Back to Basics Chill Smoothie Makers
Sep/098
Whether it’s breakfast smoothies before work or protein shakes after a workout, this convenient appliance delivers fast, thorough blending. Simple to use, just add ingredients, secure the lid, then push the button to blend. The unit’s 350-watt motor and ice-crushing blades mix with ease, while its patented Stir Stick technology forces ice and ingredients into the mixing blades for smooth, even results. In addition, the blender comes with a 40-ounce blending jar with convenient measuring marks and a mess-free dispensing valve for serving thick, blended drinks right into a glass. A large, center hole in the lid makes it easy to add ingredients while blending. Other highlights include a cup indentation in the base, four stabilizing feet, and a sleek-looking compact design. The smoothie maker measures approximately 7 by 9 by 14 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
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Deni Automatic Ice Cream Makers with Candy Crusher
Jul/093
Homemade ice cream no longer means laborious time spent at the turning wheel. This fully automatic ice-cream maker can produce up to 1-1/2-quarts in less than half an hour–no salt or ice required. Its efficient canister freezes in just 8 hours where traditional freezing methods can take up to 24 hours. After freezer the canister, place it on the base, secure the paddle and lid in place, turn on the machine, and slowly pour in the mixture of fresh ingredients. The unit will freeze and blend the ingredients into smooth ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet, or even frozen drinks like daiquiris or margaritas. Best of all, the unit comes with a candy crusher that dispenses cookies or candy into ice cream. Other highlights include a powerful 40-watt motor, a double-insulated gel cylinder, a transparent lid for keeping an eye on the action, anti-slip rubber feet, and hidden cord storage to help keep countertops tidy, as well as a collection of delicious ice-cream recipes. (more…)
Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Makers
Jun/0912
Creating up to 1-1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, or frozen drinks at home takes only about 20 minutes with this electric appliance, and salt and ice are not needed. After the machine’s chilling chamber has been in the freezer for about eight hours the liquid between its walls becomes thoroughly frozen. The chamber then goes atop the power base, the unit’s paddle goes into the chamber, the transparent top is locked in place, and the machine is turned on. Ingredients go into the chamber through an opening in the top as the paddle turns. The chamber chills the ingredients to whatever consistency is desired–though dense treats are hard to make because the paddle churns in air. Chocolate chips, chopped fruit, nuts, and other special ingredients can be added toward the end. The nonstick chamber makes cleanup a snap. Storing it in the freezer ensures a frozen confection is only 20 to 40 minutes away when the mood strikes. The machine measures 10 inches in diam (more…)
