April 16, 2009
I have wanted one of these Immersion Blenders for ages. It looks so much easier to use than a blender, especially since you can take the blender to the food ...
Other Names:Bar Blender, Liquidizer, Drink Mixer, 搅拌机 (Chinese), ミキサー (Japanese), خلاط (Arabic), ब्लेंडर (Hindi), Sekoittimessa (Fi... All Translations
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A blender, or liquidiser in British English, is a kitchen appliance used to mix ingredients or puree food. Blenders are also used to prepare emulsions, such as mayonaise, and cream soups. Blenders are to be distinguished from lower-speed hand-powered or electric mixers that are used for mixing applications. The term typically refers to a stationary, upright electrical device, but hand-held immersion blenders have become common in recent years. Blenders are also used in laboratory applications. The blending container can be made of glass, plastic, stainless steel, or porcelain, and often has graduated markings for approximate measuring purposes. At the top of the container is a lid to prevent ingredients from escaping during operation. At the bottom is a blade assembly, sometimes removable for cleaning purposes. In cases where the blades are removable, the container should have an o-ring or gasket between the body of the container and the base to seal the container and prevent the contents from leaking. The blending container is generally shaped in a way that encourages material to circulate through the blades, rather than simply spinning around. The container rests upon a base that contains a motor for turning the blade assembly and has controls on its surface. Most modern blenders offer a number of possible speeds. Low-powered blenders require some liquid to be added for the blender to operate correctly. This is because the liquid is used to move the solids around the jar and bring it in contact with the blade as the "whirlpool" fluid movement brings items from the top to the bottom. High-powered blenders are capable of milling grains and crushing ice without such assistance. The hand-held immersion blender has no container of its own, but instead has a mixing head with rotating blades that can be immersed in a container. Immersion blendors are convenient for homogenizing volumes that are too large to fit in the bowl of a stationary blender or, as in the case of soups, are too hot to be safely poured into the bowl. Some of the functions of blenders have been taken over by food processors. In particular, thicker mixtures such as mayonnaise and hummus are conveniently made in food processors.
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A kitchen appliance used to mix, blend, or puree food and liquids. Used often to make alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including daiquiris and pina coladas.
Recipes With Blender
Julius-Style Orange Drink
Orange Juice, Powdered Milk, Sugar, Water
Orange Juice, Powdered Milk, Sugar, Water
Mexican Watermelon Juice
Ice, Lime, Sugar, Watermelon
Ice, Lime, Sugar, Watermelon
Parmesan Cheese Bites
Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Margarine, Milk, Red Peppers
Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Margarine, Milk, Red Peppers
Linguine and Scallops In Hot Paprika Cream Sauce
Basil, Clam, Clove, Cottage Cheese, Garlic
Basil, Clam, Clove, Cottage Cheese, Garlic
Peach Milkshake
Milk, Peach, Sugar
Milk, Peach, Sugar
