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1/05/2012

Mikasa Italian Countryside 5 Pc Oil Dipping Set Review

Mikasa Italian Countryside 5 Pc Oil Dipping Set
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The oil bottle is lovely with nice lines and a good stopper. Originally I though the plates were too small, but they are actually perfect. I keep the bottle beside the stove and use it daily. It has a great flow for the oil and the stopper is secure so you don't get oil dripping all over. Cleaning it is easier than I thought it would be. I had given this a three star rating when I first received it but I would give it five now. The system won't let me increase my rating though!

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Italian Countryside is Mikasa's best selling dinnerware pattern, and the new gift items and decorative accessories will give your collection even more variety. These each make great stand-alone gifts as well.

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10/30/2011

Tabletops Unlimited Basket, Espana Review

Tabletops Unlimited Basket, Espana
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I have purchased this item for myself and as gifts. It is beautiful and functional. I keep mine on my counter as a fruit basket but have also used it as a bread basket. You can heat or cool the basket depending on your desired usage. It's a nice product.

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Far from merely decorative, this versatile basket retains heat or coldness to serve hearty bread or crisp fruit at their prime temperatures. Each is hand-crafted with a delightfully rustic basketweave pattern and made of durable earthenware that can stand up to the oven or the freezer.

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10/29/2011

Set of 2 NoStick Toast It Toaster Bags Review

Set of 2 NoStick Toast It Toaster Bags
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I bought this brand of toaster bags (from a different retailer), and the first time I used them, one of the bags melted, making a decent-sized hole. This defeated my purpose of keeping my gluten-free bread safe from contamination by all the gluten crumbs in the toaster at work. It's possible that the toaster at work gets hotter than normal toasters, but I would think most users would be using this sort of toaster at work, hotels, etc.

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The NoStik Toast-it bag with its non-stick surface cooks snacks for you in just a couple of minutes, retaining all their flavor and vitamins. Toasted sandwiches, pizza slices, panini, pita, garlic bread, bacon and more. Your toaster or grill will remain clean. Toast-it is also suitable for use in all types of toasters, grills, toaster ovens. The bag is reusable up to 50 times.

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10/13/2011

Whitmor 6054-268 Supreme Bakers Rack, Chrome and Wood Review

Whitmor 6054-268 Supreme Bakers Rack, Chrome and Wood
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I actually bought one of these racks at Lowes a while back for about the same price. It is just great. I lived in a small apartment and this rack seem to double the storage of my kitchen. I filled the bottom shelves with wicker baskets and was able to store pots and pans, plastic containers and many more kitchen items. It's so much better than kitchen drawers. You can store a ton of plastic containers and lids in the baskets and have easy access to them. You can hang utensils for easy access. I use the top shelf for storing tea boxes, candles and small items. In addition to all the storage you have another 3 feet of hardwood (mine is oak) counter space for preparing food. If you live with a small kitchen this rack is an instant remodel. I can't say enough about this rack. It's great.

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The Baker's Rack w/Cutting Board is a convenient way to add additional space and organization to your kitchen. Features:Easy no tool assembly Wood cutting board for food preparation Bonus top rail for spices Durable metal construction for years of use 2 full-sized adjustable shelves (250 pound capacity on lower shelf) 4 hooks for hanging utensils Open wire design for easy cleaning Screw-in levelers to balance shelvingSpecifications:Dimensions 55 ¼" H x 36 ¼ W x 14" D Weight: 34.4 lbs.

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9/27/2011

Sprouting Strainer Lid Review

Sprouting Strainer Lid
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These are nice and work as intended. But the holes in the lid top are large enough for a fruit fly (and 100 of his friends) to squeeze through. Maybe you don't have fruit flies in your house. Maybe you do, like me. Personally I have not been freaked out too much by this, but I did cut some squares of cheese cloth to put under the lids. So I'm back to cheese cloth. So what did I buy these for? Well, I didn't know about the fruit fly issue. Nobody told me. So now you know.

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The Handy Pantry Sprouting Lid fits most wide mouth mason jars. It's made of a durable food-grade plastic with mesh holes big enough to drain well but small enough to hold in tiny seeds such as alfalfa! Order more than one and rotate your crops every 3-4 days to make sure that you always have a steady supply of your favorite sprouts.

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9/23/2011

New Metro Design Beater Blade for 5-Quart KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers, White Review

New Metro Design Beater Blade for 5-Quart KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers, White
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I purchased the Beater Blade to use with my Viking 7-Qt. mixer; my primary use of that machine is making artisan breads.
I love my Viking mixer for bread making, but occasionally use it to make cookies which contain a high proportion of oatmeal. Thus, the dry ingredients are prone to gathering along the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl and require that I stop the mixer, lift the head and move the ingredients using a spatula. While that isn't exactly a Herculean task, it is annoying. However, due to a stubborn streak and a less than industrious attitude on the particular day, I tried scraping the side of the bowl while the mixer was down and moving - even though I know better. The result was a broken spatula - just as one would expect.
When I saw this Beater Blade, I thought it might solve the problem. Once you have adjusted the Beater Blade, it does an excellent job of clearing the sides and bottom of the bowl. If you mix a lot of cookie dough or batter-type foods, then this item is well worth the money you will spend for it. The Beater Blade doesn't generate heat like the metal beaters, and, as a result, shortenings do not melt during creaming. The final product is much less "soupy" than when making cookie doughs using a metal beater. However, if you use your mixer primarily for breads, as I do, then the the Beater Blade is probably something you can live without.
I rated this item four stars because its utility is questionable in relation to the cost. Further, I have some concern about the longevity of the blade itself and whether it will wear quickly or whether it will become brittle if washed in the dishwasher.

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Cut your mixing time by up to 50 percent with the New Metro Design BeaterBlade. There's no more troubling "scraping the bowl," because the BeaterBlade mixes the batter so thoroughly that it eliminates build-up on the blade and bowl. It's one of the most efficient kitchen tools you'll ever own. Engineered for use with top-brand electric stand mixers, such as those offered by KitchenAid, the BeaterBlade will work with any tilt-head mixer, no matter its size, age, or power level.
The high-quality blade includes flexible rubber wings down both sides, which simulates the action of a power spatula to continuously scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, much like your car's windshield wiper blades. By continuously scraping the batter while beating, folding, and mixing the ingredients, the BeaterBlade not only speeds up the process by as much as 50 percent, but it also saves wear and tear on your mixer's motor by eliminating the need to turn the mixer off and on to scrape the bowl manually.
Made in the U.S.A., the BeaterBlade is perfect for cakes, cookies, frostings, quick breads, compound butters, meatloaf, pie fillings, mashed potatoes, gum paste and other tasty foods. It washes easily and safely on the top rack of your dishwasher; just place it upside down on the rung, and use a bottle brush to clean the inside of the neck. It measures 10 x 6 x 0.8 inches.

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7/08/2011

Wide Bread Basket Chrome Wire Review

Wide Bread Basket Chrome Wire
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Its a bread basket, modern and functional design, it looks pretty good, pretty much it. Perfectly satisfied with the product.

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Wide Bread Basket Chrome Wire

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5/15/2011

Baker's Secret 1061483 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2 Review

Baker's Secret 1061483 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2
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After a few washes in the dishwasher, rust appeared at the all the cross points! It comes off with extra scrubbing, but now I have to put something over the rack before using it to ensure my food doesn't get any rust on it! Wash by hand, not in the dishwasher! I would lower my star rating to a 3, but I can't edit the stars when editing a review.

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Eliminate the frustrations of misshapen baked goods with this handy set of cooling racks. Constructed of rugged chrome with narrow grid patterns that prevent smaller treats from dropping through, the pair of racks offers a smart and food-safe way to cool a variety of freshly baked items--everything from cookies and bars to cakes, pies, and tarts. Their nonstick surfaces ensure that even the most delicate molasses lace cookies or petit fours can be easily removed without crumbling, while four stable feet beneath each rack raise foods off the counter to allow for proper air circulation and thorough cooling. Best of all, the generously sized racks supply plenty of space for cooling multiple 8-inch cakes or batches of cookies, and their low-profile designs slip neatly into vertical or horizontal cupboards for space-saving storage between uses. Great for busy kitchens and frequent bakers or chefs, each cooling rack measures 10 by 16 by 1 inches.

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4/28/2011

Bialetti Round Bread Basket Warmer Review

Bialetti Round Bread Basket Warmer
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This bread basket does exactly what it's supposed to do: store bread and keep it warm. Granted, warm bread will stay fairly warm on its own just by covering it up, but the warming stone does help out a good bit. The cloth is just fine, although white might be preferred by some individuals.
The basket itself appears to be more plastic than wicker, but it's a nice basket. The finish is pretty slick and has a shine to it. As for size, I consider it almost perfect for a family of four. It will store about 4-5 large rolls or 5-7 average-sized rolls. You can fill the basket more if you use another cloth napkin that is bigger or combine two. For this price point, I consider it to be a very good buy.

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Bialetti Round Bread Basket Warmer.A unique way to keep bread warm on the table.

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4/23/2011

Wire Bread Basket - Chromed Review

Wire Bread Basket - Chromed
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Having a bread basket able to keep your biscuits and dinner rolls nice and hot is a wonderful bonus. When most people have their supper they like to eat dinner rolls in between their main course on the plate, and now, thanks to this bread basket, the biscuits will continue to stay hot until every one of them is gone.
It's not like you have to wash the basket when you're finished eating, either. Because you will have napkins holding the biscuits in place preventing crumbs from going into the basket. The napkins are laid neatly inside. I can't believe you're expected to pay 23 bucks for one, though. Might want to wait until the price drops. Then again with Thanksgiving coming up you might be on a tight schedule where money isn't an issue.

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Keep your buns and dinner rolls piping hot and fresh with this handy wire bread basket. The canvas bag has velcro strips to keep bread covered and toasty warm.Made of chromed wire, the basket can also be used for storage or as a fruit basket. 10.5 x 7.5 inches

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4/18/2011

Florida Marketplace Ceramic Bread Basket Review

Florida Marketplace Ceramic Bread Basket
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Five thumbs way up! This is exactly the piece I was looking for. The picture on Amazon and description, or lack thereof, left me wondering if it was round or oval, but to my great relief it was the round ceramic basket I was hunting for. It arrived quickly in perfect condition, thanks to the excellent packing on the part of the seller. Most happy.

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Ceramic basket by Florida Marketplace offers an exquisite basket weave design. Line this basket with a cloth napkin to use as a bread bowl or use as an elegant fruit bowl. Measures approximately 9.5 inches in diameter and makes an impressive setting for entertaining. Hand wash.

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4/10/2011

Bread Loaf Bags, Pack of 50 Review

Bread Loaf Bags, Pack of 50
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I give 1 star for prompt shipping, and 1 star for the product. But, when I ordered 2 packages, I really expect to get 2 PACKAGES. What I got was 2 wadded up handfuls of loose bags with rubber bands around them, stuffed unwrapped in a mailer!!! How sanitary is that for food bags? I won't be a repeat customer.


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Whether baking for home use, sale or gifts, these loaf sized (8" x 4" x 18") plastic bags are a must. Clear poly bags. Packages of 50.

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4/03/2011

JBK Terra Cotta 5 x 3 Inch Bread Warmer Tile Review

JBK Terra Cotta 5 x 3 Inch Bread Warmer Tile
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I had difficulty finding a rectangular bread warmer which would fit in my bread basket. When I found this one, I thought $10 was expensive, but I needed one, so I ordered it. It is fine except it is smaller than I expected. I should have realized that 5x3 is the size of an index card, but I didn't pay close attention--my fault! Perhaps if it had said "3x5" I would have got the message. (^_^)

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Imagine what it would be like to have warm bread or rolls during your meal. This has always been a challenge and now it is possible. The JBK Bread Warmer is a terra cotta ceramic tile featuring a sliced baguette relief design which can be heated in a variety of ways, including the oven, toaster, or barbecue. It is then set in a cloth lined basket or dish with bread or buns to keep them warm throughout a meal. Add that little extra to your dining experience and kick it up another notch by using the JBK Bread Warmer.

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4/02/2011

Pfaltzgraff Napoli Bread Basket with Warmer Review

Pfaltzgraff Napoli Bread Basket with Warmer
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Very impressed with this. For $20 you can't go wrong. Would make great centerpiece. Picture doesn't do it justice. The leaves have a bit of green to them (picuture makes them look black) - v nice.

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Pfaltzgraff Napoli bread basket with warmer to serve your favorite breads and rolls

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3/20/2011

Frieling Oval Brotform 1-Pound Bread Rising Basket Review

Frieling Oval Brotform 1-Pound Bread Rising Basket
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After mixing your dough and letting it rise the first time, this basket helps shape the dough into a perfect loaf, with an interesting pattern on the crust. My first loaf with this basket turned out perfectly. It is much easier than hand shaping a loaf, and much more rustic/natural than using a loaf pan. The natural coils shape and decorate the loaf the old-fashioned way. When it's done rising, carefully remove it from the basket and care fully put it on a pre-heated bread stone in the oven. The loaves look and taste great

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Manufacturer's Note: This product was made in China; not Austria.

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