Reviews by chefpam

chefpam says "The One Touch can opener is very disappointing" about As Seen on TV One Touch Can Opener

chefpam — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:07:12 GMT

I bought the One Touch can opener, because I thought it would be easy to use with one hand. My neighbor had warned me against buying it, but I got a good deal on it and tried it anyway. It was easy to use with one hand, but it never opens a can on the first try. I have to restart it several times, before it opens the lid enough for me to twist off the lid. It usally leaves a little of the lid still stuck to the can, so I have to twist it off. It is supposed to break the seal between the lid and the can, but all it usually does is make a mess. I open very few cans, so I still use it occasionally. It uses AA batteries, and mine doesn't seem to go through alot a batteries. I don't use it on cans that I need to drain, like tuna. Remember, this cuts on the side of the can. I use this on cans that I don't want to wait for, so I just come back by the can and keep restarting. After about three restarts, I can get the lid off! During a power outage, I'm glad I have this. ...

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chefpam says "A great addition to the kitchen" about Kenmore Microwave - 1100 Watt

chefpam — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:05:49 GMT

The Kenmore 721 1100 watt microwave oven is a fairly low-priced oven that gives nice results. I have cooked everything from popcorn to raw meat, with no complaints. This microwave offers a great deal of cooking space for its small appearance. The food cooks while spinning around on a glass turntable with a 12" diameter. There is a kitchen timer and 10 power levels. The timer goes up to 100 minutes

This is a good microwave, when space is limited. The oven does make more noise than you may be used to. If you want to make the oven quieter, you can try putting something underneath it to cushion some of the vibrations. Try something like a rubber mat or coasters. If you put this right on top of tile, you'll probably be very annoyed by the sound. The oven is such a good deal, so do not let the noise be the only thing that turns you against this oven. The noise is just the vibrations of the metal legs under the microwave, so just cushion them. This is worth trying!

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chefpam says "good value" about Mr. Coffee VB-13 Coffee Maker

chefpam — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:26:54 GMT

The Mr Coffee VB-13 is a good value. It makes 12 cups of good coffee. The coffee stays hot, until the unit is turned off. It has pause and serve, so you will not have to wait for the whole pot of coffee to brew to have a cup. There is a spout that pours hot water over the coffee grounds which can be moved to the back for easy removal of the filter basket. The filter basket can be taken out to clean. The unit is simple and low-priced. This coffee maker may not meet the standards of picky coffee drinkers, but I was very pleased with the coffee from this unit. There are holes near the top of the water resevoir, so take care not to overfill the unit (will cause leakage). It uses paper filters and is easy to clean. All-in-all, this is a good coffee maker. In my opinion, this coffeemaker made above average coffee. You'll have to turn the switch on to start the coffee, but it will be worth the wait!

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