© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-tracim Recent reviews written by member tracim en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_469592936068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - I received this book as a gift about a year ago. While I enjoyed reading through it, I probably would not have purchased it for myself. The book is a compilation of recipes and information about 11 of the Food Network's most popular celebrities - and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469592936068 Thu, 7 May 2009 13:49:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469592936068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469582515844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - Of all the famous TV chefs, Giada De Laurentis cooks some of my favorite food. Even though I love to cook and don't mind time-consuming or complex recipes, Giada's dishes are always refreshingly approachable - common ingredients, simple preparation,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469582515844 Thu, 7 May 2009 11:59:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469582515844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469378829956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - My children's father has a family history of heart disease, and a recent trip to the emergency room with chest pains finally made him realize it was time to start eating right. It's fairly common knowledge that watching your diet can do... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469378829956 Tue, 5 May 2009 16:11:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469378829956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412669283972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - I Spy Little Numbers is a board-book version of the popular I Spy series. Each two-page spread has a rhyming list of things to look for on the left-hand side, and a photo to search on the right-hand side. Each rhyme and picture is themed around a number... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412669283972 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:09:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412669283972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412550532740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - Simplistic as it may be, this tiny little board book (about 3x3 inches) was one my twins&#146 favorites, and it&#146s quickly winning over their baby brother as well. The book &#147Monster Faces&#148 features preschool favorite Elmo on the front cover... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412550532740 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:19:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412550532740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412472348292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - The First Play Wiggle Worm is a cute little wooden worm that’s made for baby to hold and twist into a variety of shapes. The body of the worm is made of six quarter-circle chunks of wood connected by a slightly elastic string, so you can twist and turn... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412472348292 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:29:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412472348292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410534252164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - When I picked up I Spy Little Letters, I have to say I was a little disappointed. One of the things about I Spy books that’s so cool is that they’re not just books – they’re puzzles, too! They usually have photos with lots and lots of things making up a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410534252164 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:47:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410534252164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410453708420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - When Calphalon ONE first came out, I was rather shocked at the price. Working at a kitchen store, I get a great discount &#150 but still&#133 how could I ever think about spending $500 on a set of cookware? I know good cookware is not cheap, but this is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410453708420 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:57:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410453708420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410451742340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - Paula Deen is probably one of the Food Network’s most recognizable stars – and her sons Bobby and Jamie are frequent guests on her shows, as well as her right-hand-men in her restaurant. Their own show “Road Tasted,” made them stars in their own right... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410451742340 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:39:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410451742340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410451152516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - I picked out Mystery Mansion because I had to get a book between $5 and $7 for the class Christmas gift swap for my second grade twins. Mystery Mansion just looked a little cooler than the other books in the bargain section. What kid doesn&#146t like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410451152516 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:28:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410451152516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_372555353732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - I'm a huge foodie, so it comes as no surprise that my kids like to cook and know all the Food Network personalities as well as most adults. Emeril Lagasse is one of their favorites - he's funny, not afraid to act silly, and (just a mom's observation... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~372555353732 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:15:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_372555353732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410445450884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - “Help! My Apartment Has A Kitchen” is the perfect cookbook for someone who’s just starting out on their own. I picked it up for a young coworker whose recent promotion was taking her to a new city, far away from friends and family for the first time. She... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410445450884 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:18:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410445450884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410443091588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - Almost Gone is a beautiful and fascinating, if somewhat sad, book for your budding naturalist. The book showcases 20 of the world&#146s rarest animals &#150 those that are very near extinction. The book begins with a brief introduction explaining what... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410443091588 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:08:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410443091588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410418974340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - When you first think about it, a coffeemaker that grinds your beans for you seems like a great idea – it saves space, you’re using the coffee immediately after grinding for the freshest flavor possible – what could be wrong with that? It’s a real pain to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410418974340 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:43:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410418974340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_408950967940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - I am a HUGE fan of Nantucket Off-Shore spice rubs, and this 3-pack is a great sampler for anyone who likes to cook. What's so special about Nantucket Off-Shore products? First, they're all-natural... no mystery "spices" or chemical concoctions you... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408950967940 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 04:26:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_408950967940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409108844164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - The Robert Rothschild Trio of Sweets gift set is a great sampler of some of the company's most popular dessert sauces: Cherry Almond Gourmet Sauce, Raspberry Chocolate Pretzel Dip & Chocolate Mint Dessert Sauce and Dip. The 4-ounce jars are packaged... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409108844164 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 03:59:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409108844164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_378286935684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - This cute little book delivers what the title promises – 30 different “comfort food” dinners that can be made in 30 minutes or less. The meals range from one-dish dinners to a main course with a no-brainer side dish like steamed broccoli or a green salad... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~378286935684 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:22:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_378286935684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_372650577540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - Fancy Food reads almost like a wholesale catalog of gourmet food products and housewares. Intended as a resource for retailers in the "gourmet" industry, articles feature various food items, kitchen equipment, decorative tabletop items and related items... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~372650577540 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 03:24:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_372650577540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_372034473604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - If capturing wild yeast cultures to make bread and making homemade puff pastry over a span of two or three days sound like fun, then I have just the book for you! The Metropolitan Bakery Cookbook is subtitled "Artisan Breads, Pastries and Desserts from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~372034473604 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:17:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_372034473604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_371954519684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - Firetrucks, police cars, coast guard boats and planes... what more could a little boy want in a book? All little boys (and many girls, too!) seem to have a fascination with firemen, police cars and the like - after all, these are real-life heroes! I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~371954519684 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:02:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_371954519684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_360439910020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - No matter what you think of George Foreman and his "knock out the fat" indoor grills, don't turn your nose up at "George Foreman's Indoor Grilling Made Easy: More Than 100 Simple, Healthy Ways to Feed Family and Friends". Whether or not you own a Foreman... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~360439910020 Fri, 11 May 2007 13:05:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_360439910020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_359318523524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - I absolutely LOVE my set of silicone cutting mats! After using them, I really don't think I'll ever go back to a traditional wood or acrylic "hard" cutting board. I have a few smaller wooden boards, and since purchasing these, we only use the wooden ones... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~359318523524 Wed, 9 May 2007 01:33:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_359318523524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_354063191684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - At first glance, you might pass by the Zyliss pizza cutter because it looks so weird. It really is different than anything else I've seen. You have your basic round cutting blade, but instead of being on a long, stick-type handle, the blade is halfway... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~354063191684 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:31:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_354063191684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_353673055876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - I own several of Rachael Ray's cookbooks, and I have to say this is probably my favorite! In this book of Rach's famous 30-minute meals, the chapters are organized by time of day, from breakfast to midnight snacking - so there's a great variety of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~353673055876 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:37:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_353673055876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_351023238788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tracim - The Kuhn Rikon Julienne Peeler is one of those fun kitchen gadgets you probably never knew you needed. But oh, what fun! What the peeler does is basically slice your fruit or veggie into little julienne strips about 1/8-inch square, just by using the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~351023238788 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:55:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_351023238788?linkin_id=8003929