On Mon 12 Jan 2009 09:42:22a, Bertie Doe told us...

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> "Wayne Boatwright" <wrote in message
>> On Mon 12 Jan 2009 04:45:10a, Bertie Doe told us...
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>>> Ok, the juicer on the other hand, separates the juice from the seeds,
>>> skin and pith. However, I have heard, that it takes an awful lot of
>>> fruit or veg, to produce a cup of juice. I guess this is a difficult
>>> one to answer, as 1lb of ripe pineapple or melon, is going to produce
>>> more juice than apples and pears. I guess a blender is ideal for say,
>>> a banana milkshake, but how would a juicer cope with a banana?
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>> nI actuality, to cover all bases, one needs both a blender and a
>> juicer. I
>> once owned a VitaMix and didn't like it. Gave it away, in lieu of the
>> top of the line Osterizer. I've had the Osterizer since 1966 and it's
>> never failed. A dedicated juicer can do wonderful things.
>>
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> Ok I googled up Osterizer and it's plenty powerful enough, 12 speed plus
> they mention 'regular blades and s/steel blades'? Two different models
> or is the s/s an accessory?
> I also spotted a reference to a machine called Blendtec. During the
> smoothie demo, there is a sneak reference to other machines using
> plungers to push down fruit (VitaMix etc).
> We eat a pint each of full-fat ice-cream, so I was interested in the
> Blendtec video's reference to 'vanilla pudding' and 'Tang'. Haven't
> heard of these in the uk, are they simply flavourings? He also made no
> reference to adding sugar??

In the US there are basically two types of packaged "vanilla pudding".
Both are combined with milk, but one is cooked and the other is "instant"
and simply beaten with milk. The cooked variety is basically a powder of
sugar and starch with flavoring and comes in many falvors. It actually
makes a pretty good pudding. No, not in the frame of reference used in the
UK. The closest thing I can think of is a very thick spoonable boiled
custard.

"Tang" is a powdered orange flavored drink made by combining with water.
Not particvularly appealing to me.

If you're accustomed to eating a pint of "full-fat ice-cream" which I also
enjoy. I would never expect any type blender to be able to produce the
same result. You're better off with a dedicated ice cream maker,
particiularly the variety with a self-contained refrigeration unit.


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