About Blenders

Jay Jay asked:


I recently purchased a blender, and I was wondering what, in your opinion, is the best drink to make with it?

Alcoholic, non-alcoholic, smoothie etc.

I’d like to try out a couple =D Ooh, and whichever I like the most will be chosen as the best answer ;D

Jacob

Kevin Pederson asked:


1. Silky Aloe Vera Skin Care Body Lotion 1 cup Aloe Vera gel 1-teaspoon lanolin 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil 1/3-cup coconut oil 1/2 to 3/4 ounce beeswax 3/4 cup almond oil 1 ½ teaspoons essential oil Use a blender (or food processor) to mix the Aloe Vera gel, lanolin, & vitamin E oil. Microwave coconut oil & beeswax in a glass container on high 30 seconds, and stir. Repeat heating in 10-second blocks until fully melted. Stir in almond oil, reheating if necessary. Run blender or processor at low to medium speed, and then pour in melted oils in thin stream. As the oil is blended in, the cream will turn white and blender’s motor will start to grind. As soon as melted oils are added and you’ve achieved mayonnaise-like consistency, stop the blender; add essential oil and pulse-blend. Do not over blend. Transfer cream to glass jars while still warm - the lotion will thicken quickly. This lotion really absorbs well and leaves no residue on skin. This recipe makes two cups.

2. Oats & Aloe Vera Exfoliant for your skin 1 tablespoon finely ground oats 1 tablespoon finely ground almonds 1-teaspoon honey 1-tablespoon Aloe Vera gel Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed. Apply to face and neck skin after cleansing and before toner is applied, using gentle circular motions. Rinse well with warm water and gently pat excess moisture from face. Follow with facial mask.

3. Aloe Vera Face Mask for Healing and Soothing (Great for sensitive and dry skin, especially after sun bathing) Ingredients: -3 TBS pure and certified organic aloe Vera juice -1 drop Helycrisum essential oil -1 drop Rose essential oil Combine all ingredients and apply mixture evenly on face and neck. Leave it on for at least 7 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat dry, and apply the following “healing and soothing” aromatic blend, prepared in advance in a 10-ml bottle filled with vegetable oil: -1 drop Neroli essential oil -3 drops Lavender essential oil

4. Aloe Vera Skin Toner Soak a cotton pad with pure aloe Vera gel and use it to freshen your skin and remove excess oil. Use daily, following with moisturizer. This is especially good for normal and oily skin and is a great overall toner. Dilute the gel 50/50 with spring water if you have sensitive skin. You can also use the juice of a leaf from your aloe plant. Cut off the amount you are going to use, and put the remainder of the leaf in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. The leaf will keep for about 3 days.

5. Floral Aloe Vera Gel 1/2 cup Aloe Vera gel (available in most natural food stores) 1 tbsp. dried lavender flowers or 3 tbsp. fresh. 1 tbsp. dried calendula flowers or 3 tbsp. fresh. 1. Mix together the aloe Vera gel with the lavender and Calendula flowers in an ovenproof glass container, then heat the container gently by sitting it in a hot water bath on the stovetop. 2. Let the mixture cool completely, and then pour it through a clean, fine strainer (to remove all of the solids) into a clean container.

6. Exfoliating Foot Mask 1/2-cup oatmeal 1/2-cup cornmeal 1/2-cup coarse salt 1/2 cup unscented body lotion 4 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel in a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Slide feet into mixture and rub, beginning at toes, working up to heel and ankle. Do one foot at a time, rinsing in a separate bowl of warm water.

7. Exfoliating Aloe Vera Face Mask 4 Tbsp. Pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp. Honey 4 tsp. Cornmeal 2 tsp. Aloe Vera gel 2 tsp. Pineapple, diced 1 tsp. Green tea 1/2 tsp. Sunflower oil 6 drops frankincense essential oil (optional) 4 drops cinnamon extract (optional) Directions Steep green tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In blender or food processor puree pineapple and place in medium-sized mixing bowl. Add pumpkin, honey and aloe. Mix well. Stir in sunflower oil, green tea and cornmeal. Discard the remaining green tea. Add frankincense and cinnamon. Stir. Apply small amount of pumpkin mask to cheeks, forehead, chin and neck. Massage in circular motions gently buffing skin. Repeat. Apply more product as needed. Leave a thin layer of pumpkin mask on face and neck for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with tepid or cool water and pat dry with soft towel. Follow with appropriate moisturizer. Store remaining mask covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Benefits: Pumpkin enzymes dissolve dead skin cells while the cornmeal sweeps them clean. Honey has antimicrobial properties as well as moisturizes and softens. The result is a beautiful glowing complexion. Use this mask as often as you like.



Brad

Rodger Haroar asked:


A well stocked kitchen does mean just an abundance of canned food in the pantry. It means the kitchen, and the person working in it, has the best tools on hand to cook like a pro. In the same way that even the most skilled carpenter needs more than a hammer and screwdriver to create exquisite cabinetry, every chef needs the proper tools to create delectable dishes.

The first thing he needs is a set of knives. A quality knife is sharp and well-balanced, with a comfortable grip. You’ll need a variety of sizes; each has its own unique use and purpose, from the small paring knife to the large chef’s knife.

Pans are next - a set of pans of various sizes. Your pans should be heavy enough to sit securely on the burner; you’ll find that pans made with a copper or aluminum bottoms are best for quickly and evenly transmitting heat and reacting rapidly to changes in heat levels. Make sure you get one with a heat resistant handle so you don’t get burned.

Whether you’re a serious cook or you simply dabble in cooking, you shouldn’t be without a food processor. I use a 14 cup processor regularly. The food processor is a great asset in my kitchen; it slices, chops, grates, and mixes. Of course, you need a mini-food processor to handle foods that are simply too small for a standard size food processor. You’ll be amazed how the tiny processor handles a few cloves of garlic, mincing them in seconds. If you need to chop onions, herbs, or a few tablespoons of nuts, this is perfect for you. A well-equipped kitchen really needs both sizes of food processors.

You already know that you need a large and small food processor to handle different types of jobs; in the same way, you also need a large and a small mixer. You won’t need to worry about strain on the motor with the powerful stand mixer — it can handle a double batch of cookies with no problem. Stirring tough bread dough is a cinch with its powerful motor. It may come in handy in other ways, too — many models offer attachments for everything from grinding meat to making homemade ice cream.

A small hand-held mixer is just as essential as the stand mixer. Whether you’re looking to make lump-free sauces and gravy, beat a few eggs for French toast, or create a small batch of whipped cream to top your tempting dessert, the hand mixer can assist. Whenever you’re making a small batch, use the hand mixer and a small mixing bowl to guarantee the ingredients can be properly beaten.

A cook’s blending needs go beyond the capabilities of two food processors and two mixers. You’ll also need an “official” blender. If you want to liquefy something and yet keep the contents off the walls and counter, you can use a blender and give it a whirl. To chop ice, use blenders instead of food processors; this will add more life to your food processor blade. If you need to come up with a reason to get a blender, all you have to remember is: margaritas!

Those are the primary tools you’ll need to ensure your kitchen is ready. Apart from these basic tools, there are lots of miscellaneous small tools that should be in your kitchen toolbox. For example you’ll need an instant read thermometer, silicone spatulas, digital timers, etc. A good chef appreciates the never ending quest for new kitchen gadgetry.



Lydia

Anthony Thedford asked:


Losing weight need not be tough and rough as heavy gym exercise, starving diets or kilometer runs. If you are not into those stuffs, and you absolutely do not entertain the idea of getting into that stuff, then you better try and enjoy smoothies. There are a number of weight loss smoothies recipes and they come in unlimited variety and flavors such that you can enjoy your shake any day at the comfort of your own kitchen.

In fact, the mere preparation of these weight loss smoothies recipes is already very enjoyable. How much more when you really get to taste these smoothies and savor the delightful and nutritional effect these can give to the body. The smoothies are very convenient and very easy to prepare since you can just make your own weight loss smoothies that would suit your taste. The smoothies can be prepared at home with your ordinary kitchen appliances and yet you can create delicious smoothies just like any of those best seller smoothies in the stores.

Weight loss smoothies recipes are available and come to different blends. Smoothie mixes are available in your different favorite flavors. If you create your own smoothies the first time, you would be certainly amazed on how these simple drinks can turn life to your ordinary meals. In fact, if you have not been using your blender for a long time, you will see your blender like never before as you prepare your nutritious and weight loss smoothie. Not anymore is the blender the source of unlimited sweets and excessive fats, but it will now be a source of good health and nutrition.

Perhaps your concern now is what if you do not have a blender or any of the smoothie-making gadgets. That should not bother you for there are absolutely so many alternatives available that would still give you the same result. If you do not have blender, you can still your smoothie by mixing your powder mix with yogurt you get from the grocery. When you go to the grocery store, there are a number of smoothie mixes and flavors that you can choose from. In fact, you can combine some of these like making a pineapple-mango smoothie or an apple-orange smoothie perhaps.

There is no reason not to enjoy losing your weight now with these weight loss smoothies recipes.

With refreshing weight loss smoothies recipes, you can forget all the old hassles caused by other weight loss programs. It is now easier and more satisfying to loss weight with a variety of smoothie recipes available in the Internet. You can also enjoy it with your family as you make them their favorite smoothies. Obesity will no longer be your biggest fear as you have the smoothest way to fight it with your smoothies.



Dawn

Bella ♥ Italiana asked:


I use my blender to make many things:

Protein Shakes
Pasta sauce
salsa
salad dressings

Donald

Groshan Fabiola asked:


This year, why not give yourself the gift of much better health? You can easily do this by regularly enjoying whole food diets. When you use kitchen appliances like the Vitamix blender and the Blendtec blender, you can be sure you’re making much more nutritious drinks. That’s because making meals and drinks from whole foods is considered much healthier than blending the normal way. Much of the nutrients in fruits can be lost when you don’t use the whole fruit. Some of the most important fibers and anti-oxidants can be lost when you just throw the fruit’s skin away. But with these high quality whole food blenders, nothing is wasted.

Are you a vegetarian hoping to make better tasting meals?

Some vegetarian meals can get unexciting at times but turning them into smoothies is a sure way of making them interesting and tasty again. With the Blendtec blender, you’re sure to make the most incredible smoothies around. The products come with pages and pages of recipes so you can try blends that have been tested to be delicious and nutritious. And soon, you’ll also learn how to experiment with different blends to produce your own favorite smoothies. You’ll find yourself adding every sort of fruit and vegetable into the mix, even those kinds which you haven’t previously found to be tasty. And another reason why these blenders make the best tasting smoothies is because they produce blends with very high consistencies and no graininess.

The Blendtec blender can be perfect for a lifestyle on the go.

You might have seen their ads showing just how easily blending can be done. This is perfect if you need to make a smoothie and then dash off to work afterwards. You can make the blend, put your drink in a sealed container or plastic cup and then enjoy it on your way to work. These products have powerful motors so even ice cubes are quickly blended along with the fruits, vegetables and grains in your drink.

You can also make blends for later on in the afternoon. That way, you wouldn’t have to waste time going to the company cafeteria and just have your meal right at the office. That means a lot of savings as well as an increase in your productivity in the office.

These blenders can make fun and tasty drinks that your kids will adore.

If you’re trying to get your kids to like fruits and vegetables more, then these blenders are simply the way to go. Without your supervision, they would probably just eat junk foods and candy that could be bad for their teeth and overall health. But with these blenders, you can make delicious, cold drinks that they can truly appreciate. Kids simply love cold fruit smoothies and they’ll soon learn to love vegetables as well. When they see how fun it is to make these drinks, they’ll want to learn how to make these drinks as well. Just guide them so that they’ll know how to make their own smoothies. Everything that your kids need in their diet to help them grow up healthy and strong can be in these amazing whole food drinks thanks to appliances like the Blendtec and Vitamix blender.



Joann

shah_yusra asked:


I need to replace my Osterizer/Oster blender jug… it’s glass, and i don’t know how to get the model #…. however, it says:P.N. 102272, and on the bottom it says R0321-T1, and LISTED 564A.
PLEASE reply!!!

Louise

Daniel Eggertsen asked:


Stink bait is a kind of bait you can make right at home with common household ingredients. It’s called “stink” bait because, well… it stinks! That’s why catfish love it. Keep that in mind, and you can get creative with everyday kitchen stuff.

Everybody’s got their own stink bait recipes and they all have a few things in common. First off, they’re stinky (we discussed that) and second off, they have to stay together. That’s the key to making stink bait. Later down the article, we’ll look at some great stink bait ingredients, but first off, some indispensable stink bait making tools.

Dough Balls - This is a great method of stink bait preparation where you use flour, grains or some kind of prepared dough. You roll up all your stinky, rotten, smelly ingredients into one of these, and the dough holds it all together. It makes putting a chicken liver or something like that on your line much easier. Some guys I know even cook their dough balls just a little so it will all hold together.

Looper Rigs - These are a kind of hook designed especially to hold hard-to-hold bait. On the hook is a bunch of hooks, and soft materials like cheese and stink bait are easy to put on there. Some anglers swear by these for their stink bait.

The Blender - That’s right, your ordinary household blender. You’ll need this to mix up all your stinky ingredients into some kind of nasty mush that catfish will find delicious. Note - wash that blender before the misses finds out you used it to make stink bait. Better yet, buy her a new one and keep the old one for your stink bait experiments.

Now, on to the ingredients…

Chicken Livers - Catfish love them. They’re hard to put on your line, though. But, pop a few into a blender with some other guts, rotten things, cheese and whatnot and you’ll have a tasty delicacy that will stay on your line.

Cheese - Old, stinky cheese works great, and if you blend it into a mush with a bunch of other stuff, the cheese will help it all stay together. Limburger cheese works well, as well as any other smelly cheese from old Europe.

Raw Fish - No, don’t spend any money buying sushi. What I’m talking about is regular, old store-bought fish. Even better, use something you caught yourself. Instead of cooking it for yourself, let it age somewhere in the depths of your fridge where it won’t touch anything else. Before it starts to smell up the whole house, take it out and blend it!

Soap - Nobody knows why on earth they like it so much, but they do. Take an ordinary bar of soap, unscented, and cut it up into little pieces. You can blend it into your stinkbait, or cut it into smaller flakes and roll your dough ball or stinkbait in it.

Chicken Blood - Put some blood into your mixture and catfish will love it.

Sausages - Take any old sausages or hot dogs and cut them up into small pieces, or better yet, blend them.

Tuna or Sardines - These are really popular with catfish all over the world. Tuna has that distinctive fishy smell that smells like much of what they eat. The problem is that it’s tough to get it on the line. That’s why it works so well for stinkbait.

Shrimp - Frozen shrimp from the store works really well in stinkbait, too.

Now, we need something to stick it all together. This is the biggest challenge of preparing stinkbait. You have all this mushy stuff that you want to use, and you need it to be good and thick so it will stay on the line.

We already mentioned dough balls. There are also some things you can just mix in with your stink bait that will thicken it up so that you can use it. Here are some ideas (but of course, experiment too!):

Flour - This is the most simple and obvious idea. Roll your stink bait in flour in a mixing bowl until it gets to the right thickness. This may take some trial and error until you know just how much flour it takes.

Bran Flakes - Crush up some bran flakes and roll your stink bait mush into it. This will harden it up and make it easier to put on the line.

Crushed Saltines - This is a little tougher to do, but I’ve known some guys who swore by it.

Cotton - It sounds strange, but ordinary household cotton works really well for holding stinkbait together. This, too, might take some trial and error, but give it a shot.

And now the technique for making stinkbait…

Put it all in the blender, turn it into mush, roll it up into a dough ball or something to make it stick together… and that’s it. Catfish will love your gourmet stink bait and you’ll pull them in by the boat-full!



Lloyd

Dave Text asked:


Blenders are used either in cooking or in simply making fruit juices. Buying an affordable but of good quality blender is the key to having a worry-free day in the kitchen.

Blenders are appliances that are found in almost everyone’s kitchen. They are used in order to puree food or to simply blend the ingredients. Blenders are also called “liquidizers” in British. This term refers to an upright electronic device that is stationary and distinguished from electric or hand-powered mixers. Laboratory applications also entail the use of blenders. Thus, high-powered blenders are able to crush ice and mill grains without any assistance.

Listed below are some cheap blenders that are available in the market these days:

• Morphy Richards 48965: This Morphy Richards blender is a hand blender that is cordless. It costs only £11.24 UK. This blender has a 7.2 voltage battery pack that can be permanently left charging. This blender is always ready for usage. The blender’s cradle can either be freestanding or mounted. Recipes to various cuisines are included with a 2-year warrantee. The helpline of Morphy Richards is 845-077-7700.

• Kenwood Hb150 White: This is a hand blender. The Kenwood Hb150 White only costs £12.24. It has a calibrated breaker, stainless steal blades and has a power of about 180 watts.

• Braun Mr400: This blender is a type of hand blender. In the market, it only costs £12.91. It has only one speed, a pulse switch, a calibrated breaker, and a wall bracket. It also has dishwasher-proof parts. This blender has approximately 300 watts of power.

• Cordon Bleu Polished Jug Blender: This is a type of a jug blender. The power capacity of the Cordon Bleu is about 250 watts. It can handle up to 1.5 liters. It also has a pulse function and can be operated with the use 2 speeds. This blender can mix; blend, chop and puree. This is the reason why it is regarded as a “good buy”; it can perform 4 functions in just one practical product. It has stainless steel blades and a body. It even has a filling cup by the lid that is removable. This blender only costs £16.99.

• Philips Hr1361: This Philips Blender has a maximum power of 600 watts. The features of this type of blender include a beaker capacity of 500 milliliters or .05 liters with lid, 2 speeds to choose from, an extra turbo button that is very powerfully intended for the strongest ingredients, stainless steel blades that cut vertically and horizontally, buttons and one touch soft grip. This blender also has an anti-splash blade guard. It is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. It also has a detachable shaft that comes with click-off buttons. This hand blender only costs £17.99.

• Kenwood Bl335: The power of this blender is 350 watts. The beaker has the capacity of 1 liter. It has a graduated goblet that comes with a spout. This Kenwood blender is 16.5 cm in diameter and its height is 35.5 cm. It has only one speed. Thus, this blender has stainless steel blades and it has no indicated pulse function. It only costs approximately £18.94.

• Wahl Zx413: This blender only costs £18.98. Moreover, this blender is also called the “James Martin table Blender”. Thus is due to the fact that it has a high or low and pulse setting. It is also easy to grip for it has “rubberized’ handles. Furthermore, this blender contains a heavy-duty jug, a guard base for drips, a recipe booklet by James Martin and removable blades that are made of stainless steel.

• Moulinex Aaw947: This blender with mill only costs £18.99. It has a power of 300 watts, which also measures the motor output. It has a bowl that has a maximum of 1 liter capacity. Aside from this, the Moulinex Aaw947 blender has a pulse control that is ideal for folding air and breaking down the food into specific recipes. It also has a special feature called the “mill attachment” that allows the user to chop lentils, nuts and many more. Furthermore, it is easy to clean due to the fact that it has stainless steel blades. It even has cord storage capability so that the user can neatly store the cord when the blender is not being used. Thus, its container is made of plastic and it comes with an integrated dose cup in the lid for measuring.

• Micromark 9897: This hand blender only costs £19.95. It has a power of about 2000 watts, two speeds to choose from, a detachable shaft, and a stainless steel blade. This blender also features only one color, which is white.

• Kenwood Bl440 White: The Kenwood Blender has a 1.5 liter liquidizer capacity. It has a 500-watt power capacity. Aside from this, it has a base that is easy to dismantle, for a hassle-free cleaning. The blender also has a calibrated beaker, removable cap, mill attachment and a safety interlock mechanism. Furthermore, this blender only costs £19.99.

• Kenwood Hb655: This blender only costs £19.99. It also features a 3-in-1 Wizzard Blender System. Moreover, this blender only takes up little space and it is very versatile. It has a pulse setting, 2 speed controls, whisk, chopping bowl, a plastic hand shaft and a stainless steel blade.

• Kenwood Bl446 Chrome: This blender has a1.5 liter water capacity, 2 speed controls and power that are around 500 watts. Moreover, it can crush ice, it is a calibrated beaker and pulse controls. This blender also has a removable cap in its lid, intended for mixing the other ingredients. Furthermore, it has a variable speed and safety interlock. It even has a sprinkling attachment in its lid. This blender only costs £22.49.

• Moulinex Ddh244: This blender has a stainless steel base or foot that is removable. It also has a quick-release foot that can be accomplished with a mere push of a button and the swivel cord can be either right or left handed. It also has a 700ml capacity, 2 speed controls and safety locks. Thus, it also has an ergonomic design, cord storage, transparent holder, variable speed and a 450 watt power. The Moulinex hand blender only costs £23.42.



Leonard

†ღ†Jules†ღ† asked:


I just bought a new blender and I am looking into ideas (other than alcoholic beverages) to mix in it. Got any good tips or sites?

Kelly