Kitchen Reviews

This is a great kitchen tool... didnt know how helpful it would be until i got it. That it isnt metal and is heat safe to 400 degrees is wonderful! (there are some rated to higher temps, but for me this one has worked out great)

It is comfortable to use and easy to clean. Even when i have left it in a pan of scambled eggs and not cleaned it or a good while, i dont have to soak it to get any remaining *residue* off..

I have found the one with one rounded and one straight edge a bit better for *scraping* the sides of pans and bowls but that might just be apersonal preference as i have both. if i only had one i think i would get this one because it is better for mixing and almost as good for stirring hot pots.

a great value for the price.

The ultimate spatula. I have ordered several in this series, but this is the first that I have used. It is great. Even for non coated pots/pans, this utensil can get down to the fire and come out like new. A very impressive tool. It follows the contour of your pan without trying to scrape through to the burner, and makes it to the dishwasher unscathed. There are a few things that a steel spatula are needed for, but this gem will handle the rest of the tasks, while keeping all of your cookware looking like new.

This is a very versital spatula. I bought the spatula for the handle. The flexible rubber fins on the steel handle create a very comfortable feel and will NOT transport heat up the handle. The oversized grips create a very "ergonomic" feel and fits my hands without having to tightly grip the handle.

The spoon head is very flexible and yet sturdy. It can be used to stir the stiffist pancake mix and yet still clean the side of the bowl smooth. It can also go from normal room temperatures to stirring the soup, sauce or chili without fear of the blade melting or leaving "that plastic taste" in the pot.

A great product with flexible uses and a staple in my kitchen.

I recently purchased some cast iron cookware and wanted a turner that wouldn't melt and just grabbed this one because I have had good luck with the Oxo brand before. This one out-performed even my expectations. Has a beautiful look, a wonderful balance and cleans up really easily (that one was a surprise to me). It makes cooking effortless and a pleasure. I never thought I would rave about a spatula, but I just love this thing! I also purchased the tongs and have been equally thrilled with them.

I have always found OXO's kitchen implements to be superior, and this stainless steel turner is no exception. It is ruggedly made and very well designed. It is ergonomically friendly to a human hand, and is thin enough to easily slide under delicate things in a pan or griddle without tearing them (a problem with many cheaper turners.)

This is certainly not the cheapest turner on the market, but I imagine that it will easily last the rest of my life. It is also dishwasher safe, which is a huge plus. Overall this is the best value for your dollar if you are in the market for a stainless steel turner!

I found this product and then hesitated when considering the price. I finally broke down and bought it and I'm SO happy with it. It fits the hand well, does its job, and has such solid construction, it'll probably outlast ME! I've since purchased more Oxo utensils and have yet to be disappointed. Give it a try -- I promise you'll flip. (Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

I am 83 years old, widowed, and live alone, cooking most of my meals from ingredients, not prepared items. I have had three microwaves over 25 years and have developed quite a few recipes for the microwave. I was attracted to the Panasonic by its Inverter technology that actually modulates the power during cooking, not timed bursts of full power. It also allows programming up to four cooking steps at differing power levels and cooking times. Starting with the oatmeal I cook for breakfast, everything is cooked uniformly throughout. It is a superior device.

I recently purchased this microwave after my old one bit the dust. I'm really happy with it. It's large enough to hold just about anything, and the high wattage makes cooking and re-heating quick and easy. My favorite feature is the invertor defrost....no more frozen in the middle/cooked on the edges defrosted meat. I also like the fact that the "beep" on this oven is not too loud or obnoxious. This oven is very large, if this is your first larger microwave purchase and you don't have alot of counter space you will need a microwave cart or somewhere else to put this.

I was happy with my old microwave with 900 watts. I didn't realize the big difference in getting more wattage. With this microwave, I have to adjust my thinking because items cooks even faster.

I love the "reheat" button. It is so simple. All you do is tell it how many servings you are reheating. The book tells you that 4 oz is a serving and you go from there. I used to over heat things, but I don't now.

I also like the Inverter Turbo Defrost. Food seems to defrost more evenly. You have to convert ounces to hundredths of a pound. In the book there is a chart. I just made a copy of that page and put it next to the microwave to be handy when I need the conversion to defrost something. It seems to be a much better way to defrost items.

I like the choice of three sizes of popcorn. With the "more" or "less" button you can really get most of the kernels to pop.

The extra large size seems to be convenient for even smaller size dishes because you have more room to move around in the oven.

One thing I would like that I had on my other microwave is a "reminder beep" every minute to remind you you have something in the oven. This oven just beeps at the end and doesn't remind you. And upon occasion I have forgotten I have had something in the microwave.

I would recommend this oven. I am very satisfied with my order.

I first noticed these dish sets on clearance on the Marshall Fields website and snatched up what they had left. I didn't think I'd ever find the coordinating "extras" like the S+P shakers, glasses, serving bowls, etc...until I casually typed in the name on Amazon.com. What a find!! These dishes are beautiful, well-proportioned, and well-constructed. I'm already stocking up on them just to make sure I'll have plenty for years to come.

The mosaic patern is textured. Each item fells heavy and looks beautiful. This set will impress you and your guests.

This is a great set of dishes! The pieces have a good weight to them. The plates are large and I was impressed by the nice larger size cups (16 oz) for coffee. I had been searching for a
quality dinnerware set in shades of blue and this is definitely it! I love the pattern. You can go casual with it or dress it up for special occasions. You can use your lighter shades of blue glassware with it or color co-ordinate it with your cobalt blues. You'll love it!

I got this set because I had needed an entirely new set of matching dishes. I got this set, and most of the accessories that go along with it. I LOVE IT! The colors are fantastic, they blend perfectly. The pieces are unique, and the bowls and mugs are good sized! They are also really sturdy - I have used them dozens of times and they go in the dishwasher with no problem. Would recommend Pfalzgraff to anyone!

Love the pattern. Kids enjoy the design of the lunch plates. I love the colors.

Although the patterns in this place setting are different, they couldn't look any better together! The colors blend splendidly and looking at the three pieces together make me smile. Thank you Pfaltzgraff...it's just what I was looking for.

This is a very nice seafood set. The OXO brand is always something you can rely on. The only complaint I have about this set is that the cracker is a little bit on the heavy and clunky side.

the quality of this set is very good. they are useful when you eat crabs.at first i thought maybe it was hard to clean them,but i was wrong. they are easy to use and easy to clean.sometimes i also use the clip to crash the nuts. it works great.

These are pretty handy tools for getting every last bit of crab out of tight places. The cushy handles are comfortable and easy to use. Each side has a different sized scooper to use with a variety of differently sized shellfish. Highly recommended.

I am a VERY amateur chef. :c) I have to use these every time I make something. They are constantly being washed, either in the sink or dishwasher. I have really abused these things at times. They still work, and I don't think I'll have to replace them soon, unless they get stuck in the garbage disposal. :c)

These items are very handy and helpful in every day usage...

OXO makes good kitchen stuff. Their measuring spoons are comfortable to hold and use. It includes 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, and 1 Tbsp measures. OXO has come out with a newer set of measuring spoons which adds 1/8 tsp and 1/2 Tbsp measures.

I have a lot of problems with my neck from old injuries, and have had no luck with pillows---until now that is.
At first I thought these seemed a little firm. And Expensive. But they have proven themselves to me and my wife. I used to use two pillows and I spent the night repositioning them and I still woke up with neck tightness, and spasm.
Now, I rarely have any problems, and would never go back to cheaper alternatives. They seem to be waring very well also. They are not losing their firmness, I guess that's the inner pillow. Oh yea----did i mention there's a pillow within a pillow, I think thats what makes it work so well, give good support and not feel like your head is laying on a rock,

I found this pillow at a store that sells overages for a trucking company. I didn't know the reputation of Pacific Coast, just that it looked like a good pillow. I did get a great deal on it, $...!!! I was so glad that I bought it when after the first night of sleeping on it I had no neck pain and I threw out the other 4 pillows that I used to use. I can't recommend this pillow enough! Now, knowing what I know, I would pay the full retail price for another of these pillows. It didn't smell funny like some down pillows you buy and it has a zip-off cover that you can throw in the wash. Something that you may not know is that you can actually wash this pillow in your washing machine! With some others you have to have them dry cleaned and that leaves you with the solvent smell of the cleaner that the dry cleaner uses..just can't say enough good things about this pillow...buy it, you will be glad you did!

We must have twenty pillows in our home. I have no idea why this pillow is the most comfortable one, but I finally only need one pillow (rather than three) for a good night's sleep. Thank you Pacific Coast! This is well worth the money.

I've had the Panasonic MC-V5746 for two months. My previous vacuum was also a Panasonic and lasted for 15 years! This one lives up to its reputation; the HEPA filter is great and removes dust and animal dander. I also like having a separate bag and am happy I didn't choose a "bagless" model...all the dirt stays in the bag with no mess. It's quiet, with a long cord, and the 14" path is not too wide and makes it easy to maneuver around furniture. The only drawback, which I hope Panasonic corrects on future models, is the handle. It's too short (I'm 5'8"), and there's a little cap on the end that comes loose and pinches my hand when I'm pushing/pulling the vacuum. I've called Panasonic Customer Service and they said a replacement or upgraded handle is not available. Otherwise, it's a great vacuum!

Right now, there are no cons. This vacuum cleaner is light and easy to handle. It picks up everything on rugs or bare floors. It's attachments are easy to use. It is quiet, has a light for maneuverability, and its cord is long enough to go from one room to another. I'm especially impressed with the HEPA filter. I don't know too much about all of the fancy terms out there, but I do know that I see almost no dust in my apartment anymore. I've only had it for two months, but my place has never been cleaner. If anything goes wrong with the vacuum cleaner, I will be sure to update my review. For right now, though, you can't go wrong with the MC-V5746. I can't recommend it enough.

This Upright Vacuum from Panasonic has a 12.0 Amp Motor and a 14" cleaning path, the power cord is 30' feet long and a dirt finder headlight. It also has the following unique features.

A Clean Air system, the dirt is deposited into the filter paper bag before going through the fan and motor. You will not break a fan with this type system.

Quick draw On board tools with ready to use attachments made cleaning baseboards and above the floor as easy as it gets. The attachments include a crevice tool, dusting brush and two standard wands with a 12.5' reach

The Vacuum comes equipped with 6 stages of filtration with HEPA filter. HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) is a filtering efficiency specification for filters developed by the Atomic Energy commission during World War 2 to effectively remove radioactive dust from plant exhausts without redistribution.
A HEPA filter will retain all particles to .3 microns in size at an efficiency rating of 99.97%

All Panasonic Vacuums have a Motor Protection System should the unit get clogged a valve in the back of the unit will open and let air into the Vacuum to keep the motor from burning out.

Automatic Carpet Height adjustment allows fast and effective cleaning. The Panasonic upright automatically adjusts it powerful cleaning nozzle to match the carpet type for effective vacuuming. There's no bending, stooping or guessing what nozzle adjustment is needed, like some vacuums. Panasonic does it all, automatically.

Bare Floor Carpet Option optimizes cleaning anywhere and everywhere in your home. This convenient foot pedal easily switches to adjust the agitator to accommodate both carpeted and uncarpeted areas. The agitator grooms the carpet fibers and helps release dirt particles for easy removal. Switch to Bare Floor for scuff free vacuuming of hard surface flooring and wax finishes. There is no need to change attachments or make any manual adjustments which would prolong vacuuming time.

Dual Active Edge Cleaning means that Panasonic had placed bristles very close to both edges of the vacuum. This gives you edge cleaning on either side of the vacuum. No need to sure you are vacuuming on the side with edge cleaning.

Dirt Finder Headlight helps you see the lint and dirt in dimly lit areas.

This product comes with a 1 year warranty, and uses replacements bags U-3 or MC115P or U-6 MCV145M and Belts MCV270B

This salt and pepper shaker are great and they look pretty too. The only complaint that I have is that my salt shaker tends to jamm up and quit dispensing salt quite quickly. I end up having to clean it quite often. But I still love the set.

I really liked the shape and color. When I got them home, I was surprised that they worked so well. Very clean looking.

This is a great set, and I would recommend it highly. It grinds very well, and the set looks good too.