Cuisinart CSB-77 SmartStick Hand Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this product mainly for making soups. I hated having to put soup into the blender in bathces to puree it. Not only was this time consuming but I usually made a huge mess in the process. Well this product solved that problem for me. I made a soup the other day and used this product to blend the soup right in the pot! While I was nervous about "only" being able to run the blender continuously for 50 seconds, I learned that 50 seconds is more than enough time for this item to blend a whole pot of soup, in fact it only took about 15-20 seconds.
I have also used the grinder attachment to mince fresh parsley, and have also made a smoothie using the included measuring cup and blender.
Although the manual states that you cannot run this product for more than a certain amount of time (depending on the function), I have learned that this product can accomplish those tasks easily in the time frames given (it took 5 seconds to mince my parsley!).
I cannot comment on the warranty as I have not had a problem with this item, but for the price if it fails I would most likely just buy a new one.
My only complaint would be that the whisk attachment seems very flimsy, but I have not actually used the whisk attachment yet, so I assume that it will work just fine for light tasks such as whisking egg whites. Although based on the feel of it I would not use it for much else.
However, I have a feeling that I am going to continue to find uses for this wonderful little gadget. For the price this item is a great buy.

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Equipped with a powerful 200-watt motor, this immersion hand blender quickly purees soups, blends batters, mixes beverages, and more. The unit's unique blade provides extremely smooth and even blending, while its protective blade guard helps prevent splattering. The blender includes a powerful chopper for chopping or mincing a wide variety of foods, plus a whisk attachment that allows for optimal whipping results. Other useful features include a lightweight design, an easy-to-grip ergonomic handle, and simple push-button control. A 16-ounce mixing/measuring beaker and a 2-cup mixing container are included. Housed in attractive brushed stainless steel, the compact immersion blender measures 2-1/8 by 2-3/5 by 14 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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Small Fan & Mini-Air Conditioner: Stay Cool Anywhere with Handy Cooler - BLUE Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is an amazing innovation. It might not resemble any sort of product you see on the Walmart shelves, but it sort of looks like a hand held camera. It's actually a little air cooler that helps cool air by using a cooling filter that needs water refilled every couple of hours.
It's great for people to are always on the go, or for those of you who can't bear the outdoor heat. I go back to Japan every year, and I'm surprised I finally see something in the states that Japan does not have yet! YES very surprising.
Anyhow, I decided to do my first video review. Please be easy on your comments. Before I bought this, I was confused how this thing works. The description says to add water to the device, but it isn't very clear on how this is done. You basically have to manually remove the cover and pour water onto the cooling pad which can be quite troublesome when you are outside. I hope this video gives a better understanding.
Funny how the unit sounds really noisy in the clip whilst in real life it really isn't noisy at all. The unit is barely noticeable while I work on my computer. Sometimes its so quiet that I even forget that I left it turned on.
The cooling test part was performed with a dual reading thermometer. It was a rather-cool-day, the temp was around 76 degree F, and 55% RH. The cooling it produced was 10F. If you used it in a hotter and drier place, the air coming out can be alot cooler. Fair enough, at quite a `cool' room temperature the unit doing 10F temperature is quite comfortable, especially when you are irritated from your sweating underwear!
Hope you all find my video helpful!


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Small fan that can cool air up to 30F. This revolutionary evaporative cooling fan is the closest thing to a hand held mini air conditioner! Use it outdoors or keep it indoors as a desk fan. Provides gentle cool breeze. Uses evaporative cooling technology. Add water to soak the cooling filter. Ambient air is forced through the wet cooling filter and cools down. Works best in dry and hot climates. Fully portable and mobile, take it literally anywhere you want. Rotatable turbine wheel allows adjustment of the cool breeze of air. Humidifies air - makes breathing comfortable and alleviates allergies. Variable power control. Stands by itself on any flat surface. Comfortable adjustable leather strap. Ergonomically designed, user-friendly, and easy to use. Environmentally friendly. 4xAA batteries allow 5 hours portable operation. Connect to USB (cable included) or home socket power (sold separately) for continuous operation. Includes dedicated 60ml water bottle, USB cable and 1x cooling filter. Best for hot flashes, home and office use, camping, outdoor sports, watching the game, and more. Mere 12oz with batteries loaded! Cooling filter life expectancy: 1 year. Patent-pending. Version 2.0. Comes with 1 year manufacturer's warranty. Wall Socket Home Adapter (extra 30% power), Replacement Cooling Filters Pack (x2pcs) and Flexible Air Tube (redirects air anywhere) finally available on sale on amazon! Add them to your order. Either search for keywords or browse on our 'Genexus' amazon storefront.

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Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)Like another reviewer, I was happy to see a compressor machine available for a reasonable price. I'd owned a smaller machine with a bowl that was placed in the freezer, but the ice cream wasn't as creamy as I wanted and the results varied dramatically from batch to batch.
Armed with a gift certificate (plus quite a bit more), I ordered this machine. For the fourth of July, I made 3 flavors for a party (vanilla, chocolate, & stawberry--I went with the basics), making the bases for each the night before. The next morning, I froze all three ice creams in less than two hours. With a compressor machine, it's easy to make multiple batches one after the other. And the ice cream was a hit at the party, too.
Some tips:
1. The first batch I made was a simple recipe from the instructions which contained no eggs. While it turned out OK, it couldn't compare with custard-based ice creams that include egg yolks. The custard bases consistently result in smoother, creamier, and richer ice cream.
2. Try to make the ice cream base the night before you'll be freezing it (especially custard bases). It allows the flavors to blend and ensures the base is cold. A cold base will freeze more rapidly and is less likely to develop ice crystals.
3. When making chocolate ice cream, using quality chocolate rather than cocoa gives a richer flavor.
4. It's much easier to make ice cream when there's no need to have lots of ice and rock salt or remember to pre-freeze bowl wich may or may not fit in the freezer.
5. It also can freeze sorbets and sherberts and make slushies for the kids. I suppose you could make frozen drinks with it, but I'll stick to the blender for those.
I'm very happy with it so far. It seems well made, produces great ice cream, and has a larger capacity than many other compressor units. While I expect to usually make a half-batch at a time, the 1 1/2 quart capacity plus the ability to quickly freeze multiple batches is great for those times when you need lots of ice cream.

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Housed in brushed stainless steel with an embossed logo, this fully automatic small appliance makes up to 1-1/2 quarts of frozen yogurt, sorbet, or homemade ice cream in less than an hour, with no waiting between batches. Due to its built-in commercial-style compressor freezer, prefreezing is not required--just add ingredients, set the 60-minute timer, and the machine takes care of the rest. The unit provides precise temperature control and mixes efficiently to ensure excellent results, and its built-in timer automatically stops the machine when the ice cream is ready to enjoy. For added convenience, its transparent lid features an ingredient spout, and the lid, paddle, and bowl remove for easily washing by hand. An instruction/recipe book comes included. The ice-cream maker measures 15-1/2 by 10-3/4 by 10-1/2 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty. From the Manufacturer
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