On Tue 13 Jan 2009 03:45:01a, Bertie Doe told us...
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> "Wayne Boatwright" < wrote in message
>> 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?
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>
>>> 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'm thinking two different models. However, I don't think I've ever seen a
blender of any brand that didn't have s/s blades.
>>> 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).
These are probably terrific for making smoothies and other usual blender
functions. However, I would depend on them as "juicers", or as a means of
making ice cream.
>>> 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.
>>
> Agh thanks Wayne, the chilled version over here is 'Nesquick' vanilla,
> banana, choc etc. Another one is 'Dream Topping'
>
>> "Tang" is a powdered orange flavored drink made by combining with
>> water. Not particvularly appealing to me.
>>
> Yes there used to be an instant orange powder drink, which had a metalic
> taste to it.
Sounds nasty. <g>
>
>> 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.
>>
> We made the mistake in buying the cheaper non refrigeration unit, which
> is a pain, as the freezer is a smallish cabinet type. As jt mentioned
> earlier, it's easy to buy stuff and end up not using it. 
Back in 1973 or 1974 I bought an Italian made ice cream maker that has it's
own refrigeration unit, and I've never looked back. It make 1-1/2 quarts
and will make virtually kind of ice cream you can dream up. I think the
Italian manufacturers still lead the market, but there are other makes as
well.
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Wayne Boatwright
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