As is obvious from the items above, the soon-to-be-mine kitchen needs to be set up pretty much from scratch! One of my key purchases is going to be a countertop blender, so I'm learning how to choose the right type.
I don't need it it to be too fancy; just something basic and reliable to make soups, smoothies and ice-blended coffee drinks. (There are no Starbucks or CBTL outlets in this town!) Perhaps I could use it to chop veggies as well...?
Philips is a great brand - my mum's bought their stuff for years and it's served her well. I've been going back and forth between these two Philips models:
The no-fuss single unit (on the left) has a 1.5 litre jar so I can use it even when I occasionally cook for guests. It has a five-star serrated blade and multiple blending speeds. It comes with a tough and efficient mill for grinding hard things like coffee beans. The whole unit requires little space for usage and storage.
The downside? There's a single jar for all functions. Plus it looks rather dull! (But it's pleasant enough to look at. Does boring really matter if it gets the job done?)
The mini-blender (on the right) has a 600 ml jar so it's primarily meant for a two-person household like mine. It also has a separate vegetable chopper and a smoothie beaker to carry. I love the fresh, funky colour - I've already bought some lime-green accented cutlery and assorted kitchen items, so it'll fit in perfectly.
The downside? It has only 2 speeds (do I really need more?) and a three-star blade. It will also require slightly more space for storage.
The prices of both are more or less the same so that's not a deciding factor.
Sadly, writing this down hasn't clarified my thoughts at all - I'm still as torn between the two blenders. I'm going to put off the decision for a few days and come back to it!
Picture source: Philips
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