KitchenAid KSB5WH 5-Speed Blender, White Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently my husband and I upgraded most of our small appliances and cookware. We opted for the Kitchenaid mixer and Calphalon cookware, and decided to skimp on the blender, figuring a blender is a blender and what difference would it make?
It makes a big difference. We bought an Osterizer for dirt cheap at a local kitchen supply store and were not impressed with its capabilities. At this point I thought about buying the Kitchenaid but wanted to wait a little while, since the price was rather more than we wanted to pay for a blender.
Around Christmas my husband and I visited back home. His grandparents have the Kitchenaid 5-speed blender. We were quite impressed with its capabilities in making a great mudslide; although there were still tiny ice chips in the drink, the blender did quite well in mixing everything very smoothly and with a minimum amount of noise (for a blender anyway).
I was able to find one of these wonderful blenders refurbished through Amazon. Since I had earned a couple of gift certificates through my Amazon Visa card I got this for practically nothing. I must say, this would still be worth it even if I did pay full price. Even though it is refurbished it looks like new, and works great. The past few nights my husband and I have enjoyed the same great mudslides that we had in California, and I'm giving away my old Osterizer.
Another impressive thing about this blender is its sturdiness. With the glass and the strong base, I'm not worried about this breaking; I was worried about that with all of the flimsy plastic of the Osterizer. When trying to make smoothies on the Osterizer I always kind of winced, afraid that it might blow up at any second. I don't worry about this with the Kitchenaid; this is very obviously a sound appliance.
If you are in a money crunch, it's probably best to wait until Amazon has a refurbished model of this blender available; the only visible difference is it comes in a box that states that the product is refurbished. Also you usually won't have your pick of colors; you'll only be able to choose whatever color they have available. But whatever the price this is a great blender and you won't regret the purchase.
By the way, I did A LOT of comparison shopping at other sites before I found the refurbished model here at Amazon; Amazon does have the best price on new models that I found, even without the current rebate that Kitchenaid is offering.

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Whirl up a fruit and yogurt smoothie to get your morning off to a healthy, energizing start. Or wind down after work with an icy cold margarita. But that's just the beginning: chop ice, grind coffee beans, puree soup and more.

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Bee House Teapot - White Ceramic Teapots Review

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(More customer reviews)Love the size for 2 people. Removable silver lid makes cleaning it in the dishwasher very easy.

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White - Bee House Ceramic Iced Teapot - Designed to brew iced tea as well as hot tea the Bee House Ceramic Iced Tea pot is stylish, sturdy, practical and easy to use. Simply scoop the tea into the removable stainless steel mesh infuser, steep and pour. The Bee House Ceramic Teapot tolerates the hot water required to brew hot tea and can be immediately placed in the refrigerator to make iced tea. The 45 ounce White teapot (Marine Blue also available) is dishwasher safe and the ceramic portion is microwave safe, Perfect for home or office, the Bee House Ceramic Iced Teapot is a versatile addition to Bee House tradition of fine Japanese teapots. "Great product, great price, timely shipment. Just perfect! --customer

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iittala Ultima Thule 4-1/2-Inch Dessert Bowl Review

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(More customer reviews)Ultima Thule series looks like how ice looks in springtime. The series is beautiful and it lasts thru decades (my mother already had these 30 years ago) without any showing of age. The styling doesn't grow old, uniqueness is guaranteed.
I can easily recommend this product to my clients.

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A moment frozen in time. The iittala UT950090 Ultima Thule 4.5" dessert bowl represents thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass blowing technique required to produce this bubble/crackle effect. The forms imitate nature and gradually change as the molten glass burns the surface of the wooden molds. This glass is part of an extensive collection of other pieces just like it. Perfect for your home. Ready for use at any table. Dishwasher safe. Only from iittala.

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Monterrey MT45151 Blender and Smoothie Maker with 48-Ounce Plastic Jar and Serving Spigot Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this unit to make smoothies, as I did not have a lot to spend at the time, and I believe that as long as you treat the unit with care, it should last for awhile.
It actually has the equivalent of 6 speeds, as on the right side is has the 3 speed and pulse buttons, and on the left, a High and Low button: 3 LOW AND 3 HIGH speeds.
The Blades in this unit are EXTREMELY sharp, and that is likely the key to it working as good as it does!
I will throw in a bunch of Grapes, a whole Kiwi, a couple of Kale leaves, a handful of Spinach, a half an Orange, a half a Banana and a whole but small Pear, 4 big ice cubes and a cup of water.
I start it on low, (or sometimes repeatedly hit the pulse button) where it pulls everything down in about 15 seconds, and then I will shift it to the highest speed to grind everything to a liquid, which takes about a minute and a half.
After running it that long, the motor seems to emit a strange odor, but that seems to be decreasing. It is pretty noisy on the highest speed.
I then take the blade unit off of the bottom of the container and rinse everything thoroughly, then let air dry.
The spigot top will unscrew and can be cleaned this way, but since I never use it, I keep it closed, then just open it when rinsing.
The only part that is seemingly vulnerable to a leak is the gasket that goes between the blade assembly and the container. If you over-tighten, it will deform and leak. If you don't tighten it enough, it will leak. It took me a day or two to figure how much to tighten it. You can see the gasket and it's contact to the container while tightening. If it starts to appear wiggly, you are over-tightening it. The seal between the actual blade shaft and base has not leaked.
I know this is not a Vita-Mix or Blendtec, but it will make good smoothies with that crazy sharp blade, and grind ice to non-existence in short order.
The only question now is, "how long will it last?", especially in daily use.
I bought this after seeing a Blendtec demo at Costco and wanted to see how I would fare personally by adding fruits and vegetables to my diet each day via smoothies, and I can tell you that I have lost 3 pounds this week so far, and feel absolutely great as compared to the sluggish me before.
The price I paid was about an 1/8th of the Blendtec, but don't think for one minute that the quality is anywhere close. It works, but for how long???

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Whether used for breakfast smoothies before work, protein shakes after a workout, or frozen cocktails with friends on a Friday night, this convenient appliance might be best left out on the counter for easy, everyday access. Simple to use, just add liquids, then ice or frozen ingredients, and with the lid in place, choose from low, medium, or high push-button speed settings--or "pulse" for short bursts of power. The unit's 450-watt motor and ice-crushing blades ensure fast blending, while its integrated stir stick forces ingredients into the mixing blades for smooth, even results. Furthermore, the blender comes with a large 48-ounce plastic blending jar, which features a secure-fitting lid, a non-drip pouring spout, and a mess-free dispensing spigot for serving thick, blended drinks right into a glass. With its contemporary, easy-to-clean design, the blender and smoothie maker measures 8-2/7 by 6-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches.

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Tupperware Serving Center. Goldenberry Review

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(More customer reviews)The main reason I purchased this was to transport fruit or veg trays in the car to picnics, potlucks, etc. However, the lid does not have a secure Tubberware fit (nor was it meant to), which resulted in spilt fruit all over my back seat. Had I known this prior to purchase, I would not have purchased it. That being said, it does have a nice holding capacity and can be used for many other things.

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A party favorite and a great way to serve vegetables, sundae toppings, seafood and more. Features six 2 cup compartments. Domed cover can also be used as a serving tray or filled with ice to keep foods chilled. Removable 14 oz bowl is microwaveable for reheating dips and sauce. Remove seal before reheating. Color: goldenberry with sheer ice domed cover.

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Sun's Tea (TM) 14oz Strong Double Wall Thermo Pilsner Beer/cocktail/Iced Tea Glasses/champagne flutes, Set of 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the Bodum thermal wall glasses despite the warnings about their fragility. One has already shattered even though I treated it like a museum piece.It was quite nice to look at, but so very fragile.
So I am very delighted with the weight and apparent durability of the Strong Double Wall glasses I received and would have purchased them first had I but known. The "glass" is thick and the weight is hefty.Only two drawbacks, the glasses only hold 11.5 ounces of liquid and the glass does sweat slightly with condensation. So far though, these are the ones to buy.

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The Sun's Tea (TM) double wall glasses keep your hot or cold drinks longer due to their unique double-wall feature. Its two walls allow you to hold onto a piping extreme hot glass of hot drinks without burning your fingers, or prevent condensation from forming on the outer wall while holding a cold beverage. This double wall glasses is made of stronger borosilicate glass which is perfect for your everyday use.* Sun's Tea(TM) is the trade maker owned by SUN Valley Enterprises LLC

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Godinger Dublin 6-Piece Crystal Whiskey Decanter Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a gift for my groomsmen for my wedding in about a month. I hassled with myself between this set and some much more expensive cystal decanter sets ($150-$185) on other websites where I knew I would be guaranteed good quality. I finally decided to buy these (not a lot of extra money floating around), and that I would return them if they were not of a reasonable quality. 2 of the 3 sets I ordered came in today (4 days with the free shipping option), and I inspected all pieces. I own a more expensive decanter set already that I bought overseas, so I didn't expect to be too impressed, but I was. The weight of all the pieces is similar to the Waterford Crystal. Almost like heavy glass, but it says right on the box... 24% Lead Crystal. The cuts in the glass are not super fine, but are more than acceptable, and give a very attractive look to this set. The ball stopper is extremely heavy and though not frosted, seats well in the neck of the decanter for a nice seal. I thought the decanter itself looked small in the pictures, but it's not, it is a standard size (24 oz or so...guessing). We pealed back the paper on the silver tray, and it was mirrored nicely without blemishes (not that the tray really matters that much ayway). Again, this set is not just a good set for the money, it's a good set.... and the price makes it truly a steal. I would be more than happy to display this set in my home and offer drinks from it to any class of company. I know the gift will go over well, don't hesitate to buy this unless you just want top-notch crystal and desire to spend more money. Great product.

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The Godinger 6 pc. Whiskey Set is a welcome addition to any home bar. This beautiful lead cystal , in the famous Dublin pattern, is a classy and elegent way to serve your favorite bourbon or scotch.

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Everlasting Glow Flameless Wax Candle with Timer, 3 by 6-Inch Review

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(More customer reviews)Love these 'fake' candles with the timers. They are made from real wax so feel like real candles, but they are much safer since there isn't a flame. The timer is fabulous also, on for 5 hours, off for 19 hours, then the cycle starts all over again.

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Iced Burgundy flameless candle is made of real wax and has a Pomegranate scent. Timer feature with 5 hours on and 19 off. Wavy, melted-edge look adds to the realistic appearance of this pillar candle. 3 LED lights give this candle a safe glow. Uses 3 AAA batteries, included. Gerson flameless candles are flame free, smoke free, and worry free. Keep your home safe while keeping the ambiance of our realistic Everlasting Glow flameless candles. Ideal for using in decorative displays.

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star II 4-Piece Steak Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Extrordinarily sharp knife set. I was able to cut clean through a steak just by holding the tail end of the knife between finger and thumb and letting the weight of the knife do the cutting. They aren't serrated because they don't need to be.
If you drop one do NOT try to catch it, and be careful cleaning as they'll happily shred sponges, cloths and dish brushes too.


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J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star II steak knifes are constructed under Henckels sigmaforge standards which guarantees perfect geometry, as well as better weight and balance. High carbon, no-stain steel blades which areFriodur ice-hardenened guarantees durabil

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Ravi Instant Wine Chiller Review

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(More customer reviews)As of late, my husband has decided he likes ALL wine chilled - white AND red. It has driven me crazy watching him plop ice cubes into his glass of red wine. When I saw the Ravi Instant Wine Chiller at Amazon.com Ravi Instant Wine Chiller, I knew my prayers were answered! The Ravi chills wine perfectly. However, the Ravi is a little more complicated than it looks. It consists of 3 parts. The inner cartridge remains in the freezer so it's always ready to chill wine. It can chill many glasses of wine at a time. The drawback is that before you put it back in the freezer (regardless of whether you have filled/chilled 20 glasses of wine, or only 1, the Ravi must be taken apart, cleaned, and the cartridge dried before putting it back in the freezer. Because of this, my husband does not want to be bothered with it. As long as I am the one putting it together, taking it apart, washing, drying, and freezing it, my husband is happy.

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Chills wine instantly as you pour. Wine goes from room temp to serving temp in seconds! Remove your Ravi from the freezer, insert it in your bottle, and pour. Wine passes through the frozen steel chamber inside into your glass, chilling your red or white to perfection (similar to the way the frozen tub of an ice cream maker turns cream into a cool dessert). Finger tip-control air inlet helps you adjust serving temp and prevent dripping. Give your vodka a quick chill, too—pour it through Ravi and enjoy! Instructions included.Size: 7-1/2"H x 2-1/4"W

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Prestige Champagne Cooler Stainless steel Review

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(More customer reviews)An excellent champagne chiller. I don't know that it's going to instantly cool a room temperature bottle in 5 minutes, but you can go from cellar temperature to serving temperature pretty quickly. It will keep a chilled bottle of champagnge cold for quite a while and it has the advantage of not making the bottle wet (as a traditional champagne bucket will) and there's no condensation out the outside. All in all, it works well and maintains a neat serving environment.

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Chill Champagne without ice- removable Rapid Ice units stores in freezer for quick and easy chilling with no water condensation

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Salton YM9 1-Quart Yogurt Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)Look...making yogurt isn't that compicated. All you need is a good starter culture, a stable and appropriate temperature and clean equipment so you get the proper cultures growing. The Salton 1-quart does a beautiful job and you can't beat the price. If you've never made your own yogurt before, this is the unit to buy. Don't spend tons of money on a piece of equipment that does nothing more than keep the milk warm for a few hours. Realize, it is much easier to just buy yogurt at the supermarket. But if you don't like keep buying little plastic containers, and if you don't mind going to just a little effort to make your own foods, you'll enjoy making yogurt. I like to use milk straight from the bulk tank at a local dairy farm and either organic Stonyfield (NH)or organic Butterworks (VT) yogurt as a starter. Homemade yogurt doesn't always have the homogenous and solid consistency of store-bought, but I've had very good results (quite comparable with commercial yogurts) with the Salton, plus I can use whatever flavorings I want from real maple syrup to my favorite jams. I even use the yogurt in place of sour cream. The possibilities with home-made yogurt are almost unlimited!

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Make up to 1 quart; temperature controlled power cord storage on the bases bottom. Internal container is freezer safe clean clean container and lid with hot soapy water, base warm cloth. Measures 9 by 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, i year limited warranty.

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Waring Professional Kitchen Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)My Grandmother had a Waring Blendor. My Mother had a Waring Blendor. Why did I have to BUY one instead of "borrowing" one of theirs? Because they gave them away to get "lighter", i.e., cheap, plastic blenders, back in the early eighties. Big mistake. My grandmother died before she had to replace hers, but my mother is on her third cheap blender now. I expect my Waring Blendor to last the rest of my life. Fortunately, I was able to get my grandmother's Waring Blendor Cookbook from the forties. The current model still has the powerful motor, heavy glass container, super-duper cord and top-quality switch that my grandmother's had, sixty-odd years ago.
I also picked up one at Goodwill to have an extra pitcher to make two kinds of frozen drinks when I have a party. It is about forty years old but still works great, and it was obviously used quite a bit. (I only wish I had found it before I bought a new one!) The container still fits the base on the current model.
Makes fruit juice like a juicer, makes the best milk shakes, daquiries, gazpacho; it can even whip cream for dessert or froth milk for fancy coffee drinks! You can make a thick, creamy milkshake with milk, a frozen banana, a couple of ice cubes, and a little chocolate powder. You can even pre-chill the container in the freezer to make sorbet.
The secret difference: this Blendor creates a tornado in the center of the container, ensuring that everything gets evenly mixed. According to my Waring Blendor Cookbook, this is because of the unique four-leaf clover shape of the container, the shape of the no-rust stainless blades, and the high-powered motor.
You can use a wooden spoon through the hole in the top to make sure ice cubes get properly mixed if you find that to be a problem. (If you add ice cubes one or two at a time to the container with liquid already in blending on high, you will have the smoothest frozen beverage you have ever had with NO leftover ice chunks.)
The easiest way to clean it is to fill it 1/4 to 1/3 full of water, add ONE drop of dishwashing detergent, PUT THE LID ON, blend, shake and rinse.
Sure, it is a little loud (brings back memories of my childhood!) and if you drop the glass container on your foot, you'll be sorry, for your foot, because the container probably will never break. Notice that none of the Waring Blendor's detractors suggest an alternative.
If it isn't in the MOMA collection of Twentieth Century Industrial Design, it should be.
Buy a Waring Blendor and you'll never have to buy another blender. And neither will your children.

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Waring brings a new level of professional performance to home blending with this premium Bar Blender. Today's consumer will appreciate the simplicity of operation and reliable performance that have become synonymous with the Waring name. A heavy duty 2-speed motor crushes ice and performs all your blending tasks with ease. Our 40 Ounce Glass Jar has English and Metric gradations. Removable blade assembly makes for easy and thorough cleaning. Features a Rugged metal base with brushed Chrome finish.

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La Salamandra Milk Caramel Sauce Dulce de Leche - pack of 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an exceptional fine and high quality Dulce de Leche just like is served over most of Argentina.

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Dulce de leche is a typical Argentine dairy food, traditionally used as a topping on ice-cream (warm up and pour over), crepes, cakes, cookies, fresh fruits (banana) and as a spread on breadtoast. It also makes a spectacular addition to coffee. Certified Kosher. 2000 Fancy Food Show winner for best "Spread and Sweet Topping". Milk Caramel - Dulce de leche - Kosher - 16 oz/454 gr by La Salamandra, Argentina.

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Bormioli Rocco Dedalo 7-Piece Whiskey Decanter Set, Set of 6 Rocks Glasses and One Whiskey Decanter, Gift Boxed Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a real classy piece in my opinion. I think its a cool vintage type of thing. I'd rather have this sitting on a table than a bottle of hennessy or something. It was smaller than what I thought, but then again, I didn't read the measurments before I brought it, so thats my fault. This is also good if you have some expensive or exclusive liquor that you only drink on special occasions like a good bottle of XO remy or something.

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Classic Cut look Whiskey set

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George Foreman GR10AWHT Champ Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)Finally, a product that lives up to all its hype and doesn't end up wasting precious kitchen space like the food processors, bread machines, etc. we have bought in the past but all too often turn out to be too much of a pain to clean and assemble. I've had mine for over a year now...we live in an apartment where kitchen space is at a premium. On hot days, if I turn on the oven or stove, it heats the whole kitchen and half our place up. To top it off, I'm a vegetarian -- hubby is not. The George Foreman Champ grill is terrific -- I buy those extra-lean premade frozen hamburger patties at Safeway, and even Jim (whose specialty is cereal with milk) can get motivated enough to plug the grill in, heat it up and toss a patty, or an Italian sausage, boneless chicken breast, etc. for a quick lunch, dinner or snack. Best of all, no splatter of grease like you would get using a skillet - the grease just runs off! Besides cooking for hubby, I have also used it to make super GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES, and Gardenburgers come out great. And that non-stick surface is great -- so easy to clean! I just can't say enough good things about the George Foreman Grill. I've recommended it to countless people and even bought several for presents (my sister and brother-in-law bought about 15 of them last Christmas for relative presents!). So buy it already! It's great!

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Made By Humans, Rubik's Cube Clock, Digital Clock Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this clock for my son who is crazy about the cube! He loves it! The only thing I would add is a cord to be able to plug it in instead of depending only on batteries.

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Much more than just a clock. Much less complicated than the look-a-like brain buster. If you keep twisting the top around it switches from clock to alarm, from alarm to calendar, from calendar to temperature, and then back again, and so forth. Requires 1 AA battery (not included). ABS plastic, 3" x 3" x 3".

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