Epinions Recent Reviews for harperb

Mr. Sushi Brookline: If you're in the neighborhood

Sat, 31 Mar 2001 14:28:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - The greater Boston area has plenty of options for sushi. A few are excellent, many are good. Mr. Sushi falls into the latter group.

Located in the Coolidge Corner area of Brookline at 329 Harvard Street, it is accessible by T as well as by...

Panasonic PV-C1330W 13 inch TV: Great for the Kitchen: Panasonic TV-VCR PV-C1320

Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:56:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - This little TV-VCR combo is great for a small space. We use it as our kitchen TV, but it could go equally well in a child's room.

The PV-C1320 has a 13 inch screen, which sounds unusually small these days but is actually fine and visible...

Eureka Dirt Sensing Dirt Alert Vacuums: welcome, Eureka Smart Vac Dirt Alert!

Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:39:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - After 15 years with an old Royal upright we bought at a garage sale, my husband and I decided it was time for a new vacuum. We did a lot of research (including Epinions -- thanks, guys) and decided this model was the best for us. In fact, we were so...

Lakewood Oil Filled Heaters 7096: Lakewood Oil Filled 7096: neither spills nor chills

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 17:49:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - I was pretty freaked out by the idea of purchasing a heater with actual hot oil inside it. I guess I imagined that it would slosh out somehow, or that while stumbling to the bathroom in the middle of the night I would knock the thing over and ruin my...

AT&T 1717 Answering System: it usually works....

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 11:44:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - I bought the 1717 because it was cheap, I confess, and have been using it for about 18 months. Most of its operation is satisfactory. There are several good things about it, although none of them is anything out of the ordinary for an answering...

The Message brings the message home

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 11:22:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - The Message is actually not a translation of the Bible, but it's worth having for exactly that reason.

Rev. Eugene Peterson, who is both a poet and the author of numerous books about pastoral ministry, has brought his considerable and fresh...

Scotts Turf Builder did it for me

Mon, 25 Sep 2000 14:37:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - If Scotts Turf Builder can save a lawn like ours, it can save anybody's.

As others on this site have said, I knew nothing about lawn care, fertilizers, and so on before buying our first house. Mystical terms like "de-thatch" meant...

Cesky Krumlov: Cesky Krumlov: A lovely town, but too touristy

Sat, 23 Sep 2000 10:57:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author harperb -
Review Topic: Overview

We went to Cesky Krumlov in the summer of 2000, having heard a lot about what a perfectly preserved medieval town it was. Well, I guess that depends on what you are looking for.

Cesky Krumlov...

Dialpad: Dialpad: It works, but not perfectly

Sat, 23 Sep 2000 10:26:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - I have been using Dialpad for about the past month to make calls from my computer. Although it seems pretty reliable, there are one or two glitches that I think people should be aware of.

First, in order to use this site, you must have a...

Salem Maritime National Historic Site: Salem Mass travel: History and Charm by the ocean

Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:38:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Salem Maritime is a waterfront area within the town of Salem Massachusetts, best known for its witch trials. However, if you visit this historic site you will discover that there's a lot more to Salem than just witches.

Basics of the...

You CAN get too much of a good thing....

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 14:55:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - You hear more and more about how women, in particular, should take calcium in order to build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. However, you may want to be aware that too much calcium has known adverse effects.

I have been taking calcium...

Group Magazine: Indispensable for youth ministry

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 12:50:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Group is probably the most popular magazine for Christians working with youth (defined mostly as high schoolers in this case.) With 20 years of experience in the field behind them, it's not hard to see why.

One of the things that sets...

Starbucks Coffee Press: Yeah it makes great coffee but...

Sat, 15 Jul 2000 17:15:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - As the other reviews point out, the French press method makes fantastic coffee. However, when choosing a French press I would advise against this particular one, at least based on my experience.

First, the basics....The method is simple: just...

Cuisinart CSB-33 Quick Prep 2-Speed Handheld Blender: Cuisinart Quick Prep Hand Blender: Gosh it actually works!

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 18:08:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - I am a fan of cooking shows, and I'd begun to notice more and more TV chefs pulling out something they called an "immersion blender." It looked as if you could blend foods right in the pan with it, rather than having to dirty the several parts...

Authentic but complicated

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 17:37:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Having traveled to Mexico more than once and tasted real Mexican cuisine, I can tell you that Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen is right on the money. If you're looking for instructions on how to whip up a plate of gooey Tex-Mex nachos, buy another book...

PUR Plus: Tastes great, works great, installs great

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:55:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - We decided to buy a water filter after our city sent us a flyer about the contaminants that might be in our local household water. Even though it was written in incomprehensible government-ese, and I couldn't actually tell whether they were saying our...

Frommer Austria guide a little misguided

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 13:28:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Frommer's is a trusted name in travel, so you would think you could count on them to provide a helpful guide to visiting Vienna and other great Austrian cities. This review focuses on one book, Frommer's Austria 8th Edition, copyright 1999.

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Leonard Sweet: Surfing the waves of postmodern culture

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 14:28:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Leonard Sweet is the Dean of the Theological School and Professor of Postmodern Christianity at Drew University. He is also a prolific writer and web publisher (he even has his own website at www.leonardsweet.com).

Many of his books are about...

Parks: Whaling National Historical Park is a whale of a visit

Tue, 9 May 2000 10:29:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - The Whaling National Park, in New Bedford Massachusetts, is rich in history and charm. Located just off Interstate 195 (take the Route 18 exit), the park is about 30 minutes from Providence RI, 30 minutes from Cape Cod, and an hour or more south of...

The Door Magazine: The Christian church laughing at itself? That's refreshing..

Sat, 6 May 2000 15:21:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Put out by evangelical Christians for the express purpose of making fun of the foibles of evangelical Christians, this magazine is hilarious. It used to be called "The Wittenburg Door," but I guess that title was just too obscure. (Wittenburg...

Postage4free.com: Please Mr. Postman, look and see, why there's no Postage4Me

Fri, 5 May 2000 16:48:52 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - I read about this service in Yahoo Internet Life. That's a recommendation that you would think could be trusted. However, after a few months of waiting for Postage4Free to deliver on its promises, I have still received no benefit from the site at...

Le Creuset: With a 101 year warranty, how can you go wrong?

Mon, 1 May 2000 12:51:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Yes, that's right, Le Creuset comes with a 101 year warranty. So make sure your grandkids hold on to that purchase information...

This review focuses on just *one* of the pots in the Cast Iron collection, the dutch oven (they call it...

Pizzeria Uno: Classic deep dish at a good price

Mon, 1 May 2000 11:36:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Everyone has a different idea of what counts as really good pizza. Uno excels at Chicago deep dish, which is not surprising since it began in Chicago, where you can visit both Pizzeria Uno (Uno means one) and the original owner's second restaurant on...

Westport Rivers: Westport Rivers : In Southeastern Massachusetts? Really?

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:58:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - Maybe I should have revised my opinion when Fall River, a gritty mill town nearby, produced chef Emeril Lagasse. But honestly, when I think of a winery tour, the southeastern coast of Massachusetts with its swamps punctuated by tightly packed urban...

Alize Passion Fruit & Cognac: Surprisingly delicious!

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:20:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author harperb - I have to admit, I was skeptical when I first encountered Alize at a wine tasting benefit for a local charity. But I've come to enjoy it for special occasions, especially on hot summer nights.

First, it's pronounced Ah-lee-ZAY. You can see...