Price : $32.95

Features

• Set of 6 Botanic Garden ramekins, 5-ounce capacity
• Hand-painted glazed earthenware
• Bold mix-and-match floral designs with butterfly motifs and distinctive green leaf border
• Safe in freezer, microwave, and dishwasher; oven-safe to 340 degrees F
• Full range of coordinating cookware and tableware available

Product Description

This item is sold in sets of 6. Ramekins are 5 ounce stacking. Set of six. Includes one each of the following motifs: Speedwell, Pimpernel, Rhododendron, Yellow Jasmine, Heartsease, Forget-Me-Not. Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis, Botanic Garden is a stupendous and innovative pattern. The famous Botanic Garden pattern was inspired by an antique horticulture book. About thirty different flowers are strewn across the collection. The whole mix and match pattern is unified by the style of drawing, the flitting of butterflies and the distinctive leaf borders. Portmeirion bakeware/ovenware is made from a strong, white stoneware which is resistant to temperature changes and is ovenproof to 200 degrees Celcius/390 degrees Farenheit. This ware is microwave, disherwasher and freezer safe. The ovenware is distinguished by a ribbed, unglazed finish on the bottom, which makes it less slippery. Because the stoneware is quite solid and non-porous, the bottom will clean easily with cleaner or non-metallic scourer. Made for day-to-day use.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-11-03
We’ve been collecting Botanic Garden by Portmeirion for a little over a year now. We chose this product line because the majority of the pieces are made in Britain. We are also very careful to avoid those pieces in the collection that are made in China. Rest assured, these ramekins have "Made in Britain" printed clearly on the bottom and they are a great addition to the set! We use them for traditional purposes, but also to hold au jus, serve dips and other sauces. They’re great!

Review date : 2007-12-21
I adore the Portmeirion Botanic Garden line. I find these little ramekins extremely useful. I fill them with sauces or other condiments and put them on the plate as an accompaniment to the meal. I also use them for berries or ice cream. You can put salt and pepper in them or use them as prep dishes when preparing a meal. They can certainly be used the traditional way for custards, but they are too pretty to save just for that.

Price : $80.85

Features

• Comes packed with features and fully assembled
• Utilizes flow-through technology–unwind only as much hose as you need
• Includes 65-feet of 1/2-inch garden hose plus a 6-foot leader hose from unit to tap
• Quality garden spray gun included
• 2-year full replacement warranty on all Reel King Industries products

Product Description

Reel King, RK-6000, Self Retracting Garden Hose Reel, Your Days Of Looping & Winding Hoses Are Over Forever, Simply Pull Out The Hose To The Desired Length & The Hose Latches Automatic, UV Stabilized Polypropylene Casing To Prevent Damage From Natures Elements, Comes With 66′ Of High Quality Factory Fitted Hose Specifically Designed For Use In The RK-6000, A 6′ Leader Hose Between Faucet & Unit, 1 Hose End Pistol Grip Included.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2009-03-09
The hose gun wasn’t of good quality and after using it for a few weeks it leaked. I was too late to return it but will think again before buying something so expensive here.

Review date : 2008-11-25
Amazon is great!! Reel Broke and the gave me another in a matter of days

Review date : 2008-10-18
I would have given this product a 5 star review if it had lasted more than a few months. Initially it worked great just as advertised. It made recoiling the hose quick and easy. But, after just one summer of normal backyard usage I started to have problems with it. The spring that draws the hose back into the housing must have started to wear out because gradually more and more effort was required to guide and push the hose back into the housing. Also, it began to drip water from a leak inside the housing. In sum, I think this is a really great product design that is unfortunately cheaply manufactured in China.

Review date : 2008-09-05
I bought this to replace my mothers old crank unit. Works fine, but she had difficulty understanding how to adjust the locking mechanism. It’s not very clear in the instructions. Nonetheless, it does the job.

Review date : 2008-09-01
product was broken . went to mfg slow response . went retailer says toooo bad you took too long.

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