Nautica Sloane Square Glass 1 1/2-Quart Pitcher Review

I wanted an elegant, solid, well-proportioned, good-sized water jug for dinner parties, and this fits the bill. It's a little pricey, but it looks good, feels good, handles well and pours well, and holds enough water for 6. This was a good buy for me. I bought a much cheaper pitcher before this, and it cracked the second time I used it -- I think the glass was too thick. This jug, however, is much more robust.

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The barware and glass serving pieces for the Sloane Square pattern, are decorated with simple, understated silver bands and offer a true complement to the pattern.Hand washing is suggested for the glass pieces.

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Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set Review

Pyrex doesn't need a review--it's great stuff.Non-pourous so it doesn't soak up tastes and smells that can never be washed out.Tough and beautiful, Pyrex does it all.

So the bowls are a no brainer, but why buy these instead of others.The tops of course are the difference.I've found that most Pyrex bowls with tops I had looked at didn't fit on their bowls very well or were made out of materials which didn't seem like they would outlast me--as they should.These tops are durable, make a good seal that wont pop off or leak.And they're labeled with the various volumes of the bowls.

The size range of the set is also very good--from one the size of a cereal bowl to one large enough for a pot-luck salad without being so big that it wouldn't fit in a kitchen cabinet--and they all fit inside each other without the smaller ones rising above the rims of the larger ones.

You can put all the bowls inside each other then close them all up with the largest top--with enough room to put paper towels between each bowl and the next for safety.

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Outfit the kitchen with a smart, thorough set of mixing bowls from renowned kitchen brand, Pyrex. The Smart Essentials 8-piece set includes bowls in the following sizes: 1 quart, 1-1/2 quart, 2-1/2 quart, and 4 quart. Each bowl comes with its own lid in a different color for easy identification, and each lid has a large size marker on top. The bowls are made of clear, nonporous Pyrex glass that won't stain or absorb odors, and that allows you to watch food as it cooks. The bowls are safe for the oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher, but care should be taken to avoid sudden temperature changes. Made in the USA, the set comes backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Etched Glass Goblets, Set of 4 Review

I purchased these glasses which are beautiful as long as you don't planon using them.As soon as I started to hand wash these the red paint on the stems started to peel off and now I wouldn't use them for anything, I think that I will have to trash them now. Don't waste your money!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Etched Glass Set of Four Goblets

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Lenox Tuscany Classics Goblet, Set of 4 Review

I am, in general, a great fan of Lenox Tuscany stemware. These glasses are yet another example of what I love about the collection. They are, perhaps, the most plain and ordinary looking glasses in the Tuscany collection, but that only lends to their all-purpose convenience. They are intended as water goblets, of course, but their classic wineglass shape is perfect for when you don't want to fuss with matching specific wineglass shapes to specific varietals. And as always, they have the elegantly tall Tuscany stem, which really ups their presentation value.

One word of caution. When I ordered these glasses they initially came broken. In my experience, Amazon is always excellent about replacing damaged items (replacing them quickly and with no added cost to me), and this time was no exception. They shipped out replacement glasses as soon as I reported the damage. But just a word of caution: If you're ordering these glasses for a particular occasion, order them well in advance so in the event any get broken you can get replacements in time.

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Taking its inspiration from the Tuscany Vineyards, Lenox has captured the sensual pleasures of Italy in this taster's collection of beautiful crystal stemware.

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Bodum Pavina Double-Wall Thermo Glasses, Set of 2 Review

I purchased these after seeing them on the Bodum.com website. I admit the cool factor lured me in.

The cups maintain the temperature of a cappuccino for as long as it takes me to get to the bottom of the cup.Additionally it is nice not to need coasters (especially if you have men or children in the home).

The 9 oz cup is less than 4 inches tall, making it fit perfectly under the fill spout of my super-automatic Saeco espresso machine (which I also love).

My husband and I have had 4 of these cups for more than 6 months and not one of them has broken.I mention this because the 9 oz cups seem to be much more sturdy than the 21 oz Pavina ice tea glasses. We broke one of the 21 oz cups with the first ice cube that went into the cup.We broke 2 others in the first two weeks.

Bottom line, I cannot recommend the 21 oz Pavina.However, the 9 oz Pavina cups are very tough, having survived 6 months of daily use with less than dainty owners.I think you will be very pleased with your purchase of the 9 oz Pavina cups.

UPDATE:JULY 18, 2006
All 4 of the 9 ounce Pavina mugs are still intact even with frequent use.I continue to recommend this product.

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The Bodum Pavina double wall cooler glass is 12 ounces in size and can be used for cold or warm beverages.Its unique design is appealing to the eye when filled with your favorite beverage.With its double layer of borosilicate glass it appears as though the liquid is 'floating' within the glass.They will not sweat when filled with a cold beverage, so you will not have to use a coaster.The double wall creates a thermal effect, helping to keep your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot for longer periods of time.These mouth blown glasses are an exciting product for any home, restaurant and cafe and they are a definite conversation piece.Bodum's insulated glassware is made from durable Borosilicate glass. Borosilicate glass is a strong heat-resistant glass traditionally used to make scientific lab glass.Stronger than traditional "soda-lime" glass, borosilicate can be used for everything from drinkware to cookware.Borosilicate glass substitutes boron oxide in place of the soda and lime used in everyday glassware.The boron oxide acts as the glue holding the silicate together.Due to small size of boron particles, the glass is held together tighter, resulting in a stronger, lighter glass.Borosilicate glass doesn't need to be as thick as traditional glass to be just as strong due to the bonding capability boron oxide.Borosilicate is simply a different type of glass that is resistant to temperature swings and scratching.Because the particles are held together so tightly, borosilicate glass is resistant to temperature swings,In addition to being dishwasher safe borosilicate will not become cloudy over time; you can rest assured that after 1,000 cycles, the glass will be as clear as the day you bought it.

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La Cafetiere Santos Coffee-Cups, Set of 2, Chrome Review

These are pretty neat.But they are S M A L L.I mean, you're not pouring yourself an American cup of coffee in these.They're probably 5 ounces?If that.

I find myself constantly petrified that I will break the delicate glass through either handling, or in the dishwasher.But so far, this hasn't happened.The diameter is very small--I cannot, for example, fit my tea ball in there.I have to brew the tea elsewhere, and pour it into the cup.

But, the design is modern, and the glass mini-carafes are well protected by the metal sheath.

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Welcome to La Cafetiere, the real hot drinks experts. Our classic Cafetiere, which is now in its 40th year, was the original plunger-type coffee maker to be marketed in the UK.This award-winning product is now widely recognised as a Design Icon by houseware specialists worldwide and, of course, remains a favorite with customers to this day. As a consequence, the La Cafetiere brand has become synonymous with both design classic and its reputation for quality and innovation.The last few years have seen La Cafetiere develop further this enviable reputation by widening our availablity to the market place. Historically there has been a special emphasis on coffee; however, we have identified trends that have led us into the resurgent market for tea and even more recently into the growing the drinking chocolate sector, through the development of our La Chocolatiere range of products. La Cafetiere continues to work closely with professional partners in all areas. This has allowed La Cafetiere to expand on its familiar range of coffee makers and into the complete hot drinks story.

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Polder KTH-300 Glass Washing Station, Black Review

This product is also just what I needed. It does what it says, is well made, and affordable. I will never be without one again.

4/3/09 Edit - This item is even better that I had hoped. I use it for everything, not just glasses. Best thing since sliced bread.

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Solve all your glass washing needs with this simple, easy to use glass washing station.Featuring a soft and harder brush, you can wash delicate stemware and regular glasses using the same unit.Firm gripping suction cups allow you to mount unit to sink floor.

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