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What Is an Immersion Blender Used For? Uses, Tips and Buying Guide
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Glass vs. Plastic Blender Jars: Which Is Better for You?
Blender Gasket Guide: How to Clean It, Refit It and Know When to Replace It
How to Make a Thick Smoothie Bowl in a Blender (That Holds Its Toppings)
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What Is an Immersion Blender Used For? Uses, Tips and Buying Guide
An immersion (stick) blender purées soup in the pot, whips cream, makes mayo and more. Here's what it's used for, what it can't do, how to use it without splattering, and what to look for when buying one.
Glass vs. Plastic Blender Jars: Which Is Better for You?
How Many Watts Does a Blender Need? A Plain-English Wattage Guide
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Blender Not Blending? 10 Reasons Why (and How to Fix Each One)
Blender running but not blending, or not turning on at all? Here are the 10 most common reasons, from air pockets to worn drive couplings and safety interlocks, with a quick fix for each.
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Blender Gasket Guide: How to Clean It, Refit It and Know When to Replace It
The blender gasket is the rubber ring that seals the blade assembly. Learn how to remove and clean it, get rid of mold and smells, refit it correctly, and know when it's time for a replacement.
Can You Sharpen Blender Blades? (And What to Do Instead)
How to Clean a Cloudy Blender Jar (and When the Cloudiness Is Permanent)
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How to Make a Thick Smoothie Bowl in a Blender (That Holds Its Toppings)
Learn how to make a thick, spoonable smoothie bowl in a blender. The frozen-to-liquid ratio, step-by-step technique, 5 smoothie bowl recipes, topping ideas, and fixes for runny bowls and stalled blenders.
Smoothie Freezer Packs: How to Prep a Week of Smoothies in 20 Minutes
How to Make Nice Cream in a Blender (Healthy Banana Soft Serve)
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How to Make Homemade Baby Food in a Blender (Simple Purées)
Making baby food in a blender is simple and budget-friendly. Learn how to cook and purée vegetables and fruit, adjust texture as your baby grows, store and freeze purées safely, and which foods to avoid.
How to Make a Thick Smoothie Bowl in a Blender (That Holds Its Toppings)Smoothie Freezer Packs: How to Prep a Week of Smoothies in 20 MinutesHow to Make Nice Cream in a Blender (Healthy Banana Soft Serve)Latest Articles
What Is an Immersion Blender Used For? Uses, Tips and Buying Guide
An immersion (stick) blender purées soup in the pot, whips cream, makes mayo and more. Here's what it's used for, what it can't do, how to use it without splattering, and what to look for when buying one.
Read moreHow to Make Homemade Baby Food in a Blender (Simple Purées)
Making baby food in a blender is simple and budget-friendly. Learn how to cook and purée vegetables and fruit, adjust texture as your baby grows, store and freeze purées safely, and which foods to avoid.
Read moreGlass vs. Plastic Blender Jars: Which Is Better for You?
Glass or plastic blender jar? We compare weight, durability, staining, heat resistance, BPA concerns and cleaning, plus stainless steel, to help you choose the right blender container for how you cook.
Read moreBlender Gasket Guide: How to Clean It, Refit It and Know When to Replace It
The blender gasket is the rubber ring that seals the blade assembly. Learn how to remove and clean it, get rid of mold and smells, refit it correctly, and know when it's time for a replacement.
Read moreHow to Make a Thick Smoothie Bowl in a Blender (That Holds Its Toppings)
Learn how to make a thick, spoonable smoothie bowl in a blender. The frozen-to-liquid ratio, step-by-step technique, 5 smoothie bowl recipes, topping ideas, and fixes for runny bowls and stalled blenders.
Read moreHow Many Watts Does a Blender Need? A Plain-English Wattage Guide
How many watts does a blender need? Here's what wattage really means, rough power ranges for smoothies, ice, soups and nut butter, why peak watts can mislead, and the features that matter more than the number on the box.
Read moreCan You Sharpen Blender Blades? (And What to Do Instead)
Can you sharpen blender blades? Usually you shouldn't, because most blenders work by speed, not sharpness. Learn why, the myths to avoid, how to tell if your blades are really worn, and when to replace the blade assembly.
Read moreSmoothie Freezer Packs: How to Prep a Week of Smoothies in 20 Minutes
Smoothie freezer packs make healthy breakfasts effortless. Learn how to prep a week of smoothies in 20 minutes, which ingredients freeze well, 6 easy pack recipes, and how to blend them smoothly from frozen.
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