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The Electric Blender: A Short History

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The electric blender, as we know it today, was invented in 1919 by Stephen Poplawski, owner of Stevens Electric Company. By 1922, after continuing to refine his invention, Poplawski patented the blender and began selling it through his company, the Stevens Electric Company, as a "drink mixer". This device was sold primarily to drugstore soda fountains to make milkshakes and malts. The Stevens Electric Company was bought by Oster Manufacturing in 1946 and Oster was purchased by Sunbeam products in 1960. Sunbeam Products is still in existence today, so you can still buy a direct descendant of the original blender! A few years after Poplawski's blender was introduced, in 1935, Fred Osius (who was also involved in founding the Hamilton Beach Company) developed his own blender and with funding from Fred Waring. A few years later the "Miracle Mixer" was produced and sold by Waring Products for household use. This appliance was known as the Waring Blendor (not...

Raw Food Blenders

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A raw fooder is someone who is looking to be able to absorb as many nutrients from raw fibrous vegetables by making some very tasty and smooth shakes and soups. They want to be able to break up seeds and nuts thoroughly which when they are blended with other foods can provide them with nutritious shakes and milks. So they want a blender that can cope with the high demands placed upon it compared to conventional kitchen equipment. Meeting The Demands In The Raw Food Kitchen Those who choose to become raw fooders will use their blenders on a daily basis and the amount of pressure they are placed under is much more than would be found in a normal household. Not only will they use theirs more often but the user will perform more heavy duty tasks with theirs. They will employ theirs to blend dry ingredients along with frozen fruits and vegetables to make smoothies. For this reason many people find that within a short period of their taking up this type of lifestyle the results ...

Blenders & Juicers

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Blenders & juicers are two of the most interesting appliances that are available for the kitchen. Many people have the major appliances in their homes, such as fridges and ovens, and most people will have the smaller appliances such as toasters and microwaves. While these are all popular kitchen appliances, blenders & juicers are some of the most useful appliances available. Importance of Blenders & Juicers When people think of blenders & juicers, they often think of them as unknown and unneeded appliances. While it is true that many people may go through their normal kitchen activities without the use of a blender or juicer, there are a lot of things that can be done with these two appliances. Those who have blenders can do multiple things; while blenders are usually known for making smoothies and shakes, they can also do more. Blenders can crush ice, and can also help to create certain sauces and dressings. There are multiple types of blenders avail...

The Ultimate Guide to the Best-Rated Blender

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In a world where everyone wants more than a drink, blenders are fast becoming appliances of necessity in any modern kitchen. From making smoothies to crushing ice to pulsing vegetables, the uses of a blender are innumerable. Most brands come with ergonomic features and outstanding performance to help you get a perfect blend of food. In a bid to help you make an informed decision, here is a comprehensive guide to the best rated blender. Top 3 Blenders Review Before delving, into the types and buying guide, here is a look at the top 3 rated blenders and what they have to offer. 1. The Ninja Master Prep (QB900B) Made by Ninja, a company that is synonymous with quality and excellent performance, the Master Prep boast of Patented Blade Technology that gives it the ability to crush snow, blend frozen fruits into velvety smoothies and evenly cut vegetables within seconds. It features a 16 oz chopper bowl that lets you mix, chop, puree and dice consistently, and a 48 o...

The Capabilities of Blendtec Total Blender

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The Total Blendtec Blender is the all in one tool you need in preparing sumptuous meals for your family and friends. It is among the best and reliable blenders you could ever have because of its functionality. It is not just a normal blender you see as it is considered as a high-quality blender because of how much work it can do with just a single click. Your Blendtec Total Blender has 6 buttons which you need to click depending on the type of food you will be making. These buttons are batters, ice crush, smoothie, ice cream, whole juice and soups. These buttons are illuminated in order for you to see them better. Oh yes! The Blendtec Total Blender is a very helpful blender since you just need to click and leave it behind. No need to worry about having your smoothie not properly blended since this blender has designated buttons of what you are about to blend. Like for example, you will be serving a Classic Banana Smoothie, you just have to click the "smoothie" button...

A Blender - The Most Important Gadget In A Modern Kitchen

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Over the past eight decades, blenders have become an increasingly essential kitchen appliance. Blenders have a long history - the first blenders were developed in the 1930s in Europe and America. The early blenders were very basic - they were mainly drink mixers and fruit and vegetable juice extractors. Today, the blenders are multi-functional and very advanced, and they are used for many functions in the kitchen. So, what is a blender? It is a kitchen appliance that is used to puree, mix, blend or mash food substances. Blenders are used in both home and commercial kitchens, and have a wide range of purposes, listed as follows: - Make purees of semi-solid food, such as meat or vegetables - Crush solid food substances such as grain or seeds into powder - Blend and mix different food substances - Dissolve solid food substances into liquids - Crash ice and mix with other ingredients such as fruits, yogurt or milk to make smoothies and milk shakes - Crush ice and mi...

The Best Blenders for the Elderly - Top 6 Blenders for Senior

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Our bodies change as we age, therefore it is very helpful to be aware of what to pay attention to when buying a blender for a senior citizen. This can make a huge difference to the individual and their use of the blender. The right blender will be used more frequently and enrich the seniors' culinary experience. These are the key things to be aware of and to take in consideration when buying a blender for an elderly person. Light pitcher with good grip As seniors get older they loose strength in their forearms so it is very helpful if they have a blender pitcher that is light weight and ideally one with a good grip. This becomes even more important when the pitcher is full, especially if the content is hot, e.g., hot soup. Glass might be preferable by many but it is much heavier and if it does tip over or drops it is more likely to brake. Hopefully not landing on someone's toe or feet, such unnecessary accidents can be avoided. Easy to use and read controls...