If you’re serious about your food and drinks, you’ve got to have a quality blender in the kitchen. A good blender can do about anything, from making cocktails and fruit smoothies to kneading bread and making your own peanut butter. But when it comes to blenders, the focus has got to be on “good.” A top-notch blender can cut any homemade project down to size while an inferior one is likely to leave you bogged down with a half-blended mess. 3LUXE gathered a research team of merry mixologists and cut them loose with the top mixing machines around to find you our three “Best Of” blenders that will make anything your heart desires. Don’t forget those little drink umbrellas.
You know a blender is serious about its performance when it has a tachometer. Those nifty monitoring devices normally reserved for sports cars aren’t usually seen on a kitchen appliance unless you’re using the L’Equip 228 RPM blender. This “Best Of” from the folks with the ever-popular juicers boasts a powerful 900-watt motor and commercial-grade stainless steel blade. It offers variable speed control ranging from 500 to 20,000 rpm that can be monitored via the L’Equip 228 RPM’s tacho... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $159
The blender is that do-it-all kitchen tool in responsible for so many tasty homemade treats, including a couple of our cool favorites; margaritas and malts. Buy a cheap blender and you may find yourself with a burned-out motor halfway through the annual Cinco de Mayo party, but with this next "Best Of" you'll be sure you have a blender that can handle anything a big fiesta will throw at it. The Vita-Mix 5200 is the most powerful, heavy-duty blender on the market, with a 2hp motor and blade speed range... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $449.00
When you’re looking for an appliance that can perform consistently well over the long haul, it’s always best to take a look at what the pros use. That’s because they need a product that won’t let them down when they most need it, something like the KitchenAid Pro Line® Series Chef’s Blender. This marvelous mixing machine is designed for commercial use by chefs and professional bartenders. Its extra-thick stainless steel blade features a balanced design with sharpened edges and high blade... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $230
Posted by JeanJanuary 17, 2008 09:47
what is the recommended 'watt' motor speed for a 12-cup food processor?
Posted by Bill WorpleJanuary 21, 2008 11:55
It depends on the machine and what you're looking to do, but dedicated processors with a 12 cup capacity should probably not have less than a 600-watt motor.
