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Flat Fold Colander, Tater Mitts, and Yoga Booty Ballet

FLAT FOLD COLANDER
$9.95 *

The promise - In the competitive world of spaghetti drying, "a full-sized strainer that magically folds flat to store anywhere" would seem to hold the edge, right?

The reality - Not according to our testers. They found this plastic offering too much of a strain. "Compared with an ordinary colander, it's wobbly," complained one. And another thought, "I guess it would be good for my yacht-if I had one."

TATER MITTS
$19.95 *

The promise - These bright-blue rubber gloves with an abrasive surface are the latest in potato-peeling haute couture. The idea: Rub the potato back and forth with the mitts on, and watch the skin disappear.

The reality - "Messy and didn't get the job done," said a tester. Even after cleaning the mitts as instructed, "I still had to pick little pieces of potato peel off the gloves," said someone else. Unintended consequence: A third tester fell in love all over again with her old potato peeler. "It's so much easier."

YOGA BOOTY BALLET
$32.95 **

The promise - "A dynamic fusion of dance, booty sculpting, and yoga that will make you feel strong, confident, and beautiful."

The reality - You'll look ridiculous doing it. "It's the dorkiest dances of the early '90s condensed into one DVD," wailed one tester. Worse, said another, it's "not challenging enough to even make you break a sweat." But that didn't keep one mover and shaker from admiring the "variety of workouts."

 

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By Robin11235, on 01/21/2009
Flat Fold Colander (page 158, November issue) is a terrific product for the multitudes of people who own all size boats or Rvs--both big business in America. Don't forget about those in small apartments & condos with limited cabinet storage. Regular colanders take up lots of space and can rust. My Chefmate opens & closes easily & is not wobbly using little cabinet space. It is made of a hard, flexible rubber. I would give it 4 stars. I thought the "yacht" comment was condescending.

By growgreen, on 10/18/2008
Flat Fold Colander (page 158, November issue) is a terrific product for the multitudes of people who own all size boats or Rvs--both big business in America. Don't forget about those in small apartments & condos with limited cabinet storage. Regular colanders take up lots of space and can rust. My Chefmate opens & closes easily & is not wobbly using little cabinet space. It is made of a hard, flexible rubber. I would give it 4 stars. I thought the "yacht" comment was condescending.

By growgreen, on 10/18/2008
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