Monday, February 17, 2014

Which Juicer Should I Get?


                                     Buying online

In the day in age when purchasing a product is as easy as turning on your phone and taping a few buttons you wouldn't think buying the actual product would be so hard confusing.  Today I will review a few food juicers that could fit your budget.

There are so many incredible health benefits from juicing.  So its important that you get the right one that will extract the most nutrients for your diet.

 Top food Juicer under $60

      Weighing in at $55 at Amazon.com The Hamilton Beach 67608
juicer will extract and juice for the common budget.  It has impressive reviews generating 4.5 out of 5 stars.  Here are some fun facts about the juicer.
  1. Yields up to 24% more apple juice per glass than a leading competitor
  2. Rated "Most Efficient" in a leading gourmet magazine
  3. 1.1 horsepower (Hp) motor powerfully extracts juice from toughest of produce
  4. Extra-wide 3" feed chute fits whole fruits & vegetables, reducing prep time
  5. Stainless steel design looks great on the kitchen counter
  6. Stainless steel cutter/strainer juices quickly
  7. High juice spout funnels juice directly into a variety of glass or container sizes
  8. Convenient 20-oz. juice container doubles as a serving pitcher
  9. Extra-large pulp bin provides for continuous juicing – no need to stop and empty the pulp bin midway through juicing
  10. Designed for easy assembly, handling, operating and storage
  11. Removable plastic parts are dishwasher safe
  12. Cleaning brush with micro-soft bristles provides easy strainer basket cleaning

Top Food Juicer under $150


       The Breville JE98xl offer extremely high quality juicing and extracting.  It will set you back $149.77 but carries the high quality name and delivers a high quality product.  Out of 1,500 reviews it has received a 4.5 stars.  These are impressive numbers. 

Important information:   

 
  1. Heavy-duty 850 watt motor with dual speed control: a low speed (6,500rpm) for softer fruits and vegetables and a high speed (12,000rpm) for harder fruits and vegetables
  2. Patented extra-wide feed chute (3” wide): juice large fruits and vegetables with little to no cutting or preparation
  3. Patented direct central feed system for maximum juice extraction
  4. Nutri Disc with stainless steel blades and stainless steel mesh filter basketfor spinning out the pulp
  5. Heavy grade polymer body for durability
  6. 1 liter juice jug (34 fl. oz.) with froth separator
  7. Large capacity pulp container with integrated handle
  8. Cord storage: the power cord wraps around feet and clips into position under the base for a reduced counter-top footprint
  9. Safety Locking Arm prevents the juicer from operating without the cover locked into place
  10. Overload protection prevents over-heating, automatically shutting the machine down when it senses that the machine is overloaded
  11. All materials that come in contact with food are BPA-free, ensuring safe use
  12. Easy clean-up with the included cleaning brush. All parts except for the mesh filter basket/Nutri Disc and food pusher can be washed on the top shelf of the dishwasher.
                                             

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Everything you need to start Gluten free baking.

I recently started baking gluten free food for my son.  He is not allergic to gluten but we have found that gluten affects his attitude.  At first I was very intimated because I had heard how hard it was to bake with GF ingredients.

To my surprise it is not very hard at all.  Like everything you just need the right tools for the job.

If you are interested in Gluten free baking here is everything you will need to get started.  You can click on the item and it will take you right to the product on Amazon.  I recommend staying stocked up with these few essential ingredients.








   I started writing a food blog on my experiences with Gluten free baking.  You can find a delicious waffle recipe here. 


Tuesday, January 21, 2014

The Best Vermiculture set up




Worm composting is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps, junk mail and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Master gardeners agree that compost produced by worms will produce the best results and help your plants thrive. The Worm Factory's unique stackable, multi-tray design makes it the most efficient worm bin composter around. Worms begin eating waste in the lowest tray, and then migrate upward as food sources in that tray are exhausted. By allowing worms to migrate upward, the worms separate themselves from the finished compost that is ready for the garden. Besides the worm castings that are produced through this process, the Worm Factory also produces a second type of compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through your Worm Factory, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This liquid fertilizer, know as leachate is gathered in the special collection tray of the Worm Factory and can easily be drained from the spigot. Simply add a handful of worms and your organic waste to the bottom tray. The worms will start processing the food. Once the bottom tray is filled add another tray. The worms migrate upward to the newest food source leaving the bottom tray full of nutrient rich compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system taking nutrient-rich particles with it. You can drain organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot. It's compact square design gives the Worm Factory the smallest footprint of all worm composters. The Worm Factory's tray stacking system allows it to hold the largest capacity of compost in the smallest amount of space, making it the perfect composter for anyone with space limitations. The Worm Factory is simple to operate. When full, each tray weighs only 12.5 pounds making lifting and arranging trays effortless. The included 38-page instruction manual and instructional DVD makes setup fast and easy and gives tips on how to best manage your Worm Factory composter year-round.

You can find this amazing set up right here.  There are many great books as well Click This link to view helpful Vermiculture books