I see in the reviews that the smart divide is great for washing dishes, but is it a hinderence for soaking and rinsing broad leaf veggies like chard
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I have no problem rinsing my veggies, there is plenty of depth to use just one side. I love this sink. Good luck
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I'm sorry I can't help you. When I ordered this sink it arrived broken and I had to find another sink quickly because my contractor was waiting for it.
1148321
No - it's been fine! I've washed lettuce, kale and chard. You need less water than you think. I'm pleased with the height of the center divide of this sink.
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I have not found it to be a detriment. Unless you have a lot of material you want to soak and need a huge amoUnt of water area What is do then is to stopper both sides of the sink to soak leafy items.
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Not in my opinion, though I don't know how large or tall the veggies are you want to soak. You use less water filling just the one side and still have the other side open for other things. I went from a large sink with a small side for disposer and much prefer the smart divide.
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I have not found it to be a detriment. Unless you have a lot of material you want to soak and need a huge amoUnt of water areaWhat is do then is to stopper both sides of the sink to soak leafy items.
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Not at all... It actually allows you to wash the veggies with much less water as you only fill up one side to the divider top. Plenty of room for soaking. HTH
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As far as the quality of the veggies, I am not sure there is one for veggies like broccoli or leafy vegetables. I use both inter changeably, as I am often cooking several things at one time. I do prefer the I Pot for corn on the cob, potatoes, and other root vegetables. Particularly with the root vegetables, micro steaming can be tricky as the cooking time varies with the size. I have over baked potatoes in the microwave more than once. With the I Pot, they always come out right using the standard cooking time. Bottom line, if I had to choose only one appliance to steam vegetables, it would be the I Pot. As far as the quality of the veggies, I am not sure there is one for veggies like broccoli or leafy vegetables. I use both inter changeably, as I am often cooking several things at one time. I do prefer the I Pot for corn on the cob, potatoes, and other root vegetables. Particularly with the root vegetables, micro steaming can be tricky as the cooking time varies with the size. I have over baked potatoes in the microwave more than once. With the I Pot, they always come out right using the standard cooking time. Bottom line, if I had to choose only one appliance to steam vegetables, it would... » Read More As far as the quality of the veggies, I am not sure there is one for veggies like broccoli or leafy vegetables. I use both inter changeably, as I am often cooking several things at one time. I do prefer the I Pot for corn on the cob, potatoes, and other root vegetables. Particularly with the root vegetables, micro steaming can be tricky as the cooking time varies with the size. I have over baked potatoes in the microwave more than once. With the I Pot, they always come out right using the standard cooking time. Bottom line, if I had to choose only one appliance to steam vegetables, it would be the I Pot. « Show Less
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I haven't used it on lettuce or larger greens, but I have had good success with fresh herbs such as basil and parsley. It seems to get them small enough to use in dishes without mutilating them.
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I don't put mine in the dish washer , i wash and dry by hand , put the protective cover on it and put it away . by the way , its very sharp i was in a hurry to peel a bunch of potatoes and got it too close to my thumb on left hand and took quite a strip of skin off , hurt like heck and bled a lot . so be careful using it . it does a good job on potatoes , carrots and squash and cucumbers really thin slices of peel .. i suppose it could be washed in dish washer but its just as easy to wash some things like pots and pans and sharp knives and that peeler by hand and put the rest of the dishes and sliver in the washer . I don't put mine in the dish washer , i wash and dry by hand , put the protective cover on it and put it away . by the way , its very sharp i was in a hurry to peel a bunch of potatoes and got it too close to my thumb on left hand and took quite a strip of skin off , hurt like heck and bled a lot . so be careful using it . it does a good job on potatoes , carrots and squash and cucumbers really thin slices of peel .. i suppose it could be washed in dish washer but its just as easy to wash some things like pots and pans and sharp knives and that peeler by hand and put the rest of the dishes... » Read More I don't put mine in the dish washer , i wash and dry by hand , put the protective cover on it and put it away . by the way , its very sharp i was in a hurry to peel a bunch of potatoes and got it too close to my thumb on left hand and took quite a strip of skin off , hurt like heck and bled a lot . so be careful using it . it does a good job on potatoes , carrots and squash and cucumbers really thin slices of peel .. i suppose it could be washed in dish washer but its just as easy to wash some things like pots and pans and sharp knives and that peeler by hand and put the rest of the dishes and sliver in the washer . « Show Less
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No, it's not recommended. Dishwashers tend to dull knife blades much faster than they would dull with everyday use. I have never put mine in the diswasher and they're still going strong after 5 years without ever having been sharpened.
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In my opinion, yes - very easy to clean. When in prep mode, I've often just rinsed the bowl and blade(s) and moved on to the next thing to chop/slice. I've washed everything in the top rack of my dishwasher and the bowl doesn't come out clouded or spotty. The unit itself is easy to wipe down with a damp cloth to remove splatter etc. Believe me, I wouldn't use it as much as I do if it were a pain-in-the...to clean.
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Interesting question,I never read the direction since I make this tea regularly. And no I never rinse the flowers first.
1920377
Yes! My sister-in-law was washing dishes over Thanksgiving and could not believe it worked so well, especially because it is so thin. I used thicker ones previous to this one, but did not like them. this one is much better, absobs and lets the dished dry.
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I like it because I am able to mix my teas and add fruits to it etc. I feel it is sturdy however, it requires some care. I wash it by hand and not put in the dishwasher. I have not encounter any problems to date it is really good when making lemon/lime water.
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The Lekue does veggies any way you like them. My model has a red tray into which I pour olive oil and water. The steaming of vegetables depends on how long you microwave them. I think it takes some experimentation ~ depending on the power of your microwave
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It is always WISE to rinse but I do not always and HAVE found this to be a very clean product. I love to sprout it before cooking so it gets rinsed most always in the process for me.
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Truthfully, for me it's easier to hand wash it because it's bulky. Takes up too much space in dish washer (in my mind). I would rather put as many small items in dish washer as possible. So having that said, IDK because I haven't put mine in. I love the tier.
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I wash mine by hand, it's so large it makes no sense to fill up your dishwasher with one easy to clean item. I will second the use of Bon Ami, it works great.
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It makes great fruit smoothies. As far as carrots or spinach etc i haven't tried it. The smoothies are creamy. It's very heavy as its glass. I found out cleaning is a hassle. You can't put the part that screws on the pitcher to hold to base in dishwasher. it can't get wet! Must carefully wash by hand. I would not have purchased if I knew that. It's a hassle to clean.
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Cathyjo, not so easy to clean but I don't mind because it's such a genius idea! I actually submerse it into my dishwater and wash with the regular dishes!
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I think there's a world of difference. The biggest plus is that there's no HUGE pot to wash. Secondly, there's no wait for the water to boil, wasting expensive electricity. There's no constant mixing, no muss, no fuss. Put it in the microwave, then take it out. And there's no difference in taste. I love it!
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I like this product very much. Thus far we have only julienned carrots and it works like a charm. It is Swiss made and has a comfortable grip handle. it is very sharp and I always use the fitted cover to protect fingers when I am finished with it. I do not use the diswasher to clean, rather a bit of soap and water. Maybe someone else can speak to its use for cucumbers and other "wet" type vegs. Hope this helps.