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My Review of the Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite

Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite review

Most of you already know that I’m a bit of a blender nerd and a juice head. So as a treat I got myself a Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite last year, and now it’s time to give you the goods on this juicer.

For a lot of people, juicing seems like way too much effort. There are so many amazing pre-made juices on the market, why bother making your own? All that chopping and clean up at the end, not to mention that the pulp gets everywhere.

My Review of the Vitamix Ascent A3500 Blender (Performance, Features and Design)

I’ve had the Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series for a little over a year now, and I think it’s time I shared my thoughts on this blender with you.

It should be no surprise to anyone on this blog that I love to blend, and as a result, my standard for blenders is set pretty high. I’ve had my trusty classic 5200 for years now, using it nearly every day, so it was a tough decision to upgrade to the A3500.

7 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.

I’ve had a look at some of the best single serve personal blenders available on the market today and have selected my top seven.

How to Make Delicious Stroopwafels With a Stroopwafel Iron

This article about stroopwafel irons carries a bit of nostalgia for me. As a child, with my Dutch heritage, I was lucky enough to be treated to stroopwafels (stroop waffles, or thin waffles) every now and then.

And today, I still happily make my very own stroopwafels, because they are just so irresistibly delicious. Not healthy though, but it’s okay to indulge sometimes.

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?