Kitchen Reviews

I bought a set at another retailer and they rusted within the first washing! These have held up great and are easy to store

I have a small apartment size oven, standard cookie sheets are too long. These are the perfect size. Cookies do not stick!

I was just delighted with these cookie sheets. They are really very sturdy and the no-stick finish made it so easy to lift the cookies off and easy to clean. This has certainly motivated me to make several batches of cookies. What a great price too!! The sizes are just perfect for storing and just the right sizes too. You will love baking with these.

This is a pretty great machine. It makes really great latte's if you use Espresso pods. We use our machine about 2/3 times a day.

The machine is a little too lightweight. You have to hold the machine down when putting the portafilter in to avoid lifting the machine off the counter.

It's a little too short for larger sized mugs. Nowadays, people are buying larger mugs (16 oz) for lattes & such. This BARELY fits a 10/12 oz mug. The only way we can get our 16 oz mugs to fit is to remove the drip tray. This works well but is kind of a pain.

Many POD companies are beginning to sell "double-pods" since most people drink doubles. This machine comes with a single-pod portafilter. Since we always drink doubles, we have to smash our double-pods in the regular portafilter. It would be nice if it came with a double-pod portafilter.

I would still recommend this product. It does a great job despite the complaints I listed above. :) For the money, this espresso machine is a great buy.

I bought this as a gift for my husband. He wanted an espresso maker that wouldn't be a pain in the neck to operate. This one is perfect! It has a large water tank, so it doesn't run out of steam before he finishes frothing the milk and he doesn't have to refil it constantly. It takes pods or ground beans with ease and the espresso was perfect the first time and every time. There were many different brands and prices available, but after having read many reviews, I chose the DeLonghi because of the ease of use and the large water tank. A perfect gift!

Starbuck's was getting unreasonably expensive ($12-$20 a week). I received this DeLonghi as a gift and I am so happy. At first I did not think it would be possible for me to create café quality espresso/cappuccino, I soon learned I was wrong. The drinks that I can create in my own kitchen are spectacular...Better than Starbuck's... shhhhhhh. I would recommend that you have all of the right tools before you begin. Not only do I enjoy drinking the cappuccinos, I also enjoy the whole process of the preparation for the drinks. The aroma, the taste....Mmmmmmm. The machine is very easy to clean. I definitely recommend this DeLonghi BAR41 Retro Espresso/Cappuccino Maker, read the directions and soon you will be a pro...you will love waking up to a nice cup of espresso to get you started. Knowing that you do not have to wait in line and you will not be charged a small fortune for a little coffee will make you smile too :)

I CAN'T IMAGINE WHY THIS HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. I'VE BOUGHT THEM AND USED THEM FOR 10 YEARS OR SO, AND THEY ARE FAR BETTER FOR VACUUMING ON WOOD AND TILE FLOORS THAN WHAT THEY'VE BEEN REPLACED WITH. THE LARGER ONES WITH THE BRUSH ROLLER-- I'VE TRIED 2 OF THEM-- SEEM TO BLOW THE DIRT AROUND AND NOT PICK IT UP NEAR AS WELL AS THE LITTLE SUPERBROOM.

We have 3000 sq. ft. of tile floor, 2 children under age 3, and 3 dogs, 2 of which are Chows (a.k.a. furballs). This vac NEVER lets me down, even if it is some sticky residue from some "recipe" my children made that I somehow missed for a couple of days. It gets up not only dog hair but HUGE furballs, never clogs, and is a breeze to empty. Mine finally wore out after using it an average of 5-8 times a week for the last 5 years. Amazon doesn't have it...take the time to find it, you'll be happy with it!

I love this vacuum. It's great on all my rugless floors, even my enclosed deck. It has great suction. It sucks up sand, kitty litter and hard to sweep up dust. I once vacuumed sugar from the floor. The mouth and bag got sticky, I just washed it off with a tooth brush and soap and it's good as new. I always keep the strain off the motor by cleaning the filter bag after every use with a toothbrush. Only bad thing about mine is the handle broke when it got shut in a door when storing. I've had it for 2 years. It's a great gift to give. No more dust mops for me.

I got this at a fantastic price but don't expect too much. It's definitely cute looking but it is amazingly loud considering its poor-to-mediocre suction. The power cord is a little short too. I live in an apartment with hardwood floors and commercial-grade carpet so this unit meets my minimal vacuuming needs.

Great little vacuum. Quiet and quite powerful. Does a great job on hard wood floors. Seems to do a good job on carpet as well. Perfect for the older home with lots of hardwood and a little carpet. Would definately recomend.

I love this vacuum. I was looking for something that could darn near suck the sheetrock out of the walls, and this is it. Cleaning (hardwood floors, curtains, corners, hard-to-reach places...) will never be the same.

This machine is easily operated and makes espresso that tastes as good as any, crema & all. If, however, you plan on making more than one beverage, that is, a beverage that requires the use of the steamer, you will need some time, as you will have to cycle through at least 2 cycles for a single beverage to get it to temp out. But who can complain at this price? Not I, although I am returning mine for replacement/repair due to the fact that it now requires two cycles to steam 8oz of milk, unacceptable at any price. Don't get it if you're playing Barista for more than one.

I purchased this model (new not refurb) about a year ago, and I'm already itching for a bigger badder model. This is an outstanding model to get your feet wet, see if you like the idea of making your own espresso drinks. Originally I bought this to save a few bucks making my own instead of heading to a trendy overprised espresso bar, and it's brought me nothing but joy.

However heed my warning, you could become addicted and need espresso the rest of your life!

I've been making espresso at home with bigger, more expensive machines for nearly 20 years. I bought this for a temporary residence. While the first one to arrive simply did not work, the replacement was perfect. If you grind the coffee right (quite fine but not so small as to go through the holes), use very cold milk and draw shots of about 18 seconds, it makes a great espresso/cappuccino. The measuring spoon/tamper combination is also a nice touch. It's much easier to fill and clean, and makes a better coffee than the smaller Krups machine without the pump. And it has been fine for two of us. It's not as easy or sturdy as our semi-commercial Krups, but it's fabulous for the price. Great for the second home and small enough to pack for trips!

This mixer is underpowered - it cautions that no stiff dough or mixture over 8 ounces should be mixed. It is not clear why they even bother to pack a dough-hook given the power. But that's not all. The bowls are shaped badly, so material accumulates in the sharp angle and escapes mixing. They are so narrow that adding ingredients without hitting the beaters is tricky. And finally, the beater release button is a chore to operate. We once had confidence in Farber products. No more.

This machine places the beaters in a fixed position into the CENTER of the SMALLER bowl. So you must scrape the sides of the bowl to help mix the ingredients. The manual warns not to scrape while the mixer is in operation.

Using the LARGER bowl is a breeze. I do no scraping when mixing a double batch of pancakes. For the larger bowl, the outer edge of a beater is aligned near the bowl edge. I just put the ingredients into the bowl, lower the beaters in, and turn it on. Within 20 seconds the pancake batter is thoroughly combined by the action of the mixer.

I did not try the dough hooks.

The following is not a complaint. I'm including it in case I'm not the only cook who did not know this about making big batches. I was surprised to see the manual state, "Never fill mixing bowl more than 1/2 full - the mixing action will cause the ingredients to rise in the bowl. Mix large recipes in several batches."

I filled the 4 quart bowl with 4 quarts of water. The level went up to about an inch from the top edge of the bowl. So 4 quarts is not the capacity for what can be mixed at a time. It is the capacity for what can be stored.

Also from the manual, "Do not attempt to knead more than 8 ounces of heavy dough or batter (heavy cookie dough or candy batter) at one time."

I received this mixer as a birthday present a year ago. I love to bake, so I use it for everthing from liquid cake mixes to stiff cookie doughs and frostings. Anyone who does cake decorating will appreciate the powerful motor for mixing stiff Royal icings. The bowls are of generous size and do not come off while mixing. The push botton controls and pause are easy to use and the entire unit wipes clean. I would recommend this mixer to anyone who is looking for a quaility and durable mixer.

I just recived this roaster, and It has a awful smell to it!!
I bought this as a gift so I really do not want to wash it first.
Has anyone else had this problem when they first opened there box? that sticky smell!!ewwww...

I have to say this looks like a very nice Roaster, and the reviews seem to be good...
But if any of you have had this experiance, please let me know?
Thank You...

I gave this 3 stars because it is a very nice roasting pan (especially for the money, what a deal) - great non-stick (which I prefer for ease of clean-up vs. having the deglazed bits you can get from a regular pan for gravy, that's just not worth the clean-up hassle to me), very sturdy, high domed lid, strong handles, and it really is beautiful (not that I'm putting it on my coffee table, but it does make for a nice presentation when you pull it from the oven). However, I cannot see how a 25lb turkey would possibly fit in this pan - at least not without being smushed up against all the sides, which would mean that nothing would brown or crisp at all. I cooked a 17lb bird, and frankly, I don't think I could go much larger in this pan. Great pan if you don't need it for it's "Extra Large" size, just know that if that's why you're choosing this one . . . you might want to keep looking!

Superb roaster when referring to outcome of turkey (23 lbs). The turkey was moist and evenly cooked. I am giving this item only 4 stars though because of the position of the handles and the burn potential, especially when dealing with the too short handles of the rack and at the same time trying to avoid the very hot handles of the roaster ..I did get burned when loosening the legs part way through the roasting process. The handles of the rack need to be longer as are the ones on a rack I purchased last year. I have a large oven, yet the roaster just fit because the handles are somewhat horizonal instead of upright.

My reconditioned heater failed within 45 days and now I cannot find the seller's email address to try and make a return. This is the second Vornado that I've bought that has failed within one year.

This heater was nice, while it lasted. I was using this on a very infrequent basis. When I did use it this way, it functioned fine. When I called this heater into play on a regular basis, the connections inside melted, a resistor failed, the on/off switch failed, and the thermostatic switch failed. Not very reliable if you want a source of heat to use on a daily basis.

I bought this heater primarily for camping. Nights in Michigan, especially if you are in a tent, can get mighty chilly. Used the heater for the first time, and the temperature inside the tent was at least 20 degrees warmer then what was outside. I know that the heater says that it is for "indoor use only". I know that a tent is not a house, but the darn thing worked well. By putting it on a GFCI outlet, I felt safe.

Regarding the unit's condition, flawless. The only reason I know it was reconditioned was due to a sticker on the side of the box that it came in.

I highly recommend this heater for both the house and the tent!

This model does not feature UV protection on the glass door so it's useless for storing wine long term except in a garage or basement. If you plan on installing in your kitchen, get something else with UV protection. Haier has a higher end model that does feature UV glass. Too bad because I think it's very stylish and understated and actually nicer looking than the higher end model.

The main thing to remember here is that you need to either situate this in a dark place (a basement would be better than a garage since your electric bill will be less) or you need to plan on using it only for short-term wine storage -- very important fact to remember in deciding on models to purchase.

In spite of previous reviewer who obviously can't fit the bottles in right, I managed to store 47 (yes, 47) standard 750ml bottles. All you have to do is alternate the direction the necks point on the bottom two shelves, holding 4 each. I fit 9 on the top shelf alone, but it has to be the right bottle shape. The other five shelves will hold 6 bottles each - 5 in a row, plus a sixth at a right angle so you can see the label thru the door. It's a snug fit, but it can work...

I use this to store red wines, and it does a great job for my needs. I have a small apartment, and this unit's size was perfect. It keeps the wines at the proper temp, and yes there's a faint bit of gurgling noise when the compressor is operating, but no more noticeable that your household fridge.

For the money, this is really a great deal, esp. with the 5-year warranty. ...

Received as a Bridal Gift. Very nice, beautiful non-reflecting curved glass shows off our collection of Napa Wine.

I would have preferred a waffle/toaster that could also grill meat. It takes too long to heat up and cool down to facilitate cleaning.
The cost is a little high for what you get and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
I recall having a toaster similar to that in my youth and it recieved a lot of use, this item won't.

I have two of the Hamilton Beach 26290 Waffle Baker/Sandwich Griddles and use one of them very frequently. It is perfect for one or two people but when the kids are here (they love grilled cheese sandwiches) it is not really big enough. I have no trouble making two sandwiches at a time on each unit and the cleanup is a breeze. The concept of two appliances in one is great for it saves storage space.

The way it cooks, ease of use, and quick cleanup is the reason I give this Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker a five star rating. I've been having waffles for breakfast every morning since the first time I decided to give it a try. I use it for waffles and grilled cheese sandwiches, and I am very pleased with the results. Cleanup is a breeze because the plates pop out for washing. It is especially ideal for a single person on the go.