Appliance Reviews

I love this blender! It is absolutely perfect for entertaining because of it's large capacity- one base (with two motors) and two containers (with spouts) which hold seven cups each. I use mine when I have parties, or on a daily basis to make milkshakes, smoothies, and frozen coctails. There is a drip tray underneath the spouts on the containers to keep your counter clean from drips and spills. Clean-up is a breeze, because the spouts are removable, as well as the grate on the drip tray. I previously owned a Smoothie Jr. blender by Back To Basics, and the motor quit after three months of heavy use. However this model by Villaware is made for heavy duty use, it is made to last. It's twice what I had paid for the Smoothie Jr., but it's also twice the capacity, it's really two blenders.

P.S. I have bought cookware and electronics by the Villaware brand before, and I have never been disappointed.

This is a great attachment. Works well and is easy to clean, which makes quick work in the morning. Even if you do not think you will use it, get it anyway when you get your waring juicer. Thats what we did and it sat around for 3 or 4 months, then one day we decided to try it. Fresh oarnge juice in the morning is the best. If you get a case of organic oarnges from a local health food shop, they will often give you a case discount. Keeps some of the pulp, although filters out seeds. We prefer this, but if you like your oarnge juice with no pulp then you will probably want to filter it.

I received this skillet as a birthday present and absolutely love it! I had been looking to replace my old skillet for a long time but couldn't exactly find what I was looking for, which was a sturdy, compact, well constructed skillet with a metal, not plastic lid. This skillet really fits the bill. Sleek, compact design, aluminum lid, high quality, non-stick finish and vented lid, that can also prop up with an extremely easy to read temperature dial. I have been using this skillet extensively. It is great for eggs, french toast, pancakes, browing meat, making a small roast and veggies, etc. The uses are endless. You will find yourself using this very versatile pan often. If you are looking for a high quality skillet for a great value, you can't go wrong with this one. I would highly recommend it!

I have used this crock pot for three meals so far without problems. It show great promise of the being the (almost) perfect slow cooker.

I purchased this model because it is as close to the perfect crock pot as you can get. Our other crock pot is a 6 quart round model and too large for normal cooking and "burns" or over-cooks normal meals. This four quart crock pot is the perfect size for our family of four. We can fill it half-way with fixings for a half-gallon of stew (gives leftovers) or make a full pot of spaghetti sauce that will provide for a couple of meals. The three settings (High / Low / Keep Warm) work as you would think. I did note that the 'Keep Warm' setting may be a bit too hot for delicate sauces but was just right for the stew and spaghetti. Four quarts (1 gallon) is a lot of food!

Any crock you get should have a dishwasher safe removable crock and lid like this one. An oval crock pot allows you to fit larger cuts of meat in the crock than a round pot. I can not fit my 6-quart crock in the dishwasher but can and do put this one in the dishwasher.

This crock pot does not 'loose steam' as some of the others are described but the lid is not sealed like a pressure cooker. As the food is cooked, steam is emitted. It gathers and cools at the (inside) top of the glass lid and drips down to the side of the lid, collecting on the lip of the crock where the lid sits. The lid sits on the lip of the crock easily with a few small dimples to prevent it from sealing (this is good - keep reading). As the steam condenses on the side of the crock the water collecting on the side seals the cooker. It works. Steam is kept in the crock pot but the pot will not become a pressure cooker. The glass lid will not 'bubble' or rock on the stone crock as it cooks so it is safer than some older models. It works and works well.

The oval shape of the crock allows for a larger cuts of meat than a round crock pot the same size. The stone crock and glass lid is dishwasher safe and actually fits in the dishwasher. Clean-up is easy. The pot does not take up too much space in the cupboard.

This crock pot has a great price for what you get. A higher price may not get you a better crock pot. Until I see a crock pot with intelligent sensors (senses the temperature of what you are cooking) and digital controls for temperature and time with pre-sets for different types of sauces and meals, this is the one.

I recently purchased the salad spinner and I was very happy when I realized just how much this machine can do. Besides all of the vegetables you would think of slicing or grating for various types of salads it will also slice/grate potatoes for frying and various types of meat. I am very happy with this purchase as it makes food preparation much faster and easier. It is also easy to clean.

I bought this whipped cream dispenser a few years ago and use it at every holiday or dinner party. The whipped cream is so easy to make: pint of heavy cream, a bit of vanilla and conf. sugar. Then screw in the charger and then you have great whipped cream. VERY EASY. Never have had a problem with this dispenser. The cream is cold and it makes alot. I have had parties of 15+ and still not run out of cream. Only thing is that you need to hold the dispenser completely straight up to get the cream out, sideways will not work.

Maybe the Kenwood isn't very well known in this country, but it is a powerful mixer. It has more watts for the money than other mixers in it's class. With a wide variety of attachments to choose from, it becomes a versatile kitchen center. I am very pleased with this and recommend it highly.

I've had this blender for over 2 years. Blends well, cleans up well, parts haven't rusted. Overall, very attractive!

This product has exceeded my expectations. If I had known how much I would like this mixer, I would have bought it years ago! The heavy duty construction, yet ease of use, easy cleanup, flexibility (check out all the gadgets you can attach to this beauty to do everyting from grinding grains to making pasta!) all speak for themselves. The price was 1/2 of what our local retailers were selling this model for. I also love the color, it is a little brighter than I anticipated, but quite beautiful. The 300 watt motor is definitely a plus, and not much more than the less expensive Classic model. If you are trying to decide, don't wait, just DO IT!

the kitchen aid is awesome. it whips potatos like no other. And is very dependable. I know several people in Alaska that own one. And all are very happy with there's. I did not know you had different colors :) that makes me want to buy another one:)