Reviews by SHC-ErinM

SHC-ErinM says "Works well - when you use it" about Oxo Salad Spinner

SHC-ErinM — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:37:29 GMT

This is a great product - I've had mine for 5 years now and it continues to work as expected. It spins as it should and removes the moisture from lettuces/ spinach as well as herbs or other leafy ingredients. It is a bit bulky and as a result, I have it stored in a cabinet over the sink - hard to get to quickly. I don't use as much as I should, but that's not the product's fault! It takes a bit longer than I'd like to get the leaves completely dry (and tends to bounce around the counter unless I hold it down).

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SHC-ErinM says "Great magazine!" about Bon Appetit

SHC-ErinM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:44:30 GMT

This is a great magazine for anyone who enjoys cooking. It has a nice range of easy to difficult/ challenging recipes and does a great job of presenting menu suggestions and ideas. The food is beautifully presented. I especially love their "how to" section within each issue offering simple instructions with diagrams on cooking techniques (like carving a chicken). They also have a "what's in season" article each month which details what vegetables and fruits are in season, how to prepare them and a variety of recipes ranging from basic/ easy to difficult.

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SHC-ErinM says "Tons and tons of recipes and ideas" about Food Network Magazine

SHC-ErinM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:44:26 GMT

I like this magazine for its robust offering of recipes and food tips. Its not the most gourmet cooking you'll ever do, but it is creative and offers new and different recipes that are fun to make. Most are pretty easy and there are clear call outs for key categories like "healthy" and "fast". I also enjoy the Food Network stars and their personalities are sprinkled throughout the magazine.

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SHC-ErinM says "Sturdy, fast, fun to use!" about Cuisinart 14 cup Food Processor, Limited Edition Metal

SHC-ErinM — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:41:21 GMT

I just got this food processor and used it for the first time over the weekend. We used the slicing blade, grating blade and the general metal blade to slice onions, grate onions and mince garlic. I loved that no matter how much produce we needed to chop/ dice/ slice, the processor could accommodate without turning everything to mush or getting stuck. Everything was processed in the expected size and consistency.

It was quiet, fast and really fun to use. I was nervous about switching blades around and concerned it would be a cumbersome process but it was not at all - very easy. All pieces fit in the dishwasher which is a plus.

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SHC-ErinM says "Stays soft even after several washes" about Ty Pennington Style Hand Towel

SHC-ErinM — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:52:13 GMT

I have the full set of these towels in brown. They were extremely affordable and have remained soft and held their color through several washes. I'll buy this brand again.

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SHC-ErinM says "Affordable and retains softness after several washes" about Ty Pennington Style Washcloth

SHC-ErinM — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:52:13 GMT

I have the full set of these towels in brown (washcloth, hand towel and bath towel). I have been very impressed with how they have each held their color and softness. They were also extremely affordable.

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SHC-ErinM says "Makes dinner prep much faster" about Cuisinart 2 Speed Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor

SHC-ErinM — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:15:34 GMT

This little gadget is a great way to get veggies and herbs chopped quickly. I like that its small, lightweight and dishwasher safe. Its replaced my knife and cutting board (and 20 - 30 minutes of prep because I am a very slow chopper).

Be careful not to overfill, though! Too much in the bowl causes everything to turn to mush - not appetizing.

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SHC-ErinM says "Great travel mug" about Contigo AUTOSEAL Stainless Steel Travel Mug

SHC-ErinM — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:15:30 GMT

This is a great travel mug! I love the fact it is dishwasher safe and it keeps my morning coffee perfectly hot (not so that its scalding but definitely hot). It does prevent spills and is not difficult to twist the top on or off. The lid is also easy to drink from.

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SHC-ErinM says "Save your money" about Element Mini Digital Camera Keychain

SHC-ErinM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:46:52 GMT

While this is cute and serves a purpose if you want a camera but don't want to carry something larger, don't count on getting any pictures out of it. The viewfinder is too small to actually see anything and without it - you may wind up taking pictures of only sky or ground. Great concept, and the pictures that do happen to be taken of the subject you were aiming for turn out well enough (the packaging is clear and correct on the resolution you can expect). Just wish it was easier to take photos with.

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SHC-ErinM says "A great night's sleep" about Stearns and Foster Hearthstone Luxury Plush Queen

SHC-ErinM — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:19:43 GMT

This was my first mattress purchase. What a great experience! The salesman was attentive and informative, but not overbearing. Delivery came on time and the delivery men were fast and courteous.

The Sterns & Foster Hearthstone Luxury Plush Queen mattress is terrific. Its definitely made well, has nice support without being too firm. The pillowtop makes it luxurious, though it does seem to hold heat (we had to remove a blanket because we were getting too hot). Overall, a great mattress that sleeps well and shows obvious quality that we have no doubt will last for years.

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SHC-ErinM says "If you have to use it, it works" about Affressh Washer Cleaner

SHC-ErinM — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:21:33 GMT

I have a front loading HE washer and have experienced mold and a mildew smell inside it (and on my towels as a result!). From this community, I've learned that Affresh is one product intended to clean this residue and remove the smell, so gave it a try. Each package has 3 tablets included, which I thought would get me through a month or two, but then learned that the first cleaning requires all three tablets. I have used all three and run a few loads of laundry through the washer and it seems to have done the trick. While disapointing that this even needs to be done, and even more frustrating that the package only included enough product for one treatment, I will probably give this another try. Its certainly better than nothing.

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SHC-ErinM says "Makes vacuuming kind of fun" about Dyson DC24 All Floors Upright

SHC-ErinM — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:08:55 GMT

I hate to clean, but love a clean house. This vacuum makes the cleaning time spent bearable. Its quiet, it is easy to maneuver and is lightweight. Plus, it cleans much, much better than any vacuum I've had prior. We had to replace the prior machine because it lost suction entirely and was simply pushing dust and dirt around. So this new machine had some make up work to do - which it did in one stroke. While its an investment, the Dyson vacuum is well worth it. I've learned from the MySears community that to ensure the machine works well long-term, follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions detailed within the owner's manual carefully (which I plan to do!).

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SHC-ErinM says "Serves its purpose" about Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 Coffee Maker

SHC-ErinM — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:14:42 GMT

The Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 Coffee Maker makes my mornings easier with the auto-timer capability. Its easy to set the time and schedule the coffee to begin brewing for those early mornings. Otherwise, its a pretty basic coffee maker, so I can't say that its price is totally justified. Brews 12 cups that taste fresh and delicious. We have regularly cleaned it and kept up-to-date on filter replacement. My one complaint is the auto-shut off has stopped working (5 year old coffee maker) requiring the entire pot to finish brewing before you can pour your first cup. Otherwise, a good machine.

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SHC-ErinM says "Nothing sticks" about Calphalon One Nonstick 16-Piece set

SHC-ErinM — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:43:03 GMT

Received these as a wedding gift 5 years ago and have never looked back. They withstood the "early years" of burned rice and grilled cheese and have stayed true as my culinary expertise expands. Easy clean up (though hand wash) with a rare scrub (when I get distracted and burn things as I still do sometimes!).

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SHC-ErinM says "Makes cooking so much fun!" about KitchenAid Stand Mixer

SHC-ErinM — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:59:05 GMT

I love my Kitchen Aid mixer! Well worth the investment. Its a work horse and very easy to clean up. While it is heavy, if you have space on your counter to store it, that helps. And its a stylish, pretty accessory in my kitchen.

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