Product Review Ratings

So Impressed with Snapper Lawn Mowers

I'm not one to get overly excited about masculine outdoor, lawn and garden equipment like mowers, so you know I must have been pretty impressed with Snapper lawn mowers to make the decision to review them. My current Snapper Lawn mower was bought used just a few weeks ago and is the only one I ever had. Previously to buying this product at an Arvada Lawn Mower sales and Repair shop, I knew very little about Snapper lawn mowers. While I don't get excited about mechanical equipment, I do appreciate quality. I cannot stand buying cheap products made from flimsy plastic that either breaks or feels like its going to break when you use it.  This is not the case with the Snapper at all. This lawn mower is a beast and I could tell when the salesman and I picked it up and loaded it into the back of my RAV4 SUV. It felt about 3 times heavier than the last lawnmower I purchased from them a few years ago. At $150.00 used, this was more machine than I thought I needed for as a 2nd hand mower for my tiny backyard, but I've become increasingly more fond of Snapper Lawn Mowers as a brand every time I use it.

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If you're Looking for a Push Reel Lawnmower to make the noisy, tedious job of mowing your lawn more convenient and quiet, you need to look at the Fiskars 6201 Staysharp Max. As a Push Reel Lawnmower, you might not expect it to cost as much as a gas powered one, but there are some good reasons to pay a little more on the Fiskars 6201.  The Staysharp Max 6201 is easier to push, has 60% more cutting power, longer lasting cutting blades and smart technology that throws the grass away from your feet. There are plenty of good reasons to buy a push reel lawn mower over a gas powered mower. For me, I needed something smaller and easier to handle for my tiny backyard grass area. Also, I wanted to be able to cut grass earlier in the morning without waking up the neighbors. I've seen and used other Push reel lawnmowers that are cheaper, but the Fiskars 6201 is different.

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My wife lately has been buying this interesting rice alternative for meals called, Roasted Brown Rice Couscous. What is this strange alternative grain known as couscous and should I be eating it? The Couscous comes in a box that says Lundberg, Gluten-Free Mediterranean Roasted Brown Rice Couscous. I've really enjoyed eating this stuff, lately. The Couscous is nuttier, tastier and has a better texture than brown rice. I'm not a big fan of wheat products either, so it is great being able to enjoy this dish knowing its gluten-free. Those who suffer from Celiac disease will really appreciate the gluten-free couscous. It all sounds great, but what the heck is couscous, anyway?

What is Couscous?

The first couple of times I ate it, I assumed that couscous was some type of alternative grain like quinoa. I was surprised to finally see the wording on the box that describes couscous in Big-Bold Letters: Brown Roasted Rice. More specifically, couscous is crushed, brown roasted rice. The Lundberg Family Farms brand of couscous describes the couscous as being brown rice which is crushed into tiny granules than is fire roasted to give it a creamy and nutty flavor. Nothing could be more true - this stuff is light years better than just about any variety of rice I've ever had before. We have made the couscous with curry and stir-fry dishes and it goes great with them. Couscous will compliment just about any dish you decide to make with it. Due to it's texture and nuttier flavor, the couscous tastes and feels much more substantial than regular ol' boring, rice.
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Holy smoke, this stuff is good! Maya Kaimal Butter Chicken is a frozen, pre-made Indian dish made from tender, boneless chicken cooked in a buttery tomato sauce with tasty and spicy Indian herbs and spices. While there are a few Indian dishes I like, I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the cuisine. However, I think I've tried enough of it to know what is authentic and what is not. Maya Kaimal tastes very authentic to me - and it's different. I would definitely buy this dish again both for the convenience and for the taste.
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Canon SX40 Rating:

The Canon SX40 HS is a popular camera due to its huge, 35X Wide-Angle Zoom lens and HD 1080P Recording capability. But how good does it take pictures? Before I answer that question, let me say that I'm a huge fan of large optical zooms on digital cameras. I won't even look at a camera today that has an optical zoom under 20X. I purchased my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 about 3 years ago solely on the fact that it had a 12X Zoom which was one of the largest available at the time for the price range. I paid about $249.00 for it and you can see the review here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1.
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