Everyone knows about blending cold and even frozen ingredients in a blender. From frozen fruits and vegetables to placing ice in the blender to make crushed ice or slushies and other frozen drinks, placing cold items into a blender is not unheard of. This is different for hot items, however. Hot blending, i.e. blending hot … Read more
Whole flour is one of if not the most common food ingredients across all cultures and it is very much possible to make your whole wheat flour in your own home. While it is easy to go to the store and get commercially processed flour from the shelf, it is safer to grind your own … Read more
Vitamix blenders are renowned worldwide for their exceptional performance, high versatility, and extreme durability. Trusted by home cooks and professional chefs alike, Vitamix blenders are often hyped to be able to do almost anything in the kitchen. But how true is this actually? Having tested Vitamix blenders in almost every way possible here at Blenders … Read more
Ever experienced that distinct burning rubber smell when your blender is running or right after it gets plugged in? This could be caused by a number of different factors. Keep reading to find out more. Blenders giving off a burning smell is one of the most common issues reported by blender users all over the … Read more
Preparing your favorite recipes with your blender can be such a joy, however, one of the major headaches of using this versatile kitchen appliance is the noise. Well, the good news is, there are a few tricks to help you go around this. Perhaps you have sleeping kids, pets, or roommates, or the noise just … Read more
Ground cinnamon is a handy ingredient to have and can be used for different recipes. But what do you do when you have cinnamon sticks but need them ground for a specific recipe? Well, you can simply grind it in a blender. However, there is a proper way to grind cinnamon sticks in a blender. … Read more
There are so many weight loss recipes out there, but, if you’re looking for an exceptional fusion of taste and efficacy, then you might want to try out some Vitamix green smoothie recipes. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of Vitamix’s green smoothie recipes, specifically created to help you get closer to … Read more
Cooked meat is one ingredient that has seen its use in many recipes that requires the use of meat such as meatloaf, hamburgers and sausages, and while it can be used in many ways ground meat needs to have the right texture. Your cooked meat can be shredded or ground and stored so that you … Read more
Everyone knows smoothies are a nutritious and refreshing way to start the day. Having to get up after a long, or worse, too short sleep to prepare your favorite smoothie can be a bit of a hassle though. While making smoothing doesn’t take a lot of time, having to make a fresh one every time … Read more
Have you ever tried blending spinach, but ended up with chunky greens inside your blend? That can be downright revolting. You might be thinking; “Maybe it’s a problem with the power of my blender”, perhaps if you got a more powerful blender, you could whip up a smooth blend, right? Wrong! When blending spinach in … Read more