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.