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Great Convection Oven, But With Some Design Flaws

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:12:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author writer - First of all, let me say that I really love this toaster oven. I use the convection oven all the time, for everything from baking French fries to baking a potato or two, and reheating leftovers. The convection oven is very efficient, it heats up very...

Best Dryer I've Ever Owned

Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:44:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I must say after reading the other reviews of this dryer that I am extremely pleased with my dryer, and have experienced none of the problems the other reviewers have noted, thank goodness. We bought this dryer in concert with the He3 washer when we...

Best Washer I've Ever Owned

Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:27:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - When we moved into our new home, we left our washer and dryer behind in our old home, planning to buy new. We figured, look for the best so it will last, and ended up buying these Kenmore He3 models, both washer and dryer. I couldn't be more pleased!...

A Vacuum Should do More Than Suck

Sat, 17 Jul 2004 11:35:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author writer - This vacuum sucks, and not it a good way. In fact, it's the worst vacuum I've ever used in my life. Don't get me wrong, this vacuum has good suction and lifts up your carpet nicely, but there are so many thoughtless and just plain bad features, it really...

One Great Griddle

Sun, 26 Jan 2003 16:12:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - This Presto griddle is a real time-saver for cooking breakfast or a quick burger. The griddle heats up quickly, cooks fairly evenly, and makes it possible to cook an entire breakfast using only one appliance, which saves time in clean-up while...

Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew: The Rabbit Didn't Die

Fri, 8 Nov 2002 02:16:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - Yes, it's true, I do love gadgets. I also love gadgets that work. I've been through just about every type of wine opener there is, from the ah-ha cork puller, to the screw pull, to a plain old corkscrew. Sooner or later, they all leave something to be...

GRRRRIND Your Coffee the Right Way!

Thu, 7 Nov 2002 20:06:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - As a lover of freshly ground coffee, I've been through my share of coffee grinders. The first one I got, a Braun, lasted for over 10 years, and I still use it to grind spices, but when we bought a bigger coffee machine, it simply couldn't hold enough...

Farberware Should Stick to Pots and Pans

Wed, 14 Aug 2002 17:09:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I was looking for some decent quality knives, because I keep buying cheap knives that break, and I was hoping to find a set that would last. I saw this set at Costco, and I'm usually happy with the quality of merchandise they carry. I also was impressed...

Rice for the Soul

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:02:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I never believed you needed a specialty appliance to cook rice. You simply plopped it in a saucepan, added some water and butter if you prefer, and in about 20 minutes, you'll have rice. Easy, right?

Then, I had the chance to enjoy rice that...

Mexican Food Heaven!!

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 13:34:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author writer - All I can say is, "thank heaven for On the Border!" Growing up in Southern California, I LOVE Mexican food. Now granted, I know On the Border isn't really all that authentic, but it's GOOD, and will quickly appease me when I need a Mexican food fix. My...

Krispy Kreme DO NOTS.

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 14:42:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author writer - The thriving Krispy Kreme chain recently opened their first store in Reno, located, appropriately enough, right along "franchise food row," along McCarran near Meadowood Mall.

Valentine's evening, my husband and I had finished a wonderful...

Just Plain Awful!

Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:21:42 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I bought this coffee maker because our old one gave up the ghost. We need a programmable feature, want a warming element, and also want a 12-cup carafe. Keeping all those features in mind, I read the reviews here, went price shopping online, and decided...

Half.com: Full Service at Half.com!

Wed, 5 Sep 2001 12:44:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - As both a buyer and a seller at Half.com, I can tell you that in both areas, my experience has been nothing but positive. I've had to deal with customer service, and they too have been a model of helpfulness and quick response. In short, Half.com is...

800.com: 800.com, Know What You're Ordering

Tue, 21 Aug 2001 13:27:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I got an email from a friend who said 800.com had a great sale going on DVDs. They did, they started at $4.98, and went up to a little over $10.00. As we recently purchased a DVD player, we've been trying to replace some of our older videos, and I went...

Black & Decker Strikes Again

Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:44:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author writer - We've been through numerous can openers in our house, we just can't seem to find one that works well and meets our needs. We've had on-the-counter models, under-the-counter models, hand-held models that take the lid off "safely," and everything in...

Acura Auto Svc: Preferred Auto is the BEST!!!

Fri, 3 Aug 2001 18:39:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - Acura Auto Service is really Preferred Auto, and they are truly our preferred mechanics. They have taken care of our 1982 Honda Accord since we bought it in 1991, and the fact that it is still on the road, purring along with nearly 160,000 miles is a...

Magic in the Kitchen

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 17:21:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author writer - Thi is my second favorite bread machine cookbook. I use it almost as often as "More Electric Bread," which I wrote about in this review. http://www.epinions.com/content_18657742468

Here's why this is my...

Electric Bread is Shocking!!!

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 17:02:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - Shockingly good, that is. I have a LOT of bread machine cookbooks, and this one is certainly the best of the bunch. It's one of the only ones that actually shows the breads after they are baked, and the photos make your mouth water.

I have the...

Les Miserables is Just Plain Wonderful!

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 16:21:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I agree with another review, you have to get the 10th Anniversary edition of this recording if you want the best. I listened to samples of all of the recordings online, before I bought the 10th Anniversary edition. It has the best music, by the best...

Food & Wine Shines!

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 15:45:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - Food & Wine was always "out of my league," or so I thought. I stuck to "Cooking Light," and other less trendy magazines, but I recently started buying Food & Wine, and now I've really gotten to like it. Perhaps my food ideas have changed, whatever the...

Flipside.com: FlipFlat

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:30:32 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I joined Flipside quite a while ago, and have been saving up my points for cash. Unfortunately, when they changed hands several months ago, they may have added more games, but they took away a lot of the prizes, including the $50 cash. I'd been saving...

Luckysurf.com: Somewhat Lucky Surf

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 17:21:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author writer - Ok, I have won a couple of gift certificates from Lucky Surf, and the ones from Amazon.com I actually even redeemed. I don't mind playing Lucky Surf, after all, it's free, and they send me a very hand reminder every day in my email, in case I forget. I...

Hot Jobs: They May be Hot for Someone, But Not for Me!

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 15:49:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author writer - HotJobs is one of the jobs web sites that I visit on a regular basis. When you're a freelancer, you tend to visit a lot of sites, looking for ideas and assignments.

I've posted a resume at HotJobs, and applied for numerous jobs through their...

Sonicare Has Done it!

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 15:43:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author writer - I've never been a fan of electric toothbrushes. I've tried several different brands during the years, and they've all left me less than enthusiastic about their ability to really clean teeth. Then came the Sonicare tester that I received from Start...

Grocery Stores: Raley's Supermarkets

Tue, 10 Apr 2001 17:13:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author writer - Raley's is a West coast supermarket chain, that started in Sacramento, CA. We have several in Northern Nevada, including the one in Golden Valley, about three miles from my house. I'll make an effort to drive by the Scolari's in Lemmon Valley, to shop at...