The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
Janet US

8if I were in the market for a blender, I would certainly give it a serious look.
However, I use my blender only for crepes, it seems. I don't drink or make
smoothies. Or icy drinks. And my blender resides in a cupboard, so it isn't
terribly convenient. But when I need one, or a guest wants to use it, it's
not really replaced by any other appliance.

N.

On 2017-01-20, U.S Janet B > wrote:

> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender

> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/

I love the hype. "Blending Made Easy".

like blending was ever hard?

nb

On 20 Jan 2017 23:32:40 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2017-01-20, U.S Janet B > wrote:
>
>> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>
>> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>
>I love the hype. "Blending Made Easy".
>
>like blending was ever hard?
>
>nb

I guess it depends on what you are using and trying to do.
Janet US

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:15:38 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> 8if I were in the market for a blender, I would certainly give it a serious look.
> However, I use my blender only for crepes, it seems. I don't drink or make
> smoothies. Or icy drinks. And my blender resides in a cupboard, so it isn't
> terribly convenient. But when I need one, or a guest wants to use it, it's
> not really replaced by any other appliance.
>

You're in my category, I use mine for Yorkshire pudding (didn't think
about crepes, I use a whisk) and Margaritas... can't tell you the last
time I did that.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

Nancy2 wrote:
>
>I use my blender only for crepes, it seems. I don't drink or make
>smoothies. Or icy drinks. And my blender resides in a cupboard, so it isn't
>terribly convenient.

Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
processor and an Oster blender as wedding gifts... the food processor
long ago went into the trash, the Oster blender is still going strong.

On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
> processor and an Oster blender as wedding gifts... the food processor
> long ago went into the trash, the Oster blender is still going strong.
>
Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...

On 1/20/2017 9:09 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
>> processor


> Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...

He said his was a Cousinart. His cousin Bernie made it for him using
parts from an old washing machine.

On 1/20/2017 9:13 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 1/20/2017 9:09 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>> On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
>>> processor
>
>
>> Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...
>
> He said his was a Cousinart. His cousin Bernie made it for him using
> parts from an old washing machine.

Ah. Understood.

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:13:09 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 1/20/2017 9:09 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>> On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
>>> processor
>
>
>> Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...
>
>He said his was a Cousinart. His cousin Bernie made it for him using
>parts from an old washing machine.

Perhaps it wasn't a Cousin... I used it maybe 5-6 times and tossed the
worthless POS in the trash, was a long time ago... I have no use for a
food processor, can't do anything I can't do better and faster with a
chefs knife, a meat grinder, and a blender.

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:13:09 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>>On 1/20/2017 9:09 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>>> On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>>> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
>>>> processor
>>
>>
>>> Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...
>>
>>He said his was a Cousinart. His cousin Bernie made it for him using
>>parts from an old washing machine.
>
> Perhaps it wasn't a Cousin... I used it maybe 5-6 times and tossed the
> worthless POS in the trash, was a long time ago... I have no use for a
> food processor, can't do anything I can't do better and faster with a
> chefs knife, a meat grinder, and a blender.


That is one appliance I wouldn't want to be without.

Cheri

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:26:09 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:13:09 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>>On 1/20/2017 9:09 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>>> On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>>> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
>>>> processor
>>
>>
>>> Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...
>>
>>He said his was a Cousinart. His cousin Bernie made it for him using
>>parts from an old washing machine.
>
>Perhaps it wasn't a Cousin... I used it maybe 5-6 times and tossed the
>worthless POS in the trash, was a long time ago... I have no use for a
>food processor, can't do anything I can't do better and faster with a
>chefs knife, a meat grinder, and a blender.

How did a food processor get in this conversation?
Janet US

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:15:38 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

>8if I were in the market for a blender, I would certainly give it a serious look.
>However, I use my blender only for crepes, it seems. I don't drink or make
>smoothies. Or icy drinks. And my blender resides in a cupboard, so it isn't
>terribly convenient. But when I need one, or a guest wants to use it, it's
>not really replaced by any other appliance.
>
>N.

Awful darn pricey at $499.99 for a blender
Janet US

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>
>The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>Janet US

The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
heck you get for $500?
Janet US

On 1/20/2017 8:13 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:

> How did a food processor get in this conversation?
> Janet US
>
Why did you post a pic of your daughter being groped by Klintoon and
pretend it was you?

Is Boise super friendly to Demotards?

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:09:13 -0500, S Viemeister
> wrote:

>On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
>> processor and an Oster blender as wedding gifts... the food processor
>> long ago went into the trash, the Oster blender is still going strong.
>>
>Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...

Correct, I still have the one I purchased in 75. I replaced the blade
once a few years back. It still gives excellent service and I never
felt the need for a blender since I had it.

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:13:09 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 1/20/2017 9:09 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>> On 1/20/2017 8:34 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> Some 55 years ago I was given a top of the line Cousinart food
>>> processor
>
>
>> Cuisinart started selling processors in 1973...
>
>He said his was a Cousinart. His cousin Bernie made it for him using
>parts from an old washing machine.

Thanks for my morning laugh

On 2017-01-21, U.S Janet B > wrote:

> The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
> heck you get for $500?

Hype!

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:16:39 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>>http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>>I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>>clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>>one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>>Janet US
>
>The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
>heck you get for $500?
>Janet US

Nothing that I can't get on my old Cuisinart FP. My neighbour bought
a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
made me want to buy one.

On 2017-01-21, > wrote:

> a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
> made me want to buy one.

Also, a buncha hype.

Wanna buy mine?

nb

On 2017-01-21 7:55 AM, wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:16:39 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
> wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>>> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>>> I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>>> clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>>> one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>>> Janet US
>>
>> The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
>> heck you get for $500?
>> Janet US
>
> Nothing that I can't get on my old Cuisinart FP. My neighbour bought
> a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
> made me want to buy one.
>
My son & d-i-l use a blender for smoothies and the first 2 blenders
didn't last long so they bought an expensive one, possibly a vitamix. It
has lasted for several years now and was worth the extra expense.

On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 11:23:24 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2017-01-21 7:55 AM, wrote:
>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:16:39 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>>>> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>>>> I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>>>> clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>>>> one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
>>> heck you get for $500?
>>> Janet US
>>
>> Nothing that I can't get on my old Cuisinart FP. My neighbour bought
>> a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
>> made me want to buy one.
>>
>My son & d-i-l use a blender for smoothies and the first 2 blenders
>didn't last long so they bought an expensive one, possibly a vitamix. It
>has lasted for several years now and was worth the extra expense.

I believe that is what my neighbour bought his vitamix for and soups
but I don't do smoothies. I do have a kitchenaid stick blender and
use it seldom, that's what I would use for a cream soup. Thinking of
blending soup, must make some Delia Smith Leek and Potato soup soon

On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 11:23:24 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2017-01-21 7:55 AM, wrote:
>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:16:39 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>>>> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>>>> I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>>>> clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>>>> one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
>>> heck you get for $500?
>>> Janet US
>>
>> Nothing that I can't get on my old Cuisinart FP. My neighbour bought
>> a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
>> made me want to buy one.
>>
>My son & d-i-l use a blender for smoothies and the first 2 blenders
>didn't last long so they bought an expensive one, possibly a vitamix. It
>has lasted for several years now and was worth the extra expense.

my grandsons make smoothies for themselves for breakfast and after
school. The fruits and vegetables they put in the mix give the
machine a good workout.
Janet US

On 2017-01-21 12:41 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 11:23:24 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
>> On 2017-01-21 7:55 AM, wrote:
>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:16:39 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>>>>> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>>>>> I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>>>>> clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>>>>> one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>>>>> Janet US
>>>>
>>>> The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
>>>> heck you get for $500?
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> Nothing that I can't get on my old Cuisinart FP. My neighbour bought
>>> a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
>>> made me want to buy one.
>>>
>> My son & d-i-l use a blender for smoothies and the first 2 blenders
>> didn't last long so they bought an expensive one, possibly a vitamix. It
>> has lasted for several years now and was worth the extra expense.
>
> my grandsons make smoothies for themselves for breakfast and after
> school. The fruits and vegetables they put in the mix give the
> machine a good workout.
> Janet US
>
Those daily workouts destroyed their cheaper blenders - including a KA!

On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:58:52 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2017-01-21 12:41 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 11:23:24 -0700, graham > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2017-01-21 7:55 AM, wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:16:39 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>>>>>> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>>>>>> I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>>>>>> clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>>>>>> one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>>>>>> Janet US
>>>>>
>>>>> The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
>>>>> heck you get for $500?
>>>>> Janet US
>>>>
>>>> Nothing that I can't get on my old Cuisinart FP. My neighbour bought
>>>> a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
>>>> made me want to buy one.
>>>>
>>> My son & d-i-l use a blender for smoothies and the first 2 blenders
>>> didn't last long so they bought an expensive one, possibly a vitamix. It
>>> has lasted for several years now and was worth the extra expense.
>>
>> my grandsons make smoothies for themselves for breakfast and after
>> school. The fruits and vegetables they put in the mix give the
>> machine a good workout.
>> Janet US
>>
>Those daily workouts destroyed their cheaper blenders - including a KA!

Oh puh-leeze... any $2 yard sale blender is all that's needed for
smoothies... wtf are they pureeing, corn cobs?

On 1/21/2017 2:17 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> any $2 yard sale blender is all that's needed for
> smoothies... wtf are they pureeing, corn cobs?

With Canuckleheads, you never really know...

On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:17:42 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:58:52 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
>>On 2017-01-21 12:41 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>> On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 11:23:24 -0700, graham > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2017-01-21 7:55 AM, wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:16:39 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:02:00 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
>>>>>>> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
>>>>>>> I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
>>>>>>> clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
>>>>>>> one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
>>>>>>> Janet US
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The price on this machine is $499.99. Now, I want to know what the
>>>>>> heck you get for $500?
>>>>>> Janet US
>>>>>
>>>>> Nothing that I can't get on my old Cuisinart FP. My neighbour bought
>>>>> a Vitamix, also very expensive, and he gave me a demo, can't say it
>>>>> made me want to buy one.
>>>>>
>>>> My son & d-i-l use a blender for smoothies and the first 2 blenders
>>>> didn't last long so they bought an expensive one, possibly a vitamix. It
>>>> has lasted for several years now and was worth the extra expense.
>>>
>>> my grandsons make smoothies for themselves for breakfast and after
>>> school. The fruits and vegetables they put in the mix give the
>>> machine a good workout.
>>> Janet US
>>>
>>Those daily workouts destroyed their cheaper blenders - including a KA!
>
>Oh puh-leeze... any $2 yard sale blender is all that's needed for
>smoothies... wtf are they pureeing, corn cobs?

beets, carrots, pineapple to name a few. you don't get out and about
much do you or keep up with things
Janet US

On 2017-01-21, U.S Janet B > wrote:

> beets, carrots, pineapple to name a few. you don't get out and about
> much do you or keep up with things

Hmmmm..... I've yet to see a beet smoothie at JambaJuice and I thought
carrots were 'juiced', first.

I thought smoothies were made with bananas and yogurt. OTOH, I
definitely do not get out much.

nb

On 21 Jan 2017 22:30:51 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2017-01-21, U.S Janet B > wrote:
>
>> beets, carrots, pineapple to name a few. you don't get out and about
>> much do you or keep up with things
>
>Hmmmm..... I've yet to see a beet smoothie at JambaJuice and I thought
>carrots were 'juiced', first.
>
>I thought smoothies were made with bananas and yogurt. OTOH, I
>definitely do not get out much.
>
>nb

not straight carrot or beet. You have a mix of veggies, dark greens,
fruit, ice and milk/yogurt, maybe honey. You don't peel or core
anything. Run the machine until everything is smooth and no lumps,
bumps, pips or fiber present. Drink
It isn't the old banana, ice and orange juice anymore.
Janet US

On 2017-01-21 5:30 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2017-01-21, U.S Janet B > wrote:
>
>> beets, carrots, pineapple to name a few. you don't get out and about
>> much do you or keep up with things
>
> Hmmmm..... I've yet to see a beet smoothie at JambaJuice and I thought
> carrots were 'juiced', first.
>
> I thought smoothies were made with bananas and yogurt. OTOH, I
> definitely do not get out much.
>
>
Remember how any drink served in a conical glass with a stem became some
sort of martini? The smoothie has suffered the same demise. Throw a
bunch of stuff in a blender and whiz it up and it is a smoothie.

I occasionally make smoothies with yogurt, ice, a bit of honey, and
fruit. I usually use a banana and add things like blueberries, pineapple
or mango.

On Friday, January 20, 2017 at 2:02:07 PM UTC-8, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> The Kitchenaid Torrent Blender
> http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop...rrent-blender/
> I'll have to see some demos of this before I understand the purpose. I
> clicked on the small icon in some literature because I thought it was
> one of those blenders we used to see used at soda fountains.
> Janet US

Looks like Kitchenaid's answer to the Vita Mix. I'll take the vita mix, the video was not impressive at all.

On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 15:45:57 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>On 21 Jan 2017 22:30:51 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2017-01-21, U.S Janet B > wrote:
>>
>>> beets, carrots, pineapple to name a few. you don't get out and about
>>> much do you or keep up with things
>>
>>Hmmmm..... I've yet to see a beet smoothie at JambaJuice and I thought
>>carrots were 'juiced', first.
>>
>>I thought smoothies were made with bananas and yogurt. OTOH, I
>>definitely do not get out much.
>>
>>nb
>
>not straight carrot or beet. You have a mix of veggies, dark greens,
>fruit, ice and milk/yogurt, maybe honey. You don't peel or core
>anything. Run the machine until everything is smooth and no lumps,
>bumps, pips or fiber present. Drink
>It isn't the old banana, ice and orange juice anymore.
>Janet US

Puh-leeze... any cheapo blender can puree whatever veggies-fruit for
smoothies. Thing is larger more powerful blenders can puree a larger
quantity faster is all.

On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 19:16:05 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 15:45:57 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>wrote:
>
>>On 21 Jan 2017 22:30:51 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>>On 2017-01-21, U.S Janet B > wrote:
>>>
>>>> beets, carrots, pineapple to name a few. you don't get out and about
>>>> much do you or keep up with things
>>>
>>>Hmmmm..... I've yet to see a beet smoothie at JambaJuice and I thought
>>>carrots were 'juiced', first.
>>>
>>>I thought smoothies were made with bananas and yogurt. OTOH, I
>>>definitely do not get out much.
>>>
>>>nb
>>
>>not straight carrot or beet. You have a mix of veggies, dark greens,
>>fruit, ice and milk/yogurt, maybe honey. You don't peel or core
>>anything. Run the machine until everything is smooth and no lumps,
>>bumps, pips or fiber present. Drink
>>It isn't the old banana, ice and orange juice anymore.
>>Janet US
>
>Puh-leeze... any cheapo blender can puree whatever veggies-fruit for
>smoothies. Thing is larger more powerful blenders can puree a larger
>quantity faster is all.

I find myself in a situation where I might have to come up with
pureed meals for someone. Any pointers where to start with that?
Should I look for a baby food book? I guess I could pick up one of
those pricey blenders if it was necessary. Or a Ninja?

nancy

On Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:26:56 -0500, Nancy Young
> wrote:

>I find myself in a situation where I might have to come up with
>pureed meals for someone. Any pointers where to start with that?
>Should I look for a baby food book? I guess I could pick up one of
>those pricey blenders if it was necessary. Or a Ninja?
>
>nancy

When my grandchildren were babies I sometimes would cook extra for us
then puree and make ice cube sizes for them. If you were doing it for
an adult might be nicer to do each flavour individually, for them I
just mixed it all up. I never had an expensive vitamix or such, just
put the food in Old Faithful, the original Cuisinart FP Now, to
create less mess I would use my KA stick blender then throw the metal
part in the dishwasher.

On 1/22/2017 9:01 AM, wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:26:56 -0500, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>> I find myself in a situation where I might have to come up with
>> pureed meals for someone. Any pointers where to start with that?
>> Should I look for a baby food book? I guess I could pick up one of
>> those pricey blenders if it was necessary. Or a Ninja?

> When my grandchildren were babies I sometimes would cook extra for us
> then puree and make ice cube sizes for them. If you were doing it for
> an adult might be nicer to do each flavour individually, for them I
> just mixed it all up. I never had an expensive vitamix or such, just
> put the food in Old Faithful, the original Cuisinart FP Now, to
> create less mess I would use my KA stick blender then throw the metal
> part in the dishwasher.

Fantastic idea, stick blender. She's almost a vegetarian anyway,
so I don't think I need to worry too much about blending meat, which
is pretty off-putting to me. Tofu. And anything high calorie.

Thanks.

nancy

On Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:26:56 -0500, Nancy Young
> wrote:

>I find myself in a situation where I might have to come up with
>pureed meals for someone. Any pointers where to start with that?
>Should I look for a baby food book? I guess I could pick up one of
>those pricey blenders if it was necessary. Or a Ninja?
>
>nancy

Ninja is a great inexpensive way to go. I've never had to puree food
but a Ninja does a great job of making snow from ice cubes for my
margaritas.
I'd search the 'Net first before buying a book. Even check to see if
Vitamix has some recipes on their web site. If you are just doing raw
food, check 'juicing. or 'smoothies.' Look what I found just typing
'pureed meals' into my search engine.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=pureed...a4b8c40134ed68

Janet US

In article >,
says...
>
> I find myself in a situation where I might have to come up with
> pureed meals for someone. Any pointers where to start with that?
> Should I look for a baby food book?

Not if the person is an adult. We have different nutritional
requirements from a baby (and tastes). There are umpteen sites for
Dysphagia, such as

http://nutilis.com/swallowing-difficulties/

http://nutilis.com/recipes/

http://www.smoothefoods.com/

with recipes and serving suggestions. There are also businesses
supplying such foods ready made.

I guess I could pick up one of
> those pricey blenders if it was necessary. Or a Ninja?

No need, you can use a cheap blender or grinder designed for baby food.
They tend to be cheaper because babies only require such food for a very
short period.
If you have a food processor its attachments may include a special
small bowl and blade ideal for the job (mine does).

Janet UK

On 1/22/2017 11:08 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:26:56 -0500, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>> I find myself in a situation where I might have to come up with
>> pureed meals for someone. Any pointers where to start with that?
>> Should I look for a baby food book? I guess I could pick up one of
>> those pricey blenders if it was necessary. Or a Ninja?

> Ninja is a great inexpensive way to go. I've never had to puree food
> but a Ninja does a great job of making snow from ice cubes for my
> margaritas.

I happened to be in Costco this morning and spied a Nutribullet Prime.
I think it will be good enough since I picture I'll be blending tofu
and vegetables.

She eats tofu all the time so I'm not hitting her with something new.

>> I'd search the 'Net first before buying a book. Even check to see if
> Vitamix has some recipes on their web site. If you are just doing raw
> food, check 'juicing. or 'smoothies.' Look what I found just typing
> 'pureed meals' into my search engine.

Thanks for your help. I don't want to just go about blending a bunch
of stuff that is going to be horrible.

This is the same wench who made me sit in front of cold liver, now
she's a picky eater! Go figure. Heh.

nancy

On 1/22/2017 12:44 PM, Janet wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> I find myself in a situation where I might have to come up with
>> pureed meals for someone. Any pointers where to start with that?
>> Should I look for a baby food book?
>
> Not if the person is an adult. We have different nutritional
> requirements from a baby (and tastes).

Gotcha.

> There are umpteen sites for Dysphagia, such as
>
> http://nutilis.com/swallowing-difficulties/
>
> http://nutilis.com/recipes/
>
> http://www.smoothefoods.com/
>
> with recipes and serving suggestions. There are also businesses
> supplying such foods ready made.

Thanks very much.
>
> I guess I could pick up one of
>> those pricey blenders if it was necessary. Or a Ninja?
>
> No need, you can use a cheap blender or grinder designed for baby food.
> They tend to be cheaper because babies only require such food for a very
> short period.

I didn't spring for the super expensive appliance. Seems like overkill
for something like this, but I did get one meant to grind food into
smoothies perhaps easier than that regular blender.

> If you have a food processor its attachments may include a special
> small bowl and blade ideal for the job (mine does).

My food processor is a bit on the unwieldy side for this as whoever
is around will be using it.

Thanks again for the suggestions.

nancy