Let Me Sing Some Praises...

to my new "Magic Bullet" blender set. I know, it sounds like something I ordered from a strange catalog and received in the mail discreetly wrapped in brown paper...but it isn't. It is just a high-powered blender that has a convenient set of different sized cups into which you screw the blade. Why am I so smitten with this particular kitchen gadget? Well, as a vegan health nut, I find that I often wish to make quick raw meals like smoothies, guacamole or hummus. Using the food processor is quite a project. My old blender, a pretty sturdy Cuisinart model, did a great job, but was still a bear to clean, and god forbid I didn't clean it right away because once smoothie goop dried on it during the day, I was in for an extended scrubbing session.

The "Magic Bullet" allows me to put the materials I want to blend right into the cup I will drink or eat out of. After the blending is accomplished, I unscrew the blade and wash it under the faucet immediately (takes about thirty seconds). When I've eaten or drunk my meal, I simply wash out the cup (again, about thirty seconds).

I'm not being paid by the "Magic Bullet" people. But if you are trying to eat healthfully, this is a great addition to your kitchen toolkit. I got mine at Target. And I've used it nearly everyday since I purchased it. That's saying something as even at the height of my blending, juicing and food processing kicks of the past, I've not maintained a daily usage of any kitchen appliance for more than a week.

I made some great guacamole to put on my hashbrowns tonight. And my morning smoothies are delightful. Give it a try.