Kitchen Blenders

So, I have just bought myself a kitchen blender!

I’m getting into cooking these days and I needed one a couple of days ago, but obviously didn’t have one, so today all that changed.

My question is: What kind of stuff can I put in it – what’s it useful for – any tips or tricks?

It also has a little button that you press if you want to chop ice!

Pineapple Release

1 apple
1 orange
1/3 pineapple
1 banana
½ lemon
2 tbsp. honey

An explosion of flavors sending your taste buds into free-fall.

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Honey Mango Tango

½ honeydew melon
1 mango
2 tbsp. Sucanat
pinch of cinnamon

Like cantaloupes, honeydew melons are a great springboard for many combinations of flavors.

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Blind Date Pudding

10 honey dates
½ cup water

Blend 10 dates with a small amount of water. Add more water as the mixture thickens. Pour into soup bowls, decorate with banana slices and sprinkle with Sucanat. Chill in freezer. This will be the best pudding you’ll ever taste. A versatile base to add to your favorite fruit. A pinch of cinnamon and vanilla extract will lift you to heaven. You’re best silver and china, and two small bowls of Blind Date Pudding. A perfect treat for a special evening. The only drawback is that dates can have a laxative effect to someone who is not accustomed to a raw food diet. Your sweetheart will consider it well worth the trouble.

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Banana Smoothies

Frozen bananas

Bananas are filled with potassium which contributes to a strong heart and muscles. In the class of soft fruits, they are second highest in mineral content, only to be rivaled by strawberries. They are almost impossible to juice, but are versatile in making varieties of banana shakes, ice cream or smoothies.
Peel ripe bananas, put them in freezer bags and freeze. Banana will freeze in 24 hours. To make a fruit milk shake, without milk, blend chopped frozen bananas, honey, strawberries, blueberries or cantaloupe juice. Frozen banana slices make a great addition to salads.

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The Hawaiian Dip

1 avocado

pinch of basil

2 large Tbs. frozen pineapple concentrate

pinch of chives

sea salt (optional)

Blend these ingredients in food processor or blender.

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Fun Fruit Dressing

1 avocado

1 banana

2-3 Tbs. of frozen pineapple concentrate

1/4 cup of water

Blend all ingredients and pour over fruit. If you really want to impress someone who may not be a fruit eater, this is your ticket.

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Veggie Salad Delight

1 perfectly ripe avocado

1/2 tsp. honey

1/4 cup water

1 clove garlic

2 tsp. flax oil

1 tsp. dill

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/2 lemon, juiced

Blend until creamy and let sit in refrigerator for half an hour allowing the flavors to harmonize. Pour over salad and toss well.

Love your veggies with the smooth delicious taste of this romantic dressing. Perfect with candlelight and your favorite significant other.

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Fruit Delight

1 ripe avocado

1/4 cup frozen orange concentrate

1/4 cup water

1 lemon, juiced

Blend until creamy, chill and pour over salad. A delight that will court your taste buds.

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Milk-Free Chocolate Milk

1 avocado,

1/2 cup of Sucanat

1 1/2 cups of water

6 ice cubes

The perfect replacement for chocolate milk. It has the texture of thick cream, and the flavor is indescribably delicious. This is a dairy farmer’s worst fears come true. Extremely filling, high in calories, (approximately 600) and the equivalent to a Big Mac but much better for you. Great to drink one hour before body building or long distance running. If you are trying to gain weight, this is the drink for you! You can also add a banana and cinnamon—or anything else your heart fancies, such as mango, pear or peach. Makes a great fruit dressing.

Coffee makers, toasters, breadmakers, blenders, food processors…Out where you can use them or stored away? Please share your reasons… Thanks!

My can opener and microwave are Spacemaker appliances, so they are neatly tucked underneath the cabinets. The coffee grinder/maker and toaster are on the counter for accessibility. All other appliances are hidden away in cabinets. I like clutter-free countertops.

First off, you will need a 5/16th wrench, also you might want to consider changing the timming belt while your at it. You will save money down the line.

The model that I have is the one with the following setting only: pulse, high, low and ice crush. Not the latest models with the touch pad controls.

Do you have it , the top locked in properly. This ussually is the problem.

I am decorating my kitchen with a itiliano/olive garden feel. I want cooking wine, small wine racks, exotic olive oils, lots of earthy tones like olive green, cream, and sand. I want to know some great ideas for my theme. I also wanted all the countertop appliances and such to be olive green b/c that is my base color. Kitchen-Aid used to have a olive green color in their set of hand mixers, blenders, toaster, and microwaves, which is, of course, now that I want it, gone. Where can I find three things: great decorating tips and tricks for the kitchen (theme in mind or general), where can I find olive green appliances (no fridge, stove, or freezers countertop appliances and accessories only), and where can I get theme specific ideas or help? Any help would be so appreciated as I want the kitchen done before we renew our vows

Green was popular back in the 70s, maybe theres some on ebay.