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This steam free frother works great.

I bought my Aerolatte 2/12 yrs ago and it still works perfectly, although it is a battery hog. (Do try rechargeable) I hardly ever have coffee drinks out, I can make the best drinks at home now with the Aerolatte. I do not recommend using this for anything but milk or hot chocolate, because you cannot dishwash it. I have found that cold milk works the best, but it will do fine with warm. I have given this for gifts many times, everyone seems to love it. I have the aerolatte without the shaker, so I don't know if the shaker is useful, but if you can find the stand that goes with the Aerolatte buy it

I love my Aerolatte. I found some good coffee recipes on the Aerolatte website for all kinds of different coffee drinks from mochchitos to cappuccinos. I have to say that the cappuccino I made was just as good as the ones I've had at Starbucks and that the Chai was pretty close. For the coffee drinks, the Aerolatte website suggests that you use a strong coffee like espresso to make most of the coffee drinks, I used Starbucks Espresso and it worked out great.

As a low-fat treat try blending up ice-cold milk, it becomes very stiff foam and is a good treat!! So far I have made several of the coffee recipes on ther website and they were all very good. I also love the shaker that comes with the kit; it sprinkles the cinnamon perfectly. Also, the Aerolatte is so easy to use and to clean. You just run it under water for a sec when you are finished.

I've used several lesser known brands in my Bunn 10-cup without any of the grounds getting into the pot or detectable taste differences...but, for this price why not.

If you own a Bunn coffee maker, then you either love it or hate it. The difference is likely due to the coffee filters you use. You *must* use Bunn brand filters for any of their 10 cup brewing machines. Here's why:

-These 2.75 x 3" filters are uniquely designed for Bunn machines. They are almost 10% taller than other filters. If you try brewing coffee w/ another brand of filter (which is shorter), you will probably end up w/ filter overflow and nasty grounds in your coffee. Which is what some people don't understand when they complain of coffee grounds in their mug.
-In addition, these filters are made from "special paper grade...[for] optimum extraction of coffee's taste" and are "oxygen processed for better coffee flavor."

I don't think they cost significantly more than other filters and are well worth buying. In fact, I will never use anything else in my Bunn BT10-B. However, they can be difficult to find in most grocery stores. I have found filters at St@pl&s and T@rg&t. And, of course, here at Amazon.com!

Because I can't find Bunn filters at any of my local stores, I've tried several other brands - trying to find one that would adequately replace the Bunn filter. My final conclusion - there aren't any.

Aside from the fact that some other coffee filters leave a papery taste in your coffee, there's another important reason to get these filters. Bunn coffee brewers can brew a whole pot of coffee in 3 minutes. To do this, they need to push a large amount of water through the grounds in a short period of time. Other coffee filters were not designed to support this high flow-rate. With filters like Mr. Coffee, my Bunn's filter basket will occasionally overflow during the brew process - spilling coffee and grounds all over my counter. Other brands are too short and grounds manage to get over the filter, and then down into the coffee pot.

If you have a Bunn coffee maker, then you *need* Bunn filters.

Tip for Canadians: You can buy coffee filters at your local Tim Hortons - they say Tim Horton's brand, but they are made by Bunn for Tim Hortons! I found this out the last time I was in Canada visiting family... good to know if you can't find these elsewhere.

because it feels like a weapon, but opens beer. It is wall art and home security, exercise equipment and recreational tool all rolled into one! The best coffee grinder in the world on Monday morning and the best beer accessing device for Friday night, and they match!

This is the BEST. That is no understatement. I bought the red one and am so impressed. The nice balance and smooth texture and perfect weight make this a gem to use. It allows me to get a comfortable grip that encompasses my entire palm, so that even the toughest bottle cap is an ease to remove. The chrome with the red is so gorgeous that it is an item I like having out for all to see. I also like it because its size makes it impossible to get lost in the utensil drawer. I am going to buy one for a friend who has arthritis because of a carpal tunnel injury.

This is the best bottle opener / billy club made. I think we are all in agreement that the KitchenAid bottle opener will not stop at opening those stubborn caps, but you can keep it next to your front door for security purposes if you live in the city.

I highly recommend. Nothing else compares!

I haven't stopped using it since the day I got it!
This little tool really does do remarkable stuff. With this you don't need an expensive cappucino maker. This little guy does all the work for you. It really does froth,thick and foamy, within seconds. I've had others before that have only "stirred" what's in the cup. This is the first one that actually makes foam. I would highly recommend this for every kitchen.
signed--a kitchen enthusiast.

I purchased the DÜRKOP Latte-Whip while in Germany earlier this month. I saw the item being demonstrated in a kitchen shop and fell in love with the piece. The price in Germany was substantially higher than the price offered by amazon.com.

Some of the things we've found great about this product, compared to "me too" items found in this country are: Latte-Whip is super-lightweight and versatile. It's an innovative product designed to froth milk, coffee and so much more. This small hand held battery operated blender makes authentic cappuccino, latte, three layer coffee, iced coffee, hot and cold chocolate and more. The package contained full instructions and recipes.

The unit has a FLEXIBLE spiral stainless steel blender rod and head and strong motor that it can foam milk in a few seconds and is more effective than other machines or gadgets including steam based espresso machines costing hundreds of dollars! More versatile than units that have a "fixed" rod. In just a few seconds the rich creamy foamed milk is high, substantial and thick. Optimum results can even be obtained using low fat milk.

We also found cleanup to be a snap...Easy to clean-simply run Latte-Whip under the water faucet for instant cleaning. It's also very safe to use-no blades or heating coils.

I suggest that you buy several of these units. Keep a couple at home and give unit as gifts...everyone who has seen mine also wants one. Happy frothing and mixing!

I received a chrome milk frother that was made in the Far East. The item worked fairly and kept losing power, in spite of changing batteries constantly. The unit also had a fixed mixing rod, which did not give or have any flexibility. Finally tossed it out.

Then I saw this unit at AMAZON.COM and purchased one. It's amazing. The flexible arm or stainless steel rod does much better than the former one. It allows the frother to get all sides of the glass when you are mixing, including the bottom.

We enjoy using this for slimfast and also creating chocolate milk. The flexible arm assists in thoroughly mixing all of the powder in the container, especially the bottom edges, where the other unit was not successful.

We also enjoy using the Latte-Whip to create a wonderful, frothy foam to put on cappuccinos and lattes that we serve after dinner. Even though we have an expensive and powerful espresso machine, this little guy still froths the milk wonderfully and it makes a killer presentation.

I would recommend this item for self-purchase and most certainly for a gift to persons of all ages.

This unit is made in Israel and not the Far East.

I have a busy schedule, so I have found myself running out of the house with my coffee in an insulated mug - keeping it in hand as I make my way to the subway, since it doesn't have a sealed lid. After about a month of this charade, I decided to buy a thermos - a coworker had given a stellar recommendation to purchase a Thermos Nissan. I don't regret it one bit. I bought the 750ml model, and it fits upright in my messenger bag - but I have also had it completely horizontal in the bag without any worries about leakage. And the coffee is piping hot! Just make sure to prep the thermos with boiling water before you put the coffee in, and you're good to go all day. This is the best thermos on the market - bar none - except maybe for their Titanium model - but that's like [$$]! Unless you're some sort of uber yuppie, stick with the stainless model and use the extra [$$]towards detailing your Volvo!

When I bought this bottle I had pretty high expectations because of previously owning a similar one, and having been issued a much larger one of the same type from the Army. The Nissan Travel Companion met my expectations completely. It will keep coffee hot for 48 hours if you need it to and are leaving it full for that time. The time degrades from that to about 8 hours if you are drinking the contents. If you fill the bottle with hot water, let it sit for a few minutes, to heat up the inside of the bottle, and then fill it with your coffee, it will stay hot for as long as you leave it full and unopened. Sounds silly, but try it.

Most days, I actually want to drink some of my coffee before the day has passed and the thermos works well for that too. I make a pot (7 cups will fit) in the morning, rinse the bottle out with very hot water, and I drink my coffee throughout the day. It is very hot for most of the day, into the evening. If a cup or two remain at the end of the day, they will not stay hot into the next morning. It only works for more then a day, if you leave it completely full, and don't open it until you want to drink it.

The bottle is well made. I've had it for almost 6 months now and use it every day. I even use it on weekends so I can turn my coffee pot off. It keeps the coffee fresher and just as hot as leaving it on the heating burner.

I only recommend this thermos (or any stainless steel bottle) for black coffee, tea, or hot water. Add your cream and sugar or whatever afterwords. Vacuum bottles are not dishwasher safe and it is dangerous to put food stuffs in it because you won't be able to get it completely clean. Coffee and tea can be rinsed out without a problem.

Summary. Keeps fluids hot for up to 8 hours of normal use. Up to 48 hours of full quantity storage. Very durable and drip proof. Not dishwasher safe, and should not be used with soup, cream, milk, or sugar.

Conclusion. Is day old coffee still "day old" if it is still piping hot?

I bought the Nissan travel companion based on the reviews on Amazon and have no regrets whatsoever. I have been delighted with it. My friends were amazed when I told them that the steaming-hot coffee I was pouring in the late afternoon had gone in at 6 a.m. The stainless steel construction seems sturdy and gives the bottle a classy look. Plus, how often are you going to purchase a bottle that says has pouring instructions in Japanese on the stopper?

This is my first piece of cast iron, so I was a little (I admit stupidly) surprised at how incredibly heavy this was, especially when the two pieces are combined to use as a dutch oven. The handles are also relatively short, which makes it more difficult to pick up, especially when it's hot. You will definitely need 2 really good oven mitts to handle this!

I also had to re-season it twice, since I used too much shortening the first time, resulting in a sticky film that wouldn't cook away. But once it was properly seasoned, I've loved using it. I use it often enough that the weight is never a factor because I just leave it on my stovetop even when it's not in use. I am amazed at how completely non-stick it is, even though I've only had it a short while. Just make sure the first couple of things you cook in it are fatty, like bacon, and nothing will ever stick to it, ever again.

It gets very hot very fast, and it heats evenly and cooks things VERY quickly, especially eggs. It also stays hot for quite a while longer even when you turn the heat off, which means it keeps cooking, so keep that in mind if you're not going to be moving your dish onto a different plate or bowl for serving.

Clean-up is also incredibly easy: a tablespoon of kosher salt mixed with canola oil to make a paste, scour this around with a paper towel, then rinse with water and dry. It takes less than a minute!

It is a little on the smaller side, which hasn't been a problem for me since I usually only cook for myself and sometimes one other person. But if there was a 5- or 6-quart version, I would probably want to get that one, especially if you cook for more than just yourself. And cast iron only gets better with age, so aside from upgrading in size, I see myself using this pot for a long time to come.

I am a total newbie to cast iron...why did it take me so long to try this?

The lid makes an excellent fry pan, (double duty). Try taking your favorite fish, (I use salmon), season (I use lemon juice, pepper, season salt, a little garlic powder and a hint of dill), sear it on one side, flip it and then put it in a 350 degree preheated oven for about 8 minutes, (till flaky). Oh it is mouth watering! This is so good because it sears the outside for maximum flavor, and the weight of it holds the heat beautifully while moving it to the oven, where it continues to sear the other side and bake the rest.

The non stick quality is unbeatable. I couldn't understand how this could be true...but it is the best!

Clean up takes all of hmmm, how long does it take to wipe a paper towel across it? Nothing sticks to it at all. It doesn't need to be washed...I just preheat it the next time I use it which keeps it bacteria free. And I use it so often I just leave it on the burner, LOL. I just love it!

As far as the bottom part of it...great item too. I use that mostly for deep frying foods, and stir frying. If I could give this one a 4 thumbs up I would, (since it is not just a lid and a pan, it is a lid, a fry pan, a baking pan, stir fry pan and a 3 quart cooker)!

I should note, when I first got this I thought it was pretty heavy. But now that is one of the things I like about it, it is solid and I know that I will NEVER have to replace this or buy another fry pan/cooker. I wont complain it would be like complaining that gold is too shiny.

This is really a handy little - well, not so little - item. Great for camp or home. It's really two pans in one. The lid doubles as a round griddle, great for eggs, bacon, tortillas, fajitas, etc. The large bottom cooker serves in conjunction with the lid as a small Dutch oven, fryer, deep fry pan, what have you for soups, stews, fried chicken, etc.

Seasons readily and reflects the best cast iron quality available today. I don't know how I got by without this item - I can probably do away with a good half-dozen pots and pans now that I have it.

It's a real bargain at the price offered. Now that I've used it I probably would pay twice the price to replace it if anything ever happened to it - but (one of the blessings of cast iron cook ware) - if you don't loan it out and no one steals it, it'll outlast you.

This is great...I would heat the milk in the microwave to about 160F in order to avoid scaulding it on the stove. I usually pump about 50 times...the more the better:)

It froths even fat-free milk! Have not tried to froth cold milk. I find that it takes more than the 20 recomended pumps to get it frothy like I like.

I love this little gadget! First, I love the results. Pour milk into the pitcher -- heat on the stove -- (unless you want cold froth--and I often do) -- pump the handle up and down 20-25 times -- wait a minute -- and lift out the thick and fluffy frothed milk. Second, I love the fact that there's no electricity involved. With my little Bialetti Moka Express and this gem, I could make cappuccino on a campfire! AND, as living overseas has meant that all of my electrical gadgets have to be run through a transformer, I really appreciate the fact that there's no plug! Also, considering that the price of this milk frother is what you'd spend in less than 2weeks with a Starbuck's habit, it's a great value!

The Kitchenaid close combat bludgeoning tool is a leap forward in personal protection technology sure to satisfy the most discriminating of afficionados of home and self defence. With sharp aesthetics and exquisite performance it is a truly welcome addition to any medium sized arsenal. It has good balance and response with minimal recoil, and by way of its ergonomic design it can easily fit under a belt or in a shoulder holster (not included). Versatility, it appears, is the approach that Kitchenaid chose in the design of the tool; with little or no practice even a relative novice can easily master all of its functions. A particularly useful feature is the capability to open bottle caps of standard issue size. In short, this tool is an option worthy of consideration for anyone on the lookout for a compact, yet effective tool requiring a minimum of training to operate effectively.

No other bottle opener can compare to this one. It is large and sturdy; you certainly will not have any problems opening any bottles. The handle is big so you can really get a firm grip on it and it is very easy to clean. Excellent quality, highly recommended!

When I buy something, I like it to work well and be well made. This bottle opener fits the bill. It is solid, and feels like it will last forever. It also opens bottles well. It may sound crazy to get excited about a utensil, but it is such a pleasure using this tool. Many of the openers that I see are made of softer metal that will not last. Bottle caps are steel, so anything like solid brass will eventually wear out. Buy this and you will find that you wish you had bought it sooner.

The unit works and foams the milk but doesn't get it to a consistent frothiness unless the milk is heated first. The unit does clean easily and the CD included to instruct on use could be shorter and easier to understand. I would not buy this item for a gift but it works if you hate dragging out your usual milk frother that will actually heat the milk with steam and do it right.

Love this item! Buying several more for gifts today! I can not do dairy because of asthma. It whips up unsweetened soy milk beautifully. I tried it on soy creamer and had delicous whipped "cream" for my fruit dessert. Of course it will work great on any and all dairy products if you are lucky enough to be able to have them. I also purchased the recipe book sold separately for this product and am looking forward to trying them all.

This little gadget packs a powerful punch!!
It makes professional looking cappuccino without an expensive machine. Easy clean-up. I love the stand it comes with so I can put it on the wall and still have my counter space. The instructional CD made it even easier to use.
Two thumbs up!!

I own an extra bowl for my 5-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixer and it's great. When you are busy preparing a large family / Holiday meal it can be a life saver.

What a convenience to have an additional mixing bowl. When I make baked goods, invariably I need to use more than one bowl for a recipe. It sure speeds up the process by having another bowl on hand whenever you need one. The quality of this product is unparalleled. KitchenAid makes the best mixers on the market that are built to last for years. Our mixer is the favorite kitchen appliance my wife and I own! If you don't have a KitchenAid mixer, get one and an additional bowl too! You won't be disappointed.

As I do a lot of baking during the Christmas season, my KitchenAid 5 quart mixer really cuts the time and energy it takes to make a lot of cookies, and other such Christmas treats. The only thing that would be better, I thought, was an extra bowl, so I could expidite the process. My husband bought me this bowl as an early Christmas present, and I love it!!! I got through the Christmas season of baking in no time at all. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves to bake, and does a lot of it.