Kitchen Reviews

This truly beautiful Wine Rack with the Mosaic Top is the perfect size for any room in your home. With the rack's exquisite design, I could use the rack in many different ways. The price is the best!

This wine rack is well made, sturdy and very nice looking. The table top mosaics are attractive and great quality. It is very easy to assemble as well. Definitely worth the price (especially when it is such a reduced price).

We had looked everywhere for a wine rack with a table top without much success. We found this beautiful rack at Amazon and we're so happy with our purchase. I can't imagine why it is listed as outdoor furniture... do people actually store wine outside? We have it in our dining room and it's so attractive. It is very solid and well-made. The top is very pretty and I love the shape of the wine storage area - very unique. We took the free shipping and it was here in two days! A great conversation piece and a lovely addition to any room!

I bought this product due to the extreme dry heat in the nevada desert. What a relief. It can be as quite or as loud as you want it to be. It has a variable speed fan that can be tweaked up or down depending on the level of comfort. I have a small humidifier and it pales in comparison to this. Can't beat it, with the free shipping.

We have had our Bemis humidifier now for over three weeks. We live in Nevada where the air is hot and dry. This humidifier has moistened the air in our home so that we don't wake up with dry throats every morning. Sinus passages are also benefiting from having the moist air circulating in the house. It also has the advantage of looking like a nice piece of oak furniture which fits in beautifully with our decor. Probably one of the nicest features is that it runs fairly quiet. We have become so accustomed to the fan that we don't notice it anymore. I purchased a second humidifier for friends and they love it too. 5-stars!!!

This is the best product I have seen. It is easy to operate, has two seperate water tanks that can be filled easily, it achieves great result in a short period of time and has humidity control and output control.

I just bought a second one as a gift. EXCELLENT PRODUCT!

My whole house is hardwood, and this little picker upper really sucks. In a good sense, of course. With five dogs, I need to run the vacuum often, and haven't in the past because just the thought of dragging out the HUGE vacuum we have was just as painful as the action of dragging out the HUGE vacuum. Often, my vacuum sessions left me with a sore back, and missed nooks and crannies. I like this little vacuum because it gets places the huge one CAN'T. Like under some of our furniture and in between the stove and wall.
Granted, it doesn't have the suck power of our 12 amp vacuum, but for the light package deal you get, this little guy is well worth it. Plus, the price is right! AND it is small and easy to store.

In our house we call this the "dustbuster on a stick". Great for tile and hardwood floors. Also great on wooden stairs and cleaning the cars. Our animals don't like the loud vaccum we have in addition to this one, they find this one better on their ears. It has a long cord which is another plus for it. It even picks up from the top of a carpet. My kids think this is great fun. It's lightweight enough for them and at our house it does a GREAT JOB. Being disabled and finding a product that is lightweight enough for me and still does a great job is a huge plus.

This is the perfect little vacuum cleaner for apartments with hardwood floors, and it's astonishingly inexpensive. It is very small, lightweight, quiet, and powerful for it's size. I was looking around for awhile for something like this. I looked at the Shark vacuums,which seemed flimsy. There is only the tiniest problem with this vacuum, which is that the handle clip doesn't stay firmly attached- so I just put a piece of tape on it and now it's fine, and everything else about it is so good that this is minor.

Bissell's 499 Little Green Compact Multipurpose Cleaner cleans really deep and fast. It is very effective and smells good. Our dog likes it too!

This is amazing cleaning solution. It works wonders on tought stains. It smells wonderful. I use this solution with my Hoover Steamvac and with my Little Green Clean Machine. Anytime someone comes over, they remark on that wonderfully refreshing scent that pervades my home. Not only does it smell good, it cleans amazingly.

With the help of my machines, this solution lifts out tough grime with a cinch. Small stains dissapear instantly and it leaves the carpet soft and fluffy to the touch. This is a great solution, and it is pretty much the best one out there. Don't settle for less than the best.

I have a white carpet that cleans with warm water. Unfortunately what looks clean does not have that just laid look and feel that this product brings to life. It is easy to handle and dispense. Having a dial for the concentration on the Bissell one can place concentrates where needed. So this bottle can last for the entire house in most cases

This product, along with my Bodum Assam tea press are the BEST purchases that I have made to date from Amazon. This thermal double-walled stainless-steel coffee & tea press insulates hot coffee or tea to keep it warm for up to two hours. The top part of the stainless steel filter has a closed position to keep the heat in & a strainer position when you need to pour. The end result is something that you can't get from an automatic, vacuum, drip, percolator, or tea bags. You get, instead, a rich, full, smooth, flavorful cup of joe or tea with perfectly extracted flavors and aromas. Since there isn't a paper filter to soak up the rich oils in coffee beans, the oils stay in the coffee where they rightfully belong.

The best practices for this press are the following: For a fine cup o' joe, grind fresh beans to a coarse consistency, add 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons of coffee for every 6 ounces of water, add boiling hot water and let the grounds brew for about four to six minutes, depending on how strong you like your coffee before hitting the plunger on top to stop the brewing method.

Tea brews in basically the same manner, but add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of loose tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water, add boiling hot water for black & oolong teas and almost boiling (170 degrees) for green, herbal and white teas, let the grounds brew for about four to seven minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea, too much longer and you will get a bitter cup of tea, press the plunger and voila... a lovely spot o' tea!

I highly recommend this product! It is crafted of the best quality, is esthetically pleasing to look at & use and will last a lifetime!

I bought my Bodum coffee press before Christmas and quickly became "hooked" on the great flavor of the pressed coffee. The pot is very sturdy and cleans up great. I use it every day now.

I would definitely suggest this pot to any coffee lover.

I own both the 8- and 12-cup presses, and recommend them highly. They're durable, easy to clean, heat-retentive and easy to use when serving. A few hints: do follow the mfg.'s suggestion and use each vessel either for coffee or tea, so there's no transfer of coffee oils to your other brews. Also, it helps to retain heat if you keep the lid turned so that the spout is closed between servings. I also find that a spritz of vinegar before a thorough washing keeps you quality coffee/tea tasting its best. Having tried all sorts of other steeping devices, I can say that this Bodum is a winner, and worth the money.

This is a very nice size griddle pan. You can cook sausage and egg breakfast for 2 or warm a tortilla for a burrito or to make rolling an enchilada easier. The pan has a nice weight to it without being overly heavy. My Apartment has an electric stove and the large burner on medium to medium-low heats this pan very evenly. It does not seem to have any hot spots, so food cooks and browns quite evenly. The high domed lid from Anolon's 12-inch stir-fry fits this griddle very well giving it even more versatility.

I bought a whole set of Anolon cookware and got the griddle and a chef's pan as a bonus. I love this cookware - just care for it as the enclosed directions instruct and you will have no problems. The griddle makes great pancakes, french toast, and eggs. It heats tortillas really well, also. Buy with confidence and enjoy your new cookware.

With the recommended care and cautions, these products should last a lifetime. After several uses, the product still looks new. Lesser cookware's outer areas and bottom are virtually impossible to clean, even though the cooking area is OK.

If I have read correctly, Meyer will replace broken glass lids that come with some of their other products if the ring (and knob?) are returned to them. This fact makes me feel a lot better about the lids and even more positive about the company.

I like the bakelite knobs and handles; they do not require potholders for stovetop use.... However, they are limited to 350 degrees in the oven.

Turns out that the body is made of glass and except for the metal frame, everything else is plastic. It says so on the box. Also, it says it makes 32 ounces, but I was only able to pour in about 25 ounces of water. The design is very attractive and practical. The main reason I bought this was because cleaning is very easy. The infuser is basically a strainer that fits nicely into the body. This way it's works like brewing a cup of tea by just tossing the leaves into the water. The only downside to this design is that you can't leave in the infuser basket/strainer and pour the tea without some leaves falling into the cup, though they don't recommend doing it this way anyway. Also, many people prefer to remove the basket so their tea won't get too strong when you reach the end so it's a moot point. I'm happy with my purchase.

This elegant tea infuser is just what you need for loose tea leaves, especially the green tea that is sold with instructions to rinse clean the first brew. The design is functional and the 3 prong stand is stable. It is just right for two cups of tea. And with green tea you can make several brews, so that in between brews, you can easily lift out the inner basket with the metal handle. I got [it] here at Amazon, ...

I've always known that tea leaves need space to expand so that you get the most flavor out of them. I used to use those constrictive tea balls. Later, I just put the tea directly into my cup and then spooned out as much of it as I could before drinking. I picked up some better quality tea leaves and wanted to get the most out of them with a real teapot so I searched around and I'm so glad I discovered this teapot. It makes brewing tea so much simpler and looks quite attractive. (I didn't want a more "traditional" porcelain type teapot; this is a nice modern update to that model).

Someone mentioned that it didn't make 32 ounces. Well, I never actually measured it but it's not really an issue for me because I only pour in enough water to make enough tea for my 20 ounce mug (which I've worked out to pouring the water just to the bottom edge of the "Bodum" logo on the glass). Unless you're planning on making more than four 8oz cups of tea at a time, you shouldn't have any problems with the capacity of this teapot. If you plan on making more than that, you should look for a larger teapot!

The strainer works quite well and keeps in most of tea. A little bit of the "dust" makes it through, but it settles to the bottom and won't get into your cup if you pour slowly and steadily. The strainer is designed quite well, It's basically a half-dome basket with a metal rod/handle across the top to make it easy to pick up. It's very easy to scoop the tea out after you're done with it. I had no problems pouring tea out with the strainer inside, it works just as well as when the strainer is removed. Since the "spout" doesn't protrude that much, it works best to pour slowly. I usually just lift the lid a bit before pouring. They probably could have extended the spout just a little bit more for better pouring, but that would probably detract from the aesthetics.

The teapot and strainer are easy to clean with a quick rinse.
And it looks nice sitting on the kitchen countertop.

UPDATE: After using this for a while, I have noticed a tendency for rusting if I don't wipe the outside dry after washing. It's because the glass sits inside the metal frame outside, and water can get stuck between the glass and metal. I don't have rust on mine because I make sure to wipe it after every wash, or leave it upsidedown. It might become a problem if you leave it right-side-up after washing because the water will drip onto the metal frame. Despite this, I'm still pretty happy with the teapot. A little care during washing will keep it lasting a long time.

My husband baught me this for my birthday because he knows that I love to cook, but I was too afraid to use it because it is expensive and I didnt want to break it so I bought a cheeper one.. but kept this for looks!

This machine is not only beautiful, but very powerful. I purchased mine on eBay for $510. The stainless steel bowl is very big,it's great for huge quanities. I would like if they had a smaller bowl to go with this for smaller batches. It still works very well. I can't believe the power. It whipped my mashed potatoes with ease. The stainless steel blender is awesome. I used it for puree's. It does a great job. You don't have to worry about it leaking like the cheap ones.
I can't wait to do more baking with this great machine. I need to learn how to mix the ingredients when making a cake. The instructions on how to add them aren't very good. I would suggest you purchase a book about using stand mixers if you are a novice like me.

I would gladly pay shipping to take that off your hands!!

try and remember, it's just a machine, a tool to help you. if your husband spent that kind of money on a german machine, you probably can't do *anything* to hurt it. Good luck!

This Calphalon All-Purpose Nylon Spreader and Spatula is such a handy utensil to have around the kitchen. I keep mine, along with some other matching black nylon utensils, in a pottery crock near my range top. The blade of this spreader/spatula has two different edges, one smooth and the other serrated. I use the serrated edge around the insides of my nonstick bakeware pans to loosen baked goods before removing them for cooling on racks; also, I use it as a knife for cutting wedges of cheesecake from the bottom of a nonstick springform pan. I use the smooth edge for removing baked goods from nonstick cookie sheets. I've not had one scratch on any of my nonstick bakeware since using this spatula. Sometimes I do use it as a spreader for cream cheese, peanut butter, jam, or marmalade, but I find it slightly bulky for that purpose. I wash it and all my other Calphalon nylon utensils by hand, which helps keep them from fading or becoming worn-out looking.

Great for scooping or scraping out jars or cans (especially LARGE ones) of peanut butter or Crisco, for example. Only utensil I've found so far that cuts-spreads sticky stuff like cinnamon-roll filling, cookie dough, etc without a fight. Serrated edge handily slivers off 'just a tad' off a cold stick of butter, and cuts a head of lettuce without browning the leaves. In a pinch it even makes a great spackling tool and paint stirrer [not to worry, I do have more than one!]. ... What I *really* wanted was a spreader exactly like the wood-handled one w/ the broader, oval, less-flexible, noncutting blade, something I recall being in nearly every '40s-50s kitchen. However, this appears to be the only thing made today that's even vaguely similar.

This is a very strong, sturdy cooking utensil! i recommend everyone have the entire set of calphalon utensils! They are safe with your (very) expensive cookware and work great!

This is a great mini-muffin pan. However the only problem I have is there is a rim around each individiual muffin area and food an easily get in the crease. This is a pain in cleaning. It does a great job cooking. I only wish there was no seam for food particles to get into.

Ok, this is Calphalon quality, so of course even cooking and nonsticking!!!

Also this is a great size for social gatherings like...
Church functions, Ladies tea or Bible study snacks, KIDS school and birthday parties.

Perfect Size...not quite bitesize but not full size!!

The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Bakeware collection is excellent. I recommend them without reservation. I really like this 24 cup muffin pan. I also have one 12 cup pan and two 6 cup Calphalon Commercial Nonstick muffin pans. The 24 cup pan is a perfect size for tea cupcakes. It is nice to have a variety of sizes, depending on the size of the recipe you can make 24 mini and 6 - 12 regular size cupcakes. Frost or decorate them differently and your guests with think you spent all day slaving over your desserts. This mini size is also nice for holidays when you may be making a variety of desserts, after you put out your pies etc. decorate the buffet table by placing mini cupcakes around the pies. The nonstick finish on this pan is excellent, however I always use muffin cups. Not because you have to, I just think it is easier and looks nicer.

One note: you may want to check on your cup cakes / muffins a couple of minutes early. I have noticed that cakes are done a little quicker in pans with a dark finish. Many newer recipes will indicate the timing for dark finish bakeware. These pans are also a breeze to clean, just a little soap and water and you are done. Wonderful Pans! Highly recommended!

Also, read the Calphalon brochure in the box, if you plan to nest this pan with others make sure to put a paper towel between them to prevent any damage to the nonstick coating. And, this pan is not dishwasher safe.

I wouldn't even trade it for an All Clad bake pan, all my cookware is All Clad and I love it but nothing beats high quality, heavy duty Nonstick bakeware!