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3/06/2012

Waring MX1050XT Xtreme Hi-Power Blender Review

Waring MX1050XT Xtreme Hi-Power Blender
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This blender is strong, powerful and FAST. The motor spins at 45,000 RPM and makes fast work of any blending job. The connection between the motor and blending jar is metal to metal (NO PLASTIC drive parts). The price is right, check out the warranty 3 years on motor and 2 years parts and labor, but it's built for commercial use and the way I use it - I expect it to last a long long time.
A huge advantage to me was the fact that it is only 18.5 inches tall (with the lid on, the 18" measurement is without the lid). This allows it to sit under my upper cupboards, neither the VitaMix or Blendtec would fit when assembled.
The motor has all the power you need, but is a bit noisy - I have to wait for a TV commercial or get dirty looks from my wife. Yet it is quieter than some other blenders because of the rubber cushion between the motor base and where the blending jar sits (which is removable and easy to clean).
The blending jar is big enough to really be useful. I like to make blender - ice cream - and can store a 7 days worth in the freezer from a single batch. While there is a hole in the top of the lid, I no longer use it as there is a certain splatter factor that comes with a blender that runs this strong and fast ;->
My blender ice cream, ½ cup of sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer, 1.5 cups of milk, ¼ cup Amaretto, frozen strawberries. I take out around 15 or 20 strawberries (depending on size) and allow them to partially defrost (still frozen in the center) this is necessary so it does not freeze up and not blend correctly with just a few berries. Put the milk, creamer and amaretto in the blending jar, add the partially defrosted berries, cover and blend, add milk if too thick to blend correctly. Once the concoction is blending smoothly add a couple hard frozen berries at a time to thicken as much as you would like. I use the reusable zip lock 1 cup plastic containers and fill about ¾ of the way to store in the freezer. Yummy


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Turn Blending into a Spectator Sport!Waring's heavy-duty, 3.5 peak HP blenders give professionals a huge advantage over the competition. Their high-power motors process up to half a gallon of ingredients in record time. Juice, puree, blend and frappe like a pro, with plenty of power for just about any blending job.Use this versatile blender to make everything from an orange & pineapple juice combo, a blended coffee drink, a rich and thick shake or to puree ingredients for soups or sauces.The lightweight, polycarbonate container holds up to 64 ounces, and you'll love the easy-to-clean waterproof membrane touchpad.The Waring MX-series blenders are also compatible with VitaMix blending containers.

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2/05/2012

Wolfgang Puck Citrus Juicer Review

Wolfgang Puck Citrus Juicer
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This is my first electric citrus juicer. It seemed to work okay in the first few weeks but now it doesn't work well at all. I put it away and may just throw it away. The Wolfgang juicer is loud (wakes up the sleepers in the house), hard to get started unless you manipulate the fruit just right on the plastic wedge and the plastic parts are very thin. I wished so badly that it would work well so I didn't have to get out my enormous commercial vegetable/fruit juice extractor but that is not the case. I am going to make a more careful choice on my next citrus juicer. I juice everyday and that might be why the Wolfgang failed. It is not a heavy duty daily-juicer. Maybe if one occasionally juiced they could get away with enjoying it. After reading voluminous reviews about other machines, I surmise that these lower-end juicers are probably all the same. For us heavy users (once or twice a day juices for families), we probably need to step-it up to a commercial unit.

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Whether you're enjoying a healthy breakfast, whipping up a batch of fresh cocktails, or exploring ethnic cuisine, freshly squeezed citrus makes a welcome ingredient in any home kitchen. Much easier to operate than a manual juicer, this small electric juicer quickly and easily extracts the juice from lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits. Simply cut the fruit in half and place the cut-side down over the juicer. Equipped with a powerful 85-watt motor, the unit automatically rotates back and forth, quickly and thoroughly extracting the fresh, delicious juice, then dispensing it into a glass via the built-in nondrip spout. Other highlights include a simple on/off switch, a secure-fitting lid, cord storage to help keep countertops looking tidy, and a lightweight design at about 3 pounds. Attractively housed in durable stainless steel, the citrus juicer measures 7-1/5 by 7-1/5 by 13-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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1/26/2012

Maxi-Matic ETS-401 Elite Cuisine 20-Ounce Citrus Juicer, White Review

Maxi-Matic ETS-401 Elite Cuisine 20-Ounce Citrus Juicer, White
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I wanted a small and simple juicer, primarily for lemons/limes. I wanted it to be dishwasher safe, and I wanted to pay around $15. This is it. It probably doesn't compare to the models that are five times as expensive, and it's probably much smaller. But that was what I wanted. I don't need a a professional juicer to make a pitcher of limeade or a key lime pie.

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Enjoy healthy juice with elite by Maxi-Matic's citrus juicer. A large 20-ounce juice container ensures you'll have plenty of great tasting juice. The powerful 25-watt motor and automatic reversible reaming action makes it easy to enjoy your favorite juices. Clean up is simple with the detachable, dishwasher safe parts.

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12/19/2011

Handy Gourmet 5 in 1 Juicer/Food Processor Review

Handy Gourmet 5 in 1 Juicer/Food Processor
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This product is useless. It fails at every one of its functions. I've tried using it just as a blender, or a processor, or a juicer, and it does not work. It only makes an awful mess.

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Handy Gourmet 5 in 1 Juicer/Food ProcessorGet five vital kitchen tasks done with one convenient machine.Powerful motor with safety cut-out thermostat and multi-safety switch protection. Residue and juice separated in different routes with high juicing capability. Unique designs and easy cleaning and operating. Components disassemble quickly for easy and fast clean up.Great for:Juicing- Make juices will all kinds of fruit and vegetables Chopping- All fruits and vegatables etc Grinding - All kinds of nuts, spices and chocolate Mincing- Mince your chicken, beef, turkey or veal Mixing/blending- Make coffee, cold-tea, fruit-tea, milk shakes, and moreTechnical Information:Voltage- 110-120 V Frequency- 60 Hz Power- 350 Watts Revolutions- 11000-22000 rpm's Blending Capacity- 21.2 oz

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9/02/2011

Better Chef IM550V Juicer Review

Better Chef IM550V Juicer
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I've just finished drinking my first glass of carrot juice made with this juicer. I couldn't be more satisfied.

First of all it's very easy to assemble, disassemble and wash. I've had two other "under $50" juicers and have had trouble getting the stainless steel baskets in and out and remembering what order to assemble it - with this one it was a breeze.
Carrots are one of the harder textured food to juice. This machine was so quick and powerful I couldn't believe it, it took seconds!!!! I can't attest to whether it will continue to work, but for function and ease of use you can't beat it. It also does a good job of extracting all the juice out - the pulp was very dry.
Would recommend it if it were five times the price - I've never seen a juicer so inexpensive. This is the machine to buy if you've considered juicing, but were hesitant to invest the money. Also, makes a great additional juicer.

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Prime Pacific Trading juicer.Make your favorite juices at home.Pulp collector, stainless steel cutting wheel, top and press are easy to remove and dishwasher safe.Locking lid ensures that the cover is on before the motor activates for added safety.18.5" tall, 17.7" long, and 12.5" wide.ETL listed.

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6/28/2011

Bodum Bistro Electric Two Speed Citrus Juicer Review

Bodum Bistro Electric Two Speed Citrus Juicer
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I really wanted to like this juicer, but I was quickly disappointed.
Pros:
*It's quiet.
*It's easy to take apart and wash, and the relevant parts are even dishwasher safe.
*The glasses are very nice (if a bit thin), stackable, and bigger than I expected. They're the highlight of the product, actually.
Cons:
*The juicer cone is not very aggressively constructed. I found that I really had to push hard and wiggle the orange around a lot to get it going.
*The juicer does not turn very quickly. I think using a manual juicer would be just as quick.
*Though this juicer is 100 watts, it bogs down and strains if you push very hard (which it cautions you to not do).
*The "cyclone function" does not come anywhere near to extracting "all" the juice from the pulp, as they claim. It's only a little faster than the regular juicing speed, and it did pull out a bit more juice, but I was still left with a heap of sopping pulp in the strainer.
*Because the performance of this juicer is really not much better than a manual juicer, it might seem that it would be useful only for someone who would be juicing a lot of fruit at one time. But, per the instructions, you can only use this juicer for three minutes before you should stop and let it cool down to "room temperature." (I never sensed that it was getting hot, so how could I tell when it had cooled?) Given how long it takes to juice a single orange, you might be able to juice two oranges (one glassful) at the most before having to wait. This isn't a machine that will let you blaze through a bag of oranges and produce a pitcher of juice as breakfast cooks.
Overall, the Bodum Bistro juicer does indeed juice and is well designed for easy cleaning, but considering its price, large size, and so-so performance, I can't recommend it. Amazon offers other juicers that are highly rated and cheaper. In an electric, you might consider the very reasonably priced (and far more versatile) Black & Decker CJ525 CitrusMate Juicer, the even cheaper (and higher powered) Oster 3186 Juice-n-Serve Automatic Citrus Juicer or the Tribest Citristar Juicer; or go low-tech and cheap and try the aggressive cone on the Oxo Good Grips Citrus Juicer.


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A glass of fresh juice in the morning is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. That is just one of the many reasons you're going to want the Bistro Electric Citrus Juicer for.First, the Bistro sits higher than other juicers so you can finally fit more than a thimble-sized glass under your juicer.Now you can enjoy a nice tall glass of juice; you can never get too much of a good thing, right. Another good reason:a drip-stop that keeps the juice from dripping all over your kitchen counter and making a sticky mess. And finally, there is the cyclone function.No more letting all that good pulp go to waste. After juicing your oranges and grapefruit, put the lid on the juicer and press down on it; every last bit of juice is squeezed out of the pulp at high speed.We wouldn't want you missing out on those extra vitamins. The Bistro Electric Citrus Juicer is made from plastic, silicone and stainless steel and comes in black, orange, red, green, and white with Bonus Pavina Grip Glasses.

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