larkinowl
larkinowl t1_ja7pfi6 wrote
Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
It is if it is made in France! They make lower quality stuff in China for outlet malls etc.
larkinowl t1_j1obmiu wrote
larkinowl t1_j1o72ol wrote
Reply to Ordered my wife a Zojirushi flask on Amazon for Christmas. Turns out it's a fake. Where can I get a genuine replacement in the UK? by _SGP_
I think you can buy directly from Zojirushi? Those flask are awesome when real!!
larkinowl t1_iwl6idn wrote
Reply to comment by sonyneha in Request Dinnerware Timeless Patterns by sailor1234
It is a division of the New York Times that tests and evaluates consumer products and makes recommendations.
larkinowl t1_iwk0u1p wrote
Reply to Request Dinnerware Timeless Patterns by sailor1234
I loved my Corelle and had it for years. But I was ready for an upgrade and got a set of Wedgewood white and I love it! It was a Wirecutter pick too.
https://www.wedgwood.com/en-us/dinnerware/dinnerware/all-dinnerware/wedgwood-white-16pc-set
larkinowl t1_irsyhsn wrote
I’ve had good luck with Nest pillows. You can adjust the amount of filling yourself
larkinowl t1_irppajx wrote
Reply to All clad ranking and breakdown by blkmrsfrizzle
shoot! all-clad is indestructible! I got a huge used set from my neighbor when they moved and upgraded to an induction cooktop. It was over 10 years old when we got it (I forget the name of this line, was it master chef? the type with a dull gray outside), anyway, we've used it for 15 more years, still going strong as are the individual pieces in all stainless that we already had (also now over 20 years old). We will probably hand it down to our kids in a few years and switch to an induction cooktop as well but then I expect that our future grandkids will get and use that set eventually.
Just don't buy anything at an outlet mall! Get the good stuff.
larkinowl t1_jastbm5 wrote
Reply to Washer/Dryer Recommendations by adreamplay
Speed Queens will last forever but also use more energy and water. I value energy and water efficiency, so I go for front loaders. I've had whirlpool and now two sets of Samsung. My last Samsung washer lasted ten years, so I am satisfied with that. I got a simpler model this time (no steam settings) and hope it will last 10-12 years. I don't expect more than that.
Speaking of LG refrigerators: My favorite fridge was LG and I miss it every day but it died with no warning and they basically can't be repaired (hard to get parts even before Covid, and parts aren't cheap, take forever to arrive, and repairmen won't fix them) but it was only 5 years old! I replaced it with a Whirlpool but I still miss the better design of the LG.