Showing posts with label food processor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food processor. Show all posts

1/24/2012

Kuvings Multi-Purpose Masticating Juicer Review

Kuvings Multi-Purpose Masticating Juicer
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I must say, I thought I was stepping out on a limb buying this machine, but I liked the look :) I have had many juicers - centrifugal and single auger.My last juicer, a Champion - the motor burned out when I juiced kale. This machine processes the kale easily, with no foam. I have not tried wheat grass yet, but I'm sure the results will be just as good. I was vasilating between this one and the Omega, and I'm glad I chose this one! The parts are SO easy to clean and assemble. It is quiet, so I won't wake anybody up in the morning! It literally grabs the fruit/vegetable - no need to push down with all your strength! I am so impressed by this machine - I highly recommend it!

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Equipped with microscopic extraction technology, this versatile juicer produces fresh juice from a variety of fruits and vegetables--anything from apples and pears to carrots, beets, celery, and peppers, even leafy greens like wheatgrass, cabbage, and kale. But that's just the start. In addition to juicing fruits and vegetables, the multi-purpose machine can also be used, just as effectively, for mincing food, making ice cream, grinding various grains, and extruding homemade pasta. Eight different nozzles come included for fool-proof results. And unlike masticating high-speed juicers, the unit's spiral-screw method operates at low speeds to preserve the taste and full nutritional value of processed foods. Plus, its spiral screw, made of melamine with ceramic powder that emits infrared rays, naturally protects food from bacterial and viral contamination. The unit's low-speed gear also means reduced noise and vibration during operation--no need to wake up the whole family when getting an early start on the day. Other highlights include a powerful heavy-duty motor for long-lasting dependable performance, an easy-to-clean design, wrap-around cord storage under the base, and a dust cover for keeping the unit clean and free from dust when not in use. Made with durable non-toxic materials in a compact and colorful design, the 170-watt masticating juicer measures 14-3/5 by 12-8/9 by 12 inches.

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12/16/2011

Omega FoodPro Premier Food Processor - Model FP660 Review

Omega FoodPro Premier Food Processor - Model FP660
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Stars to lag when making soups and puree, gets hot. Small plastic pieces will break. Food gets lodged into handle, molds- then stinks and when you want to clean it out you quickly notice its not easy and very time consuming(poor design).

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Omega FoodPro Premier Food Processor - Model FP660Features & SpecificationsOmega FoodPro Premier Food Processor - Model FP660 The Omega FoodPro FP660 Food Processor isthe perfect addition to any kitchen as it drastically reduces food prep time.This highly specialized designed allows you to quickly chop, mince, slice, puree, shred or knead whatever your heart desires.Don't let the sleek and stylish design fool you, the Omega FoodPro boasts a powerful, high performance direct drive induction motor with a stainless steel construction.Cleanup is simple and the quality is incredibly strong.All around, a great machine to boost your healthy living! FEATURES:11 cup work bowl with large blade4 cup mini chopper with small blade2 sided slicing disk (2mm/4mm)2 sided shredding disk (2mm/4mm)Stainless steel dough bladeAdapter diskCustom spatulaStorage containerInstruction manualUL approved Specifications:ModelOmega FP660WeightWeight - 13 lbs. DimensionsDepth 10.75" - Width 8.5" - Height 16"PowerPowerful 1/3 HP Motor Capacity1600 RPMWarranty5 year guarantee

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11/14/2011

Magic Bullet BER-0601 Bullet Express Trio 3-in-1 Blender System Review

Magic Bullet BER-0601 Bullet Express Trio 3-in-1 Blender System
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I own this product and would not, repeat would not recommend it. The motor overheats easily and well under the cautionary three minute time stated in the directions. It will run again AFTER SITTING TO COOL OVERNIGHT. Mine overheated after about a minute pulsing pre softened ice cream. Seriously.
The juicer does not do the job, it doesn't even come close to extracting all the juice from tomatoes or cooked elderberries which should not be much of a challenge. The pulp cup is tiny and fills quickly with juice laden pulp. I put the tomatoes through the Bullet three times before setting up my other juicer and still got juice from the "pulp" when I put it through that.The pieces do not fit tightly together which allows some of what little juice it does extract to spray in a pretty fan pattern across the front of whatever shirt you are wearing, including the sleeves so don't bother with an apron.
The processer itself does chop stuff up but the pieces are not uniform and they fly all over the place when they come out of the Bullet rather than falling nicely into a bowl. If you have a helper they could hold the bowl and tip it up to catch the pieces. I tried raising the bowl up as high as I could but still had food pieces all over. And the feed chute is so small (especially in relation to the size of the cutting bowl)that by the time you've cut the food small enough to feed it through with just a few more cuts you could have the job done without all the set up and clean up hassle.
This product has as many pieces as the processors they claim it is superior to, and these pieces are cumbersome to handle and take a ton of room to store.The way you have to grab the blade to remove it for cleaning is of some concern although I was very very careful and never got cut. There are also small tabs on the plastic attachments that seem like they might not hold up to mush use. However, that isn't a problem for me because mine sits in a box in the basement. I wish I'd kept my old 1970's processer!
The company is completely unresponsive, so if you think you still want to try this product pay careful attention to that 30 day guarantee and be prepared to pay for the shipping to get it to you and return it which adds up to over [...]. I'd sell mine but that would be irresponsible. Read other reviews.

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The Bullet Express Trio is the amazing 8-minute Meal Machine. The Meal Maker Attachment uses a slicer/shredder disc blade for slicing and shredding a variety of vegetables, fruits, meats, and cheeses in just seconds. It Meal Mixer Attachment uses a chopper/mixer blade and a flat blade which can be used for a variety of functions including mixing, blending, chopping, mincing, and ice crushing at bullet speeds. The Juicer Attachment is great for making delicious and healthy juices from natural fruits and vegetables. In addition, the juicer attachment can make a variety of purees for soups, sauces, salad dressings and tasty desserts. A versatile, all-around kitchen helper.

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10/30/2011

Snow Cone Maker Review

Snow Cone Maker
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Bought this as a Xmas present for my child and we used it a couple of times...loved the idea...cute concept, worked with just ice cubes...easy to use and loved the idea that it had the snow cone holder built right in....BUT...we kept getting little white shards of plastic in our snow cones...I cleaned the machine out twice, and tried again...still plastic shards...called the manufacturer...no response at all. I wanted to love this machine...it had all the makings of a success, and had the manufacturer responded, I might have even tried another to see if I had just gotten a lemon...but no response, thru email or phone. Now I am trying to find another one, by a different manufacturer, that won't leave me with a bad taste in my mouth...from poor customer service OR white shaved pieces of plastic.

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082677135025 Features: -Easy to use, shaves ice cubes into ''snow'' -Convenient side tray holds snow cones -Built-in safety On/Off switch, child safe -Dimensions: 15.5''H x 10.5''W x 12.5''D -Weight: 10.5 lbs Please Note: This item cannot ship to Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like assistance finding an item that can ship to Puerto Rico, please contact our customer service team.

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10/04/2011

Calphalon Traditional Ice Cream Scoop Review

Calphalon Traditional Ice Cream Scoop
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I grew up with the perfect ice cream scoop. It was all metal, the perfect shape and was easy to heat up to cut through hard ice cream. Alas, my parents wouldn't part with it, and I was left with a quest for a replacement. My wife and I tried 4 or 5 different ice cream scoops before we tried this one. It is great. Easily cuts through the ice cream, has a great shape (also holds pancake batter which my wife likes to scoop with an ice cream scoop). The only reason it didn't get five stars: it's not the one I was looking for.

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Calphalon Gadgets - Want to grate a pile of Parmesan in a hurry? Crush a head of garlic while remaining fragrance-free? Make a picture-perfect ice cream sundae? The Calphalon collection of gadgets can help you make quick work of these and dozens of other food preparation tasks. Each item is crafted from premium metals and features a comfort-enhancing soft-touch control zone. Browse the full collection to see the many unique performance features that distinguish them. Built to last a lifetime of ice cream sundaes, this heavy-duty ice cream scoop plows its way through even the most solidly frozen ice cream. The flat edge of the scoop scrapes and rolls ice cream into beautiful spheres as you pull it across the surface. Designed with soft grip control zone where your thumb and forefinger curl around the handle, our scoop makes a favorite comfort food comfortable to serve.

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10/03/2011

Juiceman JM1000M Juiceman Express Junior Silver Metallic Juice Extractor and Food Processor Review

Juiceman JM1000M Juiceman Express Junior Silver Metallic Juice Extractor and Food Processor
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This juicer is easy to use, easy to clean up (almost every part is dishwasher safe), and packs a punch. While it's not some giant monster unit that will take over your entire counter, it's still an appliance- around somewhere in between the size of a blender and food processor.
My husband and I just took out of the box (it was mostly assembled in the box- it comes with the base plus about four additional parts that snap into place), quickly cleaned the machine, plugged it in, and away we went.
We threw in a handful of grapes, a whole apple, four carrots, two pieces of celery, and a small handful of spinach (what we had in the fridge at the moment). Everything was put into the juicer whole (except for the apple, which was the size of a softball and had to be cut in half) and fit fine. Within a flip of a switch and an instant to work, my husband had a HUGE tumbler of a frothy, cold, creamy fruit and veggie smoothie. And it actually tastes really good. I've never been a big fan of juicing, (I drink a lot of tea) but I do have to admit, there's a serious refreshing and crisp quality to a fresh glass of juice. It's definitely better than the stuff you get from the store. And as long as you have more glasses to put under the spout, you can continue juicing as long as you like.
Just a few small complaints- food can pop up from the shoot when the machine is running, and it's a little messy when disassembling for cleanup. But that's to be expected.
This is NOT a machine that grinds up seeds and pits and the typically "unedible" bits of fruit and veggies, just so you know. Most of the pulp from the fruits and veggies were in the receptacle (the long black piece on the side of the unit) but a few bits ended up in the bowl, easily cleaned out with a quick rinse. There was very little "grainy" pulp in the smoothie we made. I tend to dislike pulpy drinks and I didn't notice much pulp at all- the smoothie was incredibly smooth without being thin or watery.
The pulp, which can be used in recipes and baking, was a little moist, but not drippy, so the juicer did a very nice job of extracting the juice from the fruits and veggies.
So, in about three minutes, with a handful of stuff we already had in our fridge, we made a delicious smoothie. And cleanup was just as fast and easy as making the juice. I'm really very impressed with this machine. I'm kind of a beverage gadget queen, and I've had everything from smoothie machines to blenders to shaved ice makers and this is the most impressed I've been with any of them. Never thought a juicer might inspire me to start experimenting more in my kitchen, but it has.
The recipe book is a little uninspired (mainly a stapled together booklet with some "intro to juicing" suggestions in it), but it's a good start. I think the key is to just try different things and see what you like.
If you're looking for a new way to make some nice treats for your family, this may be your gadget. I'm glad my husband was interested in this gadget, it may actually the one I wind up using regularly, and for the long haul.

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A nice addition to any healthy kitchen, this fruits-and-vegetables electric juicer produces fresh juice with a simple push of a button. Just place a glass or pitcher under the spout, insert fruit or vegetables into the large 3-inch wide-mouth feed chute (cutting over-sized items into smaller pieces if necessary), and gently and slowly press down using the included pusher. The machine accommodates anything from pineapple, melon, apples, oranges, and grapes to tomatoes, celery stalks, cucumbers, and carrots. The unit comes equipped with a powerful 450-watt motor, which propels its heavy-duty blade for maximum juice extraction in a minimal amount of time. Choose from two speed settings--low or high, or push the Perfect Prep button for precise control over the consistency. Even more, the multifunctional juice extractor can be used as a food processor thanks to the included extra-large 9-cup work bowl. Other highlights include an extra-large 54-ounce pulp container, a wipe-clean user-friendly control panel, four feet for stability, and dishwasher-safe parts for quick cleanup. The multifunctional juicer measures approximately 8-2/3 by 17-2/3 by 18 inches.

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7/21/2011

Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender, Chopper and Ice Crusher: More Power & 2 Times Faster & Recipe Book Included Review

Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender, Chopper and Ice Crusher: More Power and 2 Times Faster and Recipe Book Included
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There are two serious issues with this item which minimizes it's value.
First, the power is only 450 watts, which is about the same as the normal household blender. The people who have been writing these positive reviews - reviews upon which I relied when I bought this thing - seem like they have never heard of a blender or food processor. The bottom line with regards to power is indisputable - this is the same wattage as a weak blender. Regardless of what people are saying, bear this in mind - no more power than a blender. That's the biggest problem.
Second, the position of the blades relative to the size of the containers does not crush ice into snow as stated (unless you are willing to continually remove the motor and lid, and reposition the ice and/or the contents) and does not chop veggies or anything else evenly.
I tried to crush ice into snow. After repositioning the contents 4 times, I still had chunks of ice (the ice I started with was already crushed ice from our freezer dispenser). So yes, you'll get some snow. But you'll also get so many chunks of ice that it makes this thing useless relative to a blender. When I chopped veggies, the size difference was annoying. Any attempt to more finely chop the larger pieces liquified the smaller pieces.
Here's the thing. If you want to truly crush ice into snow, you need a professional blender (as you see in coffee shops or smoothie outlets). Amazon carries them, they operate on 1000 watts, and cost $200. The base motor (with blade) has to be wider than traditional blenders and the container wider throughout. The idea of 2 or 3 tiers of blades does not help in this regard.
If you want to chop veggies, you need a good food processor where the blades are proportionate to the container. These blades are far too spread apart to chop evenly.
One more thing. This product comes with 3 separate containers for different purposes. You'll need 2-3x the storage space of an ordinary blender.
The Amazon ad says that this lists for $69.95 (as of today). I paid $59.95 at Kohls and had a 30% off coupon. I also had $10 of Kohls cash that I used. That means my cost was about $32 before tax.
And I'm still taking it back.
Beware of some of these reviews. I mean, I have yet to read reviews that were so hyped up. I have to wonder about the origin. Just use common sense and if you still wat to try it, make sure you save the box and receipt.


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7/18/2011

Back to Basics FCS25 Flat Bottom Cup with Straw Review

Back to Basics FCS25 Flat Bottom Cup with Straw
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These are nice snow cone cups. They are plastic, not paper, so they don't fall apart when wet and I can rinse them out and reuse them for several different flavor combinations, which is great for kids since they want to try some of everything. I like the tigers blood syrup for my snow cone. Tigers Blood Snow Cone Syrup

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Perfect for parties, this package contains 25 snow cone cups and 25 spoon straws.

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