The Cooks' Den » Immersion Blenders http://www.thecooksden.com Cooking Tools - Gear for Cooks and Chefs Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Hamilton Beach Milkshake Maker | Retro Blender, Soda Fountain & Malt Mixer http://www.thecooksden.com/hamilton-beach-milkshake-maker-retro-blender-soda-fountain-malt-mixer/ http://www.thecooksden.com/hamilton-beach-milkshake-maker-retro-blender-soda-fountain-malt-mixer/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:27:36 +0000 Sharon http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=12721 Hamilton Beach Milkshake Maker Hamilton Beach drink mixers have been around ever since 1911, and replica models these days reflect the nostalgic Americana of soda fountains, malt shoppes, and jukeboxes playing doo-wop late into the night. Coming across a classic replica Hamilton Beach Milkshake Maker like this one may seem like the real deal. At first.

And at first glance, this Hamilton Beach mixer does have a lot going for it. It's meant to stand on the kitchen counter or mini-bar as part of a retro-inspired decor. The 28-oz. cup will hold any mixed liquid from shakes and malts to protein-infused smoothies. The blender can also be used to whip puddings or scramble eggs.

Unfortunately, when most buyers receive this Milkshake Maker and use it for the first time, buyer's remorse starts to set in. It's not the Hamilton Beach mixer of years gone by. This model is made from plastic parts and is very lightweight. It can wobble when used, so it's hardly professional grade. But on the plus side, even though the exterior isn't very durable, the motor is still powerful enough to work through thick ice creams.

For the price, this Hamilton Beach Milkshake Maker can be a fun piece of kitchen decor that "really works" as it's put to use from time to time. However, if you're seriously interested in a durable drink maker, the better switch is to look for a handheld immersion blender -- like this highly rated model from KitchenAid complete with beverage beaker, whisk, and chopper.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/hamilton-beach-milkshake-maker-retro-blender-soda-fountain-malt-mixer/feed/ 1 Braun Multiquick Immersion Hand Blender | White Mixer MR5550CA http://www.thecooksden.com/braun-multiquick-immersion-hand-blender-white-mixer-mr5550ca/ http://www.thecooksden.com/braun-multiquick-immersion-hand-blender-white-mixer-mr5550ca/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:52:31 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=9021 Braun Multiquick Immersion Hand Blender I like this device because it feels like having an extension of my body with the ability to blend. The movement is far more natural than the awkward way I have to hold a regular mixer. I can maneuver it with simple rotations of my wrist, with no strain, my hands nowhere near the blades. I can mix right in the container -- if I want my ingredients pureed, I can lower it into the can, blend, and pour.

The pros are many. The blender is portability paired with power. I save dishes by mixing my creations in place, right in the pan. The device stores in a drawer. It comes with a nice variety of attachments. One-handed use is always appreciated because I'm adding items or adjusting with the other. It does the job fast. And it is ready to go; you just grab it and start blending.

With the design of the Braun, you're protected from the blades and the blades are protected from their tendency to splatter. Braun has even designed storage potential into the accessories. The set can be used as a blender (for smoothies and ice cream drinks) and as a food processor (for chopping smaller batches). This makes it an excellent all-around choice to save space and maximize function.

Also see the Cuisinart SmartStick immersion blender.

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One of the biggest advantages of a Bamix is that it cleans up under the tap with a little water. The wand is capable of doing nearly anything a large food processor can, but it also fits into your containers and can be taken to the bowl or stove, right where you need it. The Mono operates from a two-speed pulse security switch. It can be used on small or large quantities of ingredients and fits in a small space for storage.

The included beater will aerate, foam and blend. The mincer chops raw, cooked, or frozen fruit and vegetables, mixes dough, and crushes ice. The whisk stirs batter, mashes, and emulsifies. The Mono is rust proof and corrosion resistant in any parts which contact food. Additional accessories can be purchased to expand the use of the blender, including a dry grinder, processor, grater/slicer, chopper and a beaker for making homemade mayonnaise.

Also see this immersion blender/chopper set from KitchenAid.

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My favorite feature is the no-splash head. It prevents the food splatter issue that I've had with other immersion-style blenders. No more kitchen walls and clothing covered with Jackson Pollack-style food splatter art!

The 400-watt motor is very powerful. This thing could turn concrete into dust. You can even use it to make juice from vegetables- and that's not something that you can even do with most full-sized blenders.

In general, I am not a fan of accessories when it comes to kitchen appliances. I end up leaving all the pieces in my large kitchen drawers and rarely pulling them out. But this blender has some that I actually use, including a whisk, a tall blending beaker, and a chopping/dicing head.

The processor attachment isn't great for large jobs. I actually like the Zen activity of chopping large amounts of veggies anyway. But it is fantastic for mincing small amount of garlic and onion for a quick saute. You can use it for salsa, too.

Bottom line: I love this hand blender. I'm not sure what this little chopper can do that a large processor can't.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/braun-multiquick-hand-blender-professional-immersion-chopper-mr5550ca/feed/ 0 Cuisinart Power Advantage Hand Mixer | White 5 Speed Beater HM-50 http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-power-advantage-hand-mixer-white-5-speed-beater-hm-50/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-power-advantage-hand-mixer-white-5-speed-beater-hm-50/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:16:06 +0000 Lora http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-power-advantage-hand-mixer-white-5-speed-beater-hm-50/ Cuisinart Power Advantage Hand Mixer Do you know someone moving out on their own for the first time? Or perhaps a budding chef that wants some kitchen tools to call her own? If you do, Cuisinart's 5-Speed Hand Mixer is a good place to start.

This is a well-made, albeit basic and bare bones kitchen appliance. The mixer has a 220-watt motor, which is sufficient power to whip cream, stiffen egg whites, or mix cookie dough.

The unit offers five mixing speeds which you can shift between with one easy touch. Other bonuses include a swivel cord which allows the mixer to be used by left-handed folks as easily as right-handed folks. The beaters are extra long and have no center posts which makes them much easier to clean, whether by hand or in the dishwasher.

The mixer comes with an instruction/recipe book, spatula, and 3-year limited warranty.

Like I said, nothing fancy, but fancy isn't everything. Sometimes fancy is not even necessary, as is the case with a hand mixer. So, whether a gift for yourself or for that niece heading off to college or your 25-year old son who needs a hint that it's time to move out, CuisinArt's 5-speed hand mixer should do the trick.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-power-advantage-hand-mixer-white-5-speed-beater-hm-50/feed/ 0 KitchenAid Professional Hand Mixer | 9 Speed KHM9PWH White http://www.thecooksden.com/kitchenaid-professional-hand-mixer-9-speed-khm9pwh-white/ http://www.thecooksden.com/kitchenaid-professional-hand-mixer-9-speed-khm9pwh-white/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:16:05 +0000 Lora http://www.thecooksden.com/kitchenaid-professional-hand-mixer-9-speed-khm9pwh-white/ KitchenAid Professional Hand Mixer There's a place for the KitchenAid stand mixer, and there's a place for KitchenAid's new 9-speed hand mixer. Some folks may think I'm old fashioned because I'm not head over heels in love with the stand mixer. It keeps me a little too distant from the food I'm preparing.

Of course, I'm not so old fashioned that I want to hand whip cream or form stiff peaks of egg whites with only my arm muscles as a power source. No, I'm more of a hand mixer sort of girl myself.

The KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer gets the job done quickly and easily. Its powerful, lightweight motor is quiet and trustworthy. It will last you a lifetime.

The digital display allows you to select the mixing speed and the electric sensor works with the motor to maintain that speed no matter how heavy or light the batter may be.

It's easy to clean, much easier to stow away than a stand mixer, and comes with a one-year warranty. Of course, a hand mixer won't knead bread dough, like a stand mixer will, but- and this may sound revolutionary or archaic to some- I believe we can actually knead bread dough with our hands.

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The Cuisinart Power Advantage is so named because it comes equipped to deliver outstanding performance. A mixer is just a mixer, until you begin to add the extras which accompany this unit. The interface is simple and intuitive, the display well located and easy to read. There is no struggle to change attachments and cleaning up is a breeze since the attachments can be popped into the dishwasher.

This unit may be a slightly heavier version of a hand mixer, but that weight helps bring you the power advantage referred to in the name. Personally, I find the low speed offerings as important as the ability to churn through heavier ingredients because I often experience splatter. I hate to have to clean everything on the counter because my mixer was a little too overzealous with liquids. Thankfully, that no longer has to be a problem. This mixer is a performer, great for any kitchen.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-power-advantage-hand-mixer-kitchen-blender-7-speed-hm-70/feed/ 0 KitchenAid Immersion Mixer, Chopper & Blender | Includes Electric Whisk & Storage Container, White 300 http://www.thecooksden.com/kitchenaid-immersion-blender-hand-mixer-white-300-w-chopper/ http://www.thecooksden.com/kitchenaid-immersion-blender-hand-mixer-white-300-w-chopper/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:57:30 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/kitchenaid-immersion-blender-hand-mixer-white-300-w-chopper/ KitchenAid Immersion Blender Do the work of several appliances with this one small stick blender and attachment set.

The blending blade can be immersed to a depth of up to eight inches to blend hot or cold foods and won't stain when used with berries or tomatoes. The splash guard of the blending attachment is designed with slots to allow better flow. The motor is quiet and built for a long life.

The no slip grip helps you keep control as you work, the wire whisk and nut chopper attachments replace full size counterparts, and variable speed control lets you decide consistency of your mixtures. A four cup mixing beaker is included with a snap locking lid capable of storing foods. A drawstring accessory bag holds components for storage.

This item comes with a one year hassle free replacement warranty.

Users love this blender - the power really does the trick. The heft of the stick is light enough to use in whipping up delicate creations, yet heavy duty enough to get down deep into a pan or bowl and thoroughly mix the most dense batters. Chop nuts, herbs, veggies, meat, whatever needs blending. Puree soups to an even, beautiful consistency. Even make baby foods at home without preservatives. The stick is portable and incredibly easy to clean.

People found the accessories very useful, the variety of settings welcome, and the KitchenAid Immersion Blender an overall winner, hands down.

For a standard hand mixer, check out this digital upgrade by Cuisinart.

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In fact, one of the nicknames we had for our large commercial model back in the restaurant days was the "blaster". Blending and pureeing hot food in the pot is still the strongest feature of immersion blenders. It works equally well on smoothies and mixed drinks of course.

KitchenAid produces this blender in three color choices, and provides additional attachments along with the blending wand. There's a whisk for beating egg whites and whipping cream, and a small food processor. Also included is a 3-cup mixing beaker with a lid for storage, and a drawstring bag for keeping all the parts together in your drawer. All the attachments are removable and dishwasher safe.

My favorite feature of this is the variable speed knob on the top. I like that level of control when I'm using this. While "full blast" might be perfect for some jobs, "soft stir" is nice to have available.

All in all this is a powerful tool, and the controls are easy to operate. The parts have a durable feel, and the attachments connect tightly to the base. The long cord (5 feet) should reach wherever you need in the kitchen, although it can get in the way if the outlet is right next to your workspace, as I've noticed.

Helpful hint of the day- Keep that little twist tie on the cord, and only unbundle it as much as necessary. You're welcome.

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A handy storage stand mounts on the wall to save counter space. The stick blender plugs directly into an electrical outlet to recover half of its charge within three hours and is back to full charge in twelve to twenty four. It features an easy use one step power switch and has an active charging light.

This blender offers press and click assembly with the varying attachments. The shaft detaches from the motor body for cleaning in a dishwasher or in the sink. The blade guard minimizes splash from the blades as you mix. The blade can be detached as well or cleaned in place.

The user guide is filled with good information and includes a chart for specifics on getting the most from the machine as well as a template for the wall mount. A three year limited warranty is offered from the manufacturer.

Get down into your pan or bowl without fighting an electrical cord. There is an ergonomic design to the shape of the grip so that it is easy to trigger the power button. The handle is made from rubber to add to the control of handling, even if your hands are damp. With the added convenience provided by the features of this immersion mixer, it is an improvement on an already versatile kitchen tool.

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