Yoshi Blade is a special knife for those of us who are tired of cutting fingers while slicing and dicing fruit, vegetables and bread. I’m sure you’ve seen many over-the-top infomercials over the years with their patented ceramic knives. So is Yoshi Blade any different than the rest?

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One Handy Chef is meant to replace six of your kitchen utensils. Now that’s what I call a kitchen gadget. Anything to make your time in the kitchen more efficient is good with me. Even after all the infomercial claims here’s what it REALLY does and doesn’t do.

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The NuWave Twister is yet another in a long line of “space saving blenders. Since there’s no point in having it save space but not blend, mix and grate properly, Linda Schneider thought she’d give it a whirl.

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The Magic Bullet Blender’s infomercial draws you in with those delicious looking smoothies. Although I like the idea of not having to pull out and clean a large blender every meal, is this an efficient use of our time, blending a drink one by one in the Magic Bullet? Here’s a look at what this blender can and can’t do.

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The Vitamix Blender differentiates itself from other blenders by the speed of its 240 mph, high powered motor.You’ve probably seen them in operation at your local smoothie shop. I personally bought one of these blenders a few years back at a Home Show and I’ll tell you what I like and a few things I dislike about this product.

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Jack Lalanne Power Juicer Pro has one of the most entertaining infomercials. Don’t you just love seeing that lively, 90 year old Jack, juicing it up with his wife? Who wouldn’t want to have a simple, healthy diet of nutritious juice every day? Uhhh well there’s a slight problem or two. Check out what Consumer Reports and a group of ladies from Ohio have to say about this juicer.

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The Big Top Cupcake kit just might put some fun back into baking again. If you or your kids love cupcakes, you may have been eyeing the Big Top Cupcake infomercial.Not sure why they need so many names but on QVC they have changed the name to the “Colossal Cupcake”. Is it as easy to assemble as they mention on the infomercials? You know how those infomercials are notorious for making things appear bigger, easier and better than they really are.

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Lid Punch is a good alternative for those of you disappointed in the One Touch Jar Opener. This is a really neat little gadget that actually works. Viatek introduced this product back in 2008 but it just recently featured it as an infomercial.

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Always Fresh Containers are basically a container version of the Debbie Meyer Green Bags. I used to feel so guilty about wasting money on moldy fruits and veges and I figure you probably do as well. I was really curious to find out how well these containers worked and if these are are as good as the Green Bags.

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Bottle Tops are basically recloseable tops for canned drinks. Isn’t it amazing how they can take the most mundane products and make them all new and exciting on those infomercials? The idea is simple enough. It’s supposed to keep those carbonated drinks fresh and prevent an opened can drink from leaking or spilling. Find out how well they really work…

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