Kamis, 21 April 2011

Bigger, Faster, Stronger than the Magic Bullet

Read First Before Buy Big Boss 15 Piece 300 Watt Countertop

Big Boss 15 Piece 300 Watt Countertop

We got this to replace an existing single use smoothie maker. Right out of the box, you've got all you need to make both smoothies and anything else that you would want. The kid includes 3 cups plus a variety of lids. The interesting thing about the Big Boss is that you have to screw the blade into the cup. You then flip the cup plus blade over and blend it that way. Initially we had concerns about the cup being upside down and leaking but the seal has been fine after a month of heavy usage. One thing to mention is that because you flip the entire cup over, we found that it really gets all of the chunks out. We make smoothies for my son with a lot of vegetables in them. They come out very smooth with no lumps so that my son thinks he's not drinking down a ton of vegetables. :)

Because there are so many lids and cups, we found that we make more smoothies and blended drinks than before. The noise is no noticeably louder than our previous smoothie maker. My only complaint might be that when unscrewing the lid, there are plastic tabs that stick out from the cup that annoy me. But that's really pretty minor. It's been a great kit for the money.

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Rabu, 20 April 2011

A great kitchen tool

Best Review on Fox Run Craftsmen Pastry Blender

Fox Run Craftsmen Pastry Blender

My mom has one of those pastry cutters that's like a row of stationary blades, but when it came time to stock my own kitchen, I decided to go an even more traditional route and try the wire pastry cutter. I could not be happier with my decision. The wires are heavier than those on a whisk, and they allow you to blend pastry dough quickly and effectively. There is a metal thumb rest on one side of the handle that is not shown in the picture that gives extra leverage and comfort. I have only used this to make biscuits and pie crust with (relatively soft) shortening, so I don't know how it would behave with a harder butter dough. For my purposes though, it's perfect. This is much easier to clean than my mom's cutter, too. The round wires do not slice up a kitchen sponge and no dough gets caught between them, even up where they join to the handle.

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Selasa, 19 April 2011

Miallegro 9090

Read First Before Buy Miallegro 9090 550 Watt Immersion Professional style

Miallegro 9090 550 Watt Immersion Professional style

I waited a week to weigh in on this wonderful product. If you have been waiting to buy because of some negative reviews, many concerns have been addressed in the 9090 version.

Detailed user manual describes all parts, and attachment functions. Motor housing twist-locks easily onto attachments, blades slide snugly onto shaft/removed with a "tine tool" that keeps fingers away from blades. Easy and safe.

The chopping bowl and immersion blender allowed me to put fresh tomato soup on the table for dinner in less than 30 minutes (including simmer time). So easy! I use the chopping bowl every day for raw vegetables. It is a mini Cuisinart without the clean up hassle.

Great for the lazy cook. The chop may not be perfect, but it is fast and will encourage you to experiment! The immersion works very well with various power levels.

Finally, thanks to earlier reviewers for comments that have probably made this product better. And a tip of the hat for warning regarding cleaning cordless equipment with blades. I'm sticking with corded verions that can be unplugged for cleaning!

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Senin, 18 April 2011

Tspns

Best Review on Norpro 460 Stainless Spoons 2 Piece

Norpro 460 Stainless Spoons 2 Piece

I have been using Twinlab liquid protein for years and highly recommend it. The plain, non flavored protein is pretty nasty, but the cherry flavored liquid is not that bad, it's is something you can get used to.
With the liquid protein, I get the protein I need without having to drink several protein drinks a day - and having that bloated feeling afterward. This is by far the easiest and fastest way for me to get my protein fix - no blender, no mixing, no hassle, just grab a tablespoon out of the drawer and start pouring. Another plus is if I am a little hungry, but I want to wait a couple of hours before eating, I just take a few tablespoons, and it curbs my appetite until I'm ready to eat.
As far as prices go, Amazon has been the cheapest place I have found for this product. I uaually buy 6 or more bottles at a time, and most sites charge a lot of money for shipping because of the weight. You can't beat Amazon's price with the free shipping!

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Minggu, 17 April 2011

great replacement

Best Review on Oster 5 Cup Filler Blender Accessory

Oster 5 Cup Filler Blender Accessory

I have been using Twinlab liquid protein for years and highly recommend it. The plain, non flavored protein is pretty nasty, but the cherry flavored liquid is not that bad, it's is something you can get used to.
With the liquid protein, I get the protein I need without having to drink several protein drinks a day - and having that bloated feeling afterward. This is by far the easiest and fastest way for me to get my protein fix - no blender, no mixing, no hassle, just grab a tablespoon out of the drawer and start pouring. Another plus is if I am a little hungry, but I want to wait a couple of hours before eating, I just take a few tablespoons, and it curbs my appetite until I'm ready to eat.
As far as prices go, Amazon has been the cheapest place I have found for this product. I uaually buy 6 or more bottles at a time, and most sites charge a lot of money for shipping because of the weight. You can't beat Amazon's price with the free shipping!

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Sabtu, 16 April 2011

Great Product!

Best Review on Twinlab Cher Amino Protein Cherry Fluid

Twinlab Cher Amino Protein Cherry Fluid

I have been using Twinlab liquid protein for years and highly recommend it. The plain, non flavored protein is pretty nasty, but the cherry flavored liquid is not that bad, it's is something you can get used to.
With the liquid protein, I get the protein I need without having to drink several protein drinks a day - and having that bloated feeling afterward. This is by far the easiest and fastest way for me to get my protein fix - no blender, no mixing, no hassle, just grab a tablespoon out of the drawer and start pouring. Another plus is if I am a little hungry, but I want to wait a couple of hours before eating, I just take a few tablespoons, and it curbs my appetite until I'm ready to eat.
As far as prices go, Amazon has been the cheapest place I have found for this product. I uaually buy 6 or more bottles at a time, and most sites charge a lot of money for shipping because of the weight. You can't beat Amazon's price with the free shipping!

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Jumat, 15 April 2011

Super Useful

Read First Before Buy Blender Bottle Protein Blenderball Portable

Blender Bottle Protein Blenderball Portable

I bought this set of two blender shakers with blenderballs because I recently made protein shakes a part of my daily routine for getting in shape. I previously used a plastic cup with lid and straw. That worked fine other than the wear and tear to the straw and the danger of it leaking a bit through the straw hole when I filled it too full.

Anyone who uses protein shakes knows that they don't always mix well with just a spoon. I wanted something that held more and had a tighter lid. These shakers were perfect for that, and the blenderball was an added bonus. Now my protein mix is completed blended and I have no spill.

I also like having two because now I have a back up in case I forget to wash one right after use, or I can take two shakes with me in one day. As the other reviews state, the ball and the cup and lid are super easy to clean. I was surprised at how tight the lid is, even the spout that covers the mouth hole has a nice tight seal.

Best product ever that serves its purpose well, and I would highly recommend it to others!

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Kamis, 14 April 2011

Vegan, delicious, feels great, excellent amino acid profile

Best Review on Plant Fusion Supplement Chocolate Pound

Plant Fusion Supplement Chocolate Pound

I tried PlantFusion for the first time, I got the Chocolate 2lb. First, its completely mild on your stomach compared to Whey which bloats your stomach and gives you mild stomach pain for an hour. Second, the PlantFusion chocolate flavor mixed with water or even milk is terrible. To me those arent even an option. Mixed with orange juice is a little better, but still not great. I found though if you mix with unsweetened vanilla flavored almond milk it is awesome. Add a banana and it is even better. The almond milk brings a buttery creamy taste that makes it taste like a carmel chocolate malt. Milk alone doesnt do that.
Third, I only mix in a blender, none of the other methods comes close to mixing it properly. And fourth, the price is great, you cant beat the price with free shipping on Amazon. I'm a vegetarian and plant powder isnt supposed to taste like chocolate, not supposed to taste good period, so I am ok with the fructose and sodium, real plants have sugar and salt too, and since I take after my workout, it doesnt matter to me. There is a big difference between forcing down a terrible tasting protein drink after a workout, and actually looking forward to a good tasting drink after a workout. This stuff is the best I've found, and its not made in some chinese factory with no accountability.

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Rabu, 13 April 2011

They're amazing!

Read First Before Buy Prismacolor Premier Soft Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Premier Soft Colored Pencils

I'm new to Prismacolor pencils as they are a bit hard to get and expensive to buy in Australia. The ones I bought from Amazon are about half the price including postage than what I can buy them here. They are a really high quality artist pencil and they allow you to layer your colors and also to burnish. For those of you that aren't familiar with burnishing its a way of laying the color on in a heavier hand so that your pencil actually goes on thicker and takes on a waxier or almost painted look. These are the only pencil I have found so far that this technique really works properly with. They also blend together really well and the range of colors is just awesome. They are more expensive than what you may buy in your average office/school supply store but this is defiantly a case of you get what you pay for, if you want quality it's worth the bit extra. You really can't go wrong with these. A little tip: If you don't want your lead to break when you sharpen your pencils use a battery or electric sharpener. Often when you get breaks as you sharpen its because you are slightly twisting the pencil as you sharpen it and these ones are just too good to waste.

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Selasa, 12 April 2011

Great Product

Read First Before Buy Nut Milk Bag New Improved

Nut Milk Bag New Improved

After using cheesecloth AND a small mesh strainer to make soy milk I can't believe there was something like this out there all along. I went from having to strain the milk 4 times to only once. It cut the time required to make soy milk in half and less dishes required for all of the pouring back and forth. It fits perfectly on the old thermos (the plastic kind for taking water or other cold liquids not the coffee type) that is about 5-6" across and is exactly the same height. If I were using a large bowl to make the milk I would probably get the gallon bag but this one fits perfect on the top of a pitcher or thermos. The clean-up was much easier than cleaning cheesecloth as well. Nothing stuck in the bag like it does in the cheesecloth so I just dropped the mess into a bowl, rinsed the inside of the bag and hung it up on my kitchen towel hook. I would recommend this product to anyone.

ps: It would be a great bag for rinsing sprouts as well.

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Senin, 11 April 2011

Awesome Recipes!

Best Review on Wardens Favorite Ninja Recipes Presents

Wardens Favorite Ninja Recipes Presents

I love my Nija having originally used it only for the things I had seen demonstrated on QVC. I have been a fan of Bob Warden and his easy-to-follow style for years so I was anxious to do more. The book came out, then sold out so I had to wait. But what worth-while, worth-the-wait purchase to make!

As with Bob's style the book does the following:

- Cover every type of food service you want: breakfast to meal to dessert
- Give a shopping list for every recipe
- Show a photo for just about every recipe
- Never use hard to find products
- Keep it simple whether it be mixing or cooking.
- Make is great to eat and serve
- Presented in a quality book on quality paper to resist spills

Thank you Bob for another winner AND for offering it at a price we cannot afford to pass up!
You make me a hero in my own home!

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Minggu, 10 April 2011

Plumps My Cheeks

Best Review on Neocell Super Powder Collagen Ounce

Neocell Super Powder Collagen Ounce

Here's my Collagen supplement story (that I wrote for my FB friends who witnessed the pain I've been suffering, and for those of you who may be experiencing similar pain):

About a year ago I injured my elbow and although I tried multiple remedies, it only became more irritated and more painful. Keyboards and repetitive movement (almost everything I did) only made it worse. It simply would not heal. The pain got to the point that I could not pour a cup of tea without it feeling like coals of fire were searing my entire arm. I had to have others carry the groceries. Pouring from a gallon of milk was impossible without extra props and help. I went to the doctor, and after multiple consultations, the verdict was that it was part of life and "welcome to the club."

I was not thrilled with the idea of having to depend on the prescribed Tylenol and Ibuprofen for relief the rest of my life. So, I started researching and stumbled across some interesting reviews on Amazon regarding results people were seeing by taking collagen supplement.

While I've seen a lot about lotions, hair, and cosmetic products containing collagen, I've not heard a lot of talk or recommendations on taking it as a supplement.

Collagen "facts" I learned:
- 30% of all protein in the body is collagen.
- 70% of all collagen in the body is in connective tissue.
- it's essential for hair, nails, bones, joints, etc.
- it is used for help with building muscles.
- it aids with energy and endurance.

So, I figured I'd try it.

BTW -- Let me say that we eat very healthy: organic, top-quality food, balanced diet, and I take excellent vitamin supplements -- daily. No greasy, fast-foods, refined sugars, and processed foods or additives. So I was doing all diet stuff right.

In my research I saw there were variations of Collagen supplements, so I decided to start with 2 different types of powder (this one and the Dr. Bernd "grass-fed, cold processed" with amino acids) that I mixed into my morning vitamin health/shake drink (that I always took). I knew not to expect immediate results because joints and tendons are among the slowest in the body to heal.

However, about 6 weeks after I started taking collagen supplements, I noticed that my nails were growing strong and no longer wimpy and breaking. At first I didn't think much of it, but then I realized that the pain in my joints was ...umm... kinda not there any more. I waited for a while to see if it was a fluke or if was just my imagination. But seriously, it's been several weeks now, that I no longer experience that burning coal-fire pain. Last night when I went to bed I realized that I could not remember the last time I had taken an ibuprofen.

I love being able to pour my coffee, do my computer/keyboard stuff, and live life without the excruciating pain that had become a part of if over the last year.

I take the collagen supplement daily, but others in the family have seen great results with taking it only 3x a week. I think it depends on the body's need.

I'm not saying that collagen is a fix all magic (there is no such thing). However, if there's a deficit of a nutrient in the body, then it will scream for it. In my case, I believe the evidence points to the fact that I was needing collagen, and I believe there are many others out there who are in a similar situation. From what I've seen, it's worth trying.

PS: I was ready to post this when my 19-year old called and ask if I'd drop something off at her work. So, I decided to run drop it off before posting. (Ok, I jogged and walked part of the way too). When I got there, a 20-year old colleague of hers asked if I was her sister. That's the first time I've ever had that happen. I think I'm gonna keep taking this STUFF!

.

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Sabtu, 09 April 2011

Great for pool geeks like me

Read First Before Buy Taylor 9265 Magneticstirrer Speedstir Start Uppack

Taylor 9265 Magneticstirrer Speedstir Start Uppack

When doing tests on TA and CH and SALT levels you all know its a PAIN in the ... to have to swirl after each drop (where each drop represents say 10ppm for TA or CH) and you need to keep going this till you get your reading. TA is not so bad at 50-70ppm levels, but when you in the CH test where you have to do somewhere between 20-30 drops, its a true pain. Ive noticed it also skews the test if you had swirl at times where you thought you swirled it enough but you did and added another drop and another but the actual test was say over 2drops ago.

This thing is awesome for that.

Now I have one beef with it, not taking a star off for this. The speedstir auto shuts off at 1min. When you doing Salt test or CH test where you have to drop in at least 20-30 drops, and if you like me where you drop one drop every 2-3secs so let it mix in and see if it swirled, by the time you get to drop 20, the speedstir auto shuts off. So then you have to turn it back on to continue your test. My memory sucks at times and one time I lost count on what drop I was at when I was turning it back on..... dammit. Hahahha getting old sucks.

One other thing, Taylor always includes nice cases for everything like their OTO test, Salt Test, K-2006 test kit, but this Speedstir doesnt come with a case, wish it did. That little pill is so easy to lose. So I ended up putting all this in a small rubbermaid container, wife doesnt know I stole it yet.

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Jumat, 08 April 2011

A Sweet blender!

Best Review on KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders Polycarbonate Pitcher

KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders Polycarbonate Pitcher

I was one of those people wondering what's the big difference between those cheap 30 dollar blender vs. the ones that are over a hundred bucks... I found that the following things made this particular blender very useful and worth every dollar that I paid for...

1) SOOOOO easy to clean... you literally just take out the jar and just hand wash it... Other cheap machines will make you have to take it apart and clean every little parts...

2) chops ice very well... One time, my ice cubes all CLUMPED together into ONE HUGE ice chunk (i kept it in a plastic bag), and I wondered if my blender would be able to crush this... to my surprise, the blender was able to crush into a smooth texture with the "crush ice" button.... A cheap machine would make you use a spoon or something to move the ice around or maybe just crush it into little pieces before-hand...

3) the 5 different buttons are nice to have... Literally, each button on the blender acts differently... the Ice Crush button is very nice because it pushes the ice cubes around to get to every single ice cube in the jar... I found this function very useful... Also, the "liquefy" and "puree" buttons are very useful when making smoothies or shakes...

In my experience, I used a 1500 dollar blender before (was a commercial purpose one), and that thing worked flawlessly.... for something that you want for homeuse, this is a pretty good blender and for it's price, i think it will satisfy what you're looking for.....

It's not too cheap, not to expensive, but just right~

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Kamis, 07 April 2011

A "must have" for any health conscience cook or baker!

Read First Before Buy Nourishing Meals Healthy Gluten Free Recipes

Nourishing Meals Healthy Gluten Free Recipes

I was so excited when I saw this cookbook in our local bookstore! Ali and Tom's first cookbook, Whole Life Nutrition, has been the main cookbook I have used since it came out. I have made many of the recipes numerous times and highly recommend it.

Now that I have Nourishing Meals I can't put it down. I love the middle section of the book that has about 16 pages of beautiful color photo's of completed recipes with the name and page # of where they are located in the book! Every photo of a recipe (and there are about 5 on each page)is so inspiring that of course I want to make them all.

I also love the layout and organization of the book. There are gray tabs on each page with the name of the section you are looking at such as 'soups, vegetables, grains, meals, desserts', etc. It makes it fast and easy to find a particular section of the book.

I've made my own almond milk for the Mango Banana Almond Smoothie which was a big hit here. From the bread section I was inspired to make my own Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter for the first time. It's on day 5 and soon it will be ready for me to try out the Sourdough Teff Bread recipe! I've also made a soup and the quick Pita bread - yum!

If you like trying new recipes that are easy to follow, healthy, nutritious and delicious you should definitely get this awesome cookbook. You won't be disappointed!

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Rabu, 06 April 2011

great product

Best Review on Genuine Blender Bottle Protein Fitness

Genuine Blender Bottle Protein Fitness

In preparing for jaw surgery and no solid food for months after it, I was looking for a really great blender to make smoothies. I read many reviews and almost bought a vitamix until I read reviews on consumers reports. Since Oster BCBG08 was rated nearly as good as the Vitamix for $400.00+ less, my husband and I thought we would give it a try. From the first smoothie we knew we had a winner in this blender! It has enough power to easily blend ice and fruit completely. (We have had 2 Magic Bullets and neither of them would completely blend ice or fruit without leaving chunks behind.) We have made multiple smoothies every day since we got this and it works so well it is almost unbelievable for this price especially! We had read a few reviews that criticized the light weight of the plastic base which looks like metal. Believe me, we love that this blender is so light weight and easy to handle yet looks like nice expensive metal. We have never had a problem with it moving around on our counter at all as other reviewers have nor do we have a problem with the cord being too short. We think this blender is about as perfect as a blender can get!

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Selasa, 05 April 2011

the price was right

Best Review on Oster BCBG08 C 8 Speed Blender Brushed

Oster BCBG08 C 8 Speed Blender Brushed

In preparing for jaw surgery and no solid food for months after it, I was looking for a really great blender to make smoothies. I read many reviews and almost bought a vitamix until I read reviews on consumers reports. Since Oster BCBG08 was rated nearly as good as the Vitamix for $400.00+ less, my husband and I thought we would give it a try. From the first smoothie we knew we had a winner in this blender! It has enough power to easily blend ice and fruit completely. (We have had 2 Magic Bullets and neither of them would completely blend ice or fruit without leaving chunks behind.) We have made multiple smoothies every day since we got this and it works so well it is almost unbelievable for this price especially! We had read a few reviews that criticized the light weight of the plastic base which looks like metal. Believe me, we love that this blender is so light weight and easy to handle yet looks like nice expensive metal. We have never had a problem with it moving around on our counter at all as other reviewers have nor do we have a problem with the cord being too short. We think this blender is about as perfect as a blender can get!

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Senin, 04 April 2011

Just what we needed for our cracked one

Best Review on Cuisinart SPB 456 2 Blender Blade

Cuisinart SPB 456 2 Blender Blade

I scored this ice cream maker for $20 at a garage sale yesterday and just served up my first batch of "moolicious" vanilla using a recipe I found online (and doubling it). It is fantastic, superb, wonderful and amazing. Yes, it's loud (seemed to get louder as the ice cream got thicker), but it is fast so the noise is short lived (I put it in the bathroom). It seems more or less foolproof. No regrets. Oh, it took a long time for the liquid in the bowl to freeze and I was afraid it would not, but it was solid this morning when I shook it to test. The ice cream came out very soft, but I put it in the freezer and now have lovely harder ice cream. It's great both ways. Mine was missing the instruction book, but there are many recipes online and you really don't need instructions to operate this (freeze bowl, put in ingredients, put stirrer thingy in, put on lid, turn it on). This is going to be fun, so long as I keep my 6 days/week of running up!

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Minggu, 03 April 2011

My mom liked it!

Read First Before Buy Rubbermaid FG3093RDCHILI Servin Saver Bottle

Rubbermaid FG3093RDCHILI Servin Saver Bottle

I scored this ice cream maker for $20 at a garage sale yesterday and just served up my first batch of "moolicious" vanilla using a recipe I found online (and doubling it). It is fantastic, superb, wonderful and amazing. Yes, it's loud (seemed to get louder as the ice cream got thicker), but it is fast so the noise is short lived (I put it in the bathroom). It seems more or less foolproof. No regrets. Oh, it took a long time for the liquid in the bowl to freeze and I was afraid it would not, but it was solid this morning when I shook it to test. The ice cream came out very soft, but I put it in the freezer and now have lovely harder ice cream. It's great both ways. Mine was missing the instruction book, but there are many recipes online and you really don't need instructions to operate this (freeze bowl, put in ingredients, put stirrer thingy in, put on lid, turn it on). This is going to be fun, so long as I keep my 6 days/week of running up!

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Sabtu, 02 April 2011

Total Satisfaction

Read First Before Buy Cuisinart Indulgence 2 Quart Automatic Frozen

Cuisinart Indulgence 2 Quart Automatic Frozen

I scored this ice cream maker for $20 at a garage sale yesterday and just served up my first batch of "moolicious" vanilla using a recipe I found online (and doubling it). It is fantastic, superb, wonderful and amazing. Yes, it's loud (seemed to get louder as the ice cream got thicker), but it is fast so the noise is short lived (I put it in the bathroom). It seems more or less foolproof. No regrets. Oh, it took a long time for the liquid in the bowl to freeze and I was afraid it would not, but it was solid this morning when I shook it to test. The ice cream came out very soft, but I put it in the freezer and now have lovely harder ice cream. It's great both ways. Mine was missing the instruction book, but there are many recipes online and you really don't need instructions to operate this (freeze bowl, put in ingredients, put stirrer thingy in, put on lid, turn it on). This is going to be fun, so long as I keep my 6 days/week of running up!

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Jumat, 01 April 2011

Good nutrition with "taste appeal"

Best Review on Breakfasts Blender Batter Allergy Alternatives

Breakfasts Blender Batter Allergy Alternatives

Sue Gregg's cookbooks are very popular among many homeschoolers and women who are trying to improve the nutrition level of their cooking. In some cases I think they are overpriced and the information in most of them was not new to me.

But, and I say this emphatically, but the Breakfast cookbook is more than worth its price. It is unique, comprehensive, and it is one of the ten or so cookbooks I simply could not manage without.Sue Gregg's breakfast cookbook includes recipes and information for safely using your blender to grind some whole grains- that will save you the cost of a grain mill and get fresh grains into your diets much more quickly than waiting for the grain mill. Buying our own fresh grains is also cheaper than buying the flours, so I am able to make up for my tepid response to the other Sue Gregg cookbooks with unstinted, heartfelt, full-blown praise for this one. If you make breakfast instead of pouring it out of a box, this is a most excellent cookbook to own. If you pour your breakfast out of a box then this is a great cookbook to help you escape that money trap. I really like this cookbook (and nobody's paying me to say so and I have no stock in the company, unfortunately).

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Kamis, 31 Maret 2011

HAD IT FOR THREE OVER THREE YEARS

Best Review on Breville 800BLXL Die Cast Hemisphere Polycarbonate

Breville 800BLXL Die Cast Hemisphere Polycarbonate

I worked in a smoothie shop for a few years in high school (hint: we're the "king" of the frozen fruit concoctions), and made a whole lot of smoothies with the industrial vitamix blenders we had. I picked up one of these a few years ago on woot, and I think it is an ideal blender for home use. The jar is polycarbonate, which allows it to be quite large without being extra heavy. Like all other blenders it can form an air bubble near the blade for mixtures with too much ice or too little dietary fiber, but just knocking on the side of the jar is usually enough to dislodge it. It has only as many settings as you need, and the motor inside never seems to be over-strained. The ice chip makes an awful racket, but produces amazingly fine flakes of ice, comparable to shaved ice. The base removes easily without any tools which makes is very easy to clean.

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Rabu, 30 Maret 2011

Chocolate kind tastes great!

Best Review on Pure Protein Natural Vanilla Cream

Pure Protein Natural Vanilla Cream

After doing some extensive research for a protein powder that was not full of added sugar OR artificial sweeteners, I came across this Jillian Micheal's product. It is sweetened with Stevia and has only 100 calories per scoop, so I gave it a try. For the last two weeks I have started my day with one of the two following smoothies:

1. 1 scoop of the whey protein powder, 1 whole banana, 4 frozen strawberries, and a half cup to cup of unsweetened coconut milk (depending on how thick I want it to be)

2. 1 scoop of whey powder, 1 whole cup of mixed frozen berries (raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries), and 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut milk.

I drink this while I get ready for work, which is around 7:20 am, and I stay full until around 12:30 when I typically leave my office for lunch. What's more is that I am never famished at lunch time, just normal-hungry. I have been having a serving of lean protein such as fish or chicken along with a generous side of veggies and some whole grain carbs for lunch, string cheese or 90 calorie granola bar for a snack, and similar dinner, and have lost 8 pounds in two weeks.

I do exercise when I have the motivation and have even had one of these smoothies afterwards, too. I strongly believe that they are keeping me full and energized from breakfast until lunch, which helps me eat less throughout the day. I am also loving that I can get a full serving of fruit into my daily diet, something I would never do unless I was drinking these smoothies.

I have not had this powder with water and don't think I would want to. I enjoy it as a creamy boost to a healthy breakfast that is fast and easy. It's also quite affordable at around $10 a container. One container has 15 servings, so each serving costs aprox. $.66 cents. I figure that the total cost of my daily breakfast is about $1.50 at most and is a lot more nutritious than a drive thru breakfast or even a bowl of oatmeal.

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Selasa, 29 Maret 2011

Love This Product And Here is Why

Best Review on Natures Way Metabolic ReSet Chocolate

Natures Way Metabolic ReSet Chocolate

This has rapidly become my 'staple' shake of choice. I've tried a few others (including HempShake..not so tasty) but I keep coming back to this. I always make it with skimmed milk; tried water as they suggest in the instructions...not so nice!
The most important factors for me with this shake are the very low sugar content (contains stevia and is nice and sweet), high protein content (23g in the two scoops I use to make my shake) and high fiber content; together these mean that I can have one of these in the morning and not feel hungry until early afternoon. One benefit I've noticed (may be imaginary) is that drinking water after this shake keeps me feeling full for longer compared to others. Also contains a multi-vitamin mix which is useful if you're restricting your intake of other foods...

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Senin, 28 Maret 2011

Loved it

Best Review on The Body Reset Diet Metabolism

The Body Reset Diet Metabolism

Amazing book. I am on day 8 and have lost 7 pounds and feel great. I am 5' 3" and started at 140lbs but this morning I weighed 132.8. I am not a fan of fad diets, especially when celebrities are involved, because I always assume it's just an attempt to make money. However, after reading the whole book I do believe Harley is an expert and his plan is exactly what he says it is; a reset for the whole body and an easy way to lose weight fast for those of us who are too impatient to stick with a more traditional plan of losing 1 pound a week. The only con to this diet is the planning involved for meals and groceries-I only shop once a week though so I had to choose all the smoothie and meal recipes I want ahead of time. Regardless, the results are worth it. I feel great and am motivated to continue. Highly recommend this.

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Minggu, 27 Maret 2011

This is not chocolate as you may know it. Change your expectations.

Read First Before Buy Navitas Naturals Organic 16 Ounce Pouches

Navitas Naturals Organic 16 Ounce Pouches

Hello Raw Cacao Lovers!

Here is the real truth about vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content in Raw Cacao:

Despite the trafficked reports circulating the internet, the honest truth remains: even when processed at low temperatures (i.e. "raw"), there is no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present in cacao.

Recently, highly trafficked websites such as[...] have highlighted the misinformation of cacao's supposed vitamin C content. Included in these reports are claims that raw cacao is "extraordinarily high in vitamin C."

Back in 2004, our Navitas Naturals lab tests directly looked for vitamin C content in raw cacao, but came up negative. Despite these results, the current media blitz brought us back again for another round of lab testing of our best-selling raw cacao products (beans, nibs and powder) for vitamin C. This time, we used two different laboratories instead of one, and utilized three different analytical methods: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Capilary Electrophoresis (CE) with UV detection, and Titration.

Though all three methods have their place in the scientific community, Titration is the most commonly used method in the food industry when determining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content. However, there is a critical detail within the Titration method many companies miss when testing raw cacao. The method of Titration is unable to differentiate the vitamin C (ascorbic acid) from the vitamin's analogs. The result is what is known as a "false positive."

This is why, at Navitas Naturals, we use HPLC when testing raw cacao's vitamin C content. The HPLC method looks directly for vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and not just the analogs. Additionally, after sending samples of our products to another lab to test using the CE method, the reports returned consistent the HPLC results.

We have now also tested one of the largest raw cacao brands in the United States using the Titration and HPLC methods. And yet again the results confirm our previous conclusion that raw cacao has no vitamin C (ascorbic acid) present.

Cacao is a tremendously beneficial superfood, containing a wide spectrum of minerals and phytonutrients. It is important to be clear however, Vitamin C is not amongst these nutrients.

Sincerely,

Zach Adelman, President
Navitas Naturals

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Sabtu, 26 Maret 2011

More than just juice!

Best Review on Beginners Guide Juicing Gracefully ebook

Beginners Guide Juicing Gracefully ebook

This has got to be one of the best juicing books I've seen. There are 50 recipes, all broken down by how they benefit you, rather than "here's some berry recipes". This book lists your juices based on topics like, losing weight, beauty and healthy aging or cleaning/detoxifying. I find that so much more useful and interesting to read. I can see referring to each section time and time again.

In addition to the clear ingredients and instructions is the nutritional info- quite helpful.

I've been a long-time juicer but usually only juice fruit. I forget how healthy it is to juice vegetables also, so will be trying more of these recipes. They do look yummy!

Juicing has got to be one of the best ways to improve our overall health and nutritional intake, and with this book and her 50 recipes I know I'll be juicing to my hearts content for a long time. Simple, easy to read and follow the recipes, and for the low price and many health benefits this is an easy 5-star book. Highly recommended.

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Jumat, 25 Maret 2011

Works well.

Best Review on Optimum Nutrition Energy Servings Concord

Optimum Nutrition Energy Servings Concord

I was looking for an inexpensive small personal blender that was powerful, easy to use, and could blend a perfect smoothie. I did a lot of research and looked into about a dozen other brands including the famed "Magic Bullet". What I found out was that not all personal blenders are made equal. The "Magic Bullet" didn't get very good reviews even though it is by far the most popular. After all my intense research, I settled on this one... The Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender. Here's the scoop on what makes this surprising blender the "cream of the crop" :)

Pros:

-Simple and easy to use
-Easy to Clean
-Powerful enough to chop frozen fruits (and probably ice too)
-Pulse button allows you more control because you can start or stop it.
-Seems very sturdy and only has 3 parts to it. (lid, glass, and base)
-This thing is freaking cheap... got mine for $15.
-Blends Smoothies perfectly with no unchopped pieces of fruit.
-Power cord can be tucked in and wrapped around bottom of base for storage.

Cons:
-Emits a slight 'burnt oil' odor while it is in operation... but it's not as bad as it sounds.
-The Lid seems kind of flimsy.

Conclusion:
At $15 this little blender is not only a bargain, it gets the job done and does it well! In fact, it works just as well as my friend's personal blender which costs more than twice the amount I spent on this one. The elegance and simplicity of the design is also to be admired. The plastic blending container also doubles as a travel mug and the Lid to it doubles as a sipping lid when used as a travel mug. It's a nice surprise to see a product in which you can see that they put a lot of thought into it's design. It's positive aspects greatly outshine the few negatives... especially when considering the price. So if you need an amazing blender but you're on a budget, pick this one up and never look back! By the way, this thing is also available elsewhere... like "Wally World" and "Target" ...and at the same low price :)

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Kamis, 24 Maret 2011

Very pleased

Read First Before Buy Hamilton Beach 51101R Single Serve Blender

Hamilton Beach 51101R Single Serve Blender

I was looking for an inexpensive small personal blender that was powerful, easy to use, and could blend a perfect smoothie. I did a lot of research and looked into about a dozen other brands including the famed "Magic Bullet". What I found out was that not all personal blenders are made equal. The "Magic Bullet" didn't get very good reviews even though it is by far the most popular. After all my intense research, I settled on this one... The Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender. Here's the scoop on what makes this surprising blender the "cream of the crop" :)

Pros:

-Simple and easy to use
-Easy to Clean
-Powerful enough to chop frozen fruits (and probably ice too)
-Pulse button allows you more control because you can start or stop it.
-Seems very sturdy and only has 3 parts to it. (lid, glass, and base)
-This thing is freaking cheap... got mine for $15.
-Blends Smoothies perfectly with no unchopped pieces of fruit.
-Power cord can be tucked in and wrapped around bottom of base for storage.

Cons:
-Emits a slight 'burnt oil' odor while it is in operation... but it's not as bad as it sounds.
-The Lid seems kind of flimsy.

Conclusion:
At $15 this little blender is not only a bargain, it gets the job done and does it well! In fact, it works just as well as my friend's personal blender which costs more than twice the amount I spent on this one. The elegance and simplicity of the design is also to be admired. The plastic blending container also doubles as a travel mug and the Lid to it doubles as a sipping lid when used as a travel mug. It's a nice surprise to see a product in which you can see that they put a lot of thought into it's design. It's positive aspects greatly outshine the few negatives... especially when considering the price. So if you need an amazing blender but you're on a budget, pick this one up and never look back! By the way, this thing is also available elsewhere... like "Wally World" and "Target" ...and at the same low price :)

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Rabu, 23 Maret 2011

Great Tasting Shake

Best Review on ViSalus Balance Meals Health Mix Ins

ViSalus Balance Meals Health Mix Ins

I was so excited after reading the reviews about using this product. I have a hard time with getting hungry while dieting and needing something NOW! :) This is something that makes it really easy to grab and go. My friend turned me on to these after losing over 30 pounds since January of this year.

I have been taking green tea extract and raspberry ketones along with it, also recommended by her, Green Tea Extract 60 Capsules (500mg) + FREE 25 Grams Raspberry Ketones Powder. I think when you're on a strict diet, it helps to take some kind of supplement that speeds up the amount of calories/fat you burn per day.

I will give credit where credit is due, though. I don't regret getting this shake at all. I use it when I'm on the fly for my lunches and it's worth not having to worry about taking the extra time to fix something super healthy and not feeling guilty about eating out last minute.

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Selasa, 22 Maret 2011

Still working!

Best Review on Sunbeam Oster 083819 000 089 Filler Cap

Sunbeam Oster 083819 000 089 Filler Cap

This is a very good product. This is my first pre workout supplement I've had. I was somewhat worried about how I would react since I am rather sensitive to most stimuli. (i.e caffeine) I started out with a half scoop and I experienced little change and no side effects. At 3/4 I could start noticing improvements. Now I'm up to 1 1/4 with no side effects linked to a sensitive tolerance.

The best thing about Cellucor is the harder you work, the harder it works. I've experienced many workout routines where I've plateau and stop seeing results. I just didn't have the extra energy to push the extra 2 reps or sets. Now I'm able to push my intensity to another level and results are stacking up. I'm starting to wonder how I ever completed a workout without it.

So if you're looking to kick it up a notch and sick of feeling sluggish after a workout I would highly recommend getting Cellucor. If you have reservations due to sensitivity, take it easy. Start with a very small serving and work your way up to your comfort level (without exceeding recommended dosage) trust me, you won't regret it.

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Senin, 21 Maret 2011

Thanks!

Read First Before Buy Oster BLSTAV PKN MyBlend 20 Ounce Accessory

Oster BLSTAV PKN MyBlend 20 Ounce Accessory

This is a very good product. This is my first pre workout supplement I've had. I was somewhat worried about how I would react since I am rather sensitive to most stimuli. (i.e caffeine) I started out with a half scoop and I experienced little change and no side effects. At 3/4 I could start noticing improvements. Now I'm up to 1 1/4 with no side effects linked to a sensitive tolerance.

The best thing about Cellucor is the harder you work, the harder it works. I've experienced many workout routines where I've plateau and stop seeing results. I just didn't have the extra energy to push the extra 2 reps or sets. Now I'm able to push my intensity to another level and results are stacking up. I'm starting to wonder how I ever completed a workout without it.

So if you're looking to kick it up a notch and sick of feeling sluggish after a workout I would highly recommend getting Cellucor. If you have reservations due to sensitivity, take it easy. Start with a very small serving and work your way up to your comfort level (without exceeding recommended dosage) trust me, you won't regret it.

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Minggu, 20 Maret 2011

great taste and quick delivery

Best Review on CELLUCOR C4 SERVINGS STRAWBERRY MARGARITA

CELLUCOR C4 SERVINGS STRAWBERRY MARGARITA

This is a very good product. This is my first pre workout supplement I've had. I was somewhat worried about how I would react since I am rather sensitive to most stimuli. (i.e caffeine) I started out with a half scoop and I experienced little change and no side effects. At 3/4 I could start noticing improvements. Now I'm up to 1 1/4 with no side effects linked to a sensitive tolerance.

The best thing about Cellucor is the harder you work, the harder it works. I've experienced many workout routines where I've plateau and stop seeing results. I just didn't have the extra energy to push the extra 2 reps or sets. Now I'm able to push my intensity to another level and results are stacking up. I'm starting to wonder how I ever completed a workout without it.

So if you're looking to kick it up a notch and sick of feeling sluggish after a workout I would highly recommend getting Cellucor. If you have reservations due to sensitivity, take it easy. Start with a very small serving and work your way up to your comfort level (without exceeding recommended dosage) trust me, you won't regret it.

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Sabtu, 19 Maret 2011

This cuts frozen butter like nobody's business

Read First Before Buy Norpro 3247 Deluxe Pastry Blender

Norpro 3247 Deluxe Pastry Blender

I am puzzled by the one star review for this product. Though I did not purchase through Amazon, I am here searching for the product I own so that I can get more for friends. No one in my area carries them. I own the Norpro professional pastry blender. It looks identical to the item pictured here. (The four blades are not common on the other pastry blenders I've seen, and the design of this one is different enough from the standard Norpro blender that it is easy to differentiate.) I make my pastry with cold butter and this is the only pastry blender I have tried that doesn't bend under the resistance of the hard, cold, butter. All other blenders I have tried have such flimsy wires or blades that I can move them with my fingers. These blades do not bend under pressure whether from my fingers or the hard butter. I don't understand why even my local kitchen specialty store doesn't carry them. The "heavy duty" Norpro blender they carry is nowhere near as strong as this. If this truly is the product pictured, it is the best.

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Jumat, 18 Maret 2011

Daughter loves it

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Vitamix 1782 TurboBlend 2 Speed

Our 33-yo vegan daughter requested this for her only Christmas present, so a number of family members went in to get it for her, even though we were shocked at the price. The very first thing she did was grind some nuts to a powder which took just seconds, and made a couple of smoothies the first minute she got home. Then on New Year's Day she brought it back to our house again to make another smoothie and some Nutella from scratch (the regular stuff has dairy in it, she says). Taking into consideration all my feedback is secondhand, I would say she adores this machine. It is probably the first non-human thing she would save from a house fire, LOL! She says it is heavy-duty, fast, will do anything in seconds. My husband liked the 5-yr warranty too. Appears to be a phenomenal product!

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Kamis, 17 Maret 2011

So easy to make yogurt

Best Review on Euro Cuisine ym100 Automatic Yogurt

Euro Cuisine ym100 Automatic Yogurt

This yogurt maker is great! The quality (so far) is good and making yogurt is easy and carefree. I have made yogurt without a machine by placing milk in pan in a low temp. oven for 8 hours. It turned out fine but having the oven on for so long bothered me and I made a mess transfering it to smaller containers for refrigeration. I know it's not necessary to use an oven -

room temp. is supposedly fine but my health trained brain says NO!

Using the automatic yogurt maker is so nice - pouring the milk into 7 different jars, placing the jars in the unit, covering unit with clear lid,

turning unit on, setting desired time, and walking away confident temp. is constant is the best way for me.

Oh, and the 6 oz. jars (with lids) are the perfect serving. You can make each jar a different flavor too...

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Rabu, 16 Maret 2011

The Best!

Best Review on Garden Life Organic Protein Grams

Garden Life Organic Protein Grams

I can not express how happy I am that I found this! I LOVE IT!!! From it's description, I'm sure you know that it's raw protein, NOT from animal products. I'm a raw vegan so this was definitely a great find. It mixes into smoothies and even just soymilk on it's own REALLY well. It doesn't really have any flavor, just that somewhat chalky texture that most protein powders have, but it's not bad at all, I actually like the slight chalky taste. My recipe I've been doing with this every morning is:

10 oz Organic Vanilla Soymilk
3 tsp Raw Cocoa Powder
1 tbsp Agave
1 Scoop of the Raw Protein

I have that with some ice and it's like a mocha iced latte, it's great! I would HIGHLY recommend this to ANYONE, were you are a vegan or not. Getting protein from natural, raw sources, now that's good for anyone! I love this and will for sure be continuing to have this EVERYDAY! Oh and it's quite large. I have on average 1-2 of the above drink a day and 1 of these will probably last me at least a month easy.

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Selasa, 15 Maret 2011

Must have for all gym rats

Best Review on LaCuisineTM 18oz Tornado Portable Mixer

LaCuisineTM 18oz Tornado Portable Mixer

The #1 thing to remember for this device is that the rubber cap on the bottom of the cup pries off to reveal the battery compartment.

This is perfect for making protein and meal replacement shakes.

It's also perfect for making BulletProof Coffee (do a web search if you don't know what that is). This device is not built to handle hot beverages, so you have to be careful to avoid cracking the plastic and ruining the blender. Here's the trick: start your tap water running cold, place this blender under the flow of water, then turn your tap to hot. As the blender fills pour out the old water. When the water is hot, turn off the tap and cap the blander full of hot water. When the coffee is ready, pour out the water, drop in your ingredients, fill with coffee and replace the lid. Now you can safely blend a perfect cup of bulletproof coffee!

Last thought: I haven't had the problem reported here about long term bad smells. I did notice one morning a sour milk smell coming from the cup. I hadn't cleaned the cup well enough after the previous morning's protein shake. Some dish detergent and hot water (and then turning blending ON) fixed that in a snap. Never let your drinks sit in the cup for hours (especially if the liquids dry out in the cup) and smell won't be a problem.

Update 1-10-13: The first one sprang a leak about two months after my first review, so I got a new one. Same kind. This one I have used about 6 days a week, sometimes twice a day, to mix meal replacement drinks. I put in a lithium battery about 4 months ago and it's still going. These are cheap cups that I don't expect to be extremely durable, but they are more reliable than you'd think and still the best small-portion drink mixers I have found. My 5 star rating stands.

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Senin, 14 Maret 2011

Wonderful if you're new to raw or vegan!

Best Review on Practically Raw Flexible Recipes Anyone

Practically Raw Flexible Recipes Anyone

I was lucky enough to hear Amber speak at the Dallas Veggie Fair in the fall of 2011. I am a fan of her blog, and was very excited to see she was one of the speakers. Amber introduced us to her Five Minute Blondies and Tahini Kale salad, both were easy to make and were fabulous. I've made her blondies so many times I can't even count, and I have to hide them from my omnivore family so I can have some. The Kale-Tahini salad is great too. I've made it plenty of times and am love how easy it is to make. At the Veggie Fair Amber said she had a book coming out that included a whole chapter on KALE CHIPS! I'm pretty sure I pre-ordered the book the minute I got home.

I didn't realize how much I would appreciate the "cooked" options. While I eat high raw, I don't own a dehydrator. Making kale chips are still possible without the fancy dehydrators that are used. In addition to the cooking options, if you don't have an item in a recipe, check out the substitutions at the end of the recipe that Amber includes.

Out of my raw cookbooks, Amber's is my favorite. Easy to comprehend, and full of information, you need this book! Almond Butter Ice Cream is amazing, I can't wait until it's 100 degrees--I will make it every day! I never thought I'd eat, let alone be able to create Vermicelli with Pecan Cream sauce, but I did and it is out of this world. Deconstructed sushi bowls are wonderful and a staple every other day or so for my lunch, and just wait for the Rice Pilaf recipe! By far the best cookbook in my collection.

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Minggu, 13 Maret 2011

Throw out the installation instructions and use the approach below

Read First Before Buy KitchenAid 9704230 Blender Coupling

KitchenAid 9704230 Blender Coupling

Lara Docgirl, you rock - I'm so happy I found your instructions here!

I first tried the printed instructions that came with the spare part, over and over dozens of times, and my husband did, too. No result, just idle spinning and mounting frustration. Next, I tried blocking the motor wheel with a screwdriver inserted from the bottom to unscrew the coupling from the top, but it was difficult to find the right spot and I feared I'd break off some motor blades or damage the wires. Then I tried tiny flat spanners in my toolbox to stabilize the socket to screw off the coupling on top of it - but although the spanners fit under the coupling, they were still the wrong size: more idle spinning.

Then I tried Lara Docgirl's approach - (1) place the unplugged blender base on a tabletop, facing you, base down/coupling up; (2) take a punch or a flathead screwdriver, and place it against one of the coupling teeth that is furthest away from you; (3) strike the back of the screwdriver with a small hammer or mallet. The result will spin coupling clockwise. It may take several tries, but the coupling will eventually spin clockwise faster than the motor, and it will begin to unthread;(5) unscrew the old coupling, and screw the new coupling into place (counterclockwise). Note that the new coupling will tighten itself every time you use your blender, so no need to worry about tightening it too much.

Hey presto! It worked (although my original coupling was so worn that it had no teeth left - I just let the screwdriver sink in the rubber while hitting it lightly with a rubber mallet) - in about 20 seconds, or about 5 taps the old coupling came off, no real force needed! After an hour of frustration!!! Now I'm off to fix the margarita to celebrate!!!

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Sabtu, 12 Maret 2011

love this blender

Best Review on Oster BLSTPB WBL 250 Watt Blender Powder

Oster BLSTPB WBL 250 Watt Blender Powder

I've had this blender about 3 weeks now and I use it about 4 times a week. It works really great. I like to make fruit smoothies to replace lunches some days. I don't use the drinking attachment that goes with it. I drink these at home, and just pour them in a cup. The only thing that is a negative for me is I use ice cube trays for ice, and it wont break up the large pieces of ice. I have to put some ice cubes in a ziploc bag and smash them with a tenderizer to break them up lol. My favorite smoothie is soy milk, crunchy peanut butter, banana, tofu, and honey. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a single serving size blender.

Update:
After about 2 months of use, the part where the blender attaches to the base began to rub. I would put the cup on the base, and the motor spins the metal teeth inside. The part where they attach is made of rubber, which would get very hot and melt. After a while it stopped spinning because it didn't fit together anymore. I was very disappointed with this!!

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Jumat, 11 Maret 2011

Hamilton Wave crusher blender

Read First Before Buy Hamilton Beach Crusher Multi Function Blender

Hamilton Beach Crusher Multi Function Blender

This thing tears through ANYTHING in just seconds. Cold food is luke warm in a minute, then steaming hot in 5. It could probably be used as a mulcher, and if it cost less i would try it. This thing roars. The 2+ hp motor is ridiculously strong. It has a 7 year warranty included, comes with several cookbooks full of recipes (one of them is a whole binder full) and an instructional dvd presented by Iron Chef Michael Symon in which he takes you through several recipes and tells you many features and instructions on care. This thing takes about 30 seconds to clean, by the way. Just fill it with hot water and a drop of dish soap, then turn it on for 30 seconds. Rinse, and you're done.
Key Features:
-2+ Horsepower motor, moving the blades at 240mph.
-Blades move so fast they actually cook the food if it is left running from the friction created by the blades.
-Easy to clean. Takes about 30 seconds.
-Beautiful yet powerful-looking design. This blender is a sexy beast.
-Venting lid allows for pressure release without spraying your food everywhere.
-Has 10 variable speed settings, then a high setting (which is why I say it goes to 11, although the power increase is significant enough between 10 and high that i would say it more accurately goes to 15). This thing is NOT a toy (but its lots of fun to play with).
-7 year manufacturer warranty
-Automatic shut-down in case of overheating. I have run it for 15 minutes on high, and it did not shut down, so this thing is capable of some serious punishment without wussing out, but it is nice to know that the feature is there.
-Cooks foods while retaining the nutritional value.

I am probably forgetting SO MUCH, but thats all that comes to mind at the moment. If you can come up with the cash, get this blender. worth every penny and more. It will become your favorite tool.

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Kamis, 10 Maret 2011

My favorite kitchen appliance

Best Review on Vitamix 1363 Professional Series Platinum

Vitamix 1363 Professional Series Platinum

This thing tears through ANYTHING in just seconds. Cold food is luke warm in a minute, then steaming hot in 5. It could probably be used as a mulcher, and if it cost less i would try it. This thing roars. The 2+ hp motor is ridiculously strong. It has a 7 year warranty included, comes with several cookbooks full of recipes (one of them is a whole binder full) and an instructional dvd presented by Iron Chef Michael Symon in which he takes you through several recipes and tells you many features and instructions on care. This thing takes about 30 seconds to clean, by the way. Just fill it with hot water and a drop of dish soap, then turn it on for 30 seconds. Rinse, and you're done.
Key Features:
-2+ Horsepower motor, moving the blades at 240mph.
-Blades move so fast they actually cook the food if it is left running from the friction created by the blades.
-Easy to clean. Takes about 30 seconds.
-Beautiful yet powerful-looking design. This blender is a sexy beast.
-Venting lid allows for pressure release without spraying your food everywhere.
-Has 10 variable speed settings, then a high setting (which is why I say it goes to 11, although the power increase is significant enough between 10 and high that i would say it more accurately goes to 15). This thing is NOT a toy (but its lots of fun to play with).
-7 year manufacturer warranty
-Automatic shut-down in case of overheating. I have run it for 15 minutes on high, and it did not shut down, so this thing is capable of some serious punishment without wussing out, but it is nice to know that the feature is there.
-Cooks foods while retaining the nutritional value.

I am probably forgetting SO MUCH, but thats all that comes to mind at the moment. If you can come up with the cash, get this blender. worth every penny and more. It will become your favorite tool.

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Rabu, 09 Maret 2011

Miracle for the joints

Read First Before Buy Vibrant Health Vibrance Powder 12 1 Ounce

Vibrant Health Vibrance Powder 12 1 Ounce

I am 82 years old, my wife 83. We are both in good health, except all of a sudden I had joint pain due to arthritus in my right hip joint. On the suggestion of a friend I purchased Vibrant Health Joint Vibrance powder. We mixed it per instructions and it foamed a lot and my wife did not enjoy. I called the company and they told me to mix and make a slurry with 1 1/2 oz hot water and then add juice. This is what we do and we add grape juice to the slurry.
The results have been absolutely amazing. Within 10 days all pain in my hip has completely disappeared. Even when I get up in the morning, No Pain. We take it daily at 4:00 p.m. It has been several months now and I do not have any pain in any joints. My doctor is impressed.
My wife has sciantica pain and it has cured that also. And when she exercises her joints no longer crack. Try it, you will be impressed.

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Selasa, 08 Maret 2011

Good quality weight gainer

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BSN True Mass Strawberry Milkshake Pound

First of all, I'd like to say that before I started taking this I was at 137lbs. I'm 5'9, 29 years old, and in great shape! I've been using this product for about a year now and I'm at 176lbs. I gained 20lbs over the first 90 days and I haven't lost it. I'm an EXTREMELY hard gainer so if this works for me then it can work for anyone. If you can't gain weight taking this then you obviously don't know what you're doing. It says "meal replacement" but come on, if you're hitting the gym and trying to bulk then this shake needs to be a meal supplement...taken between meals and before bed. I take 3 servings a day (only 1 scoop though) and I've had the best results ever. I don't mean to put anybody down, but in the world or lifting taste is a luxury, so if you give it poor reviews due to that then you're kind of foolish. Fortunately, true mass tastes really good and is easy on the stomach. It's not as tasty as muscle milk, but muscle milk doesn't have 7 different types of protein nor does it have all of the other goodies that's found in true mass. For a mass building supplement I can honestly say that this is the only one that's ever worked for me and I recommend it to everyone who's trying to bulk up.

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Senin, 07 Maret 2011

great shaker

Best Review on Sundesa BB20 MC03 BlenderBottle%C2%AE Classic 20 ounce

Sundesa BB20 MC03 BlenderBottle%C2%AE Classic 20 ounce

I like this product so much, that I decided to write my first review on Amazon! I'm into fitness and drink protein shakes daily between meals. Sometimes it's a challenge during the work week because I'm often in different locations and don't always have access to a blender. I looked on Amazon to see if I could solve my problem and saw this bottle. It looked a bit 'gimmicky' but it has many great reviews, so I bought it.

Pro's
1. It Works! - I can fill it with any amount of protein powder, pack it in my bag,
and head out to work. When it's time to drink a shake, I fill it with some water
and shake it until it's done. There are a few small lumps left, but the quality
of blending is so much better than I've ever used or even expected.

2. Seals Well - One worry I had was that the opening wouldn't seal well while closed
and my shake would leak out during or after use (until I got home to actually wash
it). I was wrong. The small lid snaps on tightly and doesn't leak. Hooray!

3. Cleans Easily - The jar portion has a very wide opening which makes it easy to
reach inside with a sponge. The wire ball cleans easily too as it's made of
stainless steel, so nothing sticks to it.

4. Affordable - Nice.

Con's
1. Tight Lid - As I mentioned, the lid is very tight and prevents leaks. For me it's
great, but I could imagine that for people who have difficulties opening bottles
or for those who lack hand strength, this may be an issue.

2. Illegible Measurements - I can barely read the measurements on the side of the
bottle and I have excellent eyesight, so this will definitely be a problem for
some. At the same time, when I'm filling the bottle with water, it already has
the powder inside it anyways so the measurements are sort of useless for me anyway.

Some reviews mentioned leaking, but I never experienced it... it may be because I screw on the top fairly tightly. This is a solid, well-made product and recommend it highly for anyone who needs to mix powder and water anywhere they happen to be.

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Minggu, 06 Maret 2011

My 2-year-old son LOVES this!

Best Review on Educational Insights 1892 Mixer

Educational Insights 1892 Mixer

We bought this mixer when we purchased the Kidkraft Deluxe Let's Cook Kitchen. It looks like it belongs with the kitchen!

My three-year-old son has always been a little wary of my Kitchen-Aid mixer. He loves to help me cook, but it makes him nervous when I turn the mixer on. So, we bought this mixer in hopes that he would understand and be more comfortable with the sounds of the real one. He absolutely LOVES this mixer. It comes with two different sets of beaters that are pretty easy to switch out, and it can come off the stand to be a hand-held mixer.

The only problem I have now is that my son is comfortable with putting his hands in the beaters while they are going because they just stop moving when too much pressure is put on them. I'm going to have to keep a very close eye on him when we're using the real mixer so he will not try the same thing! I do like that it does not hurt the toy when he does put his hands on it, though. The motor doesn't struggle or anything, so I assume that is what it is supposed to do.

Oh, and there are two options for turning the mixer on- you can turn it all the way on so the beaters just continually turn, or you can turn it on "half-way", so the child gets to push a big round button to make it go in short spurts. I think that is a lot of fun, too!

To address the negative reviews (currently there are only a few and they are only because their particular mixers did not work at all), I guess you just have to make sure to buy this mixer from a good company, like Amazon, who will give you a full refund or exchange easily. I think with any toy that runs on batteries and has a motor, there are going to be a few that do not work for whatever reason. To me, this toy is worth the trouble of exchanging it for a new one if it did not work initially. My son loves it very much!

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Sabtu, 05 Maret 2011

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Read First Before Buy Oster Blender Blade with Gasket

Oster Blender Blade with Gasket

I was skeptical at first. Not so much in a brand of coffee grinder, but in grinding coffee on-the-spot for brewing. I was wrong, dead wrong. I have a Breville espresso machine. After years of living in Spain, I came to appreciate good coffee. Upon returning to the US, I bought my Breville espresso machine and bought coffee already ground and off the shelf. (Bad idea) Always Italian roast or French roast. I like it strong. After many months of using "off-the-shelf" already ground coffee and becoming more and more dissatisfied with what I was tasting I broke down and bought this Breville coffee grinder. I've owned Breville products before. What always struck me about Breville was the engineering in design and intelligent functioning. They actually think about what they make before they make it, period. This is a smart company who listens to the people who use these products. When researching for a grinder (I would never buy a $200 grinder w/o reading and researching) the biggest complaint from folks was the grind. Mostly, folks wanted a fine grind for their espresso machines and many of the products wouldn't grind the coffee FINE or CONSISTENT enough .... two of the most important aspects of grinding coffee for a great taste. I chose this product because nearly every review, people mentioned how the grind was fine and consistent enough for espresso ..... AND because, in my past experience, I believe Breville products are intelligently made products which do the job they are made for. (I have a Breville espresso maker and Blender and now this Grinder .. all are excellent products) Leave it to the Aussies.

This product delivers and delivers it very well, in a stylish and very clever way. I don't know if it is smart, but it definitely delivers a consistent, fine coffee ground very suitable for any espresso machine, and it does it w/o using the extreme choices on the dial ... meaning I could get even more fine a ground if I desired. (For those Turkish coffee lovers for example.) This machine works exactly as advertised. And my coffee experience has improved 100% because of it. I love a good coffee and a good grinder IS the key to making good coffee.

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Jumat, 04 Maret 2011

Best Grinder Ever

Best Review on Breville BCG800XL Smart Grinder

Breville BCG800XL Smart Grinder

I was skeptical at first. Not so much in a brand of coffee grinder, but in grinding coffee on-the-spot for brewing. I was wrong, dead wrong. I have a Breville espresso machine. After years of living in Spain, I came to appreciate good coffee. Upon returning to the US, I bought my Breville espresso machine and bought coffee already ground and off the shelf. (Bad idea) Always Italian roast or French roast. I like it strong. After many months of using "off-the-shelf" already ground coffee and becoming more and more dissatisfied with what I was tasting I broke down and bought this Breville coffee grinder. I've owned Breville products before. What always struck me about Breville was the engineering in design and intelligent functioning. They actually think about what they make before they make it, period. This is a smart company who listens to the people who use these products. When researching for a grinder (I would never buy a $200 grinder w/o reading and researching) the biggest complaint from folks was the grind. Mostly, folks wanted a fine grind for their espresso machines and many of the products wouldn't grind the coffee FINE or CONSISTENT enough .... two of the most important aspects of grinding coffee for a great taste. I chose this product because nearly every review, people mentioned how the grind was fine and consistent enough for espresso ..... AND because, in my past experience, I believe Breville products are intelligently made products which do the job they are made for. (I have a Breville espresso maker and Blender and now this Grinder .. all are excellent products) Leave it to the Aussies.

This product delivers and delivers it very well, in a stylish and very clever way. I don't know if it is smart, but it definitely delivers a consistent, fine coffee ground very suitable for any espresso machine, and it does it w/o using the extreme choices on the dial ... meaning I could get even more fine a ground if I desired. (For those Turkish coffee lovers for example.) This machine works exactly as advertised. And my coffee experience has improved 100% because of it. I love a good coffee and a good grinder IS the key to making good coffee.

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Kamis, 03 Maret 2011

A stand out!

Read First Before Buy Action Blender BLSTRM DZ Brushed Stainless

Action Blender BLSTRM DZ Brushed Stainless

I would have LOVED to buy one of those $500+ blenders (Blendtech or Vitamix, etc.) but that is just not in our budget (now, and probably ever!) But with this blender, I do not feel like I am missing out on ANY of those features, power, quality, of the higher-priced ones. Does an amazing job on pretty much everything I've thrown at it. I LOVE the pre-programmed "chop food" mode, which is absolutely perfect for making salsa, guacamole, chopping onions, and MUCH more. (no more omion-tears!)

For making perfect salsa, I put in 1/2 quart of home-canned tomatoes, press the "chop" mode, and just let it pulse 3 times, and turn off. Remove from pitcher and add the 2nd half of the quart, repeat. Leave just a little liquid in pitcher,add onions, garlic, spices, etc., pulse a few times, and it's done! OR, just add 1 packet of Mrs. Wages Classic Salsa Mix, .8-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) mix to the quart of chopped tomatoes and stir, and eat! Takes about 3 minutes, start to finish. :)

The blades on this thing can be LETHAL though... VERY sharp, very efficient. When cleaning, use extra care, and/or use a scrub-brush so you don't need to get your fingers too close. (or clean in dish-washer, but I hand-wash because I like it to be always clean and ready to use, not sitting in the dishwasher waiting for the next load!)

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