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OXO Pastry Blender

Monday, July 10th, 2006

Pros: Wire-like “blades” don’t stick to butter as much; handle is easy on the hands
Cons: Wire-like “blades” aren’t very stiff; not too durable
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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OXO Jar Opener

Sunday, July 9th, 2006

Pros: Effective; great for damaged hands
Cons: Not entirely durable
Rating: 4 out of 5
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OXO Can Opener

Sunday, July 9th, 2006

Pros: Works well; great for damaged hands
Cons: A bit of rusting; sometimes jumps the track
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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OXO Bottle and Can Opener

Saturday, July 8th, 2006

Pros: Sturdiest OXO item we own; works like a charm; simple and easy; easy-to-grip handle
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Microplane “The Better” Box Grater

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Very effective; superior design of small grating holes; cross between a grater and a mandoline; dishwasher-safe
Cons: Easy to miss the track when putting the slider attachment back on
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Microplane Grater/Zester

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Easy on the hands; very sharp; dishwasher-safe; makes shallow cuts; nice size
Cons: VERY sharp!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Cuisipro Tea Infuser

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Size; size of holes; plunger; handle; dishwasher-safe; saucer
Cons: Size
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Cuisipro Stainless Dish Rack and Draining Tray with Cutlery Holder

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Surprisingly versatile; large; cool-looking; folds up
Cons: Not quite so easy to fit large pots in; a little tough to snap utensil tray on and off; expensive
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Cuisipro Silicone Spatulas

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Flexible heads; sturdy ergonomic steel handles; won’t discolor; heat resistant; spiffy colors; dishwasher-safe
Cons: Steel core in heads keeps the smaller spatulas from being quite as flexible
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Cuisipro Silicone Pastry Brush

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Doesn’t shed bristles; dishwasher-safe; easy to clean; doubles as a baster; comes with its own stand; looks like a squid
Cons: Small parts are potentially easy to lose
Rating: 5 out of 5
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