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Black Friday 2012: Mixers, vacuums and blenders

Kitchen & Food
By Malorie Sellers on November 21, 2012 in

Ninja blender

Mixers, vacuums and blenders, oh my! Finding the best home appliance deals any day of the year can be a tricky task--on Black Friday, it's just downright daunting. Fret no more! We've done the research for you to help eliminate some of the guesswork. Read more

Juicer vs. blender

Kitchen & Food
By Lisa Maloney on October 31, 2012 in

Boxing match

Many juicers and blenders excel at predictable tasks like juicing and making smoothies, but high-end versions of these machines are being pushed further and further into multitasking territory.

For high-end blenders, this means more power and pitchers shaped to funnel food smoothly into the spinning blades. Among juicers, masticating models -- which use rotating augers or gears to slowly crush produce -- show the most multitasking ability. Some can even make foods like nut butter, pasta and baby food.

So which machine is a better investment? Consider how each appliance would fare in this head-to-head boxing match: Read more

Blender vs. food processor: How do they match up?

Kitchen & Food
By Amy Livingston on October 8, 2012 in

Food guru Mark Bittman, writing for The New York Times, has declared the blender "an endangered species." A good food processor, he argues, can do everything a blender can do, and lots more besides. His own blender, in fact, has been shut unused in the closet for over a year, while his food processor has earned a permanent place on his "itsy-bitsy counter."

There's no denying that a food processor can do many jobs a blender can't. It can slice vegetables, shred cabbage, knead bread dough and make flaky piecrust. But what about the foods that both a blender and a food processor can handle, like smoothies or hummus? Which appliance does a better job with these? Based on professional test results and user feedback, here's how these machines would fare in a small-appliance boxing match: Read more

Recall Recap for May 31: Acura TLs, Chevy Malibus, Lexus GS 350s and Kitchen Selectives Blenders

Automotive
By Rita Colorito on May 31, 2012 in

Exclaimation point sign on desert road

If you own one of the autos in this week's recall list--2013 Chevy Malibus; 2013 Lexus GS 350s; and 2007/2008 Acura TLs -- make sure you get the dealer remedy before you hit the highways and byways to avoid crash risks. And in the kitchen this week, you'll want steer clear of Kitchen Selectives Blenders if you have one. Select Brands recalled more than 4,000 of the 6-speed blenders because they pose a laceration hazard. Also take a pass on Shitake-Ya Gourmet Shitake Slices by L.A. Link, which were recalled because of chemical contamination.   Read more

More crazy kitchen tips: Unusual uses for your small appliances

Kitchen & Food
By Sage McHugh on April 27, 2012 in

Goldfish in blender

Chances are you think some of your small kitchen appliances serve only one purpose. While you might not let your goldfish dwell in your blender, did you know you could make mashed potatoes in your coffee maker, or whip up a mean margarita in an ice cream machine? Well, it's time to get the most out of your kitchenware. Read on to learn more innovative uses for the common and not-so-common kitchen appliances. Read more

And so it begins: Underwhelming and misleading Black Friday "deals" at Sears

Kitchen & Food
By Christine Frietchen on November 5, 2011 in

KitchenAid Artisan mixer

Here we go: The first of the leaked Black Friday circulars are being hastily scanned and slapped online at sites like BlackFriday.com and BFAds.net. But as we saw last year (and pretty much every year), it takes a keen eye and a lot of research to separate the actual good buys from the dross.

Today's case in point: the partial Black Friday circular from Sears. Most of it is clothing and jewelry, so it's probably not complete, but there's a page of small kitchen appliances that represent most of the problems with these Black Friday deals in microcosm. Read more

Well blended: Easy tricks for making the most of your blender

Kitchen & Food
By Erin Renzas on October 10, 2011 in

Making a smoothie in a blender

Finding the blender that can do it all can be a challenge (see our updated blenders report for recommendations). If you aren't willing to purchase a high-end multi-functional model, like the Vita Mix 5200 (est. $450), relax. These simple tricks we found on the TLC website will get anything any consistency you want it to be no matter what blender you own.

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Which blenders pulverize ice and which melt down?

Kitchen & Food
By Alex Nunez on December 8, 2009 in

Blender Woman!

Whether you're fixing a pitcher of margaritas or making a batch of homemade hummus for guests, one thing's certain: You need a good blender to be successful. The good news? You don't need to spend a lot of money -- though you certainly can if you opt for the best overall multipurpose blender, the Vita-Mix 5200 (*Est. $450). High price is just about the only drawback you'll find there, however, as the 2-horsepower Vita-Mix excels at everything from crushing ice and making fruit smoothies to grinding grains into flour. Just cover your ears -- some reviewers compare the noise it makes to that of a jet engine.

 

Whether you're fixing a pitcher of margaritas or making a batch of homemade hummus for guests, one thing's certain: You need a good blender to be successful. The good news? You don't need to spend a lot of money -- though you certainly can if you opt for the best overall multipurpose blender, the Vita-Mix 5200 (*Est. $450). High price is just about the only drawback you'll find there, however, as the 2-horsepower Vita-Mix excels at everything from crushing ice and making fruit smoothies to grinding grains into flour. Just cover your ears -- some reviewers compare the noise it makes to that of a jet engine.

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