Baking Gadgets Best Sellers 2021

👤If it is said to be dishwasher safe, I always wash and put it in the dishwasher. I had them for about a week and they were not, even though they said they were.

👤I've been a consumer activist for decades and have a keen eye for quality. I bought this item despite my suspicion because I thought it was cheap. My wife thinks it's great. I don't give 5-star products like this more than 4-stars because they are often polluted by the prejudices of company friends, family, and employees.

👤My scissors started to rust. They should be fine being used to cut meat, fish, vegetables, etc., and should be washed after use. I am going to throw them out. Don't use this pair of scissors, find another pair. It is good to have a good grip and cutting ease. Please fix your quality control.

👤These scissors are garbage and they get any stars more than the one. I would be concerned about brand damage if I were KitchenAid. They don't cut paper. I have tried using them for everything from cutting to trimming. They do not cut. Sometimes you have to put pressure on scissors when using by pulling your thumb towards your palm to make them work. Nothing works with these. I bought them to replace my old kitchen scissors that were getting loose. I moved them to my garage because they are still functional, but I am moving the old ones back into the kitchen since I threw the KitchenAid scissors away. The scissors are cheap for a reason. Being tricked by what I believe to be bogus reviews is more irritates me than the money.

👤These are the best kitchen shears I have ever had. I ordered two more for myself because my pair is in the camping equipment. I bought a pair of kitchen shears for my boyfriend, who won't cut paper, chicken bones, or plastic packaging. They last a long time and cut through anything. I've had a pair for 4 years and they still look and cut like new. I put them in the silverware rack on the bottom shelf when they were in the dishwasher. Great product.

👤I have read great reviews, but my experience here was not great. The shears did not feel great in my hand. I didn't notice it. I had a plastic bag to cut a bread bag, but the shears didn't make it through the cut. The bag became pinched between the blade tips when they cut for 2 1/2 lengths rather than cutting cleanly through the entire length of the blade. I tried again. Same results. I tried a simple table napkin and it didn't work. They pinched the napkin between the blade tips after the shears cut cleanly. Again, bad. I tried to cut a piece of cotton twine. Well, forget that. These shears don't understand what's going on. I had to return them. "THEY ARE NOT STAINLESS STEEL" is the reason why so many people are complaining about these shears. Magnets don't attach to STAINLESS STEEL, so if you don't believe, try this. Is it possible? I can tell if I got a pair of "knock-offs" by the magnets that adhere to my shears.

👤I thought these would be a great gift, but they found a home in my kitchen. I kept them because I fell in love with them. I should have gotten two sets. I really like these things in my kitchen. I've seen colored spatulas with writing on them in high end kitchen stores. The price 888-739-5110 I'm happy with the quality. They are well made. The writing is clear and there is someSilicon material in it. There was no chance of the writing coming off. The bamboo handle is very elegant and adds a natural touch. Bamboo is eco-friendly. I'm all for it! The spatula set came with a gift card. It was a nice touch and thoughtful to include. They are ready to be gifted, and will make a great present for anyone, from young to old. This set of spatulas is very good.

👤I bought this for my brother's grand daughter, who loves baking. She loves that she can use these when she bakes. Thank you for the gift idea.

👤I love these! They are cute and functional. The only thing I don't like is that the handle comes off. I can put the blade in the dishwasher if I pull the handle. I worry that the handle will come out unintentionally when working with very sticky batters.

👤These spatulas are adorable. I bought them as a gift and am buying another set. They are wrapped with a bow.

👤I thought I was ordering the same set for both of me and for a wedding gift, but one pack has 2 life and the other is missing the Be Wild scraper, can we fix this?

👤I bought these as a gift and they are adorable. They are nice for gift giving because they have an optional bow.

👤These were given as a gift for a coworker. I included a bag of sugar, cake flour, and some madagascar in a gift bag for her because she loves baking. She loved it so much that she cried. She mentioned how cute the spatulas are and how she will love using them while cooking with her granddaughter.

👤This is a perfect set of spatulas. I gave the others cookies and such and kept one for myself. They make a great gift basket or add some cheer to the kitchen. The one I am using is very easy to clean, and it runs in the dishwasher. I spread icing on cupcakes with it because it works well in bowls. The head is heavy duty, but not too heavy to do the job. Excellent product!

👤Lots of cooking makes the stomachs happy. We thought to give the Amazon basics model a try. The two that we ordered were very substandard in finish and manufacture. Handles and endcaps are poorly done, paper and glue are not very good, metal of the blade is scratched, and of various colors. There is a A scraper should not be made like this. It wasDisappointing Amazon.

👤Junk. There is a giant burr on the blade. It's notusable. I'm not the first person to get this.

👤I received my scraper, but have no idea about its longevity, but my first impression is very good. It is made well, finished well, and was packaged well. It is not sharp enough to cut things efficiently, but it has a nice edge that will assist with clean cuts and lifting. I don't believe that is the purpose of the tool, and it's not why I bought it. It is a good size for many tasks and is comfortable to hold. It is easy to wash by hand, but it might be washed in the dishwasher if you don't wash it by hand. I can't feel any change in the surface of the measure marks, which appear to be stamped or painted on. This is the only concern I have. I don't know if I'll use that much. It may be more important to others. If I have more information to add, I will update my review. Four and a half stars. The quality at this price point is excellent and you can keep a half star for wear.

👤Good size for the hand. It's not really useful to measure anything. The leading edge would be better if it was more straight. It's difficult to cut dough cleanly or pick up ingredients because it's thick.

👤It was very well made. Excellent for cutting and working with dough, handy measurements printed on the edge of the scrapper makes it great for chopping. The scrapper weight is 6.1 Oz and it feels heavy. If you are looking for a good quality scrapper, this one is worth getting.

👤This is well made. I use it for more than bread dough. It works well for smashing garlic cloves. It's good for picking up chopped items.

👤I love the handle and it fits in my small hands. It's easy to prepare my veggies with this sharp edge.

👤I am an erster "Normalkunde" und Nicht-Vine-Tester. Tupperteigschaberchen ist in zig Jahren. Ich hatte immer Teigkarten aus Kunststoff, nun sollte es mal Metall. The Lieferung erfolgte is wie immer. Ich nutze das Teil. In der Hand liegt den Kunststoffgriff. Die Teigportionen leichter ist die Metallkarte. Es bleibt immer, so wenig Teig haften. Ich finde Ich besser in der Tortenverzieren. Ich ist die Scala. Im Metallblechen wrde das Gert zum Einsatz. Hefeteigreste von meiner Backunterlage ist eignet. The hat is for the year 2019. Im Dauerbetrieb bewhrt. In die Splmaschine, die meistens von Hand, wandert, und beispielsweise, immer noch top aus. Ein ausgezeichneter Schaber ist in Holz- und Kunststoffunterlagen.

👤The reason this is so highly rated is because the company will give you a full credit back if you review it with 5 stars. Everyone wants something for free. I did not want to give you a fake review. Garbage. It is very hard to get this to work correctly unless you have a lot of patience and take extra care. This won't work if this locks up. After just a couple months, I opened the cupboard and the entire top of the glass was broken. Again, garbage. Don't buy it.

👤I wouldn't rate it. This product doesn't work according to the rating. I checked my oil after it was smeared all over. The straw was secured and checked. I was asked to change my review by this company because my oil stayed inside and made a mess. I was offered money to change my review. Don't bother with this product and company. The product doesn't work and the company will be upset if you change your review.

👤The first use broke this. The cap snapped the glass bottle. I wish I could lower the rating, but it's the lowest. The company offered me $30 to remove the review. It's a bit shady.

👤After filling only 3X, you have to drink. Stream is like a sharp spray. It's not good to use as a canned substitute. The 6-21-21 update is here. The seller has been harassing me via email to remove my comment for a full refund even after I request them to stop. Wowza.

👤I tested it with water and it worked great. The mist was fine. This doesn't work for olive oil. The oil is a narrow stream. It doesn't come out as spray. There is a stream of oil. The seller is willing to remove negative reviews.

👤I bought an air fryer a few weeks ago. I love it! I have cooked everything from chicken wings to steak. I was left with burnt wings or the classic fried chicken taste. The smoke alarm went off when the wings were put in the machine. The spray from my oil sprayer bottle was almost like a mist of water. I sprayed my wings with oil from this bottle. The golden brown wings were perfect for the job. I think it's a good recommendation.

👤I was very excited about this product. I used the funnel to fill it with oil. I sprayed it to see if it worked. The top of the glass bottle broke and it was malfunctioning. Didn't last more than 5 minutes. I don't recommend buying this. Many 5 star reviews might be due to a $20 award they give for those ratings.

👤The glass container with the spraying nozzle is of the highest quality and capable of producing a fine mist. This is perfect for cooking with oil. The Trigger is easy to use. It's easy to store and doesn't take up much kitchen storage space.

👤A spray of oil is suggested by oil "sprayer". This is a toy. It's like NERF added a division. I should have looked for an oil MISTER because it got a second star. The product is quite satisfied with anyone who needs to distribute a solid stream of oil over a 6 foot distance.

👤The scale is more accurate than I expected. Wow! I was completely frustrated with the Polder scale that we bought. Baking can make a big difference when the scale is less than 2 grams. The old was slow to register and expensive. Wow, this new scale. It's cheap, it's fast, and it's accurate. How accurate? A member of our family works in a lab and has access to reference weights. The scale was tested with 1 g dead on, 2 g dead on, 10 g dead on, 20 g dead on, and 50 g dead on. The scale that costs less than $20 is unbelieveably accurate. If I could, I would give this scale more than 5 stars.

👤The scale is malfunctioning, the batteries are dead when I use it again, and the scale is turned off. This has happened three times now and it has eaten 6 batteries. I replaced the batteries because I thought they were the ones that came with the scale. It happened again. I took the batteries out after each use, but it got old quick. I was hoping that it would be okay to leave them in once. Dead again. I don't know if that scale is turning on somehow, or if it's just a weird issue that causes it to drain the batteries even when it's off, but whatever. I am not sure if others have had this issue or if I am just the lucky one, but either way you have been warned to buy at your own risk.

👤I received a kitchen scale a few days ago to replace the one that had been there for 14 years. My old scale weighed in at 1g up. I wanted a scale that could do what my old scale did, so I tried a few other scales. The scale does a better job than I anticipated. It weighs from 1g to 0.1 gram, but there is a catch, as you can see in the pictures. If you have something on it that already weighs 1g, it will be 0.1g better. In one of the pictures, it reads 299.9, and in the next one, it reads 300.2 after I added yeast. I made a poolish for may artisan bread and only needed a small amount of yeast, so this was perfect. This scale is recommended by me. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the scale around the two buttons is not "sealed" as it should be. If you drop flour, you can clean the cracks with a brush. Some always get stuck there. I put cling film on that spot. You can still use the buttons, but wipe off any ingredients that might fall on them. The manufacturer should look into this issue. It would be 5 stars to me.

👤If you are looking for a scale that is precise, I tested it with a 500g calibration weight and it weighed in at 501.2g, which is close to what you would get from the box. You can't calibrate the scale because it's not exact. It is easy to use, but I wish you could calibrate it to make sure it is accurate.

👤A piece of the plastic handle broke over the weekend, almost a year after I purchased this product. The batter spilled out when the opening was prevented from shutting. The product was easy to use and made perfect round pancakes. When I went to order the dispensers, I remembered the lifetime guarantee. I received a reply within a couple of hours after I sent an email to the company inquiring about the break. They promised to replace it within a couple of days after I let them know about the issue. I was pleasantly surprised when I received the new dispensers the next day. The product and outstanding Customer Service were the recipients of a Koks.

👤I was very excited to use this tool. The batter was too thick when I tried to use it. There are several flaws in the overall design of this contraption, but it needs a more liquid type of cake batter to come out. It is a problem to clean. If you go to use it again, you will find that the cake batter has solidified in the bottom of the spigot, even if you think you cleaned it the first time. I have to use a nail file to clean out what I didn't see after my first cleaning. The spigot at the bottom isn't designed for every last drop to come out. I had to push leftover batter towards the spigot to get a fair amount. The contraption needs to be a little bit bigger at the bottom. However! The item does an excellent job of keeping the cupcake pan clean. I have a complaint about the seller. There was a note inside that said if I registered it online, I would have a lifetime guarantee replacement. Great idea, right? I sign up for their site and they offer coupons for other items. Well, great again, right? I get an email from them. The email went on to say that it is wonderful for a mother to bake for her children when they come home from school. It was more detailed and in depth than that, but it is a summary. I am not a mother and this could be offensive to other people who are unable to have a child, and I am not the only one. I don't like to be told what to think. Sell your bake-ware, do not assume, change your email to buyers please.

👤The product is amazing. ! The kids liked it.

👤This works well. It's hard to pour rice cake onto small cups using laddle, and I make it all the time. It is so easy now that I have this. The handle is hard to get the right position.

👤I don't usually type up a product review unless it's really good or really bad. This product is very good. After using it to make pancakes, I realized I couldn't go back to my old method of pouring the batter onto the griddle, which was just using a 1/2 measuring cup. It's not hard to clean a baby bottle, just make sure the spout gets a good cleaning to avoid any leftover gunk, and I would recommend cleaning it right after use. It is now so easy to get batter out of a frying pan or cupcake liners, whether it be onto a griddle or into them. When I told my mom that I wanted to buy a batter dispenser, she immediately said it would be another kitchen appliance that takes up space and never gets used. I'll never use your archaic methods of making pancakes and cupcakes with drops of batter accidentally going everywhere and inconsistent quantities; I'll always use my batter dispensers. The company is one of the reasons why this product is so great. I received an email from KP Kitchen asking if I was enjoying their product and if I could write a review, after I ordered this product back in October. I didn't use it yet so I ignored the email and didn't get around to reviewing it. On May 3rd, I asked my boyfriend to clean the dispensers around the spout since there was a small amount of leftover from the last time I used it, and I guess I missed it. I heard a loud noise as I poured my second cup of Bisquick into a bowl and saw that my boyfriend had broken the plastic handle of the dispensers while trying to disassemble it. Did that ruin my day? I didn't want to make pancakes after that. I ordered another one on my computer because I knew there was no way to fix it. I responded to the email they sent me back in October because I saw on the product description on Amazon that they offer a lifetime warranty. I asked if they would be willing to replace it. After four hours, Patrick at KP Kitchen said they would be happy to replace it. They said I should have my new dispensers by May 7th. I got it on the morning of May 6th, three days after it was broken. I am floored by this company. I would rate it higher if I could. If you're not sure if you should buy this batter dispenser, or if you should, you should; it will make you want to bake more if you do, and the product is backed by the company. Thank you, Patrick, for your excellent customer service. I will be making breakfast tomorrow.

👤I like that it doesn't stick on the top or slip on the bottom. I had a problem with it setting off the smoke alarm because it smokes enough when put in the oven. It is supposed to be oven proof to 450 degrees so I thought I could use it under a pan to catch drips, but the smoke reduces it's usefulness in that regard. It works well if you roll out the pie crust.

👤This is the first matt I have ever used for backing. What a difference that makes! I used to be very frustrated to clean the counter top when I rolled the dough. I decided to buy this matt after doing some research. I'm glad I did. The matt makes a huge difference in rolling the dough. I like the fact that I can roll it up and store it in my pantry after use. Good purchase!

👤I'm not sure what kind of dough was used in this well-marketed video, but freshly made dough sticks to this mat like crazy! If you have a pizza dough with a lot of flour, it might work. If you don't flour the surface, you'll have a mess. The mat is very thin. I should have guessed that because she folds it in the video. The quality of my mats was not up to par. If you could read the graphics, they would be helpful. It is a good concept, but it is not useful. It keeps me from using my counter-top when preparing dough for baking. The clean-up was not great because the dough stuck to it, but once I was able to lift my dough and flour it, the other areas cleaned well. I wouldn't recommend it and wouldn't buy it again. A good value but not a total waste of money.

👤I bought this to fit in a large baking tray, but quickly realized it was not the right size. My fault. I use it on my counter to make it easier to clean. It allows me to roll my doughs out without having to add more oil or flower. I would recommend this to anyone who bakes. The mat has nice markings.

👤Everything you need is on this baking mat. It is large and thick and has a number on its face. I need to work on this in my small kitchen because I have a wooden table. It makes it easy to get the right size. I have a lot of room and it's easy to clean. It can be used on a large baking sheet to cook oil free. They last a long time and clean up quickly. Really nice baking mat! Buy two!

👤My wife bought me a baking mat because she wanted me to flour up our kitchen counter. When I first opened it, I thought it was sticky, but after flouring it, it doesn't stick at all. I just take a dish towel and brush most of the flour off into the sink when I'm done, and then take a damp dish towel to clean it up. It has made it easier to clean my mess. I love it!

👤It works as advertised. I didn't like how the egg was cooked. I just put the egg on the bun. I opened the top of the machine and added the top bun after I let the egg cook for a while. The machine made a mess of the cheese. I added my cheese. Right. The machine was done cooking the sandwich. The sandwich was perfect for me. Everything else worked as advertised. I needed to change the way I work in order to fit my needs. My preferences are completely different from yours. Hope my review helped. They stated in the manual that they had four stars.

👤Egg sandwiches are easy to cook. After reading reviews of people who gave it a low rating, I think it is user error. Here are some things to do. The handles are hot. Once the cooking is done, use an oven to open the handle. The egg isn't cooking the whole way through. Don't overload the yolk with things. That's your problem. Wait for it to cool down before cleaning. The egg should be gone by now. For the people who complained about the order of the meat and cheese not being like a Mcdonald's Egg McMuffin...flip your bread order. It's simple. Attached photo... Woah. Reviewers are so dumb these days. Use your brain.

👤I have made a breakfast sandwich every day since receiving this, and I love it! My kids have been opting for a healthy breakfast sandwich over their usual choice of sugar-laden cereals so that is a huge plus. It's much better to have pre-made frozen ones than it is to have them in the microwave. You can control the ingredients like a whole grain English muffin, turkey sausage or ham, egg whites, or a low fat cheese. It takes 5 minutes to make a breakfast sandwich from start to finish and the clean up is easy, usually an easy wipe down. No lie, easy. After thinking about what to do with a lot of mashed potatoes, I decided to use some of them in a breakfast sandwich maker. I can say that they turned out beautifully and were much better uniformed than those made on the stove. This appliance can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen. I have been very pleased with its performance.

👤We spent a morning experimenting. Here's what we found. English muffins are the best bread to use. If the machine was already used, the crossiants will still be very hot. Allow 5 minutes of cooling time before making another batches. One of the batches used scrambled eggs. Allow the eggs to cook for 2 minutes. The egg was allowed to cook for 3 minutes before adding tops. The cooking time was 4 minutes. The bread was sliced in half. Allowed eggs to cook first then add tops. Perfectly hot sandwiches. Sausages and ham were used. We put the sausages in the microwave to thaw them. They were links that were cut in half to make 4 halves. The ham was folded in half. The cheese was sliced and used. The corners of the cheese stick out a tiny bit, but stay on the machine and there is no leaking on to the counter. We matched all the breads, meats, and cheeses. The kids helped out with the experiment and only a few failed with cooking times. English muffins are the easiest bread to bake. Don't allow egg to cook before adding the tops; just throw it all in. The crossiants had scrambled egg, ham, and Swiss. It was delicious! The sourdough slices are very nice. Also did a sliced sourdough, thin slice of mozzarella, thin slice of tomato, and some basil, but left the egg dividers open. It was a nice snack. It would be better with bacon. It's a word. It is easy to clean up. Put the cups in a bowl of hot soapy water and rinse them. I used a warm wash cloth to wipe away the crumbs and melted cheese from the machine, it came right off.

👤The product was poorly made and didn't fit tightly enough to strain anything, and everything poured out when I tried to use it. I immediately returned it. The seller bombards me with emails asking me for reviews, which is the most upsetting thing about this product. I was going to quietly return the faulty product, but I decided to leave a bad review. They kept messaging me even after I told them to stop. The seller is annoying and the strainer doesn't work. Maybe they will stop sending me emails.

👤I used this to drain beef grease from my large fry pan. I was afraid of leaking what I was afraid of. It was poured into a cup. I used it to drain the hot water from the noodles. I tried everything from spooning it out, to turkey bastering it, to trying to scoop it out and pat it dry. This is a lifesaver. I can't wait to use it again.

👤I can't say enough good about this strainer. It fits my pots from small to large. I own strainers, colondars, every kind of lid conversion. The strainer is the best. When the pot is too heavy for me to hold onto the water with both hands, I set the pot in the sink to drain the pastas. Throw in the dishwasher if you want to wash up like a dream. I don't know how I lived without this strainer. I can get rid of 20 items in my kitchen.

👤This works as advertised. I live alone in a small apartment with a small kitchen that has very little storage space and I eat pasta a lot. I have to wash and store one more thing. Since I have a condition that makes it even more awkward, I have a couple of hand strainers. The little guy has made things simpler. It's small makes it easy to wash by hand and then just put it in a drawer. I don't feel like I have to be gentle with it because it's sturdy. I didn't buy it for decoration, so no points off. It doesn't fit my Instant Pot pot, but it never claimed to be, and it's own design, so again, no points off. I'm pleased with my purchase, and would recommend it to others if they read the description and don't just go by the photo. It does fit all my normal pots and pans, so I think it was a reasonable description. I haven't tried it on a skillet yet.

👤I was surprised by how well it worked. I can use grease to drain meat. I have the ability to drain water or whatever I want. If you're not careful, wide mouth pans can spit things from the top. The only type of pan I have had to babysit is the strainer. It's a good buy for a simpler way to strain things.

👤It's much easier to dump out water when making pasta. It works well for most pans and dishwasher safe. My 9 year old granddaughter can dump the water out of the mac and cheese. This is a must have for people who make pastas that need to be dumped out. I am not sure if I would use it for hot grease, but it may be ok since a lot of spatulas are made from similar material.

👤I bought this to be able to mount it via the base's magnet and have the light twisted in any direction I wanted. The flashlight can't be held in the proper direction when the base's magnet is weak. The light is pulled to face the ground. The base magnet will fall off if you extend the flashlight completely. Don't buy this product, save yourself some time and a return.

👤The head broke off within a week of use.

👤The floor is the only place angle lights can't be used.

👤This was bought for my dad who has a lot of tools. He loves all the features and has never seen anything like this before. He's adding it to his collection.

👤The tool is sturdy. Only one battery was included in the shipment. There should be three others. The seller apologized and said that he would send the batteries and four more because of my annoyance.

👤It was 6 inches too short. A foot longer would be perfect. I needed it for fishing nuts and bolts from under a conveyor without having to bend over or stoop.

👤I bought this Rak Magnetic to use for hard to see places in my car and under a tight area. The magnetic at the end of the handle is really nice. It's useful when you need both hands to do a job. Highly recommended. Will be buying more in the future.

👤Magnet is strong enough to hold the flashlight at a horizontal or vertical position. At odd angles, the telescopic head is useful. Light is bright enough for things within 3' working distance, but quickly loses visibility at a greater distance.

👤L'a adoré!

👤The flashlight doesn't work. They can't get it to stay on.

👤Pour remplacer, plus de fil.

👤We bought it on March 10. My wife had a nice stay in the hospital and cooking wasn't a priority, so we weren't able to use it for the first time tonight. Tonight, May 5, we will break it out for the first time and put an onion on the chopping blade. We get the first one through, but there are some black bits in it. The chopped onion is made from PLASTIC from the upper platen. The tool that was used to cut the onion is useless now. I have a useless appliance that is outside of my return window. You should save yourself from the trouble. Don't look at the other reviews and think that the law of averages will protect you. These are serious defects, and they will bite you in the butt at some point.

👤Omg. This thing is amazing. I don't like chopping vegetables. Hate. I saw this on a lightning deal and decided I would get it. People, people. I filled up 4 plates with veggies in less than 10 minutes. It's seriously. I chopped an onion to cook it. Yes, really. This is for you if you want to keep buying the same frozen veggies. It's a miracle in the kitchen. You can chop onions, potatoes, peppers, mushrooms, cucumbers, and other vegetables. It's likely a whole lot more. Tomatoes don't do well according to the instructions. You can also bake eggs. Best. Invention. Ever. I have used a lot of kitchen gadgets. My kitchen could be used for a commercial. I don't think PC could top this. Get this. It is definitely worth the money.

👤I like my slicer. I bought it three months ago and have been using it for a long time. The blades are sharp. Everything I put on them was cut through. I like having diced onions, jalapenos, and green peppers. My chopper makes it easy to dice my cooking. I make a jar of this mix twice a week. I use the chopper to dice vegetables. I have never met a potato that couldn't dice, even though others have had problems with some versions of potato. I slice my vegetables in small slices so they come out in perfect blocks when I dice them. The diced veggies are in a uniform size and cleanly cut. I've used the chopping blade on fruits and veggies and it's made preparing stew and soups a snap. The picture shows my carrots on top of Ditalini noodles to give a perspective on their size. It helps to visualize how you'll use it in the dish when you chop it. I slice thick veggies like cucumbers, summer squash, and parsnips, and feed them through the cutting blade vertically. I cut the vegetables into strips and cut them horizontally. The spiralizer and julienne blades are the only fault I have with my chopper. Normal sized zucchini doesn't go through very well if the vegetable is thin or it won't fit into the slicer. I still give this appliance five stars because they were add-ons. I wash the blades and pusher for light jobs but when I use it for multiple dicing and chopping, I break the chopper into individual components and run them through the dishwasher. I have had no problems with mine falling apart or breaking despite frequent use.