Epinions Recent Reviews for missgussie

Kahlua French Vanilla: Kahlua French Vanilla liqueur makes you warm all over

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:02:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - My preference in alcohol is for flavorful mixed drinks, and vanilla is a particular passion. For me, most hard liquor is great for cooking - marinade steak or roast - but too much for my sensitive palate straight up. I was mourning the seeming...

Phoenix Gold 100-400mm AF Zoom Telephoto Lens Adventures

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 23:10:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - I got my first Canon Digital Rebel (300D) because I couldn't afford the Nikon alternative, though I've used Nikon film cameras for ages. The Canon proved to be quite capable of producing excellent photographs. At that time, I also purchased the...

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (400D) 10mp comparison with Rebel (300D) 6mp

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 21:36:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - For the last 2 years, I have put my Digital Rebel 6mp through it's paces. As a "semi-pro" photographer, I've experimented with a wide range of conditions (light, temperatures, distance) and have been quite happy with my Rebel. It's given me four photos...

Euro Pro EP602 Shark Transformer Vac for everything

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:36:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - This EP602 was apparently repackaged as the Shark Transformer Vac. It is a bagless 'stick' vacuum that utilizes a true HEPA clean air design. I have a terrific vacuum for my rugs, but when we took up some old carpet and put down hardwood floors, I...

Norton Internet Security 2005 - Antivirus, AntiSpyware, Anticomputer

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:14:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - What has happened to Norton? Seems as though they're writing their own viruses now. I have used the Norton Antivirus products for years, and as most folks agree, they used to be the best on the market. Nowdays, things have changed. The Internet...

Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon Repair Manual - for dummies?

Wed, 6 Jul 2005 22:52:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - When I purchased a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon for use as a rural postal carrier, reliability was a major factor in my purchase decision. The logical follow up to that purchase is a repair manual that will keep this baby on the road. If it...

Hoover S2509 Quik Broom with Soft Touch for your Hardwood Floors

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:58:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - It seems that cleaning hardwood floors is a unique challenge for the average vacuum cleaner. Searching for an inexpensive alternative, we got the Hoover Quik Broom S2509 Upright Vacuum with the Soft Touch nozzle for hardwood floors. The Quik Broom is...

Design Toscano: Excellent customer service and unique products, Gargoyle four star rating.

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:29:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - I have dealt with Design Toscano for several years. I have ordered from their catalog by mail, over the phone, and online. Their telephone customer service was excellent, both very helpful and timely. All my orders have been shipped very well packed,...

2004 Ford Escape: 2004 Ford Escape Comparison with Camry Wagon and Chevy 4-door Pick Up for Country Living

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 01:54:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - We needed a new vehicle for Mom; she's been driving a 1993 Toyota Camry Wagon since it was new. I've been driving extended cab pick-ups, from Toyota to GMC, and now a Chevy with four doors. Considerations: We live on a dirt road (durability, comfort), we...

Kodak DX6490 - Compare to the Canon Digital Rebel for 1/2 price

Thu, 8 Jan 2004 00:38:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Having used 35mm SLRs for 20+ years, we decided to make the move to digital - slowly. We started in digital with an earlier, 2.3mp model of Kodak a year ago to decide if it was worth the move. The advantages were well worth it - so we made a big jump to...

Adorama Online Store: SEVEN WEEKS PLUS OF DISGUST AND DISAPPOINTMENT WITH ADORAMA

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 00:18:03 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Before you send in your equipment for trade or sale, let me tell you how they operated. Online they have a "Sell Your Equipment" spot on the menu, detailing how all you need to do to get "top dollar" for your equipment is to call them and box it up -...

Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen for Authentic Taste of Italy

Mon, 24 Mar 2003 00:22:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen is written by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich as a companion to the PBS television series of the same title, and gives the recipes and instructions for food preparation as seen on the show.

The author was...

The Professional Chef 7th Edition - Everything you wanted to know about food

Sun, 23 Mar 2003 23:40:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - The Professional Chef, 7th Edition, is survival training for the epicure. It contained everything you ever wanted to know about food (but were afraid to ask?).Especially if you live far from fine dining, as I do.

This book is the instruction...

OXO Grind It Blends Set for quick herb touch ups

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:49:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - OXO Grind It Blends Grinder Set is another treat from the fine folks at OXO. Professionally selected blends of herbs, each in their own jar, accompany this edition of the Grind It Sets (others are Classic, Baker, and Light Sets). Each set is designed so...

OXO Grind It Light Set - liven up the routine dishes

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:34:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - At first glance, you may be tempted to dismiss this Grind It set as being less exciting than it's sister sets, the Classic, Baker or Blends set. But don't say no yet - check it out.

The OXO Grind It Light Set offers the usual Grind It head,...

OXO Grind It Baker Set makes you want to bake

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:19:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - OXO does it again with their fabulous Grind It Baker Spice Grinder Set. The wonderful aromas and flavors keep you looking for the next recipe you can use them in.

This Baker Spice set includes four resealable jars of about 1 cup each (weight...

OXO Grind It Classic Spice Grinder to cook like a Great Chef

Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:03:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - OXO Grind It sets are an investment that the average person may hesitate to make. We often buy our ready-to-sprinkle herbs and spices at the 2-for-a-dollar rack (I admit it). These herbs and spices often suffice for everyday cooking uses - until you try...

Hewlett Packard HP Pavilion 9870 (P3952A) PC Desktop: HP shows it's stuff with the Pavilion 9870 P4

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:33:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Two years ago I started out with a very outdated computer and monitor. A year ago I moved into an Emachine (see my Epinion on that) that was capable and quicker than my antique, but still tediously tied up with newbie software. After much vocalizing...

The GOOD flavors of Atkins Diet Advantage Bars, and buyers' notes

Thu, 16 Aug 2001 08:34:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Atkins Diet is clearly not for everyone - but I digress. IF you are dedicated to following the Atkins Diet, congratulations - and here's a little buying guide to help make the Adkins Diet Advantage Bars work better for you. If you are unfamiliar with...

Prestige LX: Basic Blood Sugar Tester

Tue, 29 May 2001 23:03:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - We live in a small town in a rural area. I had checked into several glucometers (here on Epinions, mostly), and couldn't really decide on one. Frankly, I got lazy and called my local pharmacy. They can order anything you want, but what they carried in...

Frozen Confections to die for

Tue, 22 May 2001 00:57:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Can you believe that the average Alaskan eats twice as much ice cream as the rest of us? So they use seal oil to make theirs . . .

Tired of the grocery store fare with it's flat taste, additives, poor storage problems (even Breyers can...

A little can be good, but not a LOT

Mon, 7 May 2001 23:28:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Vitamin B-6 is one of the premiere elements in designer 'stress vitamin' supplements. It is highly effective as a calming agent.

My first experience with B-6 was at a doctor's direction, as I was being treated for muscle spasms in my stomach...

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Hi Ho, Silverado! or - Extended Cab LS has it all

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 00:51:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Country living calls for a truck - our old truck is a '92 Sierra (GMC's name for a Silverado) Extended Cab, and we've grown quite attached to it and what it does (see Epinion on 1992 GMC Sierra 2500).

It looks like 2001 is a very good year...

Polynesian Cultural Center

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:58:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - Of our many stops in Hawaii, we were most educated at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Located near the North end of Oahu's East coast, the culture of each major island in the Polynesian chain has a separate section with demonstrations, activities,...

Biltmore Restaurants

Wed, 11 Apr 2001 23:00:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author missgussie - One thing I do like is food. I'm no highbrow epicure (well, maybe a little), but I do love well prepared tasty foods, especially creative and interesting new flavors.

Starting at the Mansion, you tend to come out ready to eat. And there...