Want to make small batches of "blender hollandaise" and other similar sauces. Is this the one to get? Thanks.
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Yes, this could work well for that purpose. Keep in mind the cup capacity of this appliance. You won't want to fill it to the top with your sauce. As long as you do that, you should be fine. I've been able to get smooth purees-- it's great for that.
1645036
It would if it worked, but it doesn't so I would choose another brand and model.
1747141
I bought this blender to make homemade mayonnaise as my old blender quit working. In the past I have used a very similar hand blender to blend soups and for making apple sauce, apple butter and jams, etc. There was no problem with the hot soup or jams, but I was careful not to go above the mark indicated on the blender.
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Yes you can, I have even seen some recipes for homemade spaghetti sauces online as well. Great machine!!
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I LOVE mine. I just got it from Costco (5200) on Sat. Got it to make green smoothies, cooking prep, etc. My smoothies initially came out a bit thick for my taste but found that I didn't run the blender long enough AND did not add enough water. The result? Today's green smoothie was delicious, creamy and not too thick- it was just right! I was really tending towards the Blendtec and was on the verge of purchasing one but after reading wonderful reviews on here and online with the SEVEN year warranty sealed the deal for me. I read more about poor customer service with Blendtec compared to Vitamix (hardly read any and believe me I read ALOT of reviews! lol) I don't have a stake in Vitamix- I just love the blender because it's American -made (keeps jobs here), excellent quality and the company stands by its products. I look at it as an investment in my and my family's health. HTH!
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I found it to be ok...I was not happy with how it made green smoothies or almond milk so I upgraded to a vitamix. This is a good blender for the price but if you are doing recipes like almond milk and any other raw recipes you may want to consider a more powerful blender.
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Here's a nice comparison for those thinking about getting this or a Vitamix. I found it useful.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI0PEviX0qg
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I have the CSB-77 Smart Stick hand blender. From what I can tell it looks like the HB-154PC. But, you probably need a little more research.
902277
The United Kingdom ( UK) makes this outstanding pastry blender. I made several crumb toppings w/this quailiy unit.Have tried others,and OXO is my choice.Hands down to any other at present. Some importers around the world might export this UK unit.
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This blender would be comparable to the Vitamix Performance Blender line. Any blender that boasts 12 amps or 2 horse power worth of sustained energy is going to be an incredibly powerful machine. I think you would be satisfied with either really. The Oster is a better price than the performance line of Vitamix so that it a bonus with this product. I have owned this product now for a month and am constantly amazed at how much I make use of it.
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It's not the best blender. For home-use you will likely see no difference in quality for a decade or more, but this particular model lasts just short of 2.5 years in my kitchen (commercial/professional) whereas the vitamix I last had lasted over a decade and saw more use.
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I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my Vitamix 6300 and use it daily. I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my... » Read More I haven't used the smaller 'dry container' myself but it probably could be used for smoothies. The 6300 has 3 different pre-programed options (smoothies, frozen desserts and hot soups) as well as the manual speed options. Since I've had my 6300, I've used only the larger container to make smoothies. The smaller container is designed for grinding berries et al into flour as well as other uses of which I don't now recall. The package I bought comes with both size containers, tappers, and great cookbooks (one cookbook is just for breads) as well as an instructional dvd. I really do love my Vitamix 6300 and use it daily. « Show Less
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NOt a good idea. You can puree items, but liquidy items are best suited for a blender. Especially a high-powered Vitamix! I recommend it!
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My neighbors have a pretty new Vitamix (not sure which model) so when I bought the Oster Versa I invited them over for a "blender challenge". We spent an afternoon making identical recipes in both blenders. The results were identical except that the Versa heated the soup recipe faster than the Vitamix. The only other difference I noticed is the Vitamix's lowest speed is much slower.
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@Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger... » Read More @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. « Show Less
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I haven't tried it, but it would probably work quite well, since both those sauces are generally done with a double-boiler-type setup. Both of these sauces require a moderate heat to keep them from "breaking".
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Yes! This is an amazing blender - better than VitaMix and BlendTec. Good videos to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv_dcmny20Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh6H4axK5sM
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The primary purpose I use this device for is making sauces in hot pans. I use other tools for items like you are describing. The right tool for the right job is important. Less grief when employed. There is a small chopping device and a whisk. These are light-weight and I don't use them. The stainless-steel blender attachment is worth it weight in hot liquids...soups, hot sauces, etc. I hope this will help your decision.