If one wants to study use of chemistry in everyday life, the kitchen is the best place to experiment. A good cook, professional or otherwise, understands the importance of correct blending in cooking. A perfect blend in perfect proportion is the secret of all culinary skills.
Since olden times, different methods of blending have been used in different places. From grinding between two stones to pouring from one tumbler to another every method has had its own special effect on blending. Most of these methods have been time taking and cumbersome in use. It is very rightly said that necessity is the mother of invention. Blenders were invented to facilitate the blending experience in the kitchen.
Since the invention of blenders, they have appeared in various shapes and sizes to suit the need of every type of customer. These blenders run on electricity and are made of steel, plastic, fiber etc. Blenders can be used for blending two or more ingredients in such a way that it is difficult to separate them or to be able to tell one from another.
The jar which holds the material is generally transparent to facilitate easy monitoring of blending process. The jar is fitted with a two or three pronged blade at the bottom which rotates the solution in the jar with the speed selected by the operator. Blender makers normally provide the consumers with three or four speeds. At the top of the jar there is a lid which is protected from leaking and spilling by the use of a rubber gasket.
More than often blenders come as a part of a machine which is termed as 'kitchen processor.' A kitchen processor is a machine which provides the user facility of cutting, chopping, and shredding, grating, pureeing, juice extracting, blending, pulping and mincing. The manufacturer equips the machine with one basic rotator base with a groove in which different jars for different purpose can be fitted to get the optimum results. They also provide us with different blades for different purposes.
A kitchen blender or a kitchen food processor is an essential part of every kitchen. This not only saves time but speeds up the work without a making a mess of your kitchen. As the food comes in least contact with hands we can rest assured that it is hygienic. It also saves the user the embarrassment of thumb or fingers bearing cut marks on them. Your kitchen becomes a smart kitchen.
Like any other machine this machine should also be used with utmost care. It would be a good idea to read the manual thoroughly before installing the machine. Ask the seller to give you a demonstration in your own kitchen. Get used to every attachment before you really start operating the machine to its maximum.
A kitchen blender is a very handy tool in your kitchen which helps you to finish your kitchen work in a jiffy without much mess around. If you haven't bought one so far, go for it right now!