If you’ve purchased Green Smoothie Magic or 132+ Delicious Salads, Dressings And Dips, then you’ll know there are a few handy resources and gadgets that will make ALL the difference in your kitchen! They’ll help you:
- Prepare faster;
- Improve flavors;
- Get the right consistency.
Some ARE more expensive than others (top end blenders for example), but in this resource guide I’ve tried to provide you with alternatives where possible 😉 Either way, I consider most of the items to be an investment in your health — and for your future health! If you have recommendations or items you think should be on this list, then feel free to submit them using the “Comments” system below. I read them all!
KITCHEN RESOURCES:
Various Blenders, Gadgets And Some Price Indications Here are just a handful of suggestions listing the inexpensive brands first. I have provided links for them so you can look at the features and of course the reviews (handy to check on the issues and the great stuff that other customers experience).
- Hamilton Beach has a personal single serve blender from about $20 up to low to mid-priced blenders
- Oster Fusion Blender (only 600 watts of power)
- Oster Beehive Blender (600W) from around $55
- Magic Bullet (This personal-use small capacity blender is highly reviewed. With prices starting at around $50 you’ll find it extremely efficient and affordable. You do need to trim things down a lot to fit ingredients in but on the flipside of that equation, it’s extremely easy to wash. In fact the blending cup is also your drinking cup.
- Kitchen Aid Blenders start from $99.
- JTC Omniblend has models starting at $250 (3 HP motor, the information says it is more powerful than both Vitamix and Blendtec). This looks like a great place to start.
- Blendtec: Many models ranging from about $370
- Vitamix: Many models ranging from around $450 to high end prices
- Benriner Cook Helper Slicer
- Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable
- Kuhn Rikon Julienne Peeler with Blade Protector, Stainless Steel Handle
- OXO Good Grips Crinkle Cutter
- Progressive International HGT-11 Folding Mandoline Slicer
- BladeX5 57100 Classic Cut & Slash Resistant Gloves
- Shun Premier Chef’s Knife 8-inch
NOTE re Blenders and your local pricing, availability: I actually live in Australia and brands like Vitamix are much more expensive than in the US and therefore prohibitively expensive for many. I decided to test drive a lower priced blender for the purposes of reviewing a different model. I spent only $200 on a fantastic Sunbeam blender (Café Series, PB9800) with 2000W of power and a 2 liter jug. So I am very happy. Let me know if you have something to add!
Namaste,
Gabrielle
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