Epinions Recent Reviews for chilantro

Rockin!

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:00:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - Cook's Illustrated got it right again with their rating of "top pepper mill" for this product. As recommended, it surely cranks out relatively lots of pepper with each turn of the dial and is solidly built to last! While the utility and grinding...

Top-Notch Grill Cover

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:30:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - These vinyl-like covers from Weber are designed to protect your grill from the elements. You just don't want water, snow, ice, leaves, dirt, bugs, etc. to collect in your grill and prolonged sun exposure might fade the exterior finishes. This cover...

Great Value for Family Car Camping

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:34:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - With two young daughters at my side, I curiously walked down one of the "outdoor living" aisles at Costco. You never know what you might find (and get impulsed into buying). I starred at the set up tent hanging above (which seemingly screamed back)...

"Fits Like a Glove"

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:51:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - It's a highly subjective thing but I'm pretty finicky about bike gloves and other clothing accessories. I look and feel for a certain "sweet spot" when the glove just feels natural, not overbulky, not too tight or loose, and conforms to the bike...

Why doesn't everyone have one?

Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:47:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I have driven a manual Mazda 3s Touring Hatchback for 2000 miles since April and I continue to be very impressed with the vehicle and value. [Note: The "Touring" model adds front and side airbags to the base model. This was important to me because...

Great Performance in a Small Package

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:04:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - [Note: this model is also sold under the brand "Proctor Silex" as you can see on the photo with the same model number.] I bought this electric water kettle because it was the cheapest model with the smallest capacity (1 liter which is about an...

Only Gets Better and Better

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:50:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I've come back to the Brooks Addiction line of running shoes after going through two pairs of Saucony Grid Stabils. The Stabil isn't a bad shoe but I like switching products from time to time. I used to run on a prior edition of this shoe called...

Cheap but there are Better

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:49:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I bought this product because it was the least expensive model sold in Amazon. I figured how bad could a relatively simple device with a singular function be? While the unit does grind coffee and I will keep it, it is relatively loud, messy, and slow...

The Solution to the French Press Problem

Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:06:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - French presses are the best method to produce coffee because they give you full control over how long and at what temperature you want the coffee to contact with the water (generally this is about 200 degree water for 4 minutes at a medium ground)...

Easy Data Transfer

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 22:10:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - This piece of equipment serves as a communication link between your PC and your Polar heart rate monitor watch. You need this if your computer does not have a built-in infrared communication device. It's simple, easy, and straightforward to use...

For a quick snip!

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:53:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I had a $20-30 electric shaver (like the kind traditionally used at barber shops) to periodically taper the back of my neck and sideburns. After about 6 years of use, the unit wasn't as effective; the blades seemed duller (it probably didn't help that I...

Feature-Filled for Multi-Sport Activities

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 14:00:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - Although I've long known about using a heart rate monitor as a method for assessing exertion for achieving fitness goals, I had never really utilized this methodically. My basic heart rate monitor prior to this model only gave feedback of my heart rate...

On My Third Pair

Thu, 9 Jun 2005 18:35:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I really owe the salesperson at a local running store for suggesting these shoes as an alternative to the Brooks Beast and Addiction IV -- I'm now on my third pair of these terrific shoes. As background, I became interested in the category of "motion...

Better than I expected from the "professional" reviews

Wed, 18 May 2005 13:54:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - Although I initially did not consider this TV because Consumer Reports and CNET recommended other models in the rear-projection category, after test driving three models (Panasonic 43" LCD, Samsung 46" DLP, and this Sony), I found that this TV offered...

Modern Take on a Classic

Sat, 15 May 2004 21:53:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I was very curious to take the opportunity to buy a new coffee maker after our old one became, well, old. After conducting some copious research, I decided to take a chance with this after Cook's Illustrated so heartily recommended it (and we know how...

You Get What You Pay For?

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:16:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I received this coffee maker as a gift to use at work and to save some money. This machine accomplishes that but at the expense of some convenience and taste. These are my observations after about two months of use.

Here is why this machine...

Good value.

Mon, 30 Dec 2002 19:09:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I stayed here for a work trip for several days in July 2002. The rates were very reasonable (about $70/night; I sensed that the Tech Center area has experienced a major economic recession). I would have preferred to stay in downtown but everything was...

Excellent Marketing, But Still Won't Work

Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:57:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - Wouldn't it be nice if the use of "natural" ingredients such as mud really cleaned deep into your pores and dug out all the dirt, oil, and "toxins?" As much as I wish it were the case, unfortunately, it's just not true.

This Origins facial...

The Best Pizza in Town

Mon, 23 Apr 2001 13:37:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - Writing this epinion makes me want to get myself over to this west-of-DuPont Circle eatery. Started by the same chef that owns the next door and award winning Obelisk, Pizzeria Paradiso is very popular among the locals for its simple, wood-fired, rustic...

Sweet Lens! (Though a bit expensive)

Sun, 4 Mar 2001 01:12:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - I nearly went insane trying to decide which lens I should use with my Canon EOS-300 (a Rebel-2000 without the packaged 28-80 lens). There are so many lens options that face you: zooms vs. fixed focal lengths, focal length ranges, lens "speed," etc...

A Nice All-Around Training Shoe

Sat, 3 Feb 2001 13:17:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - Buying the right running shoe can be a somewhat complicated process. The market has matured such that there are many products out there, with each manufacturer claiming that their shoes are superior over the other.

This isn't necessarily a...

I Can Feel the Ocean Breeze Now......

Sun, 28 Jan 2001 18:41:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - My wife and I traveled to Cancun for a week in January 2001 for our "last trip" before our first child arrives in the spring. What a great place to stay in Cancun. This hotel (owned by a European -- French, I think -- hotel conglomerate that recently...

A Coffee Table Classic

Mon, 4 Dec 2000 23:31:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - Adapted from their long-running PBS series, this cookbook compiles many recipes from Julia and Jacques' careers. Their cooking style is, of course, based on French cuisine and principles, but many of their featured dishes have really become such...

Archived Beauty Reviews: Gentle and Effective but Low Lather

Sat, 21 Oct 2000 12:05:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - The Cetaphil line of skin care products is highly and widely recommended by dermatologists, including mine, for sensitive skin. They are non-stinging, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free. This facial cleanser is no different. It is available in most...

As Delicous As the Pictures!

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:38:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chilantro - This grilling cookbook reflects the high quality and reputation that you'd expect from the Weber brand. You won't be disappointed!

This book, however, isn't a "classic" BBQ book. It's very "nuveax" or gourmet in nature...