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Top 3 Best Blender Food Processor Combo (Buying Guide)

A blender food processor combo is a great kitchen appliance for those seeking to save space in the kitchen, while still be able to enjoy the benefits of having a blender as well as a food processor.

But the combination of a blender and food processor is not always the best choice. Ultimately this depends on what you are planning to do with it, but also what you’re NOT going to do with it.

Let’s have a look at some of the best blender food processor combo options available, and whether they are the right choice for your kitchen needs.

What Is a Food Dehydrator and How Best to Use It?

Food dehydrators, not many people have them in their kitchens, but they can be actually be very useful and versatile appliances.

They are also very popular with people on a raw food diet, because a food dehydrator can produce deliciously warm, crunchy snacks while still being raw.

In this article I will be explaining what food dehydrators are and how you can best make use of them.

Blending or Juicing: Is It Better to Drink Smoothies or Juices?

Blending or juicing, pros and cons of both

Blending or juicing, it’s a never-ending debate, and rightly so! I actually do both, as I can see the pros and cons of green smoothies and juices.

With the help of this guide you will be able to decide whether you should invest in a blender or a juicer, and figure out which one is more likely to give you the biggest nutritional bang for your buck.

Best Ceramic Knife Sets (Buying Guide)

A good kitchen knife is usually something you use for many years. Some of the kitchen knives I’m using today are over a decade old.

That’s why it’s important to invest in a top quality kitchen knife set so that you’ll be able to use it for a long time without any issues.

Just like ceramic pots and pans, ceramic knives are on the rise because of the advantages that the material offers. They have ceramic blades that are typically very sharp, lightweight, robust and require very little maintenance.

While using ceramic knives has some great benefits compared to using their metal or stainless-steel counterparts, they do have their limitations.

Here is my list of best ceramic knife sets, based on own experience, external reviews, number of pieces included, manufacturer and materials used.

12 Smart Kitchen Tools and Accessories You Need Today

Sometimes I come across a smart kitchen tool that turns out to be a real gem. A tool that actually serves a purpose and makes my time spent in the kitchen just that little bit easier.

Culinary gadgets and kitchen utensils designed to make cooking and other food preparation tasks easier and more time efficient.

But beware, there are also lots of kitchen tools out there that are a bit of a fail. They are either very poor quality and don’t last very long, or they are simply not as handy as you hoped they would be.

I’ve created a list of innovative and smart kitchen tools and accessories that I personally believe are very good value. They are also usually quite cheap so there’s no need to dig deep into your wallet.

Vitamix Personal Cup and Adapter – Should You Buy It?

The Vitamix personal cup adapter was introduced in 2017 to give owners of classic Vitamix blenders the opportunity to use the very convenient personal cups from the Vitamix S-Series directly on their larger blenders.

How does the adapter work and is it worth your investment?

Best Manual Citrus Juicer (Buying Guide)

Manual citrus juicers are the perfect solution if you enjoy drinking fresh juices from citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruits without too much hassle.

A manual citrus juicer is also typically much more affordable (and far less complicated) than a motorized or electric juicer.

There are different types of manual citrus juicers, from the very basic squeezers and reamers to the fancier press juicers. What they all have in common is that they require some level of physical effort to operate them.

Triturating Juicers Explained – Are They Worth Your Investment?

Buying a new juicer is not as simple as it may seem. There are various types of juicers you can choose from and each type has its pros and cons.

Triturating juicers, also known as twin gear or double auger juicers, are typically the more expensive models on the market. But they are also known to create the best quality juice you could wish for.

Let’s find out more about triturating juicers, how they function and which brands and models you should consider buying.

Masticating vs Centrifugal Juicer (A Detailed Comparison)

One would think that buying a juicer is as simple and easy as looking at prices and reading reviews, but the world of juicers is a bit more complicated than that.

There are various types of juicers that you can buy and each type has its pros and cons.

Masticating juicers and centrifugal juicers are the two most popular types available. They both function very differently with varying performance results.

Let’s find out what the differences are between a masticating juicer and a centrifugal juicer so you can work out which type of juicer is best for you.

Best Single Serve Personal Blenders for Delicious Smoothies on the Go

Single serve blenders are the perfect solution for those that want to prepare easy smoothies on the go, but don’t want to invest in an expensive blender with too many unnecessary features.

These compact-sized blenders are designed with convenience in mind, so you can quickly prepare a healthy drink without too much effort.

We’ve had a look at some of the best single serve personal blenders available on the market today and have selected our top six.