Top 10 Worst Anniversary Gift Ideas

Choosing an anniversary gift for one’s wife is an intimidating experience for most men. If the hapless male isn’t clued in on what it is that women really want, then the battle is lost even before it began. So, instead of the red roses and a sentimental hand written card which she was secretly hoping for (if the finances are tight) or, at the least, a diamond anniversary ring (when things are flush), if she is presented with a food processor, then, well, things won’t look too bright on the domestic horizon.

If you want to go down in history as the most romantic husband a wife can hope for, then steer absolutely clear of these top 10 worst anniversary gift ideas. Read on to find out all about anniversary etiquette and master the fine art of gift giving to that special woman.

1. Anything that can be plugged in. This covers the spectrum from hair dryers to food processors to vacuum cleaners. The only year in which you can escape by giving her an electronic gadget is the fourth anniversary year, which has electrical gadgets as its contemporary gift. And that, again, needs to be anniversary-worthy. Continue reading “Top 10 Worst Anniversary Gift Ideas”

Advantages of Using a Robot Coupe Blade

When it comes to buying a quality food processor, the first name that strikes in mind is Robot Coupe. It is accredited with providing a solid foundation to the current food processor industry, which caters to the need of hotels, restaurants and eating joints. The vegetable prep machines manufactured by this company are used by leading chefs and cooks across the globe. Take for instance the Robot Coupe blade that has a huge demand. The blade is sharp enough to cut a robust turkey into small pieces. Since the blade lasts long, it is the first choice of chefs and even housewives.

Hotels and restaurants serve delicious meals for which they have to make preparations well in advance. Food processors help chefs in hotels prepare meat, vegetables and spices for cooking delicacies. Robot Coupe blade plays a crucial role in food preparation as it cuts, chops and slices raw vegetables and meat in to eatable pieces. The blade is easily available in retail stores but the best place to buy kitchen equipments is online stores. There you can find quality blades, slicers, choppers, mixers and grinders made by leading manufacturers. The price asked by online kitchen stores for these user friendly items is very cost effective.

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Buy a Small Or Large Kitchen Table

In a large kitchen a huge kitchen table serves a wide array of functions, providing additional preparation space for chopping and mixing and will also serve as a repository for large items in frequent use, such as a food processor. The chances are that, if your food processor has to be taken down from a high shelf and returned after use, that you will not get good value out of it. It provides a convenient surface to dump large shopping bags which you can then pack away without stooping. It provides a play area for young children on rainy days, where they can spread their paints and crayons and puzzles. Covered with a blanket or sheet it makes a perfect tent or cave for the kids. Best of all it conjures up a picture of a large and cheerful family sitting down to a lovingly cooked Sunday roast. The large kitchen is the hub of the home.

Alas, these days many of us are constrained to live in small spaces but there is no need to have an awkward and inconvenient table. Manufacturers and designers have put their heads together and come up with a sweeping variety of styles and designs to satisfy each and every need. The size and shape of your kitchen will determine your choice of table. Continue reading “Buy a Small Or Large Kitchen Table”

Brief History Of Robot Coupe

When the French catering company employee Pierre Verdun realized that his clients spent a great deal of time preparing vegetables he designed the first basic food processor. It was a very basic model and was not much more than a bowl with a blade in the bottom that moved to agitate the ingredients. This was the beginning of the company known in the United States as Robot Coupe USA Inc.

There is not a great deal of difference between mixers and food processors with the main difference being the blades. On a mixer they are fixed while those on a food processor can be removed. Different blades will allow different types of chopping and preparation. A blade will do the job a whisk cannot and different types of blades will allow goods to be cut and chopped differently.

By 1960 the company Robot Coupe had been set up and began manufacturing them for the catering industry. Although a better model was available by the late 1960s it was 1972 before a version was made for use in the home. Continue reading “Brief History Of Robot Coupe”

11 Odd But Practical Uses For An EziDri Food Dehydrator

Sure, they make great fruit roll-ups and excellent dehydrated mushrooms and beef jerky, but what else can you use your EziDri food dehydrator for?

BE CREATIVE! Or pay heed to the old adage that necessity is the mother of invention. The best way to get your money’s worth out of any kitchen appliance is to actually use it! Read on for other useful ways you can put your EziDri food dehydrator to work.

1. DRYING PASTA: If you make your own pasta, you’ll know that if it has any moisture in it before storage, it will go mildewy fairly quickly. You can dry it efficiently and quickly in your EziDri dehydrator. Dry for 2 to 4 hours on a medium setting and store in airtight containers. Remember, you can make the most wonderful pasta dough by hand, or even with a breadmaking machine, and instead of using water as the moisture content, use vegetable juices such as carrot, spinach or capsicum. Or, add homemade vegetable powders to create flavour and interest. Use the spaghetti or fettuccine extrusion nozzles on the Samson 6-In-1 or the Oscar Vitalmax Juicer … how easy is that? Continue reading “11 Odd But Practical Uses For An EziDri Food Dehydrator”

Why Do I Need a KitchenAid Slicer and Shredder Attachment?

If you or your family loves pizza, tacos or salad, you definitely need to purchase this KitchenAid slicer/shredder attachment. It performs the cutting and shredding that a food processor would do. Potatoes, onions, nuts, chocolate, and vegetables can either be shredded or sliced.

The KitchenAid Slicer/Shredder attachment is easier on the arms than if you had to manually slice or shred large quantities of vegetables for cooking or munching. The blades take up less room than a food processor.

Whether chopping nuts, or shredding cheese or carrots, quick work is completed in record time using a KitchenAid slicer/shredder attachment.. Vegetarian pizza can be topped with a wide variety of vegetables and shredding cheese is done quickly. If you prefer a meatier pizza, the attachment is great for slicing pepperoni and salami. If a salad is called for, than slicing cucumbers and carrots will be a breeze. Continue reading “Why Do I Need a KitchenAid Slicer and Shredder Attachment?”

Kenwood HB680 Hand Blender Series: The Beginning of A Revolutionary Idea

Dubbed under the term “True Triblade”, the first few hand blenders utilizing the Triblade technology was probably under the HB680 series range. It was a revolutionary idea back then, particularly because the simplicity of having just one button to use the device was what distinguished the hand blender from other food processors. Not only that, these hand blenders were relatively efficient, where the requirements of mixing and blending ingredients were taken to task with little to no effort at all. Save for a turbo button, the HB680 series range under Kenwood made virtually any liquid-based food processing a breeze.

With the ease of use, also comes a design that is meant for comfortable usage. Not only the HB680 series, but almost all the other Kenwood hand blenders were made with this in mind. Ensuring a firm grip is of necessity for any user, and every hand blender under this brand has a silicone handle (called a SureGrip handle). Hence, even slippery fingers will have no problems with grasping it.

As it is desirable for functionality, this range of appliances are also easy to clean. Any accompanying plastic and metal attachments can be plugged off, rinsed under water, then reattached back on once more without much fuss. Or, if you don’t like cleaning it that way, you could also run them through the dishwasher (apart from the device itself, of course).

One more thing about this series of Kenwood hand blenders is storage space. Standing at a height of merely 34.5 cm (or just barely over 1′ 1″), you could just wrap the cord around it and place it virtually anywhere in the kitchen – be it a drawer, cabinet or on a tabletop for ease of access. Needless to say, you will have more room in your kitchen in comparison to having to store a conventional food processor instead.

With a price range of £25-£45 (or $40-$70), making a small investment out of such a simple device will yield relatively long-term results. So instead of buying, lugging around and having to find some room to store a heavy food processor that can only perform a couple of functions, why not get a Kenwood hand blender that can perform all the above and more? Of course, as with all Kenwood products nowadays, you could always get your basic year-long warranty.

Though there are only a couple of hand blenders in this series, they are more than capable of doing the job, regardless of which you choose. They are:

HB 680

The most basic of the lot, this is the hand blender that spear-headed the uniqueness of Kenwood’s products in current times. Don’t be fooled by the plastic frame of the blending wand attachment, as there are stainless steel blades beneath it. Substantially more powerful than most other similar-looking hand blenders, it uses a 450-watt motor that can perform 5 separate tasks. Thrown in together with it is usually a slottable 0.5 L plastic beaker. It is considered to be one of the lightest hand blenders around, since it weighs less than a quarter of a kilo (0.74 kg, to be exact).

HB 682

Seeing the success of the HB680, Kenwood decided to improve upon the initial design of it, and introduced its successor (pardon the pun), the HB682. Instead of the usual plastic wand attachment, consumers were taken aback by the metal coating of the wand, giving the HB682 a more polished and professional look. With the metal reinforcement, the number of functions on this model was doubled to 10. Of course, in this case, a slottable 0.5 L chopper attachment was included instead (made out of plastic though). The added amount of metal increases the total weight to 1.18 kg, though this has not hindered users, rather it improved stability of the device when functioning.

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Robot Coupe Dicing Kit – A Dicing Expert In A Machine

Why should you get a Robot Coupe Dicing Kit?

The Robot Coupe Dicing Kit will make short work of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables including carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery to name just a few. Cutting, slicing, grating can be continued for hours with continuous high speed performance. These tasks generally take much longer time if carried out by an individual person. So this will help you to reduce your stress during cooking in the kitchen. They are immensely strong, durable and easy to clean. The quality and brilliance of these have captured every chef’s attention. They are designed to save space and are the perfect treat for the restaurant industry, institutions, schools, colleges, delicatessens, and caterers. Robot Coupe designs various models of which vary in size and functionality.

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Vegetarian Potato Soup

Traditional potato soup recipes often include bacon, sour cream, and other animal products. For vegetarians and vegans who want a hearty potato soup, this recipe is the answer. Kids and adults alike love this nutritious, satisfying soup.

3 med potatoes, skinned and cubed

1/2 lb. tofu

4 cups water (you can substitute one cup of water with vegetable broth) Continue reading “Vegetarian Potato Soup”

We Live in a Throwaway Society

When’s the last time you repaired something that was broken? If your cell phone breaks, do you even consider repairing it? If a sock has a hole in it, do you mend it, throw it away, or in my case…turn it into a rag! If a part breaks on your food processor, do you order that part or throwaway the entire unit? Next time something is broken, stop before you throw it away (and add to our landfills) …consider your options: Continue reading “We Live in a Throwaway Society”