KitchenAid 5-Speed Custom Metallic Blenders Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned a lot of blenders and this one is very impressive. I was tempted to give it 4 stars as it is not the best blender I have ever owned. That distinction goes to the Vita-Mix which has a nuclear reactor for a base, sounds like a Harley and cost as much as a microwave but if you need a blender that can crush anything and make flour and HOT soup....well....but back to the KitchenAid.
First it looks great. As a home chef, having a sleek modern looking kitchen is important. Second it is easy to clean... I will never own a push button (i.e. old Oster-type) blender again. Nor one with a multi piece jar. One leak can and has ruined an evening or party, as you run to grab paper towel and dish clothes to control the margarita or soup that is running across your counter and down your cabinets. Then the fun of cleaning your blender nooks begin....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Now the really impressive part. I have owned a Waring for years. Everyone always raves about it and if you have a thin liquid, it works great. But for crushing ice and making smoothies, it just flat out sucks. So I sought out an ice crushing (margaritas), sealed jar (gravies/soups), lightweight, large capacity (parties), easy touch (easy to clean), piece of art. The KitchenAid is all those things and has a logic built in that controls the blade speed. It knows how well it is crushing the ice and modulates the motor to ensure an even snow like texture that is incredible. The same system is also built into the other modes, measuring resistance to step the motor up, then back it down to ensure smooth results.
This is my first KitchenAid product, but it will not be my last. BRAVO

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Equipped with a 0.9 horsepower motor, this convenient blender can handle almost any culinary mixing task. Use it to make garlic hummus, fresh herb vinaigrette, pureed lentil soup, and zesty salsas, as well as a wide range of beverages, from strawberry milk shakes to margaritas with perfectly crushed ice. The blender's Clean Touch control panel offers five speed options, which include Stir, Chop, Mix, Puree, and Liquefy. It also offers Pulse Mode and an automatic Crush Ice setting. The unit's patented one-piece stainless-steel blade and Intelli-Speed electronic motor control work together to ensure fast, consistent blending and thorough results. A 56-ounce shatter-resistant blend-and-serve polycarbonate pitcher comes included, complete with a stay-put lid with an ingredient cup, a comfortable soft-grip handle, and a nondrip pour spout. The pitcher with its stainless-steel blade (no need to disassemble) cleans thoroughly in the dishwasher, and the blender's base, made of solid die-cast metal and heavy-duty polycarbonate, wipes clean with a damp cloth. Available in two metallic finishes, the blender measures 9 by 7-1/3 by 15-1/4 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.

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Hamilton Beach 51101 Single-Serve Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)The other day I impulsivley went and bought a Hamilton Beach Juicer. When I got it home I hemmed and hawed, wondering if I should use it or not. Did I really want it? I started looking around the internet and realized what I really wanted was something to make smoothies or other fruit concoctions. I researched a few things like the Magic Bullet and Ultimate Chopper but both had mixed reviews. I was tempted to buy the Tribest blender because it had some good reviews here at Amazon but I could only find it online and it's listed at $60 - much more than what I really wanted to spend.
Instead, I went to my local Walmart and to see what they had. I saw the Hamilton Beach Personal Blender and it was priced for only $13.67 so I was interested. It's just me, so I don't need a huge and heavy unit taking up what little counter space I have. I also figured since that if I bought it at Walmart and that if I didn't like it I could easily return it.
I brought it home, looked over the manual and attempted my first smoothie. I threw in milk, strawberries, frozen raspberries and hit the button. I needed to blend it some more because of the raspberries being frozen. Live and learn, I should have done those first. I put in some ice and blended it some more. It came out wonderful!
The jar itself can be used as a serving glass. I probably will only use it in that manner at home. It has no handle so I'd be afraid I'd drop it when I was out. Then the blender would be worthless because the blade is in the jar.
* Jar twists and locks into place on the base
* Comes with a travel lid to take your drink on the go
* Cord wraps around the base
* Not intended for all food - manual says not to process hard foods such as cheese, crackers or meat. A maximum of 12 tablespoons can be ground at a time. Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw meat or extract juice from fruit or veggies.
* Container cover has filler cap that can be removed to insert small objects when blending
* Can not use big chunks of ice. You need to break them down. I have an ice tray where the shape is a small circle (half ball) and it was fine. Perhaps this is what you can use those holiday themed ice trays for. Some of those sizes which I have seem I think would work in this.
* NOT dishwasher safe - but easy clean up - rinse, put water and soap in jar, blend for a minute, empty, rinse again and you're done.
* No complicated speeds or choices - one push button
* I can't find it on the box or in the manual but according to Amazon, the motor has 175 watts of power
I just went and made another smoothie! Banana, Vanilla soy milk, little bit of chocolate syrup and instant coffee. Yummy!
This one site has TONS of recipes that you can use with this blender. You just have to play with the recipes because a lot of them are meant to be multiple servings.
http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=smoothie
While this might not do what a full size blender can, this is a great blender for smoothies, drinks, shakes and to grind coffee. I love that it's small, the cord wraps around the base and I can use this thing at night and not wake up the neighbors!
I just came back from the grocery store and picked up some more fruit... what else can I make???

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No need to lug out the heavy-duty blender for those morning smoothies, protein shakes, or other blended beverages. When you're trying to get out the door in a hurry, this convenient blender offers one-person portions, simple one-touch blending, and durable stainless-steel blades for fast results. Best of all, its 14-ounce blending jar doubles as a travel cup, so you can sip from the same container you blend in, which means less to clean in the end. The portable travel cup includes measuring marks up the side, and it fits most car cup holders for safe, secure transport. A travel lid to drink from and a recipe book are included. Great for at home or on the go, the 175-watt single-serve blender measures 3-3/4 by 3-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches.

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Cuisinart SB-5600 Supreme Super 600 60-Ounce Stainless Steel Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)It's simply a great blender and is very modern looking.
The buttons on the side of the blender are well placed and responsive. There's a small light to the left of every button except "OFF" that goes on when that button is selected, very nifty.
The glass container is sturdy and slightly heavy with measuring markers engraved in the glass. The blender has many blending options as well.
I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed but even I find it easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble.
I highly recommend this product.
UPDATE: I've owned the blender for over a year and it still works and looks as good as it did the first day out of the box.

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For everything from fruit smoothies to crushed ice, this countertop blender provides a 600-watt high-torque motor and powerful cyclonic blending action to deliver quick, thorough results. Preprogrammed rubberized push-button controls with LED indicators include the following functions: on, off, pulse, chop, mix, puree, liquefy, and ice crush. The blender's extra-large 60-ounce heavy glass jar comes equipped with a drip-free spout, generous handle, and a clear 2-ounce measured pour lid for adding ingredients while mixing. Moreover, push-in cord storage helps keep countertops tidy and all detachable parts are dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup. Accessories include an instruction book with 35 recipes featuring smoothies, crepes, sauces, dressings, soups, and desserts. Housed in brushed stainless steel with an embossed logo, the blender measures 7-5/8 by 8-1/3 by 16-3/8 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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