Good solid construction, piece of cake to use

Never made pasta before, read several reviews about how other machines were flimsy and this one is not, and I can now add my own recommendation - making your own pasta is very easy, great fun, and this machine feels like you could drive your car up on it to change the oil - flimsy it isn't! Some people seem to have trouble with the clamp, but it works fine for me. We do have an island kitchen unit with a nice overhanging worktop so it is very easy to use for us. I can imagine it isn't quite so easy if you have to use it over an open drawer... But anyway, if you are thinking of diving in to the world of home made pasta for the first time, this machine is an excellent introduction.

The best expresso I've had

I wanted to make expressos but didn't like the idea of a full-on electric one for many reasons; cost, size and cleaning hassel. This little device is perfect. Simple to use, simple to clean and makes the best expresso I've had.

My preference is for a latte. I fill the Bialetti Moka to just above the mark, heat 250ml of milk then add 100ml (2 expressos - one third yeild) of expresso. Perect. The rest I make into"White Americanos" by adding boild water and a little milk - it doesn't matter if the expresso has cooled by then.

Read the other reviews; I buy finely ground coffee (Percol Fairtrade Espresso Organic Coffee from Ocado) and compress it just a bit. One can change the strength of the final product by altering the amount of coffee and how compressed it is in the filter goody.

One Touch Can Opener

This has been an invaluable buy and a product that you can use easily, and you won't be disappointed you bought. The price is a little high, but WELL WORTH the cost you pay. If you have any type of hand problem, or a stroke, or just unable to use other can openers, this is the one to get!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A life saver

Best Double Oven Glove by a Long Stretch in the new multi stripe....

We have tried all sorts of oven gloves but these are our favourites.
Just the right thickness for the hottest cast iron pot, straight from the oven, and a generous 'stretch' between the hands.

We tend to use the 'Oven Glove' for the oven dishes, when that above average thickness is imperative, and the individual 'Le Creuset Iron Handle Glove' (also available at Amazon) for the metal-handled omelette pans, saucepans and `Grillits`.
Choose this combination and you will never need to invest another penny in oven gloves!

Great price at Amazon - check out the RED MULTI version or the plain colours available too - there is bound to be one that blends in with your kitchen!

Great but flawed

I grind a lot of spices as part of my semi-professional job as an Asian Chef. This by far has been the best of this type of grinder, but it suffers from the same fault as most of its competitors; it does not stand up to grinding spices Cumin or similar that contain certain chemicals that corrode metal and plastic. This grinder lasted less time that my previous types e.g. Moulinex, Braun before it seized (because of cumin damage to the bearing). If you want to maitain any of these types of grinder my advice is: Never allow any dampness near the grinder area as the bearing on this machine is more susceptible to rusting, just clean it out with a dry brush and if necessary a cloth dipped in a little oil; and aways wash the plastic top in warm soapy water not the dishwasher. Why can't manufactureres produce a spice grinder that is not susceptible to spice damage and will not rust and seize. There must surely be a very large demand for electric grinders specifically for spices these days.

maybe i should be a rocket scientist ??

nearly didnt buy one of these because of all the negative reviews but im certainly glad i did.
it amazes me what rubbish people can write.
1) yes you certainly have to shake vigourously to crush things but you dont have to be a weightlifter. 1 clove of garlic in 20 shakes.

2) as above it does crush garlic ! ive also done dried chillis , basil , oregano , shallots. the one failure so far was some almonds probably could have done them if id had the time but i was better off putting them in a bag and bashing them.

3)as for aligning the arrows , give me a break , yes you can lock it together in several ways but if you just make sure that the black grip all lines up , as on the picture then its always going to be in the right position. you dont need to overtighten it either as i suspect most have done theres a gentle click when the arrows line up.

not sure about the plastic cracking , used mine 20 times + and theres no sign of any. only time it leaks is when i open it up ! thats the one annoying bit if you have added oil and perhaps want to taste it then add some more ingredients , you do end up getting oil all over your hands and the shaker.

maybe the people who have written bad reviews were expecting it to dice things or crush within 1 or 2 shakes ?
no idea , maybe the designs been improved ? but im certainly happy with mine

Excellent

I am using this machine nearly for a month and it just working like its first use. Even I am making Frappachino inside it which I use nearly 10-15ice cubes and water with some milk!!!Blenders are very strong, the container is plastic but it didnot get harmed!!!Good to buy for the summer for cool drinks...A*

does what is promised

works well, giving light soft mash with no lumps. Came with 3 inserts but no instructions, so pot luck to use the right insert for the right food...still, gave me a lovely smooth mash. You need to have reasonably strong hands to use it, and the first time i tried I got quite a lot of mash all over myself and the worksurface, but on the whole, perfectly decent.

It works well and it kinda looks good

A coffee grinder is never going to be exciting, but one that doesn't work well is going to be extremely short-lived. Woe betide any gadget that gets between a 6am troll and his morning brew. I am that troll.

This James Martin branded grinder from Wahl does the job it is designed for, and does it consistently well. I recently used another grinder for a week, which has a dial to choose the fineness of the grind. It was rubbish. Even on the smallest setting it produced lumpy grounds which made a bad brew.

This grinder keeps it simple - press the button to grind, keep going until you are happy. The semi-clear lid lets you see what is going on and comes off with a short twist.

The blades, after 3 months, are as new and the whole thing gives the impression it will last for a couple of years, which in modern gadgetry is pretty good.

The design is vaguely pleasing to the eye and all-in-all this is a good grinder and, for the price, great value.

Four stars.

Does not grind spices

I bought this product for its compact size and because it was described as being able to 'grind, chop and pulse'. I like to grind my own spices as well as make fresh curry pastes and pesto type sauces. It can chop and pulse but it cannot grind seeds or coffee beans at all because the blade is not close enough to the base once it is placed on the motor. A real disappointment for curry lovers! Does anyone know of a mini chopper that can grind seeds as well as be big enough to make curry pastes and pesto? The search goes on..

Looks good but prone to rust...

The knives look good and are well balanced BUT of the two knives used so far - one has regularly ended up with obvious rust spots in several places after emerging from the dishwasher. The instructions that come with the knife set also warn that the knives can show evidence of rust.

Given the Amazon description for this knife set says that it's made from stainless steel and its dishwasher safe, I've decided to return the set for a refund.

Pepper mill

Really good item, well made and works properly. Not like some we have had from shops over the years. Thank you

A bit too versatile..

Multimat isn’t the ideal name for this product but its versatility defies a more suitable title.

It’s a mat alright. Very flexible, heat proof and it grips like stink. It’s ideal to put a hot kettle on but be a bit more cautious with pans that have had oil in and will be much hotter. Put a plate or bowl on it and they won’t move an inch.

It is also ideal for picking up hot objects like pans with metal handles or anything out of the microwave - I find it easier than silicon gloves.

If it disappears out of your kitchen it wouldn’t surprise me. It’s good grip is useful for a lot of other jobs around the house (and garage). I suggest you get two in case one"walks"..

No hassel, easy to clean, space saving

The best blender liquidiser I have ever used. Minimum washing up, small compact and easy to use. Brilliant.

Lovely

Great to use, beautiful to look at.
The size is fantastic, it feels lovely in your hand, good weight.
It is one solid piece and is dishwasher safe.
Did I mention that its beautiful!?

a good, stylish purchase

On deciding my table needed a new salt and pepper pot - I searched most of the department stores on line. I found there wasnt much choice. Amazon though provided a good selection of cole and mason products (which also come with a lifetime guarantee) at very competive prices. I decided on the"Bobbi" design due to the fact that the price was very good and found this exact item selling at double the price on other websites. The mills are very stylish and feel quite heavy when handling them. When ordering items on line you can never be quite sure whether the product will live up to the description, but I am very pleased with my choice and feel these mills would compliment any dining table.

Equipment great, instructions poor

The SP150 is brilliant, much better than my previous one. However, the instructions are very poor, particularly with this pack as you get no more information than in the standalone machine. This means you don't get told to grease the ravioli tray (oops - completely ruined) or not to thin the pasta sheets too much for the spagetti cutter - which I have yet to get to work properly.

Might be better to stick to the simpler product, particularly for beginners.

Super Mouli

I love my Mouli! Why didn't I buy one before! I'd been making do squashing food through a sieve... not too practical when your little one is hungry. I bought this particular Mouli because it looked easy to use, well made and very convenient. It is all that. Out of all the kitchen gadgets I've invested in, this one is hands down the best. I've used it more in the last three days than I have any other utensil apart from Wooden spoons of course. It's the perfect size for a full ice cube trays worth of baby food, comes in two pieces so clips together with ease, is really really easy to clean and is made of stainless steal so it would go in the dishwasher (if only I had one!) I've used it to mash potato, various berries, bananas, tomatoes, peas and sweetcorn (which it removes the skins of - very handy!)butternut squash, sweet potato, apple and probably so much more over the coming months of mushy food. But then it needn't be limited to just baby food I suppose. It removes fibrous bits, skins, seeds so you could use it to make some good soups or smoothies. I highly recommend this product to anyone"umming" and"erring" about buying one as I was.