The handheld blender is a very versatile and easy-to-use kitchen appliance that you cannot afford to make do without. If you have work in the kitchen long enough, you will understand the importance of having a blender. As my chef friend puts it “No kitchen is ever complete without a blender.” and this is so as it is commonly used to emulsify mixtures, mix and crush ice, and mix ingredients or puree food together. In recent years, the handheld blender is getting more popular in the home than conventional blenders.
The handheld blender was first invented in the ’50s in Switzerland. In the beginning, they were commonly used in restaurant kitchens although only the larger versions were in use. However, in the last twenty years, its use has spread to home kitchens. This has lead to an increase in a wide variety of handheld blenders by different manufacturers.
The handheld blender is also widely known as the “stick” blender, “wand” blender, or “hand mixer” as it resembles a thick stick for some of the models. It is also known as the handheld “immersion” blender due to the design and look of this kitchen appliance. While a typical blender normally consists of a housing, motor, blades, and food container for mixing purposes, the handheld blender has a mixing head with rotating blades that can be used to immerse in a bowl or container instead. Nowadays, many handheld blenders models come with food processor attachments in addition to the immersion blades. You can now use it to chop, cut or slice small amounts of dry food such as herbs and nuts.
The idea behind the design of this blender is to bring the blender to the food instead of the food to the blender. The benefits are very simple. Have you ever tried cleaning up a conventional blender after using it? If you have and find it a hassle to do so, the handheld blender will save you much time and hassle in cleaning up. Simply clean the stick after use and you are done with all the cleaning.
Isn’t it wonderful? To put it simply, the handheld blender is simple to use and easy to clean up after use. Nowadays, most models come with detachable blade attachments which can be removed for cleaning and are dishwasher safe.
The handheld blender is also a better option for those of you who occasionally need to mix volumes that are simply too large to mix into the bowl or container of a stationary blender or hot stuff that are simply too hot to put into the food container of a typical stationary blender.
Some models come in single or multiple speeds. Single-speed models are those who prefer to keep things simple while multiple-speed models are for those who want more and better control of the mixing process.
Also, some handheld blenders are fully cordless and you can pretty much use them without getting yourself entangled with wires. The trade-off is that these battery-operated hand blenders tend to be higher priced in the first place. These cordless hand blenders are run on batteries and they are also known as “portable hand blenders”, “battery operated hand mixers” or “battery-operated handheld blenders”. The batteries are normal rechargeable and this can helps to cost down the cost in running them over time. However, given the convenience of using one, the higher price tag is well worth it.
There are certain things that you need to take note of when buying a handheld blender. Firstly, look for one that can run quietly and sound easier on your eyes. You will appreciate what a quiet model can do to your sanity. Secondly, the model should feel solid and comfortable to hold on to. One good way is to test drive the particular model that you are interested in at the store first. Also, get a model with a stainless steel shaft and blade. Last but not least, remember to scout around for the best prices first. It pays to do a bit of research before investing your money in one.
Buying A Ice Cream Blender
The ice cream blender is the perfect kitchen companion for those who simply love nothing but to create and blend their ice cream for their loved ones and family. Although you can easily buy ice cream at will, having an ice cream blender at home not only ensures that you can get to savor unlimited flavors of ice cream but also ensures you can eat your favorite desserts anytime you like. The best thing of all is that you can experiment and create your favorite and unique flavors of ice cream and have it all for yourself.
Making ice cream is a relatively simple and easy task. There are plenty of ice cream recipes online which you can use or even tweak to your liking easily to create your unique flavors. This is precisely why ice cream blenders are so popular nowadays. Besides using them for making ice cream, you can also use some of these brands of blenders for making smoothies and other types of cold drinks, ice-blended drinks, and even other types of desserts. There are ice cream blenders that can only be used for making ice cream or similar desserts only.
When looking for an ice cream blender, there are a few things that you need to consider and take note of.
Firstly, consider the amount of ice cream that you need to make each time. If you have a small family, getting a small ice cream maker will be good enough. However, if you entertain a lot at home and invite guests to your home regularly for meals or parties, it is more advisable to get a bigger ice cream maker to save you much time and convenience. If your situation falls somewhere in between, get a midsized one instead.
Next, consider your budget well before getting one. Depending on your budget constraint, it is always better to get an ice cream blender from established brands or manufacturers. Normally, I would advise going for an ice cream maker that costs at least a couple of hundreds as they are more reliable. Always scout around for the best prices after making your decision on which blend to buy.
Last but not least, check out reviews from various sources before deciding on which blender to buy. There are plenty of shopping sites and forums around that can provide you with the necessary feedbacks on which ice cream blender to buy. However, sometimes you have to take this feedback with a pinch of salt. The general idea is to do a bit of research first before making the buying decision.
Having an ice cream blender at home is the perfect excuse to laze around at home on a hot summer day. Besides that, the only downside to having your ice cream maker at home is that you may end up eating too much ice cream for your good. But then, there are too many upsides to having one at home as well.
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