Senin, 28 Februari 2011

Works great after heavy use for 6 months!

Read First Before Buy Big Boss Operation Immersian Hand Stick

Big Boss Operation Immersian Hand Stick

I bought this for cold process soapmaking, and on the first few batches, it worked great. After a minute or so, it starts getting HOT. So I'm a little concerned about its lifespan due to overheating. I will update this post after a I put it through the ringers.

UPDATE: I've been using this almost daily to make soap for 6 months now, and it still works great! I did learn that stick blenders are really meant to be used in short bursts, so I use it for about 30 seconds, then stir a bit, and then another 30 seconds.

One thing I really like about it is the detachable stick. So I can quickly detach, leave the stick in the soap, and set the heavy part down. Then I don't risk it falling out and slinging caustic soap everywhere. Plus, it is soooo easy to clean up.

I'm actually buying a second one now, so i can swap out the sticks and always have one clean and ready.

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Minggu, 27 Februari 2011

Order of Magnitude Better the "Worm Man"

Best Review on Uncle Jims Worm Farm Composting

Uncle Jims Worm Farm Composting

I ordered my worms smack in the dead of winter. I was concerned that they will arrive frozen dead. The company gave me enough notice via e-mail when they were sent out and when approximately to expect them in the mail. They came in the mail when I was luckily scheduled to be off work that day. I wondered what would have happened to them if I came home late at night. The worms were all balled up together packed with dry sawdust in a cloth pouch. One or two were slightly moving. Some were literally dried up like brown twigs. I spritz some room temperature water on them, and as instructed, left them on my composter with the lid open exposed to the room light. After awhile most of them were slowly moving and digging themselves into the compost. Supposedly they do not like light. So I left them there and after about 3-4 hours I came back down the basement to check up on them, none of them were on the surface. I looked into the pile of food scraps underneath and there they were, already taking home.It's been almost 2 months and they are looking good!

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Sabtu, 26 Februari 2011

Smoothee maker

Best Review on Cuisinart CBT 700 Die Cast 700 Watt Blender

Cuisinart CBT 700 Die Cast 700 Watt Blender

I really enjoy this blender. I've had it seventeen months and use it twice a day to make fruit and vegetable smoothies. It works better to put soft foods and liquids in first, then frozen and use the pre-programmed smoothie setting. I wear noise protection headphones as it's a bit loud. The lid is a tight fit so I just hold it on while blending. The glass carafe is good for food, easy to clean and looks good as new. My S.O. bought a Vitamix at the same time and his copolyester carafe looks grungy now. The Cuisinart is a much better price, has a timer and smoothies taste just as good. Unlike the Vitamix all-in-one unit, the Cuisinart blades and ring unscrew from the carafe. A small bottle brush works well to clean the blades. If you rinse the blender immediately after using clean up is easy.

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Jumat, 25 Februari 2011

Good to have on hand

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Baby Brezza Quick Blend Blender

Yay I get to be the first to review this item! How exciting! I have the Baby Brezza (actually I have two) and I really thought I wouldn't need or use this but we are going on a cruise in November and I figured this blender is small enough to take with me so that I could blend some food on the ship and feed my 7 month old as opposed to buying jarred (sorry I cringe now when I think about jarred baby food) baby food and lugging it around for a week. Soon, I found myself reaching for this on a daily basis. Here is what is so nice about it: I make my own food using the Brezza and I store it in 1 ounce cubes. My baby girl can plow through 7 ounces of her frozen veggies in one feeding so I recently started adding rice and meat to really fill her up. First I thaw the cubes in the microwave then I add it to the blender with some rice and cooked ground beef along with just a little bit of water. Grind for about 30 seconds and poof! I have ready made baby food. Although I could easily use the Brezza to defrost or reheat and then blend, I feel it takes too long. The lowest steam setting is 10 minutes versus 30 seconds in the microwave. Also, using the Brezza means you have to clean the bowl, take out the blade, empty the steam basket, yadda yadda whereas the blender, you just pop off the top and stick it in the dishwasher. And again, it is small enough to travel with if need be. So, in a nutshell, I would definately purchase this to use on a daily basis. Love my Brezzas but not practical to use 2-3 times per day with each meal.

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Kamis, 24 Februari 2011

Tried all the flavors of GS Natural Whey

Best Review on Optimum Nutrition Standard Natural Chocolate

Optimum Nutrition Standard Natural Chocolate

im lactose intolerant and i've gone through about three 5lb tubs of natural chocolate so far with no problems (without taking any lactase supplements)!
the flavor is pretty good, it is mildly sweet. tastes great if you blend it with almond milk. tastes pretty good with just water as well.

i also tried natural strawberry, very good as well, but i got tired of the flavor halfway through the 5lb tub. maybe because it's much sweeter.
if i try the strawberry again, i'll get the smaller 2lb tub. i havent tried the vanilla.

i also tried their double rich chocolate, this one tastes more milk chocolatey and is slightly more sweet than the natural chocolate, but it had slightly more metallic aftertaste. this one i had to take a lactase pill before drinking, without it i'd get some minor symptoms. all the optimum nutrition proteins contain lactase so im not sure why the double rich was a problem for me.

update 01/19/12: my most recent tub of natural chocolate tastes different. dont know if its just me but it tastes a lot milkier, which is great for the taste but not so great for me and my lactose intolerance. i now have to take lactase supplements along with the protein, something i didnt do previously and i'm certain my level of lactose intolerance has not changed. still a great protein, i've had good results with it. however im going to switch proteins after my current tub is done, the price has steadily continued to go up and is now $15 more expensive than the cheapest i remember buying it.

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Rabu, 23 Februari 2011

Good product

Read First Before Buy Boost High Protein Chocolate 17 7 Ounce

Boost High Protein Chocolate 17 7 Ounce

My new $37 "beehive" sits next to my soon-to-be-repaired $100+ KitchenAid, and it works great. I make smoothies every morning for breakfast and this baby kicks it. My son is brutal: ignores all procedural instructions, fills it with p.b., bananas, ice, and yogurt and then turns it on! It pauses a second then gets right to work. I'm like, "you have to put the ice in while it's running," and he's, "No you don't." We rarely take it apart to clean it, just rinse right away, sometimes a little suds, eh voila, it's done. I can tell you though the blades they are sharp!
Regarding other reviews, it is loud, but hey, it's a blender! And do not need any other speeds, just the one and pulse. Can't say about frozen drinks/ice slushees, however does fine with ice for smoothies. Great deal!

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Selasa, 22 Februari 2011

A Superior Product

Read First Before Buy Oster 4096 009 Designer Beehive Blender

Oster 4096 009 Designer Beehive Blender

My new $37 "beehive" sits next to my soon-to-be-repaired $100+ KitchenAid, and it works great. I make smoothies every morning for breakfast and this baby kicks it. My son is brutal: ignores all procedural instructions, fills it with p.b., bananas, ice, and yogurt and then turns it on! It pauses a second then gets right to work. I'm like, "you have to put the ice in while it's running," and he's, "No you don't." We rarely take it apart to clean it, just rinse right away, sometimes a little suds, eh voila, it's done. I can tell you though the blades they are sharp!
Regarding other reviews, it is loud, but hey, it's a blender! And do not need any other speeds, just the one and pulse. Can't say about frozen drinks/ice slushees, however does fine with ice for smoothies. Great deal!

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Senin, 21 Februari 2011

Perfect Blender Package

Best Review on Cuisinart CPB 300PK SmartPower 15 Piece Portable

Cuisinart CPB 300PK SmartPower 15 Piece Portable

I read every word of every review before I bought the Cuisinart CPB-300 SmartPower 15-Piece Compact Portable Blending/Chopping System,White. As soon as it came, I read the instruction booklet (not the 4 page leaflet) then immediately tested it by trying the things that the negative reviews downgraded it on.
I referred to the instruction booklet to crush ice, chop nuts, puree and make smoothies. By following directions, it worked flawlessly. It was easy to clean--even the gasket. The instructions were clear on gasket removal. I did have to do it step by step, but that way was very easy.
The only two negatives for me were the size of the large cup (it could be a few ounces larger to alleviate the necessity of using the 32 ounce container), and the travel lids. The no-close opening and the general design of the lid could be better. Even with the negatives, it's a keeper!
If you take the time to learn how to use it, I think you'll love it too!
Update: Many weeks later and I still love my purchase! I have been able to use 8 ice cubes in my protein shakes, and the poweful motor makes it ice cream thick. It's running as smoothly as the day I took it out of the box. I have put the cups and lids in the dishwasher, and have not seen any clouding in the cup at all. I'm guessing that clouding might come frome certain dishwasher soaps. I can still say that I am still thrilled with my choice. You should give it a try!

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Minggu, 20 Februari 2011

Awesome

Read First Before Buy FX 4500 NVIDIA

FX 4500 NVIDIA

I really like this Baker's Rack. It arrived very well packaged, without any damage. Nothing was warped and
the wood cutting board, which fits its shelf well, is completely flat and very nice looking. In fact, I would rate
the whole unit as very nice looking, with an Industrial Chic appearance. As another review mentioned, the hardest
part of putting it together was opening the box. Unfortunately, I also made the mistake of thinking the raised
edge around the shelves is supposed to go up, to keep things from falling off. When assembled that way, the unit is
very unstable, which may be why some reviews mention this problem. I took it apart and re-assembled it, with the
edges pointing down and now the rack is very stable. They should probably include this information in the directions;
they do not and you cannot really tell from the pictures which way the bottom 3 shelves go. Further confusing
the issue is that the top shelf DOES go on with the raised edge pointing up, to keep things from falling off. I live
in an older building and the floors sag badly, so being able to adjust the feet was another big bonus. I have a tiny
kitchen and the counters were completely filled by a microwave, toaster, dish drainer and coffee maker. With this rack,
all the appliances could be moved,to free up the counter for work space. And there was still plenty of space on the
Baker's Rack for a collection of small objects, from measuring cups to a Ninja processor to a Cuisinart Ice Cream
Maker. The over-all size is perfect for my small space and the price was perfect too. I am very happy with this
purchase and highly recommend it.

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Sabtu, 19 Februari 2011

Attractive and sturdy Baker's Rack

Best Review on Whitmor 6054 268 Supreme Bakers Chrome

Whitmor 6054 268 Supreme Bakers Chrome

I really like this Baker's Rack. It arrived very well packaged, without any damage. Nothing was warped and
the wood cutting board, which fits its shelf well, is completely flat and very nice looking. In fact, I would rate
the whole unit as very nice looking, with an Industrial Chic appearance. As another review mentioned, the hardest
part of putting it together was opening the box. Unfortunately, I also made the mistake of thinking the raised
edge around the shelves is supposed to go up, to keep things from falling off. When assembled that way, the unit is
very unstable, which may be why some reviews mention this problem. I took it apart and re-assembled it, with the
edges pointing down and now the rack is very stable. They should probably include this information in the directions;
they do not and you cannot really tell from the pictures which way the bottom 3 shelves go. Further confusing
the issue is that the top shelf DOES go on with the raised edge pointing up, to keep things from falling off. I live
in an older building and the floors sag badly, so being able to adjust the feet was another big bonus. I have a tiny
kitchen and the counters were completely filled by a microwave, toaster, dish drainer and coffee maker. With this rack,
all the appliances could be moved,to free up the counter for work space. And there was still plenty of space on the
Baker's Rack for a collection of small objects, from measuring cups to a Ninja processor to a Cuisinart Ice Cream
Maker. The over-all size is perfect for my small space and the price was perfect too. I am very happy with this
purchase and highly recommend it.

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Jumat, 18 Februari 2011

Love my HealthMaster Elete

Best Review on Montel Williams LWHME HealthMaster Blender

Montel Williams LWHME HealthMaster Blender

I had my original HealthNet it quite some time and had no problems with it until I decided to put a spoon into my smoothie. I missed it so much I immediately ordered the new health master and decided to go with the elite model. i like it even more then my original. It arrived and I started making my daily smoothies immediately. It is much easier to turn on and off. No more twisting of the base and twisting of the top. I also like the new blades and the new canister. After using it about a week I decided to contact health master about my old machine. They told me it was under lifetime warranty and would send me a new base.. I could not believe it. In less than a week I received a new complete a elete health master to replace my old one. Amazing service. My nephew with three children is now completely enjoying a new health master. I can't imagine being without my HealthMaster.

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Kamis, 17 Februari 2011

Works wonderfully to replace what I melted

Read First Before Buy KitchenAid Blender Coupler 9704230 Removal

KitchenAid Blender Coupler 9704230 Removal

When my rubber coupler broke...I had no idea how to replace it or even where to find one or even what the thing was called. The Kitchenaid website didn't give me any information. I thought...OMG...how can I find a replacement or am I stuck buying a brand new blender when this one workded perfectly fine just the coupler was busted. I was looking at the prices of the blenders and I wasn't in the mood to dish out another $100.00 plus to replace one that was working just fine. It took lots of research on my behalf to find out what it was called and where to buy a new one since I had received no email back from kitchenaid customer service. When I did finally get a response back it would cost me $25.00 to ship it to a repair center and have them fix it and to have it sent back. I had already ordered this kit and after reading many reviews I decided on getting the tool with the coupler. Yes the instructions didn't show much, but it was really easy to figure out. Once I got my pliers and the tool in position and did the righty-loosy it was off in a matter of maybe 5-10 seconds. Doing it by hand is never going to work...unless you are very strong. I unscrewed the damaged rubber coupler and put the new one on. Now my blender works like a charm. For anyone really asking themselves do I really want to purchase the tool...trust me you WILL NOT BE SORRY! I am so glad I purchased the tool. Now if my coupler ever breaks again...I can change it in a snap! I plan on ordering extra couplers just in case mine ever breaks again.

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Rabu, 16 Februari 2011

The Best Blender I've ever tried...

Read First Before Buy Blendtec TB 621 20 Total Blender Black

Blendtec TB 621 20 Total Blender Black

After about 2 months of comparing and searching, I decided to get a Blendtec. At first, I was slightly disappointed with my new blender. I had previously used a Vitamix, and I was used to the plunger. I threw in half an apple and some other fruit to make a smoothie. To my surprise, the apple was not blended up. Since the blender was a gift, I decided that I would give it another chance. Since that time, I have not had any more complaints. The harder fruits and vegetables need to be cut once or twice to help them get sucked into the blades. This amazing machine is a must for anyone who is in need of extra fruit and vegetable consumption. (That is just about everyone) I have used the blender over 70 times in the last 3 weeks. It works flawlessly. I highly recommend a high power blender for every kitchen, and the Blendtec is a very good choice.

Pros: Flawlessly blends, easy to clean, easy to run, automatic shutoff, ultimate power!

Cons: slight food prep needed (nothing larger than 2 or 3 inches for harder items is ideal), loud, (FYI any blender that is high power is going to be making some noise), the accompanying recipe book has a few typos.

Overall, I highly recommend this blender.

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Selasa, 15 Februari 2011

Changing My Review

Read First Before Buy Milkshake Blender Cocktail Stainless Commercial

Milkshake Blender Cocktail Stainless Commercial

I bought this because I was intrigued by the large size and the thought of not worrying about the smoothie or popsicle mix overflowing as it was being immersion blended. Mission accomplished! This is a fantastic blending cup and then drinking cup. And a 9-ounce can of nuts, the plastic lid (under which is the peel-away metal lid) fits perfectly on this stainless steel container. Also, being that it's a non-reactive material, it's better for blending tomatoes and ginger and other such items as opposed to using anything plastic.

Smoothie: 1 cup NF plain yogurt, a splash or two of Naked, 100% Juice smoothie "Mighty Mango," a ripe peach and/or blueberries and/or strawberries. All fresh. Haven't tried frozen yet.
Popsicles: see the great Mark Bittman's article [...] I like the creamy ones. Experiment with using less sugar, a teaspoon at a time. And don't cheap out on dollar store popsicle molds. Tovolo popsicle molds are great; find them here in amazon.

I see Amazon won't print a link. That's too bad. Just google Mark Bittman summer popsicles and it'll lead you to his summer ice pops article in NY Times Magazine.

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Senin, 14 Februari 2011

Amazing POWER!

Best Review on Big Boss Torpedo Multi Purpose Appliance

Big Boss Torpedo Multi Purpose Appliance

It's summer now and that's the time of year when I have a nice Smoothie during the hottest part of the day.

The Torpedo has incredible power and it deals with the ice in my beverages better than any other machine I have ever had.

Included with my amazing new machine is a wonderful 100+ page recipe book that is full of pictures and recipes that I'm planning to explore.

So far I've made a couple of my normal smoothies and I did the Amazing Orange Cantaloupe juice that is listed on page 20, using Splenda instead of Honey I had the best tasting juice I have ever had outside of a professional juice place and it came from a rather disappointing cantaloupe that was transformed with a few pieces a citrus and ice into Heaven!

Also included in the box is a recipe book from my favorite Top Chef contestant, Fabio Viviani and also Jacopo Falleni. Once the weather cools down in the fall, I will be trying out the many tasty recipes and I will see all the things my new Multi-Purpose Kitchen Appliance can do...

but it's summer and time for the perfect tasty beverage from my Torpedo, it's great!.

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Minggu, 13 Februari 2011

4th time's the charm

Best Review on Oster 4093 008 2 Speed Beehive Stainless

Oster 4093 008 2 Speed Beehive Stainless

I use this blender 3-4 times a week, mostly for smoothies (always with ice and some kind of frozen fruit, often large strawberries) and I LOVE IT. It blends very smoothly - I never have to turn it on and then off and on again for it to blend everything in the jar, it does that in one blending cycle.

Two cycles is all you need and more - especially when they work this well. I went to my mom's over Christmas and used her "Oster 6663 Designer 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar" and it was world's apart - could hardly crush ice (even on the 12th speed, which had no difference from speeds 6-11) and left smoothies and milkshakes with a lot of floating, un-blended objects. Not so with this blender - it is as smooth as my local juice joint.

It is a blender, so there is some noise, but it was much less louder than I anticipated given the reviews here. Its never bothered me and I beleive it not as loud as the one at my moms (poor mom, need to get her one of these for next Christmas!).

And it is beautiful to have on my countertop. Easy to clean as well.

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Sabtu, 12 Februari 2011

Love the pitcher!

Best Review on Blender Magic Bullet Capacity Smoothies

Blender Magic Bullet Capacity Smoothies

i have used Jarrow Brown Rice Protein for the last four years. I use a Genuine Sundesa Blender Bottle 28-oz Wire Wisk Shaker Mixing Ball Protein Water Sports Fitness Bottle and also stir the rice powder to aerate it. This combination of techniques makes it easy to mix; it's a little easier if you make sure the Sundesa ball is already in the shaker, but it will make a good shake even if you forget. My favorite fruit juices are Ocean Spray 100% Juice No Sugar Added Cranberry Juice 64 oz or, if it's out at the grocery store, another Ocean Spray 100% Juice product mixed with Cranberry juice. On other days I use V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Spicy Hot, 11.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24). (I usually buy one bottle at the grocery store, rather than order a stock of 24 cans.) To diminish the spiciness, I start with 4 oz. of water and then fill the Sundesa bottle to 16 oz. with V-8 juice. I'm sure that other juices will work, or you can mix a banana and almond milk as a base, if you have a mixer.

To make the mixing smoother, I stir and smooth out the rice protein before I measure it into the juice in the Sundesa bottle. If the listing for Vanilla, below the chocolate that comes up from the link above, doesn't work, the Vanilla flavor of Jarrow's Brown Rice Protein, as Amazon did not have a direct link. Now there is a direct link, as I've shown above.

This is an inexpensive form of protein, currently $11.74 for a container. I have a 1 1/2 tablespoon measuring spoon, and use two of them (or sometimes less) of the rice protein for the 16 ounces of juice. That provides 17 grams of carbohydrates, 15 mg of sodium in the Low Sodium V-8 form, 90 calories, no cholesterol, and 4 1/2 carbs! Also, 2 servings of vegetables in the V-8 Juice form. I buy three canisters of Brown Rice Protein by Jarrow - 1 Pound and they last me two months if I'm using this protein for shakes every day. That's about $36 for 60 shakes, or less than sixty cents a shake, not counting the juice.

A Thorne Research Vanilla Shake for the JJ Virgin Diet, for example, costs $60 for a 30-serving canister, has more calories, and also has a lot of nutritional additions as well as some fruit flavorings in addition to the vanilla flavor. Thorne Research is a trustworthy brand, as is Jarrow.

Basically, if you already have a taste for V-8 or Cranberry Juice, or some other breakfast juice base for a shake, then use Jarrow Brown Rice Protein Vanilla. If you are starting down the nutrition path now, go with the Thorne Research shake.

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Jumat, 11 Februari 2011

Excellent

Read First Before Buy Genuine Sundesa Blender Bottle Protein

Genuine Sundesa Blender Bottle Protein

i have used Jarrow Brown Rice Protein for the last four years. I use a Genuine Sundesa Blender Bottle 28-oz Wire Wisk Shaker Mixing Ball Protein Water Sports Fitness Bottle and also stir the rice powder to aerate it. This combination of techniques makes it easy to mix; it's a little easier if you make sure the Sundesa ball is already in the shaker, but it will make a good shake even if you forget. My favorite fruit juices are Ocean Spray 100% Juice No Sugar Added Cranberry Juice 64 oz or, if it's out at the grocery store, another Ocean Spray 100% Juice product mixed with Cranberry juice. On other days I use V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Spicy Hot, 11.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24). (I usually buy one bottle at the grocery store, rather than order a stock of 24 cans.) To diminish the spiciness, I start with 4 oz. of water and then fill the Sundesa bottle to 16 oz. with V-8 juice. I'm sure that other juices will work, or you can mix a banana and almond milk as a base, if you have a mixer.

To make the mixing smoother, I stir and smooth out the rice protein before I measure it into the juice in the Sundesa bottle. If the listing for Vanilla, below the chocolate that comes up from the link above, doesn't work, the Vanilla flavor of Jarrow's Brown Rice Protein, as Amazon did not have a direct link. Now there is a direct link, as I've shown above.

This is an inexpensive form of protein, currently $11.74 for a container. I have a 1 1/2 tablespoon measuring spoon, and use two of them (or sometimes less) of the rice protein for the 16 ounces of juice. That provides 17 grams of carbohydrates, 15 mg of sodium in the Low Sodium V-8 form, 90 calories, no cholesterol, and 4 1/2 carbs! Also, 2 servings of vegetables in the V-8 Juice form. I buy three canisters of Brown Rice Protein by Jarrow - 1 Pound and they last me two months if I'm using this protein for shakes every day. That's about $36 for 60 shakes, or less than sixty cents a shake, not counting the juice.

A Thorne Research Vanilla Shake for the JJ Virgin Diet, for example, costs $60 for a 30-serving canister, has more calories, and also has a lot of nutritional additions as well as some fruit flavorings in addition to the vanilla flavor. Thorne Research is a trustworthy brand, as is Jarrow.

Basically, if you already have a taste for V-8 or Cranberry Juice, or some other breakfast juice base for a shake, then use Jarrow Brown Rice Protein Vanilla. If you are starting down the nutrition path now, go with the Thorne Research shake.

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Kamis, 10 Februari 2011

Delicious protein powder

Read First Before Buy Jarrow Formulas Protein Concentrate Vanilla

Jarrow Formulas Protein Concentrate Vanilla

i have used Jarrow Brown Rice Protein for the last four years. I use a Genuine Sundesa Blender Bottle 28-oz Wire Wisk Shaker Mixing Ball Protein Water Sports Fitness Bottle and also stir the rice powder to aerate it. This combination of techniques makes it easy to mix; it's a little easier if you make sure the Sundesa ball is already in the shaker, but it will make a good shake even if you forget. My favorite fruit juices are Ocean Spray 100% Juice No Sugar Added Cranberry Juice 64 oz or, if it's out at the grocery store, another Ocean Spray 100% Juice product mixed with Cranberry juice. On other days I use V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Spicy Hot, 11.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24). (I usually buy one bottle at the grocery store, rather than order a stock of 24 cans.) To diminish the spiciness, I start with 4 oz. of water and then fill the Sundesa bottle to 16 oz. with V-8 juice. I'm sure that other juices will work, or you can mix a banana and almond milk as a base, if you have a mixer.

To make the mixing smoother, I stir and smooth out the rice protein before I measure it into the juice in the Sundesa bottle. If the listing for Vanilla, below the chocolate that comes up from the link above, doesn't work, the Vanilla flavor of Jarrow's Brown Rice Protein, as Amazon did not have a direct link. Now there is a direct link, as I've shown above.

This is an inexpensive form of protein, currently $11.74 for a container. I have a 1 1/2 tablespoon measuring spoon, and use two of them (or sometimes less) of the rice protein for the 16 ounces of juice. That provides 17 grams of carbohydrates, 15 mg of sodium in the Low Sodium V-8 form, 90 calories, no cholesterol, and 4 1/2 carbs! Also, 2 servings of vegetables in the V-8 Juice form. I buy three canisters of Brown Rice Protein by Jarrow - 1 Pound and they last me two months if I'm using this protein for shakes every day. That's about $36 for 60 shakes, or less than sixty cents a shake, not counting the juice.

A Thorne Research Vanilla Shake for the JJ Virgin Diet, for example, costs $60 for a 30-serving canister, has more calories, and also has a lot of nutritional additions as well as some fruit flavorings in addition to the vanilla flavor. Thorne Research is a trustworthy brand, as is Jarrow.

Basically, if you already have a taste for V-8 or Cranberry Juice, or some other breakfast juice base for a shake, then use Jarrow Brown Rice Protein Vanilla. If you are starting down the nutrition path now, go with the Thorne Research shake.

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Rabu, 09 Februari 2011

Juicer Joy

Read First Before Buy Hamilton Beach 67650A Mouth Extractor

Hamilton Beach 67650A Mouth Extractor

This was my first juicer and I felt it was a good buy.

I do not know if this model comes in appliance white yet, but the black is attractive and it can be left out on a counter if you have all black appliances without detracting from the look of your kitchen.

The juicer was easy to set up and use even without reading the manual. Very similar to food processor. It comes well packed.

When running the juicer, the noise level is quieter than a dishwasher or blender. Perhaps not as quiet as a Krups ice cream maker, but certainly acceptable middle ground.

It comes with a cleaning brush that works well to scrub the metal inner piece that strains the juice. I do wish it came with a smaller one to get in the spout of the juicer to clean that area. A baby bottle nipple brush will have to do. This is the only part I wash by hand. The rest can be rinsed and put through the dishwasher.

If you line the pulp container with a grocery bag, clean up is easy. Just take the bag out! The pulp it makes is relatively fine and moist. You can use this in baking or add it to your compost.

The juice container holds 2 cups, but it could be improved by adding measure lines to it.

I bought this primarily to juice for my 3 year old daughter to help keep her palate open to produce tastes. She enjoys putting things in the chute and turning it on. Our first combo was equal parts carrot and apple.

Citrus seems to get a little messier than other items, but it is still easy to clean up.

I would reccommend this to a friend.

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Selasa, 08 Februari 2011

yummy!

Best Review on Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Chocolate

Dymatize Super Mass Gainer Chocolate

i was reading reviews about this product that it works blah blah blah.. im a hard gainer, i eat lot of thing and im wasnt able to gaing weight, and when i saw this product i thought of giving it a try.. im 5'5" and im skinny. im/was 128 when i weighted my self. this product taste good (rich chocolate) the first time i was mixing it it didnt mixed at all, but then i use the blender to mix it up and it mix it very good, no problems at all, so if you guys have problems mixing it, use the blender to do the job.. so the taste is good, the mixing is good with a blender the results damn good.. i was 128lbs before i started drinking this four days later i gained 4 pounds, i was weighting 132lbs. in four days. this thing really works, so im just gonna wait a month and im going to update this review.

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Senin, 07 Februari 2011

A Great and Comprehensive Recipe Book!

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The Smoothie Recipe Book ebook

Glancing at the table of contents, before even reading the recipes, I liked how the book was organized into chapters based on the health benefits of the smoothies - from anti-aging to kid-friendly - this book seems to have it all! Even the sweet, fruity smoothies often include at least one vegetable, such as cucumber, carrot, or avocado. Some even contain veggies I never thought I would put in a smoothie, like brussell sprouts fennel, but `to each his own,' I suppose. Nearly all the recipes call for fresh fruit/veggies (not frozen) and no ice, so the smoothies won't necessarily come out cold unless you chill/freeze the fruit first. I would recommend freezing the fruit before blending - it will give the smoothie a thicker texture - but you may have to adjust the recipe a bit if you freeze. I like that the book provides in depth information about the pros (and cons!) of specific fruits/veggies. To top it all off, the recipe names are full of great puns - a huge plus if you enjoy a good pun in the morning like I do.

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Minggu, 06 Februari 2011

I love it...

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KitchenAid KV25GOXER Professional 5 Quart Empire

I absolutely LOVE my new Kitchen Aid mixer! I have made cookies, puddings, cakes, meatloaf, bread, and meringue so far. Everything has turned out perfectly! It is so much easier to clean than the traditional hand mixers I have used for years. Things that I used to hand mix because I didn't want to clean the hand mixer parts, I throw right into the Kitchen Aid. Prep time on recipes is much faster because the mixer works as you gather ingredients. Initially, I wanted a tilt head model, but am so glad I got the bowl lift design. The bowl is easy to insert and remove from the base. I was worried about the noise level of so powerful an engine, but was pleasantly surprised. It is a heavy machine, so I proudly found a permanent spot on my counter for it. I would not want to frequently haul it from a cupboard. I did a lot of research before purchasing this model. The all-metal construction was the deciding factor.

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Sabtu, 05 Februari 2011

Meticulously written and illustated - a pleasure to use

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The Complete Guide Blender Graphics

A refreshing approach to teaching is reflected throughout The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics which is a book meticulously tailored for new Blender users. When learning to master the graphical user interface (GUI) with its access to the functions for modeling, rendering and animating beginners feel as if they have a patient instructor sitting beside them guiding them every step of the way.

Blender is a comprehensive program which includes modeling objects and characters, the application of colors and textures, the creation of scenes for still images and animations and rendering with Blender's inbuilt system or external render engines. The book explains the use of the interface and the many tools included in Blender in a step by step method which guides the student gently through the process.

Blender instructors, as well as students, welcome The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics because in addition to the detail and reliability of the content, the author has taken an empathetic approach towards teaching beginners. Each section is explained and illustated carefully yet succinctly, and because the basics of Blender remain constant, none of the information is obsolete. This is a unique instruction book for new Blender users as well as a valuable tool for Blender instructors. The high standard of the content makes this book a pleasure to use and to review.

The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling and Animation

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Jumat, 04 Februari 2011

The best results from protein I've ever seen.

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Optimum Nutrition Complex Chocolate Pound

I've taken Pro Complex for about 8 years off and on but I can say when I'm taking it there are definite muscle gains. The benefit of this over regular whey protein is that this contains a blend of different protein types. By doing that you get some fast and some slow absorption. This means it's good to take anytime of the day. Before or after a workout, morning or evening. It's great for a breakfast replacement if you mix in berries and other fruit.

The Milk Chocolate flavor tastes the best and usually has the lowest price. You can mix it with water but I prefer milk or almond milk with it because it tastes creamier. Either way it mixes very easily and doesn't clump. When I have to I mix it in a cup with water using a spoon and it dissolves easily.

No bad after taste or stomach pain. It's great protein powder.

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Kamis, 03 Februari 2011

Excellent, Versatile Auxiliary Small Appliance ...

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Cuisinart CSB 79 200 watt Immersion Attachments

I've been using a Braun multi-function immersion hand blender/food processor for the past five years. It was a good workhorse, so I'll compare the two.

OVERALL BUILD: While the Braun felt solid, it had an all-plastic construction. The Cuisinart feels much more substantial by comparison. The brushed stainless steel exterior looks great- more importantly, it doesn't attract fingerprints. The mini-food processor has thick polycarbonate walls and is substantially larger than the Braun one. The Cuisinart mini food-processor also has rubber feet on the bottom for anti-slip performance, which the Braun lacks. One advantage of the Braun is its longer immersion shaft; both the control unit and the blending unit are longer than the Cuisinart by several centimeters. My only other complaint about the Cuisinart is that its whisk attachment feels comparatively flimsier.

OPERATION: The Braun has 400 W and 12 speed settings whereas the Cuisinart has 200 W and 2 speed settings. The speed settings aren't a dealbreaker for me, since I only ever operated the Braun in setting 12 (max speed!). Although the power difference (200W) seems substantial, in practice, they both perform the same. The chopper is superb and obviates the need for a stand-alone mini food processor.

In conclusion, you're getting a lot of bang for your buck here. The Cuisinart looks great, works great, and is relatively easy on the wallet. I just hope it lasts as long as my Braun has.

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Rabu, 02 Februari 2011

Serves its purpose

Best Review on Oster Ironman 250 Watt Fitness Blender

Oster Ironman 250 Watt Fitness Blender

This is a pretty niche product, but it does what it is designed for quite well. It's a personal blender designed for single-use blended drinks like protein shakes. I use mine to make a breakfast shake or coffee every morning. It crushes up ice quite well, and has blended just about everything I've thrown into it. It's powerful enough for the task at hand; don't expect it to "blend" an iPhone or anything.

Cleanup is pretty easy: I just blend soap and water. Plus, the bottles are dishwasher safe. I never wanted to use my big blender for this kind of thing because taking apart and cleaning the whole thing was just way more than I was willing to invest in a beverage.

For convenience, I also picked up a couple Oster Ironman 250-Watt Fitness Blender, Accessory Bottle. I'm not terribly responsible when it comes to personal containers, so it's nice to have a back up if I forget a bottle at work.

Others have commented about the lack of a tight seal with the drink tops on the bottles. I've found them to be adequate. I wouldn't toss this into a gym bag or anything. It's more like a lid than an impenetrable seal. Keep the bottles upright, drink normally, and all is well. I mean, you can close the top and shake it up and it will be fine.

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Selasa, 01 Februari 2011

Healthy Smoothies...I am pulling out my Vitamix...

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Smoothies Good Health Superfruits ebook

I picked this book up because I have heard so much about healthy smoothies and how good they are for you that I wanted to try them out for myself. This book offers simple recipes that are healthy and delicious. The book is well organized - and is much more than just a smoothie recipe book. The author breaks down the benefits of fruits and veggies, the how and the why behind smoothies becoming so popular - such as the fact that scientist now recognize that smoothies account for 2 out of the daily target of 5 fruits and veggies. She even gives a helpful little glossary on understanding the terminology of nutrition experts.

The recipes look and sound delicious and even they are well organized - from Morning Meals smoothies such as Berry Banana Breakfast Smoothie to Dessert Smoothies such as Banana and Chocolate Chip Pops. I can't wait to try these out on my family - my kids will not even know they are eating healthy!

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