for this.

Works good but leaks.
The blender works good but seal leaks.it was too late for this product to be returned so it was waste of money.

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Proctor-Silex 25400 Meal Maker Sandwich Toaster

A very useful countertop appliance, versatile & time-saving
I recieved this item as a gift from my neighbors. It was a true gift because I would not have purchased something like this for myself. I eventually found many uses for this little electric grill. As mentioned in the editorial review above, this grill is useful for batter based foods as well as for making sandwiches. Because we prefer hot cake, I have found it very useful for making small snack cakes. Using a standard cake mix with ordinary preparation, the bottom half of the griddle can be filled with batter. The batter will expand to fill the top as it cooks. The additional batter can be refrigerated for use the next day. The same is true of corn bread, pancake mix, browny mix, etc. The best part is the fact that the cakes will cook in just a few minutes. Pre-heating takes only 3-5 mins, and cooking about 4-8 depending on what you are working with, considerable less than the time to bake in a full size oven. This unit is also a welcome addition to the arsenal when battling...

Difficult cleanup
I love grilled cheese and mini taco's of leftovers inside corn tortillas. But now, I use my George Foreman grill instead because:

1. Steam gets trapped and makes some sandwiches soggy.

2. I like the grill marks better on the GF grill.

3. Cleanup is a disaster if the filling spills over.

4. The non stick coating is fragile.

It all depends
If you are looking for a nice warm soft somewhat suggy sandwich this product definitely deserve five stars.

However if you like myself are looking for a sandwich with nice toasted and crunchy bread slices (even slightly burned would do) then this is not what you are looking for.

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Hostess Twinkies Cake Snack Maker Home Kitchen Electric Dessert Treat

What a great little twinkie maker!
Okay, must admit I was skeptical when I ordered this, but I was very surprised! The twinkies are great! Even better than the packaged ones. It makes sense though, since they are fresh and do have any additives to extend shelf life. If you are looking for that Twinkie memory....you won't be disappointed.





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BUNN DV APS Axiom Dual Voltage Airpot Coffee Brewer with LCD

Great brewer with a lot of control!
We own a small bakery and were using a coffee service for the last decade. I bought this brewer to cancel the coffee service and replace the older brewer that was supplied by them. I like the ability to control not only the amount of coffee being brewed but also the temperature. It only allows a single setting though-- I wish it had the ability to have two settings: one for regular and one for decaf. Another plus is the ability to shut the entire system down with a kill switch on the back. This way it isn't burning electricity keeping the water hot when we are closed.

Customizable and durable. We have 6 units
We have 6 of these units programmed identically for about 500 people in 6 kitchens. I've used them for 2 years now with little issue.
There are a lot of settings. Some are useful. Not all are well explained in the manual.

I highly recommend the BUNN DV APS Axiom Dual Voltage Airpot Coffee Brewer.

Pros
-Brews 3L of coffee in 4-7 minutes
-Plumbed (see below)
-Ability to change brew time, pressure, drip rate, brew strength, volume, drip time, temperature, etc
-Hot water dispenser
-Easy to clean
-Durable

Cons
-No setting to alert that a cycle has completed
-Unable to set temperature lower than 185 F
-Hot water dispenser can get stuck in the on position (rare and user error, but messy)

Want to install yourself?
Buy a 0.25 in female flare to 0.25 in male compression brass fitting when you get this. You will thank me later. It's the easiest way to plumb. It took us a long time to learn that...

Bunn brewers products rock
This product simply works. The programmable display and config is awesome. Buy with confidence. I used a 2.2 L airpot and it works well. Initially I configured it for USA, then reset everything to metric. The front hot water spout is very handy.

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Technivorm KBG741 AO Red Metallic Moccamaster Glass Carafe Coffee Maker

Best coffee maker EVER
I purchased this coffee maker because of the review in Cooks Illustrated magazine. They described the coffee maker exactly as it works. I don't even grind my own beans and this coffee maker, makes awesome coffee. I had been using a Mr. Coffee product for years believing that they knew how to make a great coffee maker. They don't. Their coffee makers are cheap and make awful coffee. I always had to add cream and sugar to drink the stuff that came out of the Mr. Coffee product. Now I enjoy coffee the way it was intended to be consumed, PLAIN.
The instructions with this coffee maker recommend using a paper filter "because the gold filter get clogged with oil" and can lead to an overflow. I purchased a gold filter and clean it carefully every time I make coffee and have not had any problems.

Good, but probably not worth the expense.
We've used it for a month or so now. The parts seem flimsy and I am afraid something will break. The cord, however, is huge and industrial sized. Overall, good coffee, but I'm not sure it was worth the extra cost over my Cuisinart maker.

Best Coffee Maker!!!
I'll start by telling you, we're not coffee snobs....but we do like a good cup of coffee. We're not into the latte, cupachino, flavored fancy steamed frothy designer coffee. Up until recently our coffee maker had always supplied a consistently good cup of coffee. I did my diligence and researched coffee makers. What I found was that the Technivorm has been awarded for its consistent performance for the last several years.

So, I bit the bullet, paid a bit more and ordered this sporty red model. Out of the box it is a well made, beautiful kitchen accessory. It is so.....stylish. Everyone that sees it has to ask about it.

Here's my story:
I picked glass because I don't like stainless steel (I don't like to have to "warm" it and I think stainless imparts a funny taste).
I didn't go with the model that you can adjust the basket from open, to half-way, to closed. The reason: I don't want to "mess" around, I don't want to take chance of an overflow because...

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100 - 8" x 12" StaVac Foodsaver Vacuum Sealer Bags 3.5mil Quart Size MADE IN USA

I like
Somewhat lighter plastic than the name brand food storage bags but this turns out to be an advantage. They seem to function much better with less problems removing the air with the vacuum sealer. Every one I have used has functioned perfectly.

bags do not seal
Large percentage of bags (>25%) will not seal. Even tried to reseal the sealed ends without success. Rolls work much better!

foodsaver bags
Received these in a timely manner. I use them to freeze and store my homemade parrot mash in my freezer for my macaw, my African grey and my cockatoo.

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Omega DH9090TW 9-Tray Dehydrator with 26 Hour Timer

Same as our Excalibur but with a timer and different exterior color
Side by side with our Excalibur dehydrator, this is identical in every way except the name on the label. They have to be the same manufacturer, just with a different brand label on them.

On my older review for the Excalibur my major complaint was that the unit didn't have a timer. Well, this dehydrator is identical to my old Excalibur except with a timer and white exterior vs. black. So for me, this is just great. I also prefer the white vs. the black, which seemed so much more industrial.

Functionally, they seem exactly the same as well, again, except for the Omega having the timer. I know that Excalibur has newer units with timers(mine is at least 3-4 years old)and you can also get them in white now as well.

Honestly, I think any differences between them would be price and if either included any of the silicone sheets to use on the shelves.

Summary: Virtually identical in every way to the Excalibur, so select based on the best deal you can...

Omega dehydrator is an excellent product
OK, let's clarify the amount of noise this machine puts out ... it is equivalent to the sound of the exhaust fan in our bathroom ceiling. It makes NO more noise than our dishwasher.

Yes, it's a bit distracting if you are watching TV, but it's nothing that should stop you from getting this 9-tray machine. (We moved it from our kitchen to our garage because we have a small kitchen and needed the counter space. The noise was not a deciding factor.)

It is absolutely WONDERFUL!

We dehydrate chicken and beef for ourselves, and for our dog, so that we NO LONGER have to purchase expensive, irradiated jerky made in China. We can season it however we want to, with ingredients that we can tolerate in our digestive tracts - in other words, we no longer suffer from gastric disturbances. We have also dehydrated pineapple rings and tomatoes.

It's easy and fun, plus saves money. We run a batch at least once per week, sometimes more.

I researched...

Fantastic Dehydrator
If you are looking for a large 9-tray dehydrator then the Omega might be just what you need. I have been dehydrating for over a year now using another well known 9-tray dehydrator. This Omega certainly is comparable to that dehydrator. The fan is placed in the back of the machine and allows the air to flow across all the trays. The booklet that comes with the dehydrator covers information on the machine itself plus instructions for food dehydration.

I put it through it's paces by dehydrating 9 trays of pineapple slices, 10 pounds of Roma tomatoes and 3 trays of fruit leather. In all cases everything came out perfect. The timer is a nice feature. You know how long the dehydrator needs to run to dry a specific food, this determined from the Dehydration Guide that came with the Dehydrator, then set the timer and walk away. When the time expires the dehydrator turns off.

Mine came with 9 Paraflex sheets. These worked perfectly for the fruit leather and any small...

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Nostalgia Electrics KCP100 Kettle Corn Maker

Horrible to clean
This is my first review on Amazon, but I really felt like I needed to provide my two cents because as of now there aren't a lot of reviews on this product.

I was really excited about the possibility of having kettle corn at home. In theory this is a good product, but the reality is that I wouldn't recommend it. The kettle corn tastes good, but the machine is impossible to clean! You have to get out a screwdriver to take it apart every time you want to clean it (which will be every time you use it, especially for kettle corn). I have very small hands (my wedding ring is a size 4) and I can get my hand in through the opening in the top, but it is really awkward to try and wash it that way, especially if you accidentally scorch a batch of kettle corn and need to really scrub it.

We have a stove-top popcorn popper with a hand crank to stir the popcorn as it pops on the stove. You can make the same type of delicious kettle corn using the stove top popper with the...

Worst product ever
Serving size small. Awful mess to clean. Tastes horrible. Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Given as a gift going to the trash later today.

Like the Cornballer, except not funny.
Unless you have "Nostalgia" for a time when products would cause you grave bodily harm, I wouldn't suggest this travesty of an invention.

Produces charred somehow stale "kettle corn" after a troublingly laborious process that includes a dance made of winces from being splattered by hot oil and sugar. Seriously, WTF.

Anyways, while there's nothing quite so reminiscent of the good old times as breathing in toxic fumes and defying death, I'd suggest staying away from this particular contraption unless you want to be reminded of how very fragile life can be.

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Omega 8006 Juicer (Color: Chrome & Black) Plus Organic Wheatgrass Growing Kit: Combo Includes Omega Juice Machine & Wheat Grass Grow Kit - Kit Includes Trays, Seeds, Soil, Instructions & More.

HOLY MOLY I LOVE THIS JUICER!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
My husband and I went through three bigmouth juicers (one blew up (??) one blew out the little plastic piece that holds the clamp on, and one just went quiet and died after fifteen minutes of use. We also tried the Lalane and it was awful. We had to put the entire juicer on a box to raise it high enough to catch the juice, which comes out of a little hole an inch from the counter. Finally I got tired of it and bought the Omega 8006 with a fifteen year warranty. It's quiet enough you can talk and be heard while it's running, and though it's slower (slightly) it's really cool to watch do its thing. And I ended up with less than one fifth the refuse (goes in my compost pile) than with the other four juicers. Plus, I didn't even KNOW it makes nut butters and smoothies and pasta and flour....etc etc etc. And a free wheatgrass kit! I'm so happy I could do flips! Just wish I could paste my smile on here. : )))))

Well worth the money
This is my first juicer, and I've had it for two weeks now. I am very happy that I got this juicer. Here are some pro's and con's I've found.

Pros:
This thing is STURDY, all the pieces are high quality and very well made
It's quiet! My dishwasher is louder than this thing
The pulp is very dry, even on leafy greens
There is usually little to no foam on my juice
It takes about 45 seconds to clean this thing--No joke. It's so easy and there are only a few pieces to clean
It makes AMAZING banana "ice cream" by putting frozen bananas and fruit in it
It's pretty small and doesn't take up a lot of room on the counter
It juices everything from greens, to citrus, to hard veggies, plus makes other things besides juice.

Cons:
The feed tube is small and you have to cut things into smaller pieces
A lot of pulp from things like cucumbers, tomatoes, and broccoli end up in the juice, so I usually strain it
Prepping and...

Best investment in my health
I am new to juicing vegetables and fruits for health. I decided to buy this Omega 8006 with wheatgrass growing kid after doing a lot of research and for the following reasons; it is the model with one of the best warranties on the market with an amazing 15 years! I researched juicers able to handle wheatgrass juicing and not destroying the nutrients and this was the right one for the job. The fast and free shipping and the included wheatgrass kit to grown my own sold me. The first thing I did was to put it together, everything snaps in seconds and proceed to juice three celery sticks. I can't believe the quantity of juice I got from the celery. The smell was wonderful! I hate celery, but I just wanted to drink all the juice :-). Clean up was very easy, just snap off, rinse and wash with a mild soap and let it dry. I will update my review once I had the wheatgrass to juice.Buy this product it it worth it.

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BELLA 13691 Deep Fryer, 0.9-Liter, Stainless Steel

Picture is very misleading
It's a small deep fryer for sure, but the picture kind of gives you the impression that you'll be able to fry a good sized personal portion of food - only you can't. The picture shows the strainer full of food, but the instructions clearly state that you shouldn't fill it more than 2/3rds of the way. I expected that much, but it's worse than it sounds:

I tried to make onion rings with it, and was only able to fit 3 in at a time, and the max fill line is so low that I actually have to turn them over to fry them completely. This setup wastes oil pretty badly. I was able to make the onion rings taste pretty good, but I could have done this much more efficiently using a small saucepan full of oil.

Perfect for One
I just used mine for the first time. I cooked some shrimp and they turned out well. I love the size. I don't feel like I'm wasting oil just cooking for one.

looks nice
I got this fryer since the other one I have is bigger and thought this would be nice to use for just me, after opening the box and setting it up, the light did not go on, and then the socket to the cord would not connect, after unplugging it, I tried again and then when I put the socket in the fryer to connect the socket went into the machine so I couldnt pry it through to try again, needless to say, I washed it after having put oil inside, and packed it up and returned it, its too bad it didn't work, maybe I just got a defective one.

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Wine Enthusiast Silent 24 Bottle Two-Temp Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator

Constant Beeping Noise after 3 months!
5/31/12: We absolutely love or should I say "loved" our Wine Enthusiast 24 Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cooler Touchscreen Controls with Digital Display received as a gift in January.

In April, the bottom compartment started to beep on and off with the temperature light and interior light flashing, periodically over the past month. Unfortunately, in May it started to beep non-stop and the temp control got VERY cold! Sounds like the same issue as the previous commenter.

I have been attempting to contact Wine Enthusiast Customer Service for the past 2 weeks and I have never received a call or e-mail back. Very, very POOR service. Very, very disappointing! Now I am stuck with a wine cooler that does not work. Very frustrating.

Update as of 7/18/12: I reached out again to them today and spoke with a wonderful Customer Service representative, who immediately told me that they would send a replacement for the unit. It is on back order, so I will be waiting...

sleek look, bad circuit board.
I received this fridge as a gift. It's glitchy from the very start. The touch panel on the top would not register after 10 min of inactivity (but works again after unplugging and replugging). 3 months later, the bottom compartment started beeping every 5 seconds with the display and interior light flashing non-stop. pending a replacement.

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update:
I called up Wine Enthusiast and they sent me a replacement. The replacement works like a charm. no more crazy beeping all night long. The best part of this whole event was that I got to drink some of the wines that would have otherwise been sitting around :-)

Do Not Buy, ITEMS ARE ALL DAMAGED!
I ordered one and it arrived broken at the hinge on the top door so I contacted Amazon for a replacement but it was so difficult chatting with the customer service rep, I requested for a refund. While searching for another wine fridge, I noticed this one dropped $50 so I took my chances and ordered it again... Big mistake! It arrived with the same damaged area, must be a flaw in the fridge design for the door to be broken like that without any damages to the packaging. I tried calling Wine Enthusiasts for a replacement door since I still like the looks of the unit and already have a spot saved for it in my new kitchen. I first spoke to the Wine Enthusiast customer service, who was kind of rude, but transferred me to their tech department. The tech department spoke to their amazon sales rep and told me they'll send me a replacement after I send them a picture of the damage and a copy of my invoice. A week later, no response so I contacted them, then they told me to get it from Amazon...

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SMART CRUSHER Tobacco Pollen Herb Grinder Aluminum Grinder..fast Shipping

Works like a charm.
The separate compartments are efficient at herbal separation. The gears are sharp even a year later. This product comes fully recommended.

4" Chromium Crusher lives up to its name
This 4" herb grinder/crusher is much more effective than the 2" version that I had been using. It is fast and results in nicely sized herb pieces available in a convenient container. It is heavy and big enough that it is not likely to be tipped over by accident, but since it holds so much herb, I'd still recommend keeping the top on it when it is not in use. I haven't collected much pollen yet, but the screen looks pretty standard and I am sure it will work like the smaller one.

LOVE THIS THING!!!
Absolutely love this grinder. Never had a problem. Dropped many times with no issue. easy to clean. great product. makes ground pieces a bit big but good for packing. Also, this can be remedied by holding grinder upside down so herb doesn't fall through right away. magnet is VERY strong. No slips, no slides. Definitely recommend. BTW this was my first grinder. I expect to have it for a long time.

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Blendtec Home HP3A 4-Side Blender, White

Great blender
I am very happy with this HP3A blender . I am not a vegetable eater but this blender allow me to have my daily intake of greens. I make carrot juice, cucumber juice, apple juice, strawberry ice cream and a lot more. Important thing to remember is to read instruction and put the ingredients in recommended order. The blender and the new jar which is BPA free now has a 3 year warranty. I have no problem with liquids spilling out while using this product. Cleanup is a breeze.

This product is pricey but it is worth it in my opinion.

Finally, a blender I won't have to replace in a year!
This machine is amazing. I'm convinced it will turn anything into a smooth liquid or paste. Just read the manual first for the best results. I love having a blender that I don't have to baby. I just put on the proper program setting and it speeds up and slows down to ensure the food is properly blended.

If I'm making a thick frozen fruit smoothie, sometimes I'll have to shake the container and blend again, but when that happens, it's my error since I'm making the smoothie too thick. I've never had to scrape down the sides making a smoothie, like every other cheap blender I've owned.

The container shape makes for very easy pouring, and even easier cleaning. I love that I can see under the blade to make sure the container is clean. I usually just rinse the container once or twice and run the lid under some water. Sometimes I'll blend a cup of water with a drop of dishsoap for a few seconds to clean it. It's so low-maintenance.

This will get me...

Amazing Blender!!!
This is an amazing blender!! Easy to use with the pulse on-off button, grinds ice/nuts in a second, not that loud, absolutley fantastic!! Well worth the price if you make smoothies, soups or nut pate's a lot.

Awesome product!

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The machine every one MUST have Keurig® Platinum B70 Gourmet Single Cup Coffee & Tea Brewing System Added Value: 60 K-Cups & My K-Cup Reusable Filter

Super fast
The Keurig 48 oz single seerve brewer is super-fast and makes great coffee, tea, hot cocoa or hot cider. I love the ease of use and the wide variety of beverages you can make. It's no larger than our previous, traditional coffee maker and it accomodates everyone's tastes. Wonderful!

great with minor change
I rec. mine for Xmas and love it.The K cups are much neater then my old machines messy cup that I had to grind,fill and clean coffee grinds with.This you just drop in the K cup and remove it after,NICE,and the coffee is good.There are hundreds of flavors to choose from also.I only had one problem,every time I made a cup the tank would not fill back up and the word PRIME would appear.I did what the instructions said,cleaned the tank and filter screen even though it looked fine and it would work fine for a few cups then same thing again.I live at Lake Tahoe and our water is 99% pure yet something invisible was clogging the filter screen????? The screen is just to darn fine and gets clogged way to easy.I removed it with a small screw driver,very easy to do and now it works great.You do need to clean it once in a while by running white vinegar through it but this should be done with all coffee makers.

Love love love our Keurig
We are so thrilled with our Keurig. We were wondering if we should purchase it or not after having read some reviews. We decided to take the chance and man are we glad we did!! The coffee is excellent! The coffee is always hot and we have not had a good cup yet.

A few reviews have mentioned that high altitudes are a problem. We are at almost 6,900 feet above sea level and have not had a single problem with the K-cups or the performance of the machine. We are so glad that we made the decision to purchase this item.

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Back to Basics Blender Express - White (BPE3WHITE)

Great Personal Blender
Awesome. I checked out several reviews and blenders and didn't know what to get. I just wanted a blender that would crush ice and frozen fruit really well without a mess, no leaks, and EASY to clean. This blender is PERFECT. I put in a cup of skim milk and then add frozen and/or fresh fruit and top off with a 1/2 cup of crushed ice. It is ready in 30 seconds! And it blends wonderfully! I don't use big ice cubes though, but it blends the crushed cubes and the frozen fruit like a breeze. I even add wheat germ and peanut butter, no problem! It has it's own cup which you mix the ingredients and when your done mixing you take it off the blender, flip it over, untwist the top and drink right out of the cup! It even has a drinking lid with a snap top. ALL you clean is the blade and when finished with the cup, clean that. TOTALLY easy and hassle free! In my life I need quick cleaning, and major convience... I make the smoothie, put the top on with a straw and go off to the pool...

what a convenient little blender
I bought this little blender at Costo after tasting a smootie during a demonstration and I needed a blender, so I got this one because it was just the right size for me.

I find it very convenient as the container become the drinking mug with an handle and storing cover. very practical. the size is just right for one or 2 persons. It works so well with frozen fruits and blend perfectly and quickly. It is not too noisy and it is small so it is easy to store on a counter top.

The kit that I got came with 2 mugs but I understand not all packages have the 2 mugs as some kits come with only one mug. Mugs can be bought separatly though. I mention that so if you buy online it is best to verify if you want the kit with 2 mugs.

The blender is very easy to use and fast to clean. Is is also safe and mess free to use. At first I thought that the hole in the cover was not aligned properly as it is on the side rather than on the opposite side of the handle (in...

Great personal-sized blender!
I bought this yesterday, and I love it. Mixed milkshakes with ease, and really frothed up my chocolate milk at lunch today. Easy to clean, does not leak, chops ice well, and there's a travel lid to take the place of the blades when you're done blending. My only complaint is that the manufacturer didn't design the travel lid so that the opening you sip from would line up properly so you can hold the mug by the handle and drink. It's kind of hard to explain; too bad I can't draw what I mean! (-: Otherwise I would have given this blender 5 stars.

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Toastess Electric Jug Kettle, White

robinpop
This little kettle is just what you get for the money. No hype, no nonsense. Just a good electric kettle that boils water
I find it takes 10 mins. to boil the water, but what do you expect for 29 bucks. I would liked to have know that the cord does not detach at all, which makes filling it and using it to pour water difficult.

Not reliable.
Pretty good as kettle.
But on/off button is unreliable.
Mine died in 1 month.

Just what I was looking for:
Works great! Affordable! I love the fact it shuts itself off after the water boils. Heats fast. Safe for use at home or work. It works just as well as the higher priced models.

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Lansky Cold Steel Knife Sharpener (Colors May Vary)

Very handy
A dull knife is a useless and dangerous tool. It will require greater pressure to be placed on the item being cut and that can ruin fruits and vegetables, plus possibly cause the knife to accidentally slip and cut you. This compact little sharpener is small and light enough to be carried in a pocket, plus it will do the work of a standard home size sharpener without the unnecessary bulk. All types of serrated edges are easily sharpened in a jiffy. Another very useful piece of equipment brought to us by Lansky and Cold Steel. Lansky Cold Steel Knife Sharpener

It does what its supposed to do....
Hey, I love my Cold Steel Recon knives ... and this is the only sharpener to take care of its serrations without doing one at a time.

Of course, if you don't own any cold Steel serrated knives, then I highly recommend you don't buy this :-)

Does what it should
I bought this for the serration pattern on my Cold Steel medium combo voyager tanto. And it sharpend the tiny serrations, and I use a diamond rat tail for the larger serrations.

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George Foreman RC0995P 20-Cup Smart Kitchen Multicooker with Intelli-Probe Digital Controls

More Than Just a Rice Cooker
George Foreman is known for marketing functional and convenient products that help people prepare healthy meals. This product is no exception.

This product is basically a large rice/grain, vegetable, and meat cooker. It took me a little while to figure out what to use it for, and the manual wasn't much help. The main unit of the cooker is a big, non-stick pot. It comes with a steaming tray that fits inside the main unit. The product also includes a lid, measuring cup, serving paddle, plastic base, and a digital control unit that plugs into the wall.

Here is how it works. To begin, you pan fry whatever needs fried, such as meat. There are a variety of temperature settings, from warm (180 degrees) to sear (close to 500 degrees). After the frying is done, you add water, rice, and whatever other ingredients you need for the recipe. Then you set the unit to cook the mix. There are "brown rice," "other rice," and "steam" settings.

My wife and I decided to...

Handy and compact
I was confused about what this cooker was until I actually cooked in it. Why? Because nothing I read about it made it clear what its kitchen niche was supposed to be. Slow cooker? Nope. Rice cooker? Well yeah, but not entirely. Steamer? It does that, too. In fact it does a lot of things and does them pretty well. One thing it doesn't do well, though, is explain itself.

The manual is less than useless. It's careful to tell you to wash all the cooking parts before using, but never is clear on what is machine washable and what isn't. (I just assumed everything but the pot itself was okay for the dish washer. So far so good.) It also says "To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable pan provided." Um... what? Did they think I was going to put the lid on my stove and try to cook in it? Okay, never mind the manual. Seriously, it's worth one quick run through to check that you've got all the parts and see how they fit together (assuming you can't...

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