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Blender Basics

by Athena Hessong

Photo: Crystal Hessong

Typically used by bartenders at pubs and by baristas at coffee shops, blenders have a variety of uses. Knowing how to use a blender properly will enable you to concoct creative recipes. Read through the tips, tricks and recipes in the articles below and you will be on your way to mastering the art of using your blender. When you do, you may find yourself using your blender almost every day.

  • About Blenders

    A blender is a kitchen appliance used to combine or puree food ingredients. In British English, the blenders are usually called liquidizers. Some of the blender's Read More

  • How to Choose a Blender

    A blender is one of those essential countertop appliances. Used for making smoothies, shakes and malts, it also comes in handy for pureeing, chopping and even crushing ice. Read More

  • How to Spot a Fake Magic Bullet Blender

    Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but when it comes to household appliances, there can be physical risks involved. The popular Magic Bullet Blender is the Read More

  • How to Buy a Blender

    A blender is a must for any kitchen. Though typically used to make drinks, blenders can be used to mix ingredients, chop vegetables and cut down on preparation time for Read More

  • How to Pick a Blender

    Do you love smoothies? What about milkshakes and frozen mixed drinks? Then you must purchase a blender. Not only is this small appliance great for drinks, but it can also Read More

  • How to Fix a Blender

    A blender works by having blades linked to a motor by a metal drive stud or a coupling. A motor on a blender is easily overloaded, because it is not typically designed for Read More

  • How to Clean a Blender Without Scrubbing

    If you are at all like most people, your electric blender is one of your favorite small kitchen appliances to use, and one of your least favorite to clean. However, Read More

  • How to Use an Immersion Blender

    An immersion blender, also known as a hand blender, is a handy tool for pureeing small amounts of any soups, sauces or smoothies. The tricky part about using immersion Read More

  • How to Maintain Blenders

    Kitchen blenders are an invaluable resource and often take on the responsibilities of many different appliances. Don't take for granted that your blender will always be Read More

  • How to Make a Smoothie

    Have you ever had a smoothie? Have you ever wanted to make a smoothie but did not know how? Well, let's learn how easy it is to make one. Soon, you will want to make them Read More

  • How to Make Carrot Ginger Soup

    Carrot ginger soup is easy to make, healthy and absolutely delicious. It has a creamy, savory flavor that goes well with nearly anything. What more could you ask of from a Read More

  • How to Make a Margarita With a Blender

    Margaritas are the most common mixed cocktail made with tequila, and they are always a huge hit at any party. Made with triple sec and lime juice, and served in a salted Read More

  • How to Make Easy Organic Baby Food

    To make your own organic baby food, all you need is some basic kitchen equipment and the right ingredients. Follow these steps. Read More

  • Cooking Macrobiotic Meals With a Blender & Food Processor

    Learn about using a blender and a food processor to prepare a macrobiotic meals and recipes in this free how-to video on a macrobiotics diet and cooking recipes. Read More

  • How to Recycle Paper Into a Biodegradeable Material

    Paper is already biodegradable as long as it is crumpled so that all surfaces of the paper are exposed to air. Newspapers as old as 75 years past have been found in Read More

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Photo: Crystal Hessong

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