Blender Buying Guide
Written by admin on January 31, 2010 – 8:48 am -The Basics: Blenders Blenders have been around for nearly a century and are still at the top of our household "must-have" list. It's no surprise that they have withstood the test of time. Even with all of the new gadgets and gizmos available for the kitchen, we have yet to find a product that does a better job mixing liquids and solids, quickly and cleanly. There are two categories of blenders: traditional blenders and immersion blenders. Traditional blenders still consist of a power base, which supports a tall container or jar with blades at the bottom. The jar, also called a "carafe," is most often made from glass or plastic; however, a few manufacturers offer stainless-steel carafes as either standard or optional accessories. All traditional... more
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Kitchen Blenders Overview
Written by admin on January 30, 2010 – 3:38 pm -Blenders are effective for all sorts of kitchen chores, from chopping nuts and spices to mixing soups and sauces, as well as preparing a myriad of beverages, such as milkshakes, smoothies, frozen cocktails and more. Blenders were originally designed for making soda-fountain drinks, and they are still the machine of choice for that task. However, today's blenders can do a lot more. The models below are all superior performers, so get ready to get blending! Cuisinart BFP-10CH PowerBlend Duet Blender/Food Processor The Cuisinart BFP-10CH PowerBlend Duet is a blender and a food processor. It comes with a 56-ounce glass carafe, plus a 3-cup food-processor attachment. The BFP-10CH has a shiny chrome exterior with black highlights, and the smooth touchpad... more
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Blenders: What to Look For & Review
Written by admin on June 13, 2009 – 6:33 am -Here's what reviews say about selecting a blender: · Look for a pulse option. Testers generally like having a pulse button, which lets you turn on the blender for short bursts. This is helpful when you don't want to over-process ingredients and for crushing ice. For models with a switch, it's easy to flip the switch on and off for pulse. · Look for a removable blade. Blenders with non-removable blades are harder to clean. Blenders with non-removable blades are less likely to leak, however. · More than three speeds aren't necessary. Experts say that three well-differentiated speeds are enough. · A high price doesn't guarantee performance. Some blenders costing as much as $200... more
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