Wilton Armetale Scallop Handled Tray, Round, 12-1/4-Inch

Useful and Beautiful
This platter is wonderful to have around. It looks pretty while it keeps cold foods cold (or warm foods warm, as the case may be).





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Wedgwood India Bone China Sugar Bowl

I enjoy this product very much
this fine bone china is a very nice looking and good quality to use,
I do love it and would like to buy some more for the future.





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Reed & Barton Silver-plated 3-Quart Round Covered Casserole Dish

All great!!!
All was great and got here quickly One little dent I did not know about Great for Thanksgving!
thanks for the good service Wanted this for a long time Good price





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Royal Doulton Atlanta 5-Piece Dinnerware Place Setting, Service for 1

Beautiful china with bright blue and silver trim
My husband and I originally received 4 sets of this from Hudsons/ Marshall Fields/ Macys for our wedding in 2004, and couldn't pass up the great deal on Amazon for about 1/3 the price our guests bought it for! We've used it at least a dozen times and always get complements on the beautiful blue color and silver key pattern on the plate (it has sliver trim around edges as well).

Anyway, although it says dishwasher safe on the back of the plate, we wash them by hand. Also, due the the silver design, we do not use them in the microwave, either. I have put the plates in the oven on warm, and they've been fine. After 3 years they still look brand new. Utensils and knives have not scratched the surface at all.

The only thing I don't like is the dinenr plate is very flat, so if you have something juicy on it (think turkey with gravy), and it is near the edge of the plate, you are most likely going to have a little mess on the tablecloth.

I would...





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Wedgwood India Dinner Plate

Very easy to order.
I was happy to find that I can buy individual pieces of this pattern since I don't need complete place settings. I was very pleased with the careful packaging and the prompt delivery.





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Reed & Barton Crystal Soho Balloon Wine Glass

Great product, lousy service from Amazon
If you are looking to buy this glass, you know the quality and the rest, and don't need a review on it. It's a wonderful pattern, and it's a great wine glass.

But I strongly suggest buying it someplace else. Amazon had the worst service on this order of just about any order I've ever placed online. Even though they said it was in stock, it wasn't. When I asked about it, they pretty much told me I was stupid and couldn't read (as they changed the stock levels to several weeks delayed) despite the fact I had printouts and confirmations saying it was in stock.

I canceled the rest of the order, and in two days for less money had the glasses I wanted from replacements dot com.





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Reed & Barton Silver-plated 2-Quart Round Covered Casserole

Attractive and Functional
I was given this same casserole as a wedding gift almost 25 years ago and I needed another one so I recently purchased this one on Amazon. I've used this casserole at home for special dinners, holidays and I've also used this casserole to carry dishes to parties or other dining events. It's very attractive and will hold a casserole or anything you would normally bake in a 2qt. casserole dish. It will need polishing every now and then and since it's silver-plated, don't use anything that will scratch it or remove the plating. Store it in a box with with tissue paper to help retard tarnishing between uses if you don't like to polish on a regular basis.





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FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE SUGAR 280 CS

Coasters that solved a problem
I am always getting moisture rings when using large glasses or mugs. These coasters were larger then most that I have purchased, plus they are pretty. Do not like the cloth coasters. Love them! Solved the problem. Would recommend them for anyone who worries about their furniture and wants to try and keep it looking like new. N:B000S647O6 Fifth Avenue Portico 5-Inch Jumbo Coasters, Set of 4]]

Sharon McAllister
Fort Smith, Arkansas





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Oneida Satin Dover 3-Piece Serving Set

Missing One Piece
did not receive the slotted spoon--I don't know what happened to it...the quality of the items I did receive is very high

Beautiful flatware!
The flatware I ordered was beautiful. And it arrived in just a few days. The pieces were packed well and arrived unharmed. I am very pleased with my order!

Not packed well.
During shipping, the loose pieces banged against each other, so they had very small marks on them. I know silverware gets these marks as you use it, but you shouldn't have to buy it already dinged.

BUT, great price! I have to admit, I would buy it here again.

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Oneida Astrid 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1

Glad these were available.
Purchased as a gift. They said it was as good as the original place settings I had bought from Oneida several years ago.





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Oneida Act I 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1

Oneida Act 1
Fell in love with this silverware many years ago but at the time could only afford a couple place settings. After using this for about 15 years I was looking at the few pieces I have and realized what great shape they are in, they are still very shiney and look so much better than all my other pieces that are much newer. I was so excited to find that tis pattern was still available, and at a good price that I ordered 10 place settings.

Great design - we use ours every day!
When I got married 10+ years ago.. I registered for this pattern, but only received the hostess set and 3 place settings. Over the years - other silverware has come and gone... but my husband and I still rush to get the "good forks" every night.

In a nutshell, this set is stylish, has a great heavy feel, sturdy and holds up with regular use - plus it has a lifetime guarantee. The forks and spoons aren't too large - (I tend to like smaller silverware). I would recommend it to everyone - and Amazon has a great price. It's listed as $88 at my local department store. Buy some and enjoy!

Very comfortable to use!
In addition to comments others have made, I would also point out that this tableware is very comfortable to use. (I hate silverware that is thin, with sharp edges._ We have had our set for almost 35 years, and are purchasing a couple more place settings. Act ii is still being made, and is identical except for having a greater shine to it.

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Oneida Taraza 3-Piece Serving Set

perfect
Complements the flatware perfectly and, as is the flatware, beautiful simple design, well balanced, nice weight and perfect for everyday use as well as special occasions.





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Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Place Fork

New and quick
Quick delivery and all factory wrapped and new. Just as advertised. Fits with our current sets. I needed help on deciding the size but the wife knew the proper wording to select the size.





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Oneida Golden Juilliard 3-Piece Serving Set

Gold edges are nice
I needed more serving utensils in this pattern. I think the ones with the gold edges were available at a reduced price. They blend in with the all-stainless utensils.

Oneida Golden Julliard
I was planning a dinner party and noticed that I needed more serving utensils.
So, I ordered the Oneida Golden Juilliard 3-piece serving set. I figured, if it doesn't arrive on time, I could use the serving set at another time. To my surprise, I not only received the package before the estimated delivery time, but I also got what I wanted. Quality merchandise.



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Oneida Golden Kenwood 2-Piece Entertainment Set

Adding to my set
Exactly what I was looking for to add to my existing pieces. Shipped quick and on time; easy to work with.





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Dansk Rondure 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1

Sculpture for the table setting.
We bought some sets of these a couple of years ago, and we love them. We are both designers and appreciate quality and function as highly as form. These excel in all regards. Each piece is a tiny exquisite sculpture, and the quality is unwaveringly perfect. I can't say why the other reviewer here got such lousy quality, but ours are flawless. Perhaps there are some crappy Chinese knock-offs being sold out there? Everyone who stops to appreciate them comments on how unique and beautiful they are. Our teenage son (who is in design school now too) says the forks are too narrow and the soup spoons to wide. I agree, but can live with these facts easily. If you are wanting to cram a load of chow in your mouth, then don't use the forks, use a soup spoon! HA! Really, the slender forks are so graceful and usable that I love using them, and they slow us down a tad which can only be healthy! Just look at how every single surface is carefully designed and finished. I love how the...

This must be it!
This set was a winner at the 1997 edition of Good Design Int'l Competition. Gerald Gulotta managed, with this project, to bring minimalism to everyone's dinner table. Leveraging reinforcing synergies between form and function, this set will serve your most aesthetically endowed guests as well as your every day's needs.

Each piece of this set is a play of round shapes - hence Rondure. The spoons are perfect circles. The perfectly balanced knives are made of a single piece whose ends seem to be turned round in orthogonal planes - imagine the 1/4 turn of a screw. Finally, the forks' interiors seem to be slightly rounded. Unfortunately, there is no stylistic continuity across the whole Rondure line of products.

As additional suggestion, for an ultimate visual impact, pair this set with contemporary-styled porcelain (Sasaki, Rosenthal, Mikasa, etc.).

works for me
I got this set because it is seemingly impossible to get good quality 18/10 soup spoons in america. What I really wanted was a classic dining 7 piece set which includes Dinner Fork, Salad/Desert Fork, Dinner Knife, Salad/Desert knife, Dinner Spoon, Soup spoon & Tea Spoon. This is standard in European flatware sets, but in America standard is 5 pieces and you don't get a soup spoon. My other option was to buy soup spoons seperately- but they were all less than 18/10 quality. Found great sets on Amazon UK only to find that they don't ship to the US. So as a compromise I got the Dansk Rondure, whose dinner spoon resembles more that of a soup spoon. I'm pleased with the set I received. The round tea spoon is a bit awkward, but I like it. The thing I dislike most about this set is that the name of the company is too clearly branded on the backs of all the pieces. I Think this takes away from the appeal of it's look. The branding is not on the stem even, it's on the back of the...

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Oneida Sheraton 2-Piece Entertainment Set

lovely
This is my daughter's flatware pattern. I bought this for her with the idea of serving future birthday cakes and Thanksgiving pies! :) It is of great quality. So happy she has it.

I love the quality
I love this flat ware. I have been waiting a long time to get quality flat ware and I was well pleased with the Sheraton made by Oneida. I love using it, it feels good in your hands and sets a pretty table.

Nice Serving Pieces
I haven't actually used these yet, but I saw them on a pretty great deal here on Amazon so I snapped the set up as that was all I needed to complete my Sheraton serving pieces. They were sold through a third-party vendor and I received them about a week and a half after ordering, so not too bad considering it was free standard shipping, although I have gotten spoiled since I normally use the Prime shipping services. The pieces arrived in a plain cardboard box with the "standard" Oneida sticker attached instead of an Oneida box, but that really didn't matter to me. I DO wish the seller would have wrapped each piece in an individual plastic sleeve, though, to keep them from rubbing against each other; however they didn't have any scratches or nicks so it turned out fine. I love the Sheraton flatware collection and look forward to using these at our next holiday gathering or party. They're very lightweight since the handles are hollow, and the textured, substantial handles make them easy...

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Reed & Barton 18th Century Sterling Silver 4-Piece Flatware Place Set

I love this style.
I have 12 place settings, love this graceful style, it will always be one of my favorites. They're not and heavy as some of the vintage styles but have a lovely finish to them.





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Oneida Chateau 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1

Didn't match our 30-year old sets
After 30 years of use, our 68-piece set had become a 57-or-so piece set, so we ordered 5 place settings to replace the pieces which had gone missing (less expensive than ordering individual pieces). The new settings are quite different than our originals, differing in color, weight, backstamping, and (in the case of the dinner knives) construction. Correspondence with Oneida confirmed that they are probably genuine Oneida pieces. However, they're now made in Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia or China, so I suspect they have quality control issues. Oneida suggested I might return them if I was unsatisfied (which I am), but then I'd be back at square one, missing pieces. My solution is to serve more drinks before dinner, and lower the lighting in the dining room.

more accurate description
I bought some of these pieces individually... Chateau salad forks and teaspoons...but they had been described on Amazon as being 18/10 stainless steel. I was disappointed that they were not as heavy as I expected. I see in this full place setting that they are described as 18/8, which is what I suspected after I received them. If I had known that, I'm not sure if I would have purchased them or not, but since they are described correctly here, I don't see why anyone would be disappointed in them.

Flatware
Oneida Chateau used to be a fairly popular flatware pattern a few years back, but can't be located in many of the usual department stores at present. It is not too frilly, not too austere, and as Goldilocks indicated "just right"!

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Oneida Paul Revere 2-Piece Entertainment Set

Serving Pieces
This item was great. The service was outstanding, when the shipping got all messed up Amazon worked with me and the shipper to get the product to me ontime. The serving pieces were a big hit on Christmas morning.





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Oneida Chateau Teaspoon

simple but adequate
I had expected this utensil to be a little heavier weight, especially for the price. It will serve its purpose and is an attractive pattern.





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Oneida Michelangelo 3-Piece Serving Set

Great serving pieces!!
I have been wanting a serving fork to match my flatware for years and I'm SO excited to have ALL 3 pieces! I have had a solid serving spoon for years but not the slotted spoon. They are very good quality and match my 23 year old flatware! I am SO thrilled to have found a website that will ship FREE!! (I have Prime but this website is not available) I will be adding to my collection now that I've found someone who will even ship individual pieces if needed.

Yay!
Got this at my bridal shower and I love it! It's classy without being silver so I feel I can be classy all the time. And I really needed these items. You can see some seams where the pieces are attached, but I don't mind. Totally recommend these!



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Oneida Juilliard 3-Piece Serving Set

Nice set, high quality
We received this set as a wedding present several years ago, and it's still in great shape. Granted, we don't use it that often, but we just wash it in the dishwasher. It's high quality, designed to look nice for a long time.





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Lenox Eternal Gold Flatware 5-Piece Place Settting, Service for 1

Not so Eternal Gold
Bought this flatware for special occasions only. It's beautiful and heavy, but just after a few uses the gold started rubbing off. I was extremely careful and hand washed only but the gold still came off. I can guarantee you that all other reviewers have had this experience by now. I do not recommend the Lenox Eternal Gold flatware, for this reason only.

beautiful!
This is a beautiful, traditional set of flatware that will go with just about any place setting. Hand wash, however, and dry right away or you will get spots on them.

Eternal Gold
I just love this place setting. Looks so nice on the dining table.

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International Silver Joan of Arc 4-Piece Flatware Place Setting, Place Size

Great Silver
This is a very nice setting. The pattern is very simple and the cost is reasonable for silver. The quality is great too. I highly recommend this pattern





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Oneida Marquette 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1

great value
I have been buying this set one place setting at a time over the past few years. The pieces retain a brilliant shine and are easy to care for. This is one of the bets prices I've ever seen, including department store discounts and offers directly from Oneida.

Beautiful Stainless Steel Flatware
After using my previous stainless steel flatware for more than 30 years, I decided it was time for a change. This flatware is everything I hoped it would be. Beautiful, versatile and practical. I did follow the manufacturer's directions and changed my dishwasher powder from lemon-based to regular to avoid spotting and discoloration, but if I follow the manufacturer's instructions, this flatware should look good for many years to come.

As icing on the cake, so to speak, I hunted around (both at stores and online) to get the best price for this beautiful flatware. I found the best price on Amazon.com.

Keeps on lick'n
I ordered two place settings to supplement the settings my wife and I received 25 years ago as wedding gifts. I was not sure that the new settings would exactly match what we had. Amazingly, they matched exactly except for the new shine. Twenty-five years and 6 kids later our everyday old place settings have been going strong without any sign of wear and tear. The new settings look and feel that they can also go the distance as well. I highly recommend these Oneida products.

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Lenox Eternal Gold 3-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Serving Set

Beautifully designed
I am very pleased with the Lenox Eternal Gold flatware set and all of the accessory serving pieces. They are larger and heavier than I expected them to be and we grace any table in which they are used. Delivery was expedited within a few days.

sharp service
The price, the service and the shipping were perfect. This adds to our collection and we're so happy to have it.



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International Silver Joan of Arc Butter Serving Knife

Very nice sized master butter knife
The handle is a nice size (not too big or too small), and the unusual (in my experience, anyway!) shape, large blade holds butter better than the notiched variety blades do. I own a slightly different, smaller version Joan of Arc butter knife--the notched-blade variety!--and now only use it as a back-up when this one's dirty.





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FAIRFAX TALL DR/ICED BEV SPOON

Lovely pattern
Fairfax is a delightful pattern with smooth tasteful lines that would go with any china pattern selected. One caution - catalog page indicates "dishwasher safe" - while the sterling silver itself is dishwasher safe - if put in a dishwasher with stainless steel the sterling silver may develop a permanent discoloration. I was told this by the manufacturer directly.





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SHURflo RV-210GH-A Waterguard 11" In-line Water Filter

SHURflo Filter
I have used these filters for years and found them to be excellent in form and function. I highly recommend this product.

Excellent Filter, Used For Years
I have used this on our 37ft 5th wheel for several years. I like it better than other brands I've tried.

Finally a quality garden hose ready filter
I searched far and wide to find a quality, high-volume, in-line water filter that fits on garden hose ends. This one fits the bill perfectly. Surprisingly, I couldn't find one stocked locally in any hardware, marine or RV store. I use it for making craft beer and filling the hot tub. Crystal clear water with filtration specs at least as good as most kitchen faucet filters, but at least 10 times faster - and no need to purchase expensive adapters. In case your wondering, it doesn't sanitize water or kill bacteria.` For my purposes, that's what boiling the wort and adding chlorine or bromine to the spa are used for. Filter first, then purify.

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Delonghi BG24 Perfecto Indoor Grill

This Grill is Great!
I am very satisfied with this grill; I have also given it as a gift to a relative who also loves it and uses it frequently.

Some of the problems described here (not hot enough, etc.), in my opinion, stem from improper use. Like any grill, you have to let it warm up, before plopping quarter pound hamburgers on it. My daughter over-cooked chicken breasts on it(they looked great (grill lines, etc.) but they were dry)--so the comments here about the heating element not working are simply not true.

I love the glass top that contains spattering; I also line the bottom of the grill (when cooking) with aluminum foil to make clean up easier. The grill itself is something of a pain to clean, but I put mine in the dishwasher and it comes out great.

This grill performs very well, but you have to allow sufficient time for the heating element to get the grill hot and choose the correct heat settings in connection with what you are cooking--not exactly rocket...

Move over George .!!!
I got this grill about a week ago and I love it. First of all the cooking area is BIG.. and wonderful so that you can really cook. I also love how you can adjust the heat setting depending on what you are cooking instead of like my former George where it was 1 temp was supposed to cook all ( which burnt the outside of thick pieces of meat and chicken breast and left the inside way underdone)I also love how the fat drips down immediatly into the tray. On my George ( a big one) the fat would come sort of off one burger and then run into the other burger and stay there without ever going into the tray thing. Clean up is alot easier than George because I can stick all of it except the temp control into the sink or dishwasher to wash. I also like the lid that keeps the food from drying out while cooking and warm before it is served. I will admit it is not as fast as George but honestly the quality of food I cook is so much better b/c it has been cooked right and not just fast. This grill...

Wow!
I just received this item today. It is fabulous. I made boneless chicken breasts with a marinade consisting of 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup dijon, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon of curry. I followed the directions to use the grill explicitly. I coated the grill very lightly with olive oil. I put some water in the tray and there was no smoke at all. I turned the heat up to 5 (the highest setting) for 10 minutes to preheat and kept the grill covered while it was heating. I poked holes in the chicken and basted them with the marinade. I put the chicken on the grill setting high for 3 minutes on each side, uncovered. Every time I turned the chicken I basted with more marinade. The chicken seared beautifully with grill markings on both sides. After 6 minutes on high, I lowered the grill to between 3 and 4, basted again, and covered for 6 minutes. I then flipped the chicken again, basted and cooked for another 6 minutes. They came out so delicious, juicy, moist - it was...

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Gorham Fairfax 4-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Place Set, Service for 1

JustJenna
This silverware was in my Grandmother's house (my Mom has it now), and we used it almost every Sunday. Which meant the minimal place settings (fork, spoon, knife) had to be hand-washed, dried, polished, and laid back in their special case after each evening meal. And of course, on holidays, the entire contents of the silverware case was let out, serving pieces and all, polished, washed and dried, and complete place settings put upon the table - by me and my younger brother (yes!) and sister. For whatever else true silverware might be worth, that family participation was well worth it. I learned to treasure every piece.

With this pattern you cannot go wrong. It's elegant, simple, easy to use and maintain, but at the same time gives you that connection with history. It works with just about any table setting that's not just unabashedly casual. jenna





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Gorham Chantilly 4-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Place Set, Service for 1

New Chantilly pattern sterling at a good price.
If you like this Gorham Chantilly pattern, it is hard to beat the price for this sterling silver place setting.

It's tea spoon instead of place spoon
Product description says place spoon, but actually it's a small tea spoon. (Consistent with description from Gorham website)
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The set is beautifully made.



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Stem Shine Wine Glass Cleaning Liquid For Hand Washing -16 oz

I am re-ordering after using my first bottle up...
I would award this product 5 stars if it was less expensive. I tried one bottle which lasted me a good long while. Then I found a bottle of another glass/crystal cleaner at a wine shop and bought it thinking it was the same product with a different label on it. That was a wrong assumption. The second glass/crystal cleaner could have been water for the appearance and effectiveness of it. I've re-ordered two bottles of the Stem Shine this time so I won't have any downtime in getting my glasses clean.

I hand wash all my crystal and favorite glassware in Stem Shine and they all sparkle. Any suds that are created seem to break down to nothing instantly in the rinse water. I wash my glasses first, the Stem Shine ends up in my dishwater and everything I wash afterwards from glass to metal to plastic gets really squeeky clean. I love this product and wish it came in a gallon jug.

Prior to washing the wine glasses I also use one Efferdent tablet per red wine glass...

Sparkly clean
Ever since I started using Riedel crystal glasses I've struggled with the water spots, lines and other marring on the glasses after washing. I've tried using hot vinegar, mild abrasives and even ammonia. Despite polishing and immediately drying, my glasses would always present hard water marks. I read about Stem shine and with the very first use most of the spots and hard water deposits were gone, despite several years since the marks first appeared. It seems very mild, and I only used a drop of liquid and let it soak for a while. After washing and rinsing I held the glass up to the light and to my glee it was sparkling clear crystal again. I'm also using the Brushtech Crystal Stemware Washing Brush to clean my wine glasses gently and thoroughly. This combination has yielded my glasses and stem ware to restored, perfect condition. I wish I knew about these items sooner. I highly recommend these products to those like-minded, obsessively tidy individuals who like me, insist upon order...

Good stuff
I've been using the Stem Shine products for about three years now (both the dishwashing and the liquid versions). I love them both. Occasionally the dishwashing version let's me down -- I suspect residual dishwashing detergent from the previous loads.

Other than the high cost of the detergents, I would recommend them.

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De'Longhi CGH800 Contact Grill and Panini Press

Every home needs a panini grill
But not necessarily this one. I bought this grill from Amazon in March. I use it alot, and even considered giving it 5 stars, but I have a couple of issues with it.

Compared to the other panini grills I have seen (Villaware, Krups, Wolfgang Puck), the DeLonghi has fewer, more widely spaced ribs. This design makes it easy to clean with a cloth, and no cleaning "comb" is provided. However, a drawback to the wide spacing is it can allow your panini to squish down into the valleys where all the oily stuff goes. You would be surprised how much oily goo a peperoni and mozzerella panini can make, especially if you brush the outside with olive oil, butter, or mayo before grilling like I do.

A minor annoyance: when it is stored upright on its back, it teeter totters on the lid's power cord. IMO, a high end appliance shouldn't have such a glaring design flaw.

Even though I like the DeLonghi alot, if I were buying another one, I would try the Villaware.

Who Needs Grill Marks?
I used to be a restaurant owner and chef, serving great toasted sandwiches from several commercial sandwich presses with flat plates and I really missed them after I left the business. After much consideration and reading reviews, I hesitatingly bought this unit due to mostly 5 star reviews. The Delonghi has a nice feature in the temperature control and overall build quality, however after making one sandwich I realized its serious shortcomings which I suspect is common to all grooved griddles.

I do not understand the consumer fascination or hype for grill marks on sandwiches just so that you can get that Italian "Panini" look. Grill marks may look cute but they are a functional waste for a toasted sandwich. The problem is that the deep impression made in the bread causes an uneven heating of the bread surface and ingredients underneath. I made a classic Rueben with rye, big eye swiss, corned beef, kraut and thousand island dressing. The ridges pushed deeply enough into the...

Worth every penny
I have hoped by now that I would see a review on the DeLonghi Retro Panini Grill CGH800 and have been looking since October 2003. I have read other reviews on competitor's models, but to date no one has written in on this wonderful unit so I feel I should.

I had a bad experience with another Panini Grill, also comparable in price but with handle breakage problems. In the reviews for the one I had purchased prior there was another with the same problem. I was hesitant about getting another, but I loved the concept and was willing to try another brand with high quality standards. In November I purchased this product.

The unit is very heavy and well made, and the handle is strong. I have made many Panini sandwiches and everyone is excellent. The grilling of the sandwich takes about 4-5 minutes and produces wonderful grill marks and the contents inside are very hot. I have used homemade bread, French bread, rye bread, pitas (which I feel are too thin) hoagie rolls and even...

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Wine Enthusiast Wine Decanter Dryer, Set of 2

Highly recommended item
These decanter dryers are great. You just plop them into your decanter and you can put it back in it's storage space, wherever that is, without worrying that it's going to fall over. Dries out the bottom without spots, easy to regenerate to dry over and over -- either in a toaster oven or a microwave, but keep an eye on it if you use the microwave, mine oozed a little but it is still working so far.

Fast and Amazing
I was skeptical about how well these dryers would work but was desperate for something. I was amazed at not only how well they dried my decanters, leaving no spots, but also how quickly they worked! I didn't even have to leave them overnight. Rather than buyer special drying racks, which take up space, go for these!

Wine Decanter Dryer
This product is outstanding! No matter how elaborate the decanter or difficult to dry inside, if the narrow sleeve can slip through the opening, the crystals will dry it virtually without spots. Easy to refurbish when it turns pink from moisture in the microwave. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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Wine Enthusiast Visual Wine Decanter

Great buy
It took me a while to find this decanter. I purchased it for my boyfriend for his birthday. He loves it. It is a great addition to our kitchen and really brings out the room. It isnt as expensive as some of the decanters I looked at but it makes our wine taste great. We really notice the difference. All wine lovers should make the investment.

Makes a nice gift
Very good quality blown glass. Although I found out that the ball top that's shown in the picture didn't come with the decanter. Either false advertisement or Amazon messed up.

Visual Wine Decanter
Two years ago I purchased a version of this decanter which was much heavier for about the same price. I am not pleased with this lighter weight edition of the decanter.

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International Silver Joan of Arc Dinner Fork

beautiful fork
really quick shipping. the fork itself is great, very nicely made, heavy duty... still use it everyday, and it remains shiny, just like new





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Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black

Better taste, quality build, less noise & no dust!!
I've been through a couple of burr grinders - the Gaggia MM and a Melitta, so when it came time to buy a new one, I knew what I didn't want - a noisy, dusty grinder that wears out quickly. I've pretty much found it with the Capresso Infinity.

I did some reading, and depending on what you need, it's amazing how much you can spend for a burr grinder - they range up to $400 and beyond. The main features I was interested in, though, were available in the sub-$200 range. For my pump espresso machine, these features included:

>consistent, even grind - for better tasting coffee

>"reduction" gearing - where the grinder motor speed is slowed down without loosing grinding torque, resulting in less static and dust

>less noise - it's nice to have conversations while making coffee

>durable, long lasting quality - I wanted to keep my third grinder for longer than a year.

The Capresso Infinity has delivered on the first three...

Works very well, and thanks for the gotchas!
First, I have to thank everyone who reviewed the product for warning me about some of the design issues of the product. I read reviews to look for failings in a product and then buy if the price and performance outweighs known problems.

Now, the review. Five stars. Yes, you need to know where to be careful, but you'll definitely enjoy the coffee.

The important stuff. This is where you have to be careful.

- Unpacking - There's a big "PUSH" label that seems counterintuitive, but I pushed and the receiving drawer came out the back of the styrofoam. I could see how people might break this.

- Assembling - the removable burr wheel needs to be seated, mine wasn't so the hopper didn't seem to fit. Turn the burr until it matches up to the bottom and it drops a fraction of an inch to seat. Line up the black dot on the hopper with the mark on the right and gently push down and twist. The plastic on the hopper and drawer feels weak and flimsy, but it...

Good Grinder for the Money, But With One Drawback
The Capresso 560 is about the best grinder for the money that I've seen, but it still has a nasty drawback, in my opinion.

On the plus side are the nice conical burrs, the reduced burr speed, a good range of grind settings with good consistency, a clear plastic bean container that lets you see what's going on in the grinding chamber, and the easily-removeable top burr that makes it easy to clean the grinding chamber.

The drawback (to me, anyway) is the significant amount of coffee that remains in the grinding chamber and exit chute when you're done grinding. The instructions say not to grind more than you're going to use in the next hour, because the ground coffee goes stale quickly and attracts other odors. Obviously, this will happen to the coffee left over in the chamber and chute, and you'll get that stale coffee with the next use of the grinder. Since you bought the grinder to get the freshest possible ground coffee with every brew, this seems to defeat...

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Wine Enthusiast 100 Count Reusable Wine Bottle Tags

Good quality, but not really eraseable
I bought these rather than paper tags because the description indicated that wipe-off markers would be easily removable from them, making them reuseable. This isn't so--even scrubbing with detergent and water leaves a lot of ink residue. And it's a lot of work for a little tag . . .On the pro side, they are much sturdier than paper.

Not bad
The tags generally seem fine to me -- they're exactly as described. White, plastic, reusable wine tags.

They strike me as a bit flimsy, but the flexibility makes them easy to get on/off a wine bottle. Also, I tried tearing one, and it required a reasonable amount of force. I think these should last for a while as long as you're minimally careful with them.

As for the erasability, I can't speak to any other kind of pen/pencil/writing implement, but I found that a grease pencil (known by a lot of things, including china marker) works well, and erases almost completely away with a regular rubber eraser.

Organized
Upon the reading of other reviews, I decided to go with a grease pencil to write on these tags. Of course a grease pencil (china pencil) doesn't look as crisp as a marker, but it does a good job. (All my bottles are covered anyway, so no one really sees these tags) Plus the grease pencils are less expensive and last longer....since you don't have to worry about it drying out. To erase it, just spray a little 409 or kitchen grease cleaner on a paper towel and wipe cleanly away. I actually use these tags 'backwards' on the side without the "Wine Enthusiast" logo. That way I can put the vintage at the top of the bottle tag. I would buy these tags again. Good for people who have large collections.

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Stem Shine Crystal Dishwashing Powder -4 Lb

Better than a regular detergent!
It does work as claimed, but when it's too much of it, it still leaves residue. I normally use Cascade and the principle is the same: too much of it per load and you end up with cloudy spots. So, you need to experiment with your dishwasher. I was able to get my glasses spotless using this stuff, but the load is different every time, so I'm still searching for the right ratio.

Oh, it also works with other tableware, not just glasses. I just feel it is too expensive to use it on something other than stemware, where Cascade would do the job. So I wash just stemware periodically (once a month or so) with this good stuff. It lasts forever this way. Overall, I do recommend this product.

Very Expensive and not worth it.
It doesn't take off soap/scum etched on glasses in any combination or level of powder. It does work on glasses that are clear already.

Awesome Cleaner
I placed my mother's heirloom crystal in the dishwasher (no piece should touch each other) and followed the directions. No spots and sparkling clean! Cleaning the entire collection required several loads. The result was so much better than washing each item by hand.

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Wine Enthusiast Ambassador Whiskey Decanter

Broken Upon Delivery
EDIT: Second package arrived. Was not damaged this time but packing materials were similar. Very easy to exchange so I am not mad anymore. Do not order if it is a last minute gift in case first shipment is damaged. PLEASE change how you package the decanter. Amazon packing did the best they could but Wine Enthusiats could do much better than thin cardboard and 1 layer of thin bubble wrap. I changed from 1 star to 4 because the decanter looks as advertised. Minus one star for the small delay due to breakage.

Package and set of glasses I ordered along with this were in perfect condition. Decanter was shattered in a million pieces upon opening. Only one small layer of bubble wrap to protect a large glass product? Are you insane? Stop being cheap, WineEnthusiasts, and package your items as if you care about them. If the next one is damaged, I will not be buying from you ever again.

They are shipping another one. I will happily change my review if the new one arrives...

A beautiful gift
I got this as a gift for a friend. Great product and great quality. Very pleased with this decanter. Makes scotch so much classier.

Very nice
Very attractive and sturdy piece. Looks nicer than having bottles of whiskey on the counter. I would recommend this product.

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Jura-Capresso 7525 Claris Water Care Filter Cartridge

Same as Krups F088
This review is just to let users of the impossibly difficult to find Krups F088 Claris Aqua Filter System that this particular filter is identical and a direct replacement. Makes sense since Jura manufactured some of Krups coffee makers including the late great XP9000 Super Automatic Espresso machine.

Claris 7525 Filter Cartridge
I purchased Claris 7525 for my Krups XP9000 Automatic coffee machine as Krups original filter is hard to find in Australia. The shops that do stock this product were 3 times the price of Amazon.
This filter fits and works perfectly on XP9000 so I've purchased 12. Those of you who owns XP9000 and live in Australia should purchase this Claris 7525.

Does the job -- fits other models
It fits my Krups XP7225 and I hope it will do the job just fine. It was easy to order and receive. The only problem I had was that the ad did not say it would fit my model, and I was just gambling that it was the same one. Apparently Krups doesn't sell these any more, so we have to search around to find the right model.

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Durgol 0291 Swiss Espresso Decalcifying Liquid for Coffee/Espresso Machines 2-bottle

It has my machine working again!!!
I bought a De Longhi Magnifica Super Automatic espresso machine from Starbucks about 2 years ago. I use it almost everyday and since buying it, I have descaled it usually once a month, even though the automatic descaler indicator did not warn me to do so. I was using the descaler that was sold at Starbucks not knowing that the powder was actually not good for the internal components of the machine. Eventually, the steam wand would not work and I would constantly get a message that the beans were too fine and to adjust the grinder. When I called CS, they told me to use the Durgol. Thank goodness they did! After 1 cycle of descaling and dark, dirty deposits, the steam wand was back to normal. Yeah!!!

Durgol Decalcifier Works Like a Charm
Before purchasing Durgol I read through the Amazon custmoer reviews. One person had the same espresso machine as me (Breville Cafe Roma) and the product had worked as promised. Same here. It's great product that unclogged my espresso machine, which now brews the perfect espesso and frothy, steamed milk. The only thing I would recommend is that the instructions indicate only one time through with fresh water after decalifying is necessary. I would suggest at least twice or even three times to get all the Durgol cleaned out, and you'll be amazed at how much stuff will still be coming out of your machine.

Durgol gets the job done!
We first came across this product as a sample included with our coffee machine purchased through Starbucks (we have a de Longhi). This was the easiest de-scale we had ever performed, so have continued to use this product for the past six months on both of our machines. The De Longhi has an automatic sensor that tells us when to descale and we keep at least 2 bottles of Durgol on hand so we are always ready. This has lead to a longer life span for our coffee machines and keeps the coffee free flowing. Try it and see, I am certain you'll never go back to the powders you have to mix...

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Capresso 4440.01 10-cup Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe with Lid for Capresso MT500 and MT500 Plus Coffee Maker

Sleek Design. Great Coffee. A Keeper.
Having been sorely disappointed with the Cuisinart Grind & Brew, I moved on to the Capresso MT500. I have not been disappointed.

Aside from being a superior coffee maker, the MT500 is a sleek, elegant appliance that looks great on any kitchen counter.

The keypad is simple and easy to use, and includes a digital clock for 24-hour programmability (a key must-have for me). The unit has a 3-5 cup small batch setting for fast and efficient brewing of smaller quantities (another must-have for me).

Perhaps most importantly, the unit brews very satisfactorily hot coffee, unlike the Grind & Brew, which I found luke warm (less than 170F). The thermal carafe does an excellent job of keeping unused coffee hot, particularly when you pre-heat it with hot water.

My only criticism would be that fill-level is inconveniently positioned and somewhat hard to read.

All in all, I'm very pleased with every aspect of the MT500.

Tried it! Returned it!
I love coffee! Unfortunately, for most of my life,

I have been drinking brew from the likes of Mr. Coffee.

Their machines, and most others in their

price range, provide adequate flavored coffee that is

never delivered hot out of the machine.

The ULTIMATE Question

Is there a PERFECT coffee machine in the $100-$200

range and is such a machine possible?

My needs were simple. I needed a maker that brews

piping hot coffee, does it quickly and effectively,

and is easy to operate and clean.

Based on recommendations I received from coffee

drinkers on many Internet discussion forums, I

decided to spend about $170 for the Capresso MT500.

The machine is certainly beautiful, but not without

design flaws, mainly the way your carafe must sit

pinpointed beneath the filter cup to avoid overflow.

I am not also very...

You need to order the charcol filters too!
It's not mentioned anywhere here but this unit requires charcoal filters that are replaced every couple of months. Only found this out after giving it as a gift to my parents. A web search only turned up a 2-3 sites that sold them so I don't think they're very common. I would recommend that you purchase a goodly supply with the coffee maker. Amazon sells them as "Capresso 4440.90 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters" in case you're trying to hunt them down.

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Crock-Pot 3060-W 6-Quart Round Slow Cooker, White

Great for chili, soups, etc...
This is a great value and enduring product. I've had my Rival crock pot for over 10 years, and have used it literally HUNDREDS of times. This is another one of those very low cost but high value kitchen tools.

The low setting allows for slow (12 hour+) cooking overnight or all day. I love to put on a pot of chili before I go to bed or work, and let the house soak up the aroma!

Just be careful with the countertop placement, as the sides get very hot!

We're a Rival Family
When I was looking for a crockpot, I wanted something affordable and durable. My Mom had a Rival crock pot when I was younger (it was orange and older than the hills). My Dad also has an older version of this one, only it has a plastic lid. After 10 years, the lid broken, but it still works.

I got this one and love it. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that are available with some of the more costly models, nor does it have a design. It is just a nice crock pot that is big enough for a small roast or a pot of chili (which is great on a winter's day)

Bad Crock
I have a thirty year old Rival Crock Pot that still has not one crack in it. Therefore, I was shocked when I used this large beautiful piece of cookware for the first time and it cracked. Multiple cracks after the very first use. It wasn't an expensive purchase but a very disappointing one. Was it bad luck... I have no clue. I'd love for Rival to exchange my cracked crock for a new one so I could find out and I'd be happy to say, it was just bad luck.

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Winekeeper Wine Preservation System

A wine preservation system that really works
The Keeper system has changed the way I drink wine. In the past I'd hesitate to open a favorite bottle of wine, knowing that it wouldn't be finished without more guests over. Or we'd use a spray preserver for the 2nd half of that Napa Cab after our steak dinner, but then the next dinners wouldn't be Cab-friendly.

With The Keeper system (and two extra taps), I can have a Cab, Pinot, and even a 3rd bottle (Zin, Italian, or even a vintage Port) open and ready for drinking. Since it's a closed system and air doesn't touch the wine, it stays in perfect condition until I'm ready to drink it. A glass of Cab one night, Pinot the next - and no rush to finish the bottle before the wine goes off.

This system is more expensive than the vacuum pumps and sprays, but it works much, much better. Those other systems help a wine last a couple more days, but this system keeps the wine in top condition for weeks. The nitrogen tank lasts at least the stated 20 bottles of wine, if not...

Must have for Wine Lovers
This is one of the best gifts I have ever received. I love wine, but it's rare that we can go through an entire bottle on an average night. I do not like the way wine tastes the next day - even with those devices that sucks out all the air. This system is fantastic. It keeps wine tasting as if it was just opened, for days. Now I can open a nice wine on Monday, and it's OK if I don't finish it until Friday. :-) Highly recommend this product. Make sure you order extra canisters!

wine keeper system
pro:
1) it works
2) easy to assemble and use
3) the spout makes it easy to pour wine into glass

con:
1) difficult to store the wine bottle in fridge with the dispenser head
2) there are 2 pieces of rubber tube which are telescoped to each other. One tends to fall of when removing/placing the dispenser on the bottle.

recs:
1) place the dispenser on the bottle immediately after it opens. This limits the volume of air already exposed to air.

uses:
1) enjoy great wine without the pressure the finish same day
2) great for volatile wine

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Cuisinart DCC-1200BW Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Matte Black Metal

Plusses and Minuses
I've had the Cuisinart DCC-1200 for about a week now. I was hesitant to spend so much on a coffee maker but I'm happy to report it's well worth it. Sure, you can get other brands of coffee makers for under $25 if economy is the most important feature, but I've had those machines and I decided that, this time, a good cup of coffee was most important for me. This unit makes the best coffee I've had in a home or office machine and better than most coffee I've had in restaurants.

This coffee tastes smooooooth! I suspect the charcoal water filter is the reason for that. I also like the "shower head" design of the water spout. The water actually runs up a track onto the underside of the lid and is sprinkled over the ground coffee like a rain shower.

It's an attractive unit but it also looks like a serious coffee maker. This unit is no toy. It looks and feels solid. The carafe has a good solid feel and balance. The plastic parts (like the plastic carafe lid and...

Fantastic coffeemaker - if you have the space
When my Braun FlavorSelect coffee maker unexpectedly stopped working, I had to scramble to find a new machine. I wanted another Braun, but unfortunately, they seem to have stopped making a 12 cup coffee maker. So I had to begin an intense search for a machine that had the features I wanted combined with good value. I finally found it with this Cuisinart model.

The advantages? For one, it makes excellent and HOT coffee. The carafe is solidly constructed and fits securely in square body so there's no chance of someone accidentally knocking it loose. Because the lid fits tightly, the pour is precisely narrow and smooth, with no side leaks even when the pot is full. The basket fits inside the housing instead of swinging free like so many models which prevents a misalignment between the water and the filter; the conical (Krups/Braun style) basket accepts both paper filters and gold-tone, although I learned the hard way that not all gold filters fit. The timer is very easy to...

Finally Found It!
After purchasing 3 other coffee makers, the 4th one is the charm! This coffee maker makes great tasting coffee. I never knew there was a difference -- it's worth spending a few more dollars on. It also has all of the features I was looking for such as: adjustable warming plate, 1-4 cup selection, water filter, programmable. It is a rather tall machine, but certainly not a problem as it fits fine underneathe most cabinets. Als, the carafe is well-made and has a spout that pours nicely without spilling. No complaints about this one!

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Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless-Steel 4-1/4-Quart Covered Casserole

The Best Clad Cookware
After doing rigorous comparison shopping, including looking at commercial clad cookware like Vollrath Tribute, I consider the new Le Creuset cookware to be the best available, hands down. The lids are thicker, the pot bodies are heavier, and the handles are more comfortable. These pots and pans put brands like All Clad to shame.

Yes, they are made in China. Only All Clad, which now makes their handles and lids off-shore too (they don't tell you where) and Vollrath are made in the US. All Clad is no better than Cuisinart (which would be my second choice, and a lot cheaper) or Calphalon, now discontinued, in the clad cookware category. And All Clad is ridiculously expensive, which in my opinion is completely unjustifiable, not to mention that their handles are as uncomfortable as they come.

If I didn't care about looks I would have gone with Vollrath, but the Le Creuset are very attractive (for pots and pans). The new handles are thick and easy to grasp. The...





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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Flame

You'll never own a better piece of cookware!
I have had a 5 1/2 quart Le Creuset oven for years. I still have my vintage one and I also have a new one. You will never own a better piece of cooking ware than Le Creuset (especially the vintage pieces) in my opinion. These ovens are very versatile. I fry, boil, simmer, stew, bake, brown and saute all in this oven. I have dropped these ovens many times as well and they are very durable. My vintage one has been through many years of cooking and moving and it still looks almost as good as the day my grandma purchased it! My grandmother passed her Le Creuset cookware to me so, I also love the flame color as it has wonderful memories for me.

I'd highly recommend this oven to anyone who loves to cook for their family or to any professional chef for that matter.These are expensive but, they will last for your lifetime and probably your children's, children's lifetime. This one economic splurge that I never regret.

*Sometimes you can find used vintage Le Creuset ovens...





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