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Hamilton WaveMaker Blender

cristina — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:35:50 +0000

Familiarity is one of the things that a kitchen must have. The appliances and the cookware have to be easy to use and familiar. The reward is in getting all that together. That is when the fun begins. The new Hamilton WaveMaker Blender With Touchpad is a simple-to-use appliance that won’t bog down your time in the kitchen. This is quite affordable. It is made with convenience in mind without sacrificing quality. It is well designed to pull down ingredients toward the stainless-steel blades, the appliance streamlines blending tasks, for smooth results with minimal user interference. Not to mention the fact that it is very easy-to-clean as it has an uncluttered control panel. The blender comes with 3 speeds, and it has a straightforward. The blender combines form and function with a thermal-resistant 48-ounce glass jar and hidden cord storage, allowing for it to be easily stored or left out on the countertop. The blender costs $29.99.

Hamilton Beach Pattern Slow Cooker

cristina — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:25:31 +0000

A pot luck is one of those items where is hard to go wrong. If you are playing by the rules, then you will find delicious things in the table spread. There is a rare occurrence when people bring things and that is not appetizing. So bring the favorite dish and share the joy. For sure there will be something you will find at your liking. And if you want to be sure that the dish you bring will stand out, then the Hamilton Beach Pattern Slow Cooker is the way. These are in stores in October 2010, and will come in 2 different styles: Catalina (model 33152) and Damask (model 33153). The pot has nice features like a 5-quart stoneware insert is dishwasher safe, as is the glass lid. There is also a convenient lid rest incorporated. The lid will direct the condensation back from the pot to the handy feature. It has a nice lid latch strap if you want one worry-free travel.

Zisha Slow Coker

cristina — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:08:09 +0000

There are some kitchen appliances that do not look so particularly amazing. They just cook the food. But the new Zisha Slow Coker made by Sunpentown uses a nice clay made from natural minerals like mica, kaolin and quartz, plus having a high content of iron oxide. This clay -also known as purple clay or sand–is porous and unglazed. It has the nice quality of absorbing the characteristics of the beverage. The advantage is that the clay assists in even cooking, while “the minerals help retain natural juices, essential nutrients and vitamins,” according to the manufacturer.

Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet Blender/Food Processor

cristina — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:09:27 +0000

Overachieving kitchen appliances are really good. The new Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet Blender/Food Processor has the ability and the power to do 2 things in one time. it has interchangeable work vessels and it is capable of a variety of tasks. If you run it in food processor mode, then you can slice, shred or chop. You are also able to exchange the 3-cup food processor work bowl for the 56-oz. glass blender jar brings even more prepping abilities to the countertop. The standard blender features that include: Pulse, Stir, Mix, Puree, Chop and Crush Ice. With its nice features this multitasking appliance is quite useful.

Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer

cristina — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:43:15 +0000

Automated kitchen appliances make life so much easier and it is nice when you can find one device that incorporates all. When you combine one-pot cooking with automation, their convenience factor goes through the roof. The Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer cooks from ever having to stir a pot. The pot has 2 main cooking modes in addition to the rice or whole grain cooking modes, the multicooker can cook whole meals all in one pot. The Steam/Cook function lets users steam dumplings, vegetables, or proteins such as chicken, meat or fish. You get the Boil/Simmer function starts off at a boil and switches to a gentle simmer. The best hing is that the multicooker’s additional features highlight its usefulness in the kitchen. This cooker has a 20-cup capacity as well as “Delay Start” and “Keep Warm” functions.

Cuisinart PowerEdge Blender

cristina — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:12 +0000

There are many satisfying things in hitting a button and having a task accomplished automatically. In the kitchen this is especially true as nobody wants to lose their time preparing the food. A new useful tool is the Cuisinart PowerEdge Blender. It has a nice pulse mode that incorporates timed pauses into the blending function. A count-up timer is included that sounds after up to four minutes of blending time, alerting users while they are at other tasks. This blender includes a blade design that enhances the vortex effect; ingredients are drawn down towards the spinning blades, resulting in evenly blended items without the need to monitor them. It measures 8.5 inches by 10.5 inches with a height of 14.5 inches and utilizes a heavy-duty die-cast metal base that makes for an impressive presentation. The capacity is 64-ounce and has a backlit buttons for easy operability in low light situations.

Breville Stand Mixer

cristina — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:39:03 +0000

In the kitchen, the little details count. A meal that is cooked using herbs and spices can be boring. But it becomes interesting with the right appliance. It’s the little details that count in the kitchen. For example, a meal cooked without any herbs and spices would be bland and boring. Same thing can be said about kitchen appliances, except that it is not taste buds that are at risk, but rather convenience and versatility. And as every home cook knows, convenience means saving time, and that can be no small detail. The new Breville Stand Mixer is a nice combination of performance and convenience. Little details stand out on this machine, like the 10-minute LCD timer that can count up or down, to a retractable power cord that makes it easy to maneuver the mixer. It has a lot of speed options with easy-to-follow descriptions ranging from folding and kneading to whipping and aerating. An included pouring shield solves a common nuisance with stand mixers and allows for ingredients to be easily poured in the work bowl while the mixer is operating. The brushed stainless-steel finish is great as well.

Hamilton Beach Aguas Fresca Blender

cristina — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:03:22 +0000

Great spring weather is no longer a dream but a reality. The cold rainy days are long gone and we can start to enjoy the outside environment. The outdoor activities could use a support from the new Hamilton Beach Aguas Fresca Blender. This is the way to combat the thirst that is sure to be worked up over the coming months. It can really facilitate the making of warm-weather drinks. This blender incorporates a strainer for maximum ease and that is very important. It has a 10-speed 700-watt blender and the versatility needed for blending a variety of beverages. A 56-ounce capacity blending jar is sizable enough to keep the good times rolling. The nice strainer keeps pulp and seeds out of fruit-based creations, but the appliance can also be used as a traditional blender. It will be in shops starting with May 2010.

Farberware Mandoline Slicer Pro Speed

cristina — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:11:03 +0000

Kitchen gadgets are great at making useful things around the kitchen. The Farberware Mandoline Slicer Pro Speed has 3 blades that make is very useful. One of the greatest things is that it can be operated with just one hand. The 3 interchangeable blades allow for slicing and grating and also for creating julienne strips. When the vegetables or cheese are placed in the hopper, the plunger presses them down on the payload, creating the necessary force to allow users to squeeze the handle mechanism, creating the desired cut. Plus, a nice blade holder is included to house the blades when not in use. You can easily store the device as the food pusher/plunger detaches, minimizing space.

Tribest PB-300 Mason Jar Personal Blender

cristina — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:04:31 +0000

The blender is one of the most useful appliances in the kitchen. The Tribest PB-300 Mason Jar Personal Blender looks really nice and has a regular mouth Mason jar as the blending vessel. This means it will be easier for you to blend and serve in the same jar. Since Mason jars come with lids, the storage solution is built right in. Even even if you do not have Mason jars in your kitchen, there is not problem because the blender comes with a nice set. The 200-watt blender has a variety of other attachments and containers. The two separate blade assemblies handle blending and grinding.