One bit of advice about immersion blenders: get one with the immersion section made of metal. I have a Moulinex immersion blender that's entirely white plastic. One episode with a bit of curry in the mixture and the stick was stained yellow for eternity.
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lordkenmore
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I, too, would like an immersion blender--and for the reason Lawrence cited: pureeing soups. Indeed, about the only thing I regularly used a blender for in recent history was pureeing soup. One reason an immersion blender tempts me--I'm thinking the cleanup will be faster and easier than my regular blender.
Unfortunately, though, no immersion blenders have come along. They appear at Goodwill every so often, but cost more than I want to spend. When sales come around, I've never found one that is a good deal--maybe they sell out quickly once a 1/2 price clearance sale cycle begins.
As for getting all metal to avoid staining, that's probably a good idea. I also don't really like the idea of putting plastic into a hot pot of soup. That said, given how cheap I am, I'd tolerate plastic if it meant I could get an immersion blender for next to nothing.
Unfortunately, though, no immersion blenders have come along. They appear at Goodwill every so often, but cost more than I want to spend. When sales come around, I've never found one that is a good deal--maybe they sell out quickly once a 1/2 price clearance sale cycle begins.
As for getting all metal to avoid staining, that's probably a good idea. I also don't really like the idea of putting plastic into a hot pot of soup. That said, given how cheap I am, I'd tolerate plastic if it meant I could get an immersion blender for next to nothing.
I use the Ninja or the BD to make the lemon pie that uses the whole lemon. I also use them to make Banana Choc smoothie using Yahoo soda and frozen nanners.
launderess
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Immersion Blenders
Once used do not like long lay ups without use.
Since they cannot be immersed in water residue from whatever being mixed can and often gunks up inner works so thing won't turn.
Have a nice NOS Baring unit got off eBay years ago now. Used it a few times then put it away. Got it out a few months ago and the thing wouldn't turn on. A quick internet search revealed reason why and how to correct.
Once used do not like long lay ups without use.
Since they cannot be immersed in water residue from whatever being mixed can and often gunks up inner works so thing won't turn.
Have a nice NOS Baring unit got off eBay years ago now. Used it a few times then put it away. Got it out a few months ago and the thing wouldn't turn on. A quick internet search revealed reason why and how to correct.
A while back I bought an immersion blender to make milkshakes, coffee shakes and smoothies without dirtying up my Oster blender. I was crestfallen when I discovered that it made more noise (and mess) than action.
I'd like to get my hands on one of those DQ Blizzard machines. I remember when our town DQ burned to the ground when I was about six or seven. I was so devastated that after the demolition crew cleaned up the debris, I stood on the cement slab of where it formerly stood and cried.
Since the nearest DQ was almost 50 miles away we'd buy some vanilla ice cream and some toppings (Oreos and Butterfingers) at the local Hy-Vee in order to get my Blizzard fix. I would take a sturdy serving spoon and imitate the beating action of the Blizzard machine (including the sound, lol). I was able to get it to the right consistency and was even able to flip the glass over. I said that I was going to grow up and open a brand new Dairy Queen, lol.
Whenever I did get to go to the Dairy Queen, which was 50 miles away, I kept my Blizzard cup and spoon as a memento.
I'd like to get my hands on one of those DQ Blizzard machines. I remember when our town DQ burned to the ground when I was about six or seven. I was so devastated that after the demolition crew cleaned up the debris, I stood on the cement slab of where it formerly stood and cried.
Since the nearest DQ was almost 50 miles away we'd buy some vanilla ice cream and some toppings (Oreos and Butterfingers) at the local Hy-Vee in order to get my Blizzard fix. I would take a sturdy serving spoon and imitate the beating action of the Blizzard machine (including the sound, lol). I was able to get it to the right consistency and was even able to flip the glass over. I said that I was going to grow up and open a brand new Dairy Queen, lol.
Whenever I did get to go to the Dairy Queen, which was 50 miles away, I kept my Blizzard cup and spoon as a memento.
launderess
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In honour of this thread
Got out Bamix blender. What did one do?
Made up a few batches of laundry starch.
See what I did there?
Got out Bamix blender. What did one do?
Made up a few batches of laundry starch.
See what I did there?
fan-of-fans
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DQ
Sometimes when I get my ice cream at Dairy Queen, I beat the ice cream with the spoon until it's a smooth consistency. I like the sundae to be very soft.
One DQ here has those commercial Vitamix blenders, with the Orange Julius brand on them. I seen them behind the counter. But the Blizzard machine is not visible at that one, it is at the one near my house. But I don't think they have orange julius.
I tried to make an orange milk shake with vanilla ice cream and orange juice in my K-A blender, but it didn't have the right taste to it. Maybe more orange juice would help. Wasn't too bad though.
Sometimes when I get my ice cream at Dairy Queen, I beat the ice cream with the spoon until it's a smooth consistency. I like the sundae to be very soft.
One DQ here has those commercial Vitamix blenders, with the Orange Julius brand on them. I seen them behind the counter. But the Blizzard machine is not visible at that one, it is at the one near my house. But I don't think they have orange julius.
I tried to make an orange milk shake with vanilla ice cream and orange juice in my K-A blender, but it didn't have the right taste to it. Maybe more orange juice would help. Wasn't too bad though.
Launderess
Immersion blenders can be washed... I toss my KA hend blender in the dishwasher all the time. (Not the motor, obviously)
Immersion blenders can be washed... I toss my KA hend blender in the dishwasher all the time. (Not the motor, obviously)
launderess
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Stick/Immerson blenders vary
But mine (Bamix) like many others have no way to remove the "stick" from motorized part, thus cannot be immersed in water nor placed in dishwasher.
The attachments (various blades)are so small one doesn't dare put them in DW either.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...th-move/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.32264d726072
But mine (Bamix) like many others have no way to remove the "stick" from motorized part, thus cannot be immersed in water nor placed in dishwasher.
The attachments (various blades)are so small one doesn't dare put them in DW either.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...th-move/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.32264d726072
I've always put my Bamix attachments in the cutlery basket or on the cutlery tray of my dishwasher. No problem at all.
launderess
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Again
Am not doubting what some do with their immersion blenders in regards to automatic dishwashers.
My current dishwasher is a vintage GE Mobile Maid that will blast anything not firmly anchored to kingdom come. It has just the one silverware basket and even then small items are impossible. They will simply be shot clear by force of water.
Suppose could nestle the small bits from a Bamix blender between stems of cutlery to possibly keep from being throw clear; but the thing is rather small and easily hand washed, so that is that. Why court disaster?
Am not doubting what some do with their immersion blenders in regards to automatic dishwashers.
My current dishwasher is a vintage GE Mobile Maid that will blast anything not firmly anchored to kingdom come. It has just the one silverware basket and even then small items are impossible. They will simply be shot clear by force of water.
Suppose could nestle the small bits from a Bamix blender between stems of cutlery to possibly keep from being throw clear; but the thing is rather small and easily hand washed, so that is that. Why court disaster?
Yes, not like it is a nightmare to clean it. For intense cleaning you could always put it in a cup with hot water and a denture tablet. Not assuming though you have those at hand, but they come in handy for many things like cleaning a teapot.
launderess
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Thing is
With the Bamix am already going to wash stem part anyway since it cannot go in dishwasher. It takes but a few more moments to wash blades/attachments and be done.
With the Bamix am already going to wash stem part anyway since it cannot go in dishwasher. It takes but a few more moments to wash blades/attachments and be done.
I thought that all you had to do to clean an immersion blender was to put it down in a container of water and detergent and turn it on then repeat for rinsing.
Fan of fans, Try using Tang and vanilla ice cream with a little ice water and you can get an intense orange flavor.
Fan of fans, Try using Tang and vanilla ice cream with a little ice water and you can get an intense orange flavor.
Note to add to my personal files:
Never buy a Bamix hand Blender.
This design is simply stupid nowadays.
What makes the Bamix so special?
Never buy a Bamix hand Blender.
This design is simply stupid nowadays.
What makes the Bamix so special?
turquoisedude
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I can't say what the newer ones are like but I do also own a vintage Bamix and I have successfully used it for typical blending/pureeing/mixing tasks as well as whipping egg whites, mincing garlic or onions, chopping cooked meats, mixing cake batters, and mincing small quantities of raw meat. In fact, my old Bamix was THE only food prep appliance I had in the kitchen of the apartment where Hubby and I lived from 1994 until 2001. It's a remarkable machine!
Full disclosure: I also owned a Braun hand blender back in the 80s but I found the Bamix outperformed it!
Full disclosure: I also owned a Braun hand blender back in the 80s but I found the Bamix outperformed it!
launderess
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Bamix is to immersion/stick blenders what La Coupe/Cuisinart is to food processors. They were the first and had the added cachet of being European (Swiss).
Like food processors you can find immersion blenders by many different brands/companies today.
Thinking about it rise of the immersion blender may have helped kill off sales of larger blenders, and or even food processors.
It will largely depend upon what one does in the kitchen, however many feel they don't need both a large blender and immersion. Stick blenders have the advantage of allowing one to say puree foods right in a pot/pan or other container directly. So if you want to puree something for baby it could be done right in a bowl. This instead of putting into a blender then having to get it all out again.
As with food processors sales of immersion blenders took off when nearly every television cooking show featured someone using them. Then of course Madame *had* to have one to be Queen of the Cul-de-Sac.
Like food processors you can find immersion blenders by many different brands/companies today.
Thinking about it rise of the immersion blender may have helped kill off sales of larger blenders, and or even food processors.
It will largely depend upon what one does in the kitchen, however many feel they don't need both a large blender and immersion. Stick blenders have the advantage of allowing one to say puree foods right in a pot/pan or other container directly. So if you want to puree something for baby it could be done right in a bowl. This instead of putting into a blender then having to get it all out again.
As with food processors sales of immersion blenders took off when nearly every television cooking show featured someone using them. Then of course Madame *had* to have one to be Queen of the Cul-de-Sac.
brisnat81
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Hey Thomas,
They are still Swiss made and generally last a lifetime. I have my grandmothers that was bought new in 1978 and last year I had it serviced and they replaced the shaft that contains the bearings and seals plus the capacitor for the total amount of $45. I have a newer more powerful Swissline model that I use in a 5 gal stock pot and it runs for 5-10 mins without issue. My newer one runs at 18,000rpm, the 1970's model is 10,000rpm. You cant run something that fast and have fully sealed bearings that are dishwasher safe. I've always assumed that the Dishwasher safe models have a much slower Rotational speed.
They dont go in the dishwasher, but if you have some soapy water in the sink from washing up, you just plug it in and run it in the sink. Shake it dry and put it away. It doesnt need intensive washing. I wash the shaft and the head that way and then put the blade in the dishwasher.
Every 6 months, you unscrew the bottom cover, lift the shaft seal up and put 1 drop of sewing machine oil in the shaft and then screw the base back on.
There's no plastic to crack or discolor and that seems to be what makes the big difference.
Cheers
Nathan
They are still Swiss made and generally last a lifetime. I have my grandmothers that was bought new in 1978 and last year I had it serviced and they replaced the shaft that contains the bearings and seals plus the capacitor for the total amount of $45. I have a newer more powerful Swissline model that I use in a 5 gal stock pot and it runs for 5-10 mins without issue. My newer one runs at 18,000rpm, the 1970's model is 10,000rpm. You cant run something that fast and have fully sealed bearings that are dishwasher safe. I've always assumed that the Dishwasher safe models have a much slower Rotational speed.
They dont go in the dishwasher, but if you have some soapy water in the sink from washing up, you just plug it in and run it in the sink. Shake it dry and put it away. It doesnt need intensive washing. I wash the shaft and the head that way and then put the blade in the dishwasher.
Every 6 months, you unscrew the bottom cover, lift the shaft seal up and put 1 drop of sewing machine oil in the shaft and then screw the base back on.
There's no plastic to crack or discolor and that seems to be what makes the big difference.
Cheers
Nathan
launderess
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This is mine
Exact same right down to the box.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ba...=item41efa18737:g:QDkAAOSwl1pbtTOE:rk:18:pf:0
Exact same right down to the box.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ba...=item41efa18737:g:QDkAAOSwl1pbtTOE:rk:18:pf:0
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ozzie908
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@launderess/Bamix
Back in the 70's Mother bought her first Bamix at some kind of food demo party where she had gone with a relative they both bought a blender but ours was a 2 speed model in brown and the other a single speed in grey ditto to yours. It lasted many years and only went in the bin when it burst into flames and melted the switch it had blended many a jug of gravy and soup and the herb chopper was used but not that often as you could only wipe it out not wash so no garlic etc.
The single speed machine was never taken out of its box and so came to replace the one that burnt out at our house its now residing in my Son's kitchen as I have a Braun multi thing that the stick part is separate thus able to go in the DW and although its plastic and not stainless steel like the bamix it works very well even in hot boiling liquid.
Austin
Back in the 70's Mother bought her first Bamix at some kind of food demo party where she had gone with a relative they both bought a blender but ours was a 2 speed model in brown and the other a single speed in grey ditto to yours. It lasted many years and only went in the bin when it burst into flames and melted the switch it had blended many a jug of gravy and soup and the herb chopper was used but not that often as you could only wipe it out not wash so no garlic etc.
The single speed machine was never taken out of its box and so came to replace the one that burnt out at our house its now residing in my Son's kitchen as I have a Braun multi thing that the stick part is separate thus able to go in the DW and although its plastic and not stainless steel like the bamix it works very well even in hot boiling liquid.
Austin
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"Fan of fans, Try using Tang and vanilla ice cream with a little ice water and you can get an intense orange flavor." Tomturbomatic
Thanks for the info, I'll have to give that a try.
Thanks for the info, I'll have to give that a try.
I use my blender as a place holder in the cupboard!
New blender in my collection---Blendtec "Stealth" to go with my Vita-Mix "Quiet One"-LOVE these machines---gone is the chainsaw roar of usual blenders in the kitchen!You can talk to another person or on the phone while they are blending-even at max speed!
Mostly used to puree. I have the same Waring pictured.
gusherb
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Vitamix
That E310 ended up going on sale for Black Friday for $199 or so and got it for Christmas....So far I love it! The Osterizer served me well the 4 months I used it but the greens were starting to overload it a little and I was starting to get uncomfortable with that. So far the Vitamix has showed no weakness. Even used it in making my potato pancake recipe for Christmas.
The only thing I really don’t like is the noise - wish the shrouded models weren’t so expensive, but it doesn’t need to run long to do its job.
That E310 ended up going on sale for Black Friday for $199 or so and got it for Christmas....So far I love it! The Osterizer served me well the 4 months I used it but the greens were starting to overload it a little and I was starting to get uncomfortable with that. So far the Vitamix has showed no weakness. Even used it in making my potato pancake recipe for Christmas.
The only thing I really don’t like is the noise - wish the shrouded models weren’t so expensive, but it doesn’t need to run long to do its job.
I made the sauce for Camarones Culichi in my vintage Osterizer (LK Badged) with the "Fusion" blade and it made short work of liquifying the (five) skinned large poblano chiles, coarse chopped onion, and the milk/media crema/bullion powder mixture. I really do think the "Fusion" blade turns an Osterizer into a poor man's Blendtec. But yeah, it can't make ice cream like a Vita-Mix.
washerboy
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dumpster
I had a Waring beehive blender...it was a birthday present a few years back. It was cheap junk...leaked and made a mess every time I used it...about 6 months ago I tried to use it and ended up putting the damn thing in the dumpster. That was one appliance I didn't feel least bit sad to say goodbye to. My plan was to buy a KA, but to be honest...I haven't come across the need to have/use a blender.
I had a Waring beehive blender...it was a birthday present a few years back. It was cheap junk...leaked and made a mess every time I used it...about 6 months ago I tried to use it and ended up putting the damn thing in the dumpster. That was one appliance I didn't feel least bit sad to say goodbye to. My plan was to buy a KA, but to be honest...I haven't come across the need to have/use a blender.
Unless you're a serious blendophile, I don't see any need for a fancy machine. Most people don't use their blenders on a daily basis. For me the Osterizer system is the best one out there for convenience and versatility. The blade assembly will fit any standard mason jar and the assembly itself is easily cleaned since it can be removed from the carafe. The selection of blade options is another plus. I use the ice crusher blade as my standard, and the fusion blade for smoothies and other liquefying tasks.
This design hasn't changed for over 50 years. A carafe bought new today will fit on an Osterizer from five decades ago. The same can't be said for most, if any other make of blender.
I do have a vintage Waring "rocket ship" single speed/toggle switch blender on my bar. The Waring was designed as a bar blender, and the earlier flat-edged blade types (four blades, not the really old ones with only two) are better at crushing ice than the pointed tip blade design that came later.
This design hasn't changed for over 50 years. A carafe bought new today will fit on an Osterizer from five decades ago. The same can't be said for most, if any other make of blender.
I do have a vintage Waring "rocket ship" single speed/toggle switch blender on my bar. The Waring was designed as a bar blender, and the earlier flat-edged blade types (four blades, not the really old ones with only two) are better at crushing ice than the pointed tip blade design that came later.
Brazilian passion fruit mousse
I've made it for new years eve but I'm sorry, I forgot to take pictures and now it's too late.
It's delicious, refreshing and extremely easy to make.
Ingredients:
2 cans of Nestlé sweetened condensed milk
2 cans of Nestlé table cream (the can that is the same size as the condensed milk) It works ONLY with that brand (easily found in supermarkets and even dollar stores, usually sold as "Media Crema").
1 bottle of Maguary Passion fruit concentrated juice. (This is a little bit harder to find, but you can find in Brazilian stores).
Blend everything for 5 minutes, pour the mixture in a nice serving bowl or individual cups. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Enjoy!
Obs. If you find fresh passion fruit, you can decorate with some of the pulp. (seeds)
The taste is awesome and even with all that sweetened condensed milk it's not heavily sweet as the sour from the passion fruit balances the taste.
I've made it for new years eve but I'm sorry, I forgot to take pictures and now it's too late.
It's delicious, refreshing and extremely easy to make.
Ingredients:
2 cans of Nestlé sweetened condensed milk
2 cans of Nestlé table cream (the can that is the same size as the condensed milk) It works ONLY with that brand (easily found in supermarkets and even dollar stores, usually sold as "Media Crema").
1 bottle of Maguary Passion fruit concentrated juice. (This is a little bit harder to find, but you can find in Brazilian stores).
Blend everything for 5 minutes, pour the mixture in a nice serving bowl or individual cups. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Enjoy!
Obs. If you find fresh passion fruit, you can decorate with some of the pulp. (seeds)
The taste is awesome and even with all that sweetened condensed milk it's not heavily sweet as the sour from the passion fruit balances the taste.
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