About Blenders

Even when you look around todays culture of fast food junk and fast paced lifestyles, blenders are surprisingly not the first thing considered on people’s shopping list for their kitchen appliances. The noisy, tacky and cheap kitchen blenders of older model types are usually pushed back to the rear of the vacant untouched shelving space deep within the kitchen pantry. Some even store it outside of the kitchen completely!

So it begs the question: how come people don’t feel a blender is needed in their kitchen and what use do they have for a blender to start with?

The reasons why you should have a blender for the kitchen is sure to delight you!

Gleeming and very slick in looks, those future blenders are showing up and are arriving in greater in the kitchen today. These blenders are fast, quiet and astonishingly adaptable. From mixing up the ideal dessert to creating a quality protein shake, blenders are emerging rapidly as a major kitchen convenience in the household. They are playing a greater importance in building a healthier lifestyle in the world brimming with difficult diet plans.

From the tiny “baby” blender versions on the ultra-modern Vita Mix; blenders appear in a big assortment of styles and gives plenty of options for both power functions and enjoyable. Much easier to use compared to those giant food mixers, a blender are able to do most situations from cutting up dry ingredients to earning frozen treats. These great devices of the kitchen area can be found in fun colors and can even suit your kitchen decor.

Blending is not the only purpose that a blender can attain. Recipes that require combining dry ingredients can be created simply and easily by using a blender. Blending newborn meals from fresh ingredients or creating an ideal breakfast shake can be accomplished having a regular kitchen blender.

Mixed drinks which contain crushed ice are not possible to create at home without having to use a blender. In addition fun on a hot summer night than some delicious daiquiris filled up with berries and made is likely to kitchen?

Blenders ensure it is simple to increase the amount of vegetables and fruits to your diet. Exchanging one meal on a daily basis which has a nutritious fruit smoothie is the perfect way to offer that diet a push.
Those yummy and creamy soup recipes and home made ground multi-grains can even be created very easily with a decent quality blender. Salad dressings, gravies and yogurt rattles will also be an easy task to make when you have added a blender to your cooking area.

A breakfast shake can be a time-saving method to keep your family is actually developing a breakfast before school or work. Even those evening snacks might be more nutritious every time a blender is included.

Rather than grabbing those salty and fatty potato crisps, instead how about blending a mixed fruit and low-fat yoghurt smoothie to create a gratifying drink as healthy snack option. Whatever the use or purpose you have for buying a blender, every kitchen area really should be dedicating a spot for it with this versatile device.

Those yummy and creamy soup recipes and home made ground multi-grains can even be created very easily with a decent quality blender. Salad dressings, gravies and yogurt rattles will also be an easy task to make when you have added a blender to your cooking area.

Usage

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Professional

How often will you blend, times per day?

Less then 1

2 to 20

more than 20

How many people will you be preparing for?

1 to 4

4 to 10

more than 10

Will it be used in a business?

Do you intend to blend grains and nuts?

Do you intend to blend frozen foods an ice?

Not often

Frequently

Do you intend to blend raw greens?

Not often

Do you intend to make hot soup with the blender?

Do you have room on your countertop or cabinets to store the blender?

How much do you plan to spend?

< 100$

100$ to 200$

200$ to 500$

more than 550$

Have you been bitten by the baking bug?

If so, you’ll appreciate a kitchen mixer. The experienced baker knows how valuable a kitchen mixer is when baking. Whether it’s a quick dessert for company or dozens of cookies, a great deal of time and effort can be saved. Today’s mixers are a new generation of kitchen appliances that are more powerful, quieter and better built. We offer a comprehensive line of stand mixers and hand mixers and information on both to help you choose the best model for you.

Did you know? In 1908, Herbert Johnson invented an 80 quart mixer, designed to save on labor for mixing bread and dough. This mixer was later used by professional bakers, creating more sanitary and safer work enviroments. This was the beginning of Hobart Manufacturing and it’s subsidiary’s Troy Metal Products Company launch into kitchen appliances.

Looking to attract the modern woman of the 1920’s, focus was put on marketing the standing mixer. The wives of the executives of Troy Metal Products brainstormed to come up with a new name for the mixer. It happened when one of the executive wives stated

"I don't care what you call it. but I know it's the best kitchen aid I have ever had."

That is how KitchenAid got it’s name. Today KitchenAid customers enjoy a wide range of products from mixers, blenders, food processors, coffeemakers, microwaves, ovens, refrigerators and more.

We offer replacement parts for many makes and models of blenders. The parts we offer are the ones that would most likely need replacement after normal wear and tear through normal use. Although the blenders we carry were designed for performance and durability , they do have parts that will wear out over time and need replacement. We also offer replacement containers for most models in case of accidental breakage or for those who want additional containers for convenience when multi-tasking with blending. We always recommend that the manufacturer’s warranty card is completed and submitted and the warranty information for your specific model is referred to for replacement coverage.

Recharge your passion for cooking and baking by using an easy grip blender. Immersion Blenders are an electric wand device with a long blade at the bottom. The long wand can be placed in a pot to blend soup, puree sauces or blend fruit in a tall glass.

Cut down on your kitchen clean up when making soups or sauces by using an immersion blender instead of ladling into a food processor. Enjoy using this immersion blender when fruit ripens to make delicious smoothies or to make soups and sauces.

Most immersion blenders come with additional attachments such as a mini chopper or whisk. These units are perfect for chopping onions, garlic, nuts, or making whipped cream.

When purchasing an Immersion Blender (hand held blender) look for the following things. The wand may or may not be detachable, this will determine whether it can be placed in the dishwasher. The wattage will vary, effecting the speed and performance of blending. Different speeds may be offered with different models. Most Immersion Blenders are the electric corded type, but some are cordless and rechargeable.

We feature brand names including Oster, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Braun and Hamilton Beach.

Blenders Do’s and Don’ts

A kitchen blender is an appliance used to mix ingredients, puree food, crush or shave ice. The blender consists of 4 basic parts, the motor, the jar, the blade and the lid. The motor powered blades rapidly spin to chop, crush, puree and mix foods. The kitchen blender is an excellent kitchen tool that can save time, money and energy.

Blenders Do’s:

Blenders Don’ts:

Do use a continuous blend button function when making drinks, cocktails, dressings, other foods and liquids that need blending.
Do use the pulse button function when blending foods that need short bursts of power (like nuts and ice).
Do use the pulse button function to blend drinks or cocktails containing ice cubes or frozen fruit.
Do cut food into 1 to 2 inches square cubes to achieve a smooth, even blended result.
Do fill the blender jar 1/4 to 1/2 full when blending thicker mixtures or purees.
Do place liquid ingredients in the blender first, then blend solid ingredients second, if blending different foods and liquids.
Do scrape down the sides of the blender jar with a spatula when blending thick or dry mixtures.

Don’t blend heavy mixtures for more than 10 seconds.
Don’t run the blender continuously for more than 1 to 2 minutes.
Don’t operate the blender unless the jar’s lid is secure to the jar.
Don’t place anything into the blender while the motor is running.
Don’t store in the blender jar or use the jar as a storage container
Don’t remove the blender jar from the base while it is operating. Always make sure the blender is off before removing the jar.
Don’t overload your blender jar with too many ingredients.