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Comment on Norpro Meat Grinder, Mincer, and Pasta Maker by International Diva

International Diva — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:15:14 +0000

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This can't even grind pre-ground hamburger!, August 4, 2006

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This product is terrible. It's the only thing that I've ever returned to Amazon because it simply dosen't work.

I bought it because I bought a small pate terrine, and I was looking for something to grind small amounts of chicken livers, pork and so on at home. I was dubious -- it seemed to kind of cheesy. But I thought that as long as it basically worked, it was fine.

I put in some chicken breasts for a pate recipe, and those were fine. But the, I put in some pork. It squished up in the machine and couldn't come out. It got stuck and I had to remove the mincing plate. I tried the larger plate. The same thing happened. Essentially, any meat with even a small amount of fat can't be ground in this machine. It has only a small, not very sharp grinder blade element. Given that the meat you'd tend to grind would be for the likes of sausages, pates and for hamburger, it makes this machine useless. I actually had some hamburger in my fridge. Just for fun, I tried putting that through the machine. It also didn't work on that -- and it was ALREADY ground!!

I thought, OK, I'll see if it can do pasta (which I don't need, since I have a pasta machine). Maybe that will redeem it enough to keep it. No way. The engineering on a playdoh machine is better. The dough comes out and immediately tangles with whatever comes out of it. It also just gets stuck and refuses to move through the machine. There's no way to make any kind of "strands" of pasta. I am a culinary school graduate, and a professional cook -- i know how to make pasta. This machine just doesn't work. Then, I went to clean it up. It took 40 minutes, using a skewer and Q-tips to get the pasta out of the little holes.

The suction cup device that is supposed to hold it onto a counter works only temporarily. It seems sturdy, but then you start to crank and it comes right off. The sausage funnel is way too small to actually use for sausage.

It sort of works for nuts, but then, I can use a coffee grinder for that.

Take my advice -- get the right machine for the job. Get a cast iron or stainless steel meat grinder; they sell them on Amazon. Get a separate pasta machine, the stainless steel kind that breaks the pasta down into sheets of thickness. They cost about $30 and will last you forever. If you want to make baby food, get a good quality food mill.

I think this is the most disappointed I've been in a product in a long time -- and I didn't expect much!

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Comment on Norpro Meat Grinder, Mincer, and Pasta Maker by Joyce Nemitz

Joyce Nemitz — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:12:01 +0000

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

Rave Review, November 24, 2008

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This review is from: Norpro Meat Grinder, Mincer, and Pasta Maker (Kitchen)

I have been looking for this item as I bought mine several years ago and could not find it again, until now. I had planned to give it to my kids for Christmas as it is such a great item to have, neat, clean, handy and works great...but you have to do it correctly. If you put the blade in backwards it will NOT work. Read the instructions for those that did NOT like it.

Great item.

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Comment on Suncast DB5000 50-Gallon Deck Box by David Schwartz

David Schwartz — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:17:06 +0000

157 of 171 people found the following review helpful:

Great to hold everything, April 19, 2000

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This review is from: Suncast DB5000 50-Gallon Deck Box (Lawn & Patio)

I purchased the DB5000 to store all of those patio accessories that just seem to "build up". The deck box holds my chair cushions, candles and all of those kids toys. It's a great item to keep the patio looking clean

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Comment on Norpro Meat Grinder, Mincer, and Pasta Maker by JK "JK"

JK "JK" — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:14:24 +0000

148 of 149 people found the following review helpful:

A nice grinder, September 22, 2009

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This review is from: Norpro Meat Grinder, Mincer, and Pasta Maker (Kitchen)

I like this grinder.

In the past I've owned the metal grinders that you have to clamp to a table and the electric kind with big motors that take up most of the space on the kitchen counter. They were so clumsy and a pain to clean that I seldom used either one. The electric one failed recently grinding peanuts!! and the old metal manual one got left behind in the last move so I decided to try this Nor-Pro despite it being made partly of plastic.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well it works. You do have to assemble the blades correctly. My first project was meatballs -- it ground the meat(buffalo stew meat in this case), the onions, a little garlic, mint stems and leaves, and the dry bread all very nicely into the square bowl which is included with the grinder. I grind my own meat to avoid the fat and "parts" from supermarket hamburger. The coarse grind is just right for tacos or wonton filling. Cleanup was easy - I put the pieces in the square bowl, added some hot water and a squirt of detergent and it was all clean in a few minutes and ready to use for the next meal. The extra pieces fit into a small plastic ziplock bag along with the basic instructions so they are not likely to get separated or lost. The rectangular bowl is attractive enough and the right size to take to table to serve sushi or gyoza.

The plastic is nice sturdy plastic like that in Lego toys. You do need to have a smooth countertop for the suction to work to stabilize the base(it doesn't work on my butcher-block table). It looks nice sitting on the counter so there it stays and gets used a lot. I only use my blender for smoothies nowadays. Nuts and beans and all sorts of other foods get ground in this little grinder.

One needs to make sure the pasta dough is not too moist... it takes a little practice.

The vegetables and cooked meats typically used for sandwich salads grind very nicely - even celery. So it is great when preparing lunches for brown bag or picnics. It also does a nice job of grinding garlic for garlic bread and/or salad dressing... saves my hands from smelling like garlic forever.

I'm left-handed and it is still easy for me to use.

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Comment on Suncast DB5000 50-Gallon Deck Box by momof2greatboys "momof2greatboys"

momof2greatboys "momof2greatboys" — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:39:50 +0000

148 of 152 people found the following review helpful:

Very useful deck box -- but too small for big patio cushions, June 20, 2002

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This review is from: Suncast DB5000 50-Gallon Deck Box (Lawn & Patio)

We purchased the Suncast DB5000 Deck Box over a year ago. I'm pleased to report that it has held up to the Houston heat, humidity, and rain extremely well. This is a great box for storing all of those "miscellaneous things" that tend to clutter one's patio. Only one disappointment: we recently purchased patio furniture, and this box is not big enough to hold any of the cushions. So if you are thinking about buying this for patio cushions, be sure to measure your cushions FIRST and compare it against this box's inner dimensions. But in terms of functionality, and keeping things neat and waterproof, this box is a wonderful asset!!

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Comment on Canus Goat’s Milk Moisturizing Lotion Fragrance Free 16 oz by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:33:08 +0000

Good stuff!, January 4, 2012

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This review is from: Canus Goat's Milk Moisturizing Lotion Fragrance Free 16 oz (Misc.)

Absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy film. I highly recommend it, although it is somewhat expensive. If price is no object, Kiehl's
products are the ultimate.

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Comment on Valentines Day Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver CZ Heart Ring with Gold Vermeil Accent by Air Force Fighter Pilot

Air Force Fighter Pilot — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:25:11 +0000

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

GORGEOUS, February 2, 2011

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This review is from: Valentines Day Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver CZ Heart Ring with Gold Vermeil Accent-7 (Jewelry)

THE RING WAS BEAUTIFUL. BEST OF ALL, I LOVED MY SWEETHEART'S REACTION WHEN SHE SAW IT!!! As for durability, it's doing just fine, the stones are still in and the gold is just fine. It was a great choice to buy and I HIGHLY recommend it.

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Comment on Flipbac FBG2 Camera Grip for Point & Shoot Digital Cameras by RayK

RayK — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:23:22 +0000

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Just a little to small but very handy, September 13, 2011

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This review is from: Flipbac FBG2 Camera Grip for Point & Shoot Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I bought an Olympus XZ-1. It is fairly large point and shoot. More of a Rangefinder size. The camera needs a place to hold onto better. This is almost perfect. Just needs to be a little bit bigger (longer and slightly thicker). However, I would buy another if I need it!

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Comment on Valentines Day Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver CZ Heart Ring with Gold Vermeil Accent by S. Upchurch

S. Upchurch — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:48:45 +0000

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Beautiful, but poorly made., December 26, 2010

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This review is from: Valentines Day Bling Jewelry Sterling Silver CZ Heart Ring with Gold Vermeil Accent-8 (Jewelry)

My boyfriend gave me this ring as a present and I was instantly in love with it. It's a beautiful design and catches the light really well. I treated it so well and treasured it. But within days 2 of the stones fell out and the gold band is already beginning to fade. I will be taking it to a professional jeweler soon to repair it, but I am very disappointed with how quickly it deteriorated. As I said, I treated it very well... it has not gotten wet or tossed around. I am left to the conclusion that it was made with poor craftsmanship.

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Comment on Flipbac FBG2 Camera Grip for Point & Shoot Digital Cameras by Lee Copp

Lee Copp — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:48:22 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Flipbac FBG2 Works Great on Canon S95, December 24, 2011

Lee Copp (Sunny Florida) -

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This review is from: Flipbac FBG2 Camera Grip for Point & Shoot Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Just got the grip today for my new Canon S95.
It shipped very promptly from Adoroma and arrived on time.

It went on easily and allows a secure one handed grip. Time will tell, but I am pleased so far.

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