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Jura Z7 Grinder Cleaning

October 19, 2011 // 0 Comments

Yesterday  we posted the first part of the teardown of our Jura Z7 coffee machine. Today, we will show how to take apart the grinder, clean it, and put it back together. [...]

Jura Z7 Grinder Teardown

October 18, 2011 // 0 Comments

The  Jura Z7 coffer maker has been in daily use since last October. While we loved our Z5, the newer Z7 unit is a lot quieter both in its grinding and coffee-making [...]

Twist ‘n Sparkle

September 28, 2011 // 0 Comments

We have been making our own soda for years. It is economical, easy to do, and we only make what we need when we need it. The only drawback with a soda machine is that it is [...]

SodaStream: Fizz FirstLook

August 15, 2011 // 0 Comments

It has been years since we purchased commercial soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi. The reason is SodaStream. Having a SodaSteam machine in the office has changed the way we [...]

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 [...]
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