RE: [CH] information request
VoodooChile (rael64@qwest.net)
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:57:33 -0600
>Frank --
>
>I will reply to the list as I would like to hear what others have to say.
>
>My advice would be to find a restaurant supply store (Sysco has nice ones)
>and buy a bar blender with a clamping lid and gasket mechanism. The entire
>setup is stainless steel, allowing you to pour boiling liquids in right from
>the stove. Also, the motor is stronger and the blades are sharper -- you
>don't have to worry about burning this sucker up. Now, you won't get many
>features (most models have only three speeds -- off, liquefy, and
>obliterate) and the price will be relatively steep (say, $200 or so) but
>this will be the last blender you ever buy. Also, with the clamp-on gasket
>lid, you can grind chiles to your heart's content.
>
>Matt
Right. Hobart makes some nice ones. Think they have a model or two
in "normal" ranges (read: less than 250 bucks). Should last a
lifetime though. Think they have a warrantee as such, at least.
OTH, if it wasn't for your desire to mix drinks that req. ice
crushing (as I'm assuming you do w/the margaritas), my recommendation
would be to steer you towards an immersion (Braun, for ex.) blender
for the salsa making as it's easier, IMO...
But addmittedly, a nice heavy duty blender is nice to have, yup. And
the clamp on lids are a necessity, IMO. Buy an extra (or three)
gasket for the lid if possible.
--
Peace, Hendrix, and Chiles.......
Rael64
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