"zenit" > wrote in message
...
>
> At the moment, I'm using a really tired counter-top blender to make
> sauces, puree chilies, etc... I want to retire it, but I don't know
> enough about the stick blenders to make a decision... I'll never be
> cooking for more than 3 people and my blender needs are simple and
> few, with no fruit smoothies or ice crushing needed... I've looked at
> a few of the sticks on the Internet, but am still undecided about
> which way to go... From reading the reviews on Amazon, I know it's
> easy to get something that is either too noisy, too splashy, or just a
> crappy piece of gear...
>
> So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
>
> <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
> zenit

Go to Target or Wal Mart or some such ilk. Buy the lowest priced one you
can find that plugs into a wall. Use it for a few months. If you don't like
it - go back to your blender.

I love my Braun.

Dimitri

In article >,
says...
>
>At the moment, I'm using a really tired counter-top blender to make
>sauces, puree chilies, etc... I want to retire it, but I don't know
>enough about the stick blenders to make a decision... I'll never be
>cooking for more than 3 people and my blender needs are simple and
>few, with no fruit smoothies or ice crushing needed... I've looked at
>a few of the sticks on the Internet, but am still undecided about
>which way to go... From reading the reviews on Amazon, I know it's
>easy to get something that is either too noisy, too splashy, or just a
>crappy piece of gear...
>
>So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
>
><! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
>zenit
>
I've got a Cuisinart stick blender, and I love it's convenience. I like
that it's got two speeds - not sure if that's a standard feature on all.
If I had it to do over again, I'd probably buy a cordless one, only
because using a plugged in appliance over a hot pot on the stove can be a
recipe for disaster (no pun intended).
--
Donna
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zenit > wrote in
:

>
> At the moment, I'm using a really tired counter-top blender to make
> sauces, puree chilies, etc... I want to retire it, but I don't know
> enough about the stick blenders to make a decision... I'll never be
> cooking for more than 3 people and my blender needs are simple and
> few, with no fruit smoothies or ice crushing needed... I've looked at
> a few of the sticks on the Internet, but am still undecided about
> which way to go... From reading the reviews on Amazon, I know it's
> easy to get something that is either too noisy, too splashy, or just a
> crappy piece of gear...
>
> So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
>
> <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
> zenit
>

A stick is good for easy blending stuff like Purree soup right in the pot,
mixing up sauces. But not for making crushed ice or pulkverising spices.

perhaps you need both?

I enjoy my braun stick and my countertop Oster, but they have their
seperate strong points.

Hahabogus > writes:

>perhaps you need both?

'Zactly... not like basic units cost mega money... so the OP should quit trying
to rationalize usage when it's really the dollars.


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"Dimitri" > wrote in message
. com...
>
> "zenit" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > At the moment, I'm using a really tired counter-top blender to make
> > sauces, puree chilies, etc... I want to retire it, but I don't know
> > enough about the stick blenders to make a decision... I'll never be
> > cooking for more than 3 people and my blender needs are simple and
> > few, with no fruit smoothies or ice crushing needed... I've looked at
> > a few of the sticks on the Internet, but am still undecided about
> > which way to go... From reading the reviews on Amazon, I know it's
> > easy to get something that is either too noisy, too splashy, or just a
> > crappy piece of gear...
> >
> > So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
> >
> > <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
> > zenit
>
> Go to Target or Wal Mart or some such ilk. Buy the lowest priced one you
> can find that plugs into a wall. Use it for a few months. If you don't
like
> it - go back to your blender.
>
> I love my Braun.
>
> Dimitri
>
>

Sage advice; I'd do same.

Jack Rosemary

In article >, zenit
> wrote:
>
> So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
>
> <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
> zenit

Braun. Yes. I don't use it often but like it when I do. I don't think
I paid more than $20 for it with the chopper thingie and cream whipper
(dud) and tall cup for something to do with it.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

In article > , "Jack
Schidt®" > wrote:

> Sage advice; I'd do same.
>
> Jack Rosemary

Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack . . . . (spitting chocolate bridge mix on
the screen)
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"zenit" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:32:12 GMT,
> "Dimitri" >
> had to open a new box of zerones to say
>
> >> So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
>
> >I love my Braun.
>
> Which model do you have...? Some of the Brauns got raves on Amazon,
> and some of them were panned...
>
> <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
> zenit

Costco about $19.99 5 or 6 years ago..

Dimitri

On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:27:12 -0500, zenit >
wrote:

>
>At the moment, I'm using a really tired counter-top blender to make
>sauces, puree chilies, etc... I want to retire it, but I don't know
>enough about the stick blenders to make a decision... I'll never be
>cooking for more than 3 people and my blender needs are simple and
>few, with no fruit smoothies or ice crushing needed... I've looked at
>a few of the sticks on the Internet, but am still undecided about
>which way to go... From reading the reviews on Amazon, I know it's
>easy to get something that is either too noisy, too splashy, or just a
>crappy piece of gear...
>
>So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
>
I use a Cuisinart stick blender occasionally and it is controllable
enough.

But, since I saw refurbished Cuisinart countertop blenders for 29.95
across the street I bought one of those also. I have only had it for
about a year so I don't know longevity, but it also does what it
should, for a light blender. Not for crushing ice, etc. I just use it
for soups.





Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

"Religious wisdom is to wisdom as military music is to music."

"zenit" > wrote in message
...

> At the moment, I'm using a really tired counter-
> top blender to make sauces, puree chilies, etc...
> I want to retire it, but I don't know enough about
> the stick blenders to make a decision...
>
> So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?

I've got an old Braun stick blender (type 4172-B, according to the
info stamped into the top), received as a gift in ... well, sometime
before 1990, anyway. I don't use it often, mostly because I generally
want a finer puree than I can get with the Braun (or at the very least
*faster*).

But that's just me and my personal cooking style. I think the best
advice you've gotten is to go buy a cheap one, use it and see how you
like it. If/when it wears out, you can replace it.

-j

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article > , "Jack
> Schidt®" > wrote:
>
> > Sage advice; I'd do same.
> >
> > Jack Rosemary
>
> Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack . . . . (spitting chocolate bridge mix on
> the screen)
> --
> -Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab,
too.)


What is bridge mix?? Is it available in viaduct or suspension??

Jack Verrazano

"Jack Schidt®" writes:

>"Melba's Jammin'" wrote:
>>"Jack Schidt®" wrote:
>>
>> > Sage advice; I'd do same.
>> >
>> > Jack Rosemary
>>
>> Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack . . . . (spitting chocolate bridge mix on
>> the screen)
>
>What is bridge mix?? Is it available in viaduct or suspension??
>
>Jack Verrazano

A type of candy; assorted chocolate covered bonbons:
http://www.brachs.com/products/produ...?base_code=717

Also (my favorite) licorice bridge mix:
http://www.candywarehouse.com/goellicbridm.html


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"Jack Schidt®" > wrote in message . com>...
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article > , "Jack
> > Schidt®" > wrote:
> >
> > > Sage advice; I'd do same.
> > >
> > > Jack Rosemary
> >
> > Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack . . . . (spitting chocolate bridge mix on
> > the screen)
> > --
> > -Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab,
> too.)
>
>
> What is bridge mix?? Is it available in viaduct or suspension??
>
> Jack Verrazano

I'm surprised she eats the stuff. The name most likely comes from how
it sticks to her bridge.

Greg Zywicki
Time to clean the Tatoo, Barb.

In article >,
(Greg Zywicki) writes:

>"Jack Schidt®" > wrote in message
.com>...
>> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > In article > , "Jack
>> > Schidt®" > wrote:
>> >
>> > > Sage advice; I'd do same.
>> > >
>> > > Jack Rosemary
>> >
>> > Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack . . . . (spitting chocolate bridge mix on
>> > the screen)
>> > --
>> > -Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab,
>> too.)
>>
>>
>> What is bridge mix?? Is it available in viaduct or suspension??
>>
>> Jack Verrazano
>
>I'm surprised she eats the stuff. The name most likely comes from how
>it sticks to her bridge.

Actually the name is from the card game Bridge.


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Dimitri wrote:

> "zenit" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>At the moment, I'm using a really tired counter-top blender to make
>>sauces, puree chilies, etc... I want to retire it, but I don't know
>>enough about the stick blenders to make a decision... I'll never be
>>cooking for more than 3 people and my blender needs are simple and
>>few, with no fruit smoothies or ice crushing needed... I've looked at
>>a few of the sticks on the Internet, but am still undecided about
>>which way to go... From reading the reviews on Amazon, I know it's
>>easy to get something that is either too noisy, too splashy, or just a
>>crappy piece of gear...
>>
>>So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
>>
>><! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
>>zenit
>
>
> Go to Target or Wal Mart or some such ilk. Buy the lowest priced one you
> can find that plugs into a wall. Use it for a few months. If you don't like
> it - go back to your blender.
>
> I love my Braun.
>
> Dimitri
>
>


I love my Braun, too. Use it for soups, sauces, and to get the lumps
out of the gravy. Yum.

Peg

Melba's Jammin' > wrote in message >...
> In article >, zenit
> > wrote:
> >
> > So, who's using which, and would you buy it again...?
> >
> > <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- >
> > zenit
>
> Braun. Yes. I don't use it often but like it when I do. I don't think
> I paid more than $20 for it with the chopper thingie and cream whipper
> (dud) and tall cup for something to do with it.

Huh. I used to just use an egg beater (electric) for making whipped
cream.
Now I use one of these:

http://www.creamright.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code =NOD
Same company also sells the N2O charges... by the case. ;-)

I highly recommend this guy, he has some of the best prices and
absolutely wonderful service! When I order something, I get it by UPS
within 4 days AND he takes paypal which is good for me! Since I do
ebay, there is nearly always money in the Paypal account that I can
use for purchases instead of using my credit card.

Anyhoo, the gas charged cream whippers are, like, totally fantastic.

Good for, uh, "adult" use as well. <eg>

C.

Are you a gadget person?

I ask because people either are or aren't. If you're not, disregard
what I'm about to type.

I use the blender on my Oster Kitchen Center and love it. Not that
there is anything special about the blender itself -- it's a good, basic
blender -- but because of all the other attachments I can get for the
OKC. Besides the blender, stand mixer, and salad shooter that came with
it, I have purchased and used a food chopper, juicer, ice cream maker,
and meat grinder, and purchased but not used (yet) an ice crusher, pasta
maker, and sausage stuffer. Living in a small mobile home, I LOVE being
able to use all these gadgets on one motor base.

I don't think the OKC is still available retail, but there are lots for
sale on ebay -- that's where I picked up my other attachments.

--
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http://www.SteigerFamily.com
Cheyenne WY, USDA zone 5a, Sunset zone 1a
Home of the Wyoming Wind Festival, January 1-December 31
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>Living in a small mobile home

I knew it... TRAILOR TRASH!

Ahahahahahahahahahaha. . . .


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