http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/dishi4 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:16:15 GMT Reviews by dishi4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Braun-Tassimo-Coffee-Maker-review-58534 I received this machine as a Christmas gift two years ago and absolutely love it. I have tried several of the coffee T-Discs available, some of the teas and the hot chocolate. The cappucinno is my favorite. There is a small issue with the cappucinno milk T-Disc. For some reason the disc is still full of liquid after using it and if your not careful taking it off, the milk/water dribbles out of the disc. I have not had this problem with the latte milk discs though. There is a cleaning disc provided to rinse the machine between drinks so your tea doesn't taste like coffee. Its fairly easy to clean and some parts are dishwasher safe. To do a thourough cleaning, you need to remove all the small parts in the piercing assmbly and T-Disc holder. It is a bit noisy. It would be nice if the milk T-Discs were available in retail markets and not just online. I save money on my T-Discs by using coupons at Bed, Bath and Beyond.<br/>... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:16:15 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Braun-Tassimo-Coffee-Maker-review-58534 dishi4 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hamilton-Beach-Slow-Cooker-3-in-One-review-43515 This slow cooker comes with 3 crocks that nest. It has three heat settings (warm, low and high) and a selector button for the 2, 4 and 6 qt crocks. I received this as a gift (which I picked out myself) and have used it 3 times now (once using each size crock). So far I have no complaints, but one small concern. The 6 qt crock does not touch the sides of the heating unit. I wonder if the heating unit only heats up on the bottom when this crock is selected or if there is significant heat loss? I have used high heat once and low heat twice. Both times my dishes came out as expected. There was one thing they didn't mention in the instruction book that I am curious about. There is a small grommetted hole in the glass lid.... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:27:38 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hamilton-Beach-Slow-Cooker-3-in-One-review-43515 dishi4 4