วันจันทร์ที่ 18 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2556

HDE Skull & Crossbones Jolly Roger Pirate Ice Cube Tray






      Ahoy there, mateys! There be nothin' amiss with this bit o' treasure. Keep your cold grog as cold as Davey Jones' locker with novelty skull and crossbones ice cubes. Mold ice cubes, chocolates, gelatin, and other confectioneries into adorable Jolly Rogers to show all your mates why they call you the Captain. Here be a bit o' advice: Because silicone is flexible, it'll be simpler to fill with water and place in the freezer if you place it onto a small baking sheet afore ye start.


Most Helpful Customer Reviews
      I thought this product was okay... I really liked the moldings but its really hard to take the ice out! The container is so firm that its hard to squeeze out. So every time I try to get the crossbones out, it breaks in the center! I haven't had a full crossbones piece of ice ever since I got this but I'm going to keep trying! The skull on the hand is absolutely adorable. I love ice! I wish they allowed more than 8 pieces of ice on this tray but I understand. Haha! So overall it's okay and I would probably recommend this to a friend if I figure out an easier way to take out the crossbones without breaking it. 

วันเสาร์ที่ 16 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2556

Hario V60 Coffee Dripper and Glass Server Set 700ml 02 Size Brown





Size: 13.3cm height 18 x 12.5 x depth server / width, 10.2cm height 13.7 x 11.6 x depth dripper / width   Weight: server 270g, 110g dripper   Body / heat-resistant glass, cover, handle band set-dripper measuring spoon / polypropylene   Country of origin: Japan Practical capacity: 700ml (band below)   



Most Helpful Customer Reviews
            I've been using a French Press for a few months now.While it does brew a decent cup, I really hate that I have to scoop out all the grounds afterwards.I have a tiny apartment kitchen and I don't want to get an overpriced machine to brew a cup. I've done a lot of review-reading here in Amazon and I came across the pour over method.I bought theMelitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 2, 100-Count Filters (Pack of 6) with it as it's hard to find this here in Australia (I only see #4 in the supermarket aisles here).I know that the filter cup of this one is plastic and although it would function the same, I bought aCilio Porcelain No. 2 Filter Holder because I don't like the thought of hot water passing and maybe picking up chemicals from the plastic filter.The plastic filter bottom of this one (I assume all Hario filters) are wide compared to a smaller , slimmer opening at the bottom of the ceramic filter.I've used this for 2 days now and while it involves more work vs. the automatic drip ones,at least with this one I'm sure the water reached boiling point.I don't mind the manual brewing as this pot is small enough to keep in the cupboard so virtually no taking up any precious counter top space.Although it says 5 cups on the sides, that's based on a small 120 ml cup.I use a regular coffee mug so it does a little less than 2 12-oz cups for husband and myself.


         What I love about it: it doesn't require electricity. Whether you're camping, a survivalist, in a rolling black out, or living off the grid, this is a wonderful option that will enable you to get that cup of coffee you're craving without electricity.
        What I didn't like about it: it took 3x the normal amount of coffee to get the same strength, as there's no way to get the water to drip in as slowly as my Cuisinart Coffeemaker does. So it runs into the "pot" too soon to take as much flavor with it. But all in all, it's at least an OPTION. which is more than I had before. I'll keep at it to see if I can find a way to slow the infusion process down a little.