I also love the Oxo spinner. My first one died after very heavy usage and bout 7 or 8 years, and I saw a Rosle one with a stainless steel bowl that I thought would be useful for dressing the salad after spinning it dry. It died... (22 replies, last updated by elfcook July 22, 2009)

I live by myself, well recently my brother moved in. I’ve been wanting a salad spinner forever now, however I keep thinking its way too big. I’m also thinking I don’t need it since its really just me.... (21 replies, last updated by MollyGee September 15, 2006)

That was going to be my suggestion too, as I saw the article in the LA Times and decided it was time to trade in my old Oxo salad spinner for the new one with the stainless steel bowl, because both my husband/lettuce washer and I... (42 replies, last updated by SeaSide Tomato February 22, 2007)

My trusty salad spinner just hit the dust. I need to get a replacement and quickly. Are there any I should look for or avoid? Or are they all pretty much the same. My only requirement is that it should get greens dry quickly... (14 replies, last updated by Tobias August 6, 2006)

There is no cord in an OXO salad spinner. (16 replies, last updated by judybird January 23, 2006)

I’ve tried Salad Spinners a few times. It’s OK but I don’t think it’s the best option downtown for a salad lunch. When I am in a salad mood, I usually go to Cosi (there seems to be a Cosi within a block of... (3 replies, last updated by HappyFatGuy November 21, 2005)

I’ve never had good luck with salad spinners—the ones I’ve tried over the years don’t really do a very good job. But, I haven’t bought a new one in over 5 years and am wondering if they’re are... (21 replies, last updated by wally January 21, 2004)

Was at my friend’s house and we got into an argument over her salad spinner. She yelled at me as I hand washed the greens in her spinner basket. "The purpose of a salad spinner," she said, "is to wash the greens. So why on... (27 replies, last updated by Walters December 6, 2006)

good call on the aluminum 16, i have one too, and it’s plenty big enough for boiling shellfish and making stock. you might have to get a little creative storying it, I ended up putting my salad spinner inside it and maybe a... (13 replies, last updated by MMRuth August 19, 2008)

I don’t have many ‘good’ lunch options around my office, so the prospect of a ‘recommended’ spot near-by is intriguing. A group of us went for Thai at 2150 Steele Ave. W at a place that has changed... (1 reply, last updated by TOchowgal July 13, 2009)

OK wrestling food fans. Who wins in the face off between Midtown Steel Food Carts? Daisy May’s BBQ’s (48th and Park) Bowl O' Red Chili vs. Hallo Berlin’s (54th and Fifth) Two Wurst Combo-Bauernwurst/Bratwurst... (1 reply, last updated by erikka August 4, 2006)

Go north to Centre street and then a bit east to Centre Street Deli, for some good deli. Good bagels at Kiva’s just east of Dufferin on Steeles (in between Dufferin and Bathurst). You used to be able to get a decent (and... (2 replies, last updated by Nyleve July 8, 2008)

I"ve read that self-cleaning ovens are good for cast iron cookware deep cleaning. Has anyone tried this with carbon steel pans? Thanks. (22 replies, last updated by Beckyleach October 26, 2009)

I have been back once more and feel the same. We had an absent minded waitress this last time but I had the chicken salad wrap and it was great. I like the chips better than their fries and really liked the onion rings. (5 replies, last updated by carinole November 7, 2007)

Simmer them in water or broth until tender, and use them as a substitute for bulgur or barley in side dises or salads. If you are making the thin, crispy style of oatmeal cookie, you can use just steel-cut oats, or a combination... (3 replies, last updated by greygarious June 3, 2008)