Kitchen Reviews

This does work. After 6 months I'm still on my original fill of liquid soap, where before, I would have gone through a couple of small bottles due to waste. Good foam, and the smaller companion travel size pump is good for just that.

Also, it's hard to find, it's not in the current T-ware catalogs, so unless you know a consultant who happens to have this on a shelf ready to sell, this is about your only bet to pick it up.

This is an effective product. The pump operates smoothly without effort. I am still amazed how long one filled container lasts. And you use such a small amount of soap too! I recommend using filtered water only because I think the soap mixture will be fresher longer.

The travel sized dispenser is great. I carry it with me and it's most convenient at the ball park when I use the bathroom. Often time there is no soap in the bathrooms so this product comes in handy.

I love this soap dispenser. At first I thought this thing is alittle pricey, but after using it, it's well worth the cost! It's durable and well made, good work Tupperware.

Coolest thing about these, they fit ANY Vornado Humidifier! That takes all the worry away about figuring out the right size/type of replacement wick to get. So easy!

Yep, hard to review something like this. These are the genuine Vornaodo replacement wicks. Order several and get free shipping. YOu need to replace these often in the humidifying season, so stock up. Best price around.

One thing that stands out is that instead of the dozens of filters, wicks etc that other companies have to fit their products. Vornado humidifiers ALL take these wicks! Making sure that the consumer gets the right ones and EASILY is a great idea! These are made in the US.
If ordering from Amazon, I do find it to be a good idea to watch the prices for this item on Amazon since they fluctuate up to $4.00 difference depending on when you look. What's up with that? If you're buying several packages at a time, that really adds up!

I have a good collection of high-end knives dating from 10-15 years ago, and in my opinion, this is one of the best 8" cook's knives on the market. I prefer the extra width and heft of the 4584/20's wider blade over the narrower and lighter 4582/20 model. This knife has good heft and the handle is very comfortable and I prefer this handle over the Grand Prix's Also, because of the extra width of this knife, the edge is very thin, and that makes the blade feel very sharp when cutting vegetables.

There are knives on the market today with fancier steels, such as VG-10 on the Kershaws and "Trizor 10X" on the Chef's Choice. I have not tried these other fancy knives, and I am even comfortable in believing their claims that these new steel formulations will hold an edge much better. The fancy steels have a Rockwell-C hardness of 59-60, compared to the Wusthof's 56, but when it comes to balance, feel, and just plain old cutting performance, I doubt the Kershaws and the Chef's Choice knives can beat this Wusthof wide blade 4584/20.

As for this knife's edge-holding ability, I do pamper my knives and I don't dump them in the sink or dishwasher. I am careful with using knives on only wooden cutting boards. As such, my knives stay very sharp for a long time. A few seconds of touching up on the steel once every couple of weeks is all that's required to keep it ultra razor sharp.

Maybe the VG-10 and Trizor 10x steel knives don't need to be touched up once every couple of weeks to stay sharp? Somehow, I doubt that.

I purchased the Wusthof Classic 8 Inch cooks knife based on the manufactuers reputation for the highest quality products. This knife did not disappoint! First of all the balance is perfect,and the grip is very comfortable. After using it for 7 months now, the blade remains razor sharp. I have used it for a number of cooking related chores and it has become the one knife that I use for almost every job, from chopping, to slicing, to carving meats. The only care that is required is to use a steel to maintain the edge. I highly recommend this knife!

I prefer the eight-inch knife over a ten for weight reasons and the wide series gives lots of knuckle-slide area for repeated chopping tasks. I've owned Wusthof-Trident knives since before graduating from culinary school over ten years ago. In fact, I still own all but one that I still use daily (One was stolen). The knives hold an edge better than any other I've used (and I've tried 98% of what's out there), stand up to continuous use and are comfortable enough to use all day long. You'll never be sorry owning Wusthof-Trident knives.

One of my young ones received this as a gift and when it arrived at work we all just HAD to give it a try. We bake all of our breads from scratch and our crusty loaves surrendered meekly to this blade in two strokes no matter which recipe we attacked...it even sliced our house "Wonder Bread" sandwich loaves cleanly! This 9 inch is sooo much more versatile and heftier than the 8 inch ...size really does matter.
I'm biased against all Wusthof "Classic" knives...I think that they're too light weight and small scaled (the grip is too narrow for me) but...
I bought TWO of these for myself 'cause this is the BEST bread knife that I've EVER used although I highly recommend the "Grand Prix" line for it's better "grip".
Biased or not I'm still loadin' dis bad boy up wit tha MAX ...5 mojo*z! HAZAAH!!!

This knife makes me wish bread did not come sliced. It feels great and performs great. It works on watermelon too, though I'm not sure if I should be using it that way, so don't take my advice there.
If you need a bread knife, buy this one.

There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The only difference, however, is the handle style. I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This particular model, the bread knife, is a great knife. Many people think tomatoes are the hardest food items to clearly cut. I think bread is much more difficult; but this knife makes the task seem easy.

I highly recommend the Wusthof 9" bread knife.

I bought this when I got tired of marinating in plates, bowls and mismatched plastic ware. I liked it. Tupperware is a great product, lasts forever (If you dont believe me, look at all the wintage tupperware on auction sites) washes well and over time will eventually become cost effective.

Having said all that...sometime after buying and using it, happily...I found that marinating meats (this doesnt work as well with chicken on the bone) is much easier and space saving if i put my meat and marinade in a ziploc...get all the air out and seal it. It takes up much less room in the fridge and requires alot less turning because when you remove the air the marinade surrounds the meat (depending on the thickness) more effectively.

I would say this is a good tupperware product if you need something of this size for multiple uses..and can justify using it many times for many things. I wouldnt buy it just for use to marinade or just for storage. I think if i had to buy it again..I would want to be able to say that I could use it several times a week for storing (baked good, maybe deli, snacks) marinading, transporting items...etc. I think that is the only way this would make a *solid* purchase.

You can use this item for marinating flank steak or chicken, etc. Or you can store cut up vegetables or basically anything in the refrigerator. We marinate the flank steak in Italian Dressing. Then, you just flip it over in the container half way into the marinating process.

The lid is nice and high and while you could not marinate a 7-lb chicken, you could marinate the pieces.

Right now, there are over 20 homemade muffins stored happily on the counter in this container.

So many uses!

I own two of these and would recommend them to anyone who is serious about marinading. The insides of the double lids have raised 'knobs' allowing for the marinade to fully coat the food. Another great feature is that you just turn the container over to marinade on the opposite side. When done grilling, it also serves as a great container to keep food warm, serve from and even to store leftovers in the fridge. Two thumbs up!

This may be one of the better crepe makers at the price there are a couple of things that really bum me out ...

One .. it takes close to a good 3 to 4 minutes to make a crepe on this machine even though it has a 900 watt element (200 more than and older model...) so unless you are makeing crepes for one ... realx have a drink cause your gonna be sitting at this machine for some time ..

Two .. the teflon covering .. well it's French teflon ... don't expect it to last ... nuff said ...

Three .. the handle doesnt come off and the crepe batter is pretty liquid so get ready to use toothpicks to clean the cracks between the handle of the crepe maker and teflon plate

Four .. appart from that it's probably the best machine out there .. definitely for the money ... and .. since we love crepes and theres more than one person in my house I've bought 2 of these machines ... go figure ....

PS.... you have to try the corn meal crepes they are the most .....

I grew up in a Crepe lovin' household. We had sweet crepes for breakfast, savory crepes for lunch and meat filled crepes for dinner.
I always have used a stove top crepe pan and thought it slow and kind of a pain. That is how my dad always did it so I always thought it was the best way.
Not anymore. A friend recommended I try the Villaware electric crepe maker. Non stick coating, quick and easy. Boy were they right. Just dip the the cooker in the pan they include and you are making a crepe every 25 seconds or so. Easy to clean. I love this thing. Good recipes too, altough their basic recipe is not sweet enough.
If you love crepes. This is the piece to get.

I recieved this as a gift a month ago and have used it to make six batches of crepes. Its wonderful-- heats up in three minutes and crepes take about 30 seconds to bake. I used a regular crepe pan for several years: this is much easier. Crepes are great-- they always impress the guests and they are really easy to make ahead.

I own three Vornado fans, and I'm trying to buy a fourth one. Two of the fans I own are the small Vornados. They are great for creating a cooling breeze or circulating the air within a room, but if you want to transfer substantial air volume from one room to another, get the large size. I own a 710G, and I intend to buy another one. The 710G ("G" means gray-colored)is part of the 700 series, which is the largest size. The 710 is fairly compact. It can be pointed at any angle. It is a no-frills unit with three speeds and just what I like. It is amazingly quiet for all the air it moves. It's the best fan I know of.

needed a fan for my dorm room and this thing didnt cost much and worked awesome. my room is no longer stuffy and dry...this thing totally makes the air circulate and its pretty quiet at doing it. It also looks really cool and when people see it there always impressed! Spend (...) bucs on a quality product and you be so happy you did..trust me I did the cheap route with fans before (...)!

This moves a lot of air, and cuts down on my using the air conditioners, which is a great thing and saves money. I should have bought 2 more.

Works very well, ergonomically, but after a few uses it showed a bit of melting at the leading edge--which is unusual b/c I did not let it sit in the pan. However, I still highly recommend it.

This is a nice turner. Well made and sturdy. Good for getting under such things as burgers. I'm sure it will last many years.

This is just what I was looking for! I always wondered why somebody did not make turners that were non-stick like the frying pans that they are trying not to scratch. Not only is the turner easy to clean, doesn't scratch the pan, but makes turning cheesy omelets really easy. I am totally satisfied with this purchase.

There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The only difference, however, is the handle style. I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This set includes an 8 inch chef's knife, a 3 ½ inch paring knife, a 6 inch sandwich knife, 8 inch bread, a 5 inch salami, a 2 ¾ inch trimming knife, a sharpening steel, and an oak block

The 8 inch chef's knife is a great knife. Wusthof offers four sizes of chef's knives in the Classic version, 5, 6, 8 and 10 inch. For most home cooks, I think the 8 inch knife is the best choice. The 6 inch is a bit small for bigger jobs, but the 10 inch is too big for most jobs. While the 8 inch isn't perfect for all uses, if you are only buying one size chef's knife (and most people only buy one), this is the one I would recommend.

As for the 3 ½ inch paring knife, this knife falls into the category of overkill for me. Most cooks will get by just fine with the 4 ½ inch utility knife. There is really no notable difference in size for the vast majority of applications between the 3 ½ inch paring knife and the 4 ½ inch utility knife. I prefer the 4 ½ inch utility knife, but the 3 ½ inch paring knife will do the trick.

I have found very few uses for the 6 inch sandwich or 5 inch salami knives. I prefer the larger size of the chef's knife or the smaller 4 ½ inch utility knife. These knives are just the wrong width and length for most tasks, and falls into the overkill department, except when part of a set.

The 3 ¾ inch trimming knife, however, is a good length for small tasks, like trimming fat from cuts of meat.

The bread knife, is a great knife. Many people think tomatoes are the hardest food items to clearly cut. I think bread is much more difficult; but this knife makes the task seem easy. However, I prefer the 9 inch knife over the 8 inch included in this set.

When it comes to sharpening steels, I have found very little difference between Henckels and Wusthof. As long as you buy a high end steel, you really won't go wrong. Therefore, I shop for this item on price, and Henckels has a price advantage. However as the steel comes with the set, you won't go wrong with this steel.

This set is a good deal as far as price. However, keep in mind you really only get 7 knives. Adding the set of steak knives (which I consider a luxury, and not a necessity), will fill the remainder of the block.

Finally, I would recommend you compare this set with the 10 piece couple's set, listed as ASIN: B00005MGKD. That set replaces provides a second chef's knife, a longer bread knife, and deletes the 2 ¾ inch trimming knife. It is more expensive, so compare your needs, and see my review of the other set.

These knives are excellent in their construction, balance and appearance. This comprehensive set includes 7 knives and I cannot imagine a cooking task that it could not handle...even experienced chefs are likely to use only 3 or 4 of the knives on a regular basis and amateurs could probably fufill 80% of their cooking needs with just the chef's knife. These knives are extremely steady and easy to use even for delicate tasks and they are quite comfortable even when cooking for an extended period of time. After using Wusthof and Henckels knives I think Wusthof knives are slightly better constructed and have a better edge but both manufacturers offer a quality product and Henckels are a bit cheaper. Since however, you won't buy knives like these too many times in your life, I think it is worth it to spend a bit more and go for the Wusthof knives.

The only drawback to the set is that an accompanying set of 6 Wusthof Classic Steak Knives are very expensive...but like the knives in this set, the steak knives are top quality and so I guess you get what you pay for.

I could not be more happy with this set.

The Wuthof Classic is probobly the last set of knives you ever have to buy. I used to own many different types of knives and knives sets, but unfortunatly they were made of poor quality steel. I had to sharpen them all the time. With my new knives it is a totally new experience. Don't worry about the price. These knives cost much more than a chip set of knives, but they will last forever.

This is probably the BEST 6 inch chef's knife that I've ever used.
I'm not a big fan of Wusthof knives...they're just o.k. I don't see too many in professional kitchens although they are catching on with the young ones coming up... because of the heavy marketing program, I guess. I just know that I spend a lot of time honing and re-edging their blades for them.
I bought one of these and used it for a month just to see how it performed and it was splendid. I must qualify that by saying that I use an 8 inch knife as most pros do. I don't have much use for a "sixer" but it IS the most usable 6 inch knife that I've encountered as it is wider than the competition and has plenty of knuckle clearance for even my big hand and the grip is perfect, plenty of rock and roll room.
I would imagine that if you have a small hand that you might prefer this over an 8 inch knife as it is MUCH lighter in weight than other brands also.
It is the best "Princess" knife available at this price.

As you may know, Wusthof knives are top quality. Although 6 inches may seem short for a chef's knife, this knife is better suited as the everyday small-job knife, where you might just be cooking for yourself.

Personally, I use this knife most when I am cooking mexican food or making breakfast when i need to dice up a little bit of onion, a little bit of tomato and a little bit of everything else. The short length of the blade comes in handy when you have a limited amount of counter space such as in an apartment.

The handle is fantastic! Not only does it look killer, but it doesn't slip when it gets wet or oily. It is also a great fit for people with small or large hands. I have small hands, and i love this series of knives, and my brother who has large hands finds these handles to work for him as well.

This knife is too short to do large chopping jobs, but it works great for smaller ones. Great for Asian cooking as well.

I can't say enough good things about this chef's knife. After struggling for years with full sized chef's knives, it is a pleasure to use a knife that seems to be made for small hands. The Wustoff 6" Chef's knife is perfectly balanced and is the ideal all purpose tool. I recommend this item to anyone who finds standard sized chef's knives to be awkward.