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Nespresso: Pixie FirstUse

June 17, 2011 // 0 Comments

At the beginning of the month we posted our FirstLook of the Nespresso Pixie. We have had it for a over a week, have made a few cups with the unit, and are now prepared [...]

Nespresso: Pixie FirstLook

June 8, 2011 // 0 Comments

Coffee  makers are almost as irressible to us as new gadgets from Apple. Over the years, we have sampled our share of coffee machines. We generally favor coffee from [...]

Gaggia Vision Platinum FirstLook

March 24, 2011 // 0 Comments

Caffeine is what keeps us going all day long here at the RainyDayMagazine office. We occupy two floors of a duplex, but have three separate espresso machines; that should [...]

Cuisinart “Waffler” FirstUse

March 15, 2011 // 0 Comments

Last month we posted a FirstLook at Cuisinart’s new waffle insert for their Griddler. Today, we report on our FirstUse efforts with what we are affectionately [...]

Groupon Excursions

March 8, 2011 // 0 Comments

If you love trying new restaurants but also like to live within your means, you have undoubtedly have heard of Groupon. We have been a member for several years and can [...]

Cuisinart Waffle Iron insert FirstLook

February 24, 2011 // 0 Comments

There’s  nothing more enticing than the scent of freshly made waffles waft through the house in the morning. The problem with home-made waffles is that one needs a [...]

Shun Knives FirstLook

February 9, 2011 // 0 Comments

There is no kitchen equipment more important than a good knife. A good knife can make cutting, slicing, and chopping tasks precise, effortless, and even pleasurable. It may [...]

Handpresso Outdoor Set FirstLook

February 4, 2011 // 0 Comments

Once in a while an item gets put aside and, for one reason or another, never makes it back on to the review schedule. Last March, we posted a preview of the Handpresso [...]

Pomelo or Pummelo?

January 24, 2011 // 0 Comments

You say pomelo, we say Pummelo. Regardless, this is one giant fruit. While shopping at Trader Joe’s last week, we came across this enormous citrus…easily twice [...]

Stainless Resurfacing Project

November 4, 2010 // 0 Comments

All  of the new (to us) appliances in the RainyDayKitchen have a stainless steel finish. Stainless steel is a great material because it is easy to clean, durable, and [...]
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