I can't believe I waited so long to get one of these. The cones are the best, they are fresh and tasty. Now about the product, it is kind of cheaply made, but it does the job. I find that if you use a small ladle to pour the batter and use the back of the ladle to smooth out the mixture works best. You can increase the size of the cone by swirling the batter to the outer edges. You do have to make sure it is spread evenly or some of your cones will be thin in some areas. The recipe it comes with is excellent, I saw no need to change it. If you are using the bowl maker you have to make sure you do not make the waffle to big or it won't fit. If you want a bigger bowl you can use a tortilla bowl mold and press the cone in that to shape it. You do have to cook the cone longer the the green light indicates to get the excess moisture out. Judge your time accordingly so that you don't burn the cone. Rolling the cones takes a little practice, but this is not a cooking show so just have fun. I had no problems with this item and would recommend it. Be sure to read the manual and use a silicone spatula.