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Breville Juice Fountain Ikon BJE510XL
Breville Juice Fountain Ikon BJE510XL
Price: CDN$ 189.99
10 used & new from CDN$ 189.99

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great juicer, Aug 29 2012
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We ordered this juicer and it is great, but I have to say that we bailed on the idea of juicing after a while. It was a really expensive habit AND the machine became a nuisance to clean. If you left it for even 20 minutes after your juicing it would be difficult to clean. Too many parts. Though we did do some research before buying and do admit it looks easier to clean than most of the juicers on the market. We decided to just eat the fruit, what a concept!

Nespresso D290 Espresso and Coffeemaker with Aeroccino Plus Milk Frother, Polished Chrome
Nespresso D290 Espresso and Coffeemaker with Aeroccino Plus Milk Frother, Polished Chrome

4.0 out of 5 stars Love this coffee machine but you can only order capsules online, Aug 29 2012
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We love this coffee machine. The espresso is amazing and I adore the Milk Frother that it comes with. This is a great value for both items. My only complaint is not in relation to the machine itself, it is that you have to purchase the capsules online or at their one location which is downtown Toronto. The service is fast if you order online but it is still weird especially since they sell the machines at many department stores. All in all the machine is great and would get five stars but the online capsule issue is a little annoying so I knocked it down to 4.

Homedics Sound Spa Lullaby (White)
Homedics Sound Spa Lullaby (White)

3.0 out of 5 stars Life saver! but projector broke early., Aug 29 2012
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We use this sound machine every night for our baby. It is amazing. The only complaint I have is that the projector started making a loud sound so we do not use that as much as it is disruptive to our little ones sleep. It used to be quiet but after a month of using the projector started making the annoying sound. Other than that, the machine has been extremely useful.

The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living
The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living
by Mark Bittman
Edition: Hardcover
Price: CDN$ 25.07
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this recipe book!, Nov 16 2011
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I really love this cookbook. I am infamous for buying cookbooks and making one or two recipes and than never opening them again. I can honestly say I have used this book the most. I have made about 10-15 recipes and so far only one that wasn't that great (polenta pizza). I have made the cauliflower mac and cheese, chicken, wine and mushroom pasta and breakfast rice pilaf just to name a few and my husband and our guests have absolutely raved. My favourite thing about the cookbook is that there are not a ton of ingredients that I have to purchase to make one recipe. I usually just have to buy the fresh ingredients that I need (and he gives you tips on substituting for in season ingredients and giving you options to use what you have), the pantry items that are in the recipes are pretty standard and I usually have all of them. It is really nice to go to the grocery and get the ingredients for two recipes and only have a few items in hand. I find the timing of the recipes very bang on. If it says 45 minutes, it usually is 45 minutes. I also find Mark's direction very easy to follow and if you follow the steps one by one his tips can really help you cook efficiently. I also find his recipes are easy to change from 4 to 6 servings if you want more leftovers or if you are having company. He also shares how to make each recipe with different ingredients (including if you want to make it vegetarian). Tonight I am making spicy pork and cabbage pasta and it looks delicious!

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