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Promising review: “I have used it multiple times every day since it arrived. This thing can do so many things. I bought it for its ability to grind things into powder. I was interested in making coconut flour and cassava flour where the ability to grind becomes necessary. Perfect for shakes and smoothies. It is sturdy and well made. It is very easy to use, to clean and comes with a large and small cup. I am really happy with this product and recommend it.”—RICHARD
Price: $24.23
Promising review: “Love this waffle maker! I bought a lower-end flip waffle maker for $50 but it broke when I received it. I didn't want to splurge on a fancy flip waffle maker so I took a chance with this Oster brand and I LOvE it! It makes waffles just as well as those fancy flipper machines and waffle shops. The batter never sticks to the waffle plates and always comes out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside.”—Walmart Customer
Price: $17.88
Promising review: “Had the opportunity to beat a few eggs, using this Mainstays hand mixer. What I love about this mixer is its one-touch ejection button, in addition to the five-speed settings accessible while using the mixer. It is very lightweight, so no strain on the wrist, comfortable handle to hold, and, best of all, the beaters are solid and very sturdy.”—Msmoemoe
Price: $9.88
Promising review: “This Milk Foamer is awesome. It recharges with a USB connection and has plenty of power. It makes FANTASTIC foam. I added a bit of powdered stevia “sugar” to 1/2 cup hot skim milk and got a slightly sweetened full glass of foam. My husband and I then used the foam to make EZ fabulous coffee drinks, especially welcome when going out for coffee has been a challenge.”—EllenRpH
Price: $24.99
Promising review: “This is a simple food processor made by a reputable company. The smaller 8-cup size works for the two of us and fits in the cupboard easily. We were pleased with how it slices, grates and chops. Just a couple of pulses chop a whole onion (without it turning to mush).”—Lynn
Price: $35.99
Promising review: “Microwave, air fryer, and convection oven, or combo; this machine does it all. It is fast in any of the options you choose, and you can cook anything and everything with it. I really like that you can cook for a family, this machine comes with everything you need, the air fryer kit especially is great for cooking bigger quantities than a regular air fryer, and it cooks everything crispy and tasty.”—whitt
Price: $109
Promising review: “I was using the ‘old-fashioned’ method of making poached eggs by swirling them in water. The results were messy and the eggs did not cook to the same firmness every time. This little egg poacher is a wonder. The non-stick cups turn out a poached egg that is very pretty and there are no messy bits of egg white floating around. I love it. I have it timed just right now so that my single egg is perfect every time. The durability is very adequate. Yes, you can spend $49.99 at some specialty store and get a heavier product. But I'm very satisfied. After using it almost every day for three weeks, the stainless steel still looks like new.”—rzerbak
Price: $31.40+ (available in two sizes)
Promising review: “It was the first item to arrive among several items I ordered at the same time. Came with batteries and works well so far. Easy to use, instructions in multiple languages and it turns itself off after a couple of minutes to preserve the battery. You can also change the units of weights between several different options (lbs, lbs oz, kg, oz, ml.”—Selma
Price: $14.65+ (available in seven colors)
Promising review: “I loved it! Very easy to use and very fast to make veggie spaghetti with a small zucchini and summer squash with the thin spiral blade! I made a tomato sauce with ground beef, onion, garlic and topped it with Parmesan! Veggie Pasta cooked in just 6 minutes in the microwave! It was delicious!” —Sue1
Price: $20.84
Promising review: “This basting brush is easy to use and quite durable. This basting brush is easy to clean because of the silicone. After washing this bush there is no residue left behind. This basting brush has enough bristles on it so there is ample coverage with your barbecue sauce, but small enough to store away easily. The green color on the bristles is very pretty. This basting brush is heatproof to high temperatures that it gets exposed to.”—MamaFen
Price: $0.97
Promising review: “I love this Hamilton Beach Quesadilla Maker. It's quick, easy, leaves indentations on the top and bottom, and seals the outer edges, makes 6 perfectly sized quesadillas, and clean up is a snap; my only regret is not buying it sooner. I highly recommend it and the Walmart price and delivery was good.”—Brenda
Price: $28.16
Promising review: “These measuring cups are accurate and durable. They will last for many years. I love the three sizes and bought a set as a gift for a friend. Dishwasher and microwave-safe. I use them as bowls for dishes that you have to measure ingredients. They have many uses."—Pat123
Price: $24.99
Promising review: “At first I didn't see any use at all for the item but now, I stay on the go with all my children's activities, this really came in hand. It is very easy to put together and washing it is easy as well. There are so many different things you can cook in this steamer. The first thing cooked in the steamer was some boneless pork chops. I let them steam for 1 hour. Once I took them out of the steamer and onto a plate, I could cut them with a fork. It was finger-licking good. I cannot wait to steam some broccoli and corn. I can see this steamer being used for many different things. This steamer will be put to use. I am so glad I picked this item.”—MizzLBC
Price: $37.17+ (available in two colors)
Promising review: “I use a few Google Assistant speakers around the home and added the Nest Hub Max to our kitchen and it has met all of my expectations. I enjoy the sound quality, slideshows, and video conferencing, including Zoom. It's a good way to keep track of recipes and cooking, while staying connected with friends and family.”—Scott
Price: $199.88 (available in two colors)
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