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Catch That Corn!

Advantages: Quick and effective at popping the corn.
Disadvantages: Difficult to catch all the corn.

Several years ago my children were given a children's popcorn maker. It was a dreadful thing and popped about one kernel every 10 minutes and always caused great disappointment. However it led me to discover that my children were perfectly happy eating plain popcorn without salt or sugar so I looked around for a home popcorn maker that would work well enough to at least provide a handful of popcorn before boredom set in! I ended up at Argos as I ...
...longer sell it but I have seen it for sale elsewhere but not in the last few months so it may now only be available as a used item. I really cannot remember what I paid for it but I know I wouldn't have spent too much on this sort of gadget! What does It look like? The popcorn maker is about 12inches high when complete and is presented in a pale turquoise blue and purple colour scheme. It is certainly not the most tasteful of colours and ...

Meggysmum 18.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Breville BP03 Popcorn Maker

Tiny and economical way to cook meals for one

Advantages: Much cheaper than a conventional oven to use and the food tastes great
Disadvantages: It takes up space on the worktop

...glass bowl but I called Aspect Two and they sent out a replacement without quibble which arrived a couple of days later. Open the box As you might imagine as soon as it came I was eager to look inside the box. The product was well packed and protected. The first thing I got to was the lid. It was made of glass, about 9 inches in diameter with a large plastic centre piece containing the fan, the element and the controls. This cooker has both ...
...full control when cooking. Next I got to the main bowl. This had an external diameter about 10 inches and a height of 5 inches - the same size as a pyrex 3 litre mixing bowl. It stood on a plastic base with two sturdy handles. The bowl is slightly raised when on the stand to allow air to circulate and to protect your worktops. Inside the glass bowl was the cooking rack and the lid stand. Finally there was the instruction book which was simple and ...

laramax 14.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Aspect Two Halogen Eco Oven

PRINCESS ECO FRYER

Advantages: COOKS FOOD WELL AND USES LITTTLE OIL
Disadvantages: EMMISSIONS AND REPLACEMENT FILTERS

ALTHOUGH THE ECO FRYER COOKS AS IT SAYS ON THE BOX, YOU DO GET A LOT OF EMMISSIONS FROM THE UNIT WHEN COOKING. I HAVE PUT THIS DOWN TO THE UNIT NEEDING A REPLACEMENT FILTER ( WHICH DON'T LAST VERY LONG , AFTER 5 USES ), BUT I CANNOT GET HOLD OF A SUPPLIER, I HAVE TRIED THE WEBSITE, WHICH IS USELESS. THE ONLY CONTACT THEY GIVE NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE. THEY HAVE THIS ANSWER PHONE SYSTEM WHICH, IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN REQUEST A CALL BACK, AT A FINANCIAL ...

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Review of PRINCESS ECO FRYER

Be carefull you do not drop the Bunnykins

Advantages: cute
Disadvantages: breakable

...are so many designs now Royal Doulton rotates these and produces different picture plates in different years. There are cups bowls, plates, a clock and other Bunnykins china objects. Bunnykins is now made in melamine too much more durable, Royal Doulton make the series of children’s fine china with the bunnykins pictures on. Sister Mary Barbara a Nun daughter of the factory's general manager Cuthbert Bailey drew the pictures of the bunnies in secret ...
...items as plates the Royal daulton bunnykins baby plate or the standard plate the baby plate has straight raised edges you can buy both in china or melamine . The Bunnykins china is dishwasher and microwave friendly. On the base of the plate there is usually a bunnykins royal Doulton stamp some early years did not have a stamp on them . This Bunnykins plate is made of fine bone china, very fragile if dropped, thrown across the room so only use if ...

mumsymary 09.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Royal Doulton Bunnykins China Plate

Baby bunnykins spoon and fork

Advantages: cute , good cutlery
Disadvantages: none

...spoon and fork made by Royal Doulton would make an ideal gift for baby . Suitable for a one year old and over really .It would match the bunnykins bowls and plates that are available. This spoon and fork is not only good for baby learning how to eat using cutlery but also its attractive. The size of these is good for your tot to hold, the bowl and prongs are just right. Not only is it a good spoon and fork to use if you tot needs some encouragement ...
...spoon and fork are easy to clean wash in hot soapy water and they are dishwasher safe. Do not put them in the microwave. Would I recommend? Yes I love the bunnykins range Summary: A spoon and fork from Royal Daulton with bunnykins on the handle ...

mumsymary 02.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Royal Doulton Melamine Bunnykins Spoon & Fork