Epinions Recent Reviews for Rosethyme

No Bargain

Fri, 5 Jul 2002 19:38:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - Deni “Freshlock” Vacuum Foodsaver - Model 1631

My sister purchased this vacuum food saver at a local store about 2 years ago. It was on sale for $20 (MSRP was $29.00). She tried it and was not happy with its performance, so she put it back...

You gotta get one!

Thu, 4 Jul 2002 19:57:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - Tilla “Vacuum Foodsaver”

After my experiences with the “Deni Freshlock” vacuum food saver (see my review, “No Bargain”) I was very leery of spending over a $100 for another one. I went on line and did a search for “vacuum foodsavers” so I...

A great phone at a great price

Sun, 1 Apr 2001 14:56:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - Nokia 5165 Cellular Phone

I had an old analog bag phone for about 5 years, and finally decided to switch to a new digital phone with a new calling plan. I purchased a Nokia 5165 for $30.00 (with a leather case for another $25.00). I was...

Otter Creek does it right!

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 18:21:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I happen to like the Otter Crew brewing company. They are one of my favorite local micro-brewers, (I live in New England and Vermont isn't that far). I tried their IPA found it delicious.

These are handcrafted beers, made the old fashioned...

Kitchen Aid Great for small Jobs

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:45:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - This year I purchased a Kenwood mixer for doing my holiday baking. I already have a KitchenAid mixer, but wanted something larger and more powerful. The KitchenAid I have only has a 3.5 quart capacity, and has 325 watts of power. I make a LOT of holiday...

It slices like a dream!

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:39:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I have a Magic Chef Model 600 kitchen slicer. It is light weight and easy to use. You dial the thickness you want, then turn on the unit. I use it for my holiday baking and entertaining.

I find the Magic Chef fast, efficient, smooth and...

Good for my Kitchen

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:33:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - Earlier this year my refrigerator suddenly died--it stopped working and all my food started to defrost. The repair man said it wasn’t worth repairing, since it was already almost 17 years old. For a replacement I purchased a Kitchen Aid refrigerator,...

Non stop veggies

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 09:44:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I've always enjoyed gardening, and I understand that--like people--plants needs nutrients to grow well. About 15 years ago I tried the "Miracle-Gro All-Purpose Plant Food". I read the label of several different brands and this particular brand...

Everything in balance

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 20:43:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I have tried several types of sports bars before I found one I really liked. Some bars are $2.50 or more, have 350 calories, are sticky, and taste terrible.

One of the ones I tried was the Genisoy bar. I tried several, but did not like any of...

Do you wanna dance!

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:45:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - My husband and I teach basic ballroom dance, and one of our favorite classes is swing. We are always looking for music to use in class. We use all the old favorites, Elvis, Dion, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison etc. but we also like to try some of the hot...

Balance is better

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 11:30:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I have tried several types of sports bars before I found one I really liked. Some bars are $2.50 or more, have 350 calories, are sticky, and taste terrible.

One of the ones I tried was the Genisoy bar. I tried several, but did not like any of...

Whoa!! This is SOY??

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:33:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I have always been health-conscious--not a fanatic but a realist.

I am a technically educated female in my late 40s, and I am aware that my physiology is changing, and that the next few years can be somewhat of a roller coaster ride if I am...

Thar she blows

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 17:34:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I had an Oster blender for many years--15 or more. It still works fairly well but it is starting to show its age and is difficult to clean. It has the narrow push buttons on the front of the machine that require cotton swabs to clean between. The top of...

Certainly NOT applejack

Sun, 28 May 2000 10:21:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme -

Calvados is particular to France. One must try it when visiting the country. A few years ago, I spent a few days in France on business. During the course of this trip I first tried Calvados. Last year when my husband and I were in Paris, I sampled...

City by the Sea

Wed, 10 May 2000 20:21:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - This really belongs under the restaurant category. Newport, the city by the sea, should definitely be one of the cities listed in the main restaurant category. People from all over the world visit Newport, Rhode Island.

My husband and I...

Simply Fabulous

Fri, 5 May 2000 20:23:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I have had a Brother sewing machine for about 30 years and it works great.

For the past 2 years, however, I have been looking for something with embroidery capability. I checked out the Elna brand and was concerned about some of the software...

Dance the night away at the Supper Club

Sun, 5 Mar 2000 22:34:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - About 3 years ago my husband and I decided to get away for the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. For something different we decided to go dining and dancing in Manhattan. We had heard about a couple of great supper clubs in New York.

I...

Go for the Gold

Sun, 30 Jan 2000 21:20:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme -

Dewalt 18 volt cordless Adjustable hammerdrill drill.

We decided finally to do many of the renovations around the house that we had been putting off. So this year I purchased the Dewalt 18-volt 4-tool combo pack for my husband. One of...

The Ugly American

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 23:08:53 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - My sisters and I always get together to celebrate each others' birthday. Sometimes we choose to see a movie or a play. One of the plays we saw was "Miss Saigon". This was not on Broadway, but in Providence, RI.

The special effects...

C'est Magnifique

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:26:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - My husband and I celebrated our 28th anniversary last year and decided to spend it in Paris. We were there for a full 8 days in the middle of September. The weather was mild, the food was fabulous, and the sights magnificent. The buildings are works of...

Falls Short and Over

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:28:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I have the Imperia Electric Pasta Maker with the fettucine and ravioli attachments. In theory this should be a good thing, but in reality it doesn't work as well as desired. To use the attachments you must secure them to the base unit.

I tried...

Archived Home & Garden Reviews: PRESTO CHANGEO: NEW Pressure Cookers

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:51:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I've had a 22 quart Presto pressure cooker for about 18 years now and it's still going great. I've only had to purchase spare parts once. I used it for the last 10 years to make fresh soup by the gallon so I could freeze it. It's large, bulky and hard to...

Microwaves-Amana: Amana RadarRange: Advanced Technology

Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:53:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I have an Amana "RADAR Range" microwave oven. I purchased this microwave to help me cook when my daughter was only 3 months old, (she's now, almost 26 years old).

This is a heavy duty microwave oven with a 15" x 15" x...

Quality performance

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 14:34:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I work full time but I love to eat well, so I look for labor saving devices that allow me to do both.

I received my Kitchen Aid classic food processor as a gift 4 years ago. I use it quite a bit during the holiday season to prepare special...

Trouble in paradise

Sun, 9 Jan 2000 13:44:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Rosethyme - I love to cook and I always wanted a great mixer so I purchased my Kitchen Aid (White) about 7 years ago. I bought this particular model with most of the available attachments, e.g. pasta maker, fruit juicer, grinder, slicer, dicer: practically...