Do You Really Need a Kenwood Food Processor

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Joyce C.

Cooking and baking are two rewarding activities, but just the thought of having to spend hours chopping, slicing, shredding and mixing could take away all the fun of creating delicious meals for your family. This is why a Kenwood food processor is an indispensable appliance that every kitchen should have. It can make food preparation so much easier than having to do all the steps by hand.

Convenience At The Kitchen

Through the years, Kenwood has manufactured food processors in various sizes and designs, each one unique with its blend of features. Most of the Kenwood food processor models have the basic functions of chopping, slicing and shredding. They have pulse buttons that can control how long you want the machine to run. This not only saves time, but can also prevent food from getting over-processed.

Kenwood understands what can bring convenience to its users. There are several models of compact food processors if you are looking for units that can be used for preparing smaller quantities. They usually come with two speeds, stainless steel knife blades and are dishwasher safe.

On the other hand, if you regularly cook and bake, or if you want to save more on time and money by preparing your meals in bulk, then the Multipro Excel food processor would be a better choice. This unit has more than 50 functions and comes with several disks for chopping, slicing, and shredding. It has a glass liquidizer, a glass mill for grinding coffee and nuts, a centrifugal juicer, a citrus press, a dough tool and whisk tool. Every thing you would need a food processor for has been incorporated into this mean piece of equipment. With various attachments, you can easily whip up tasty, appetizing menus for your family.

The best part is when you’re done using your Kenwood food processor, cleaning up and storing is such a breeze! The blades, disks, whisks and bowls that come with each unit are dish washable, making them very convenient to use.

Why Choose Kenwood

Kenwood has been manufacturing kitchen equipment for decades, starting with the unique redesign that its founder, Kenneth Wood did with the electric toaster in 1947. Kenwood’s electric toaster allowed for easy toasting both sides of the bread without touching it. By the 1950s, Kenwood became synonymous with top quality kitchen appliances, due to the success of its Kenwood Chef food mixer.

For more than 60 years now, Kenwood has continued the tradition of revolutionizing kitchens with innovative equipment that makes food preparation easier, less time-consuming and more rewarding. Every Kenwood food processor brings this long tradition of quality and excellence into consumer’s homes.

Is A Food Processor Worth The Money?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Joyce C.

With todays fast paced lifestyle it can be a real struggle for Moms to keep up with all the demands of family life. Cooking, cleaning, children’s schooling and evening activities or hobbies can all eat away into what once used to be plenty of spare time to enjoy life. To counter all these demands parents have started taking shortcuts and one area that has particularly suffered is diet, eating and healthy foods.

Fast foods have quickly become a quick and easy timesaver for over committed parents, however at what cost? Fast foods may be a quick way to regain some time in the early evening, but they can also be a fast route to poor health due to poor diet. There is another way to save time in the kitchen though, and that is to make use of the many time saving utensils and gadgets that are available for the home kitchen these days.

One inexpensive kitchen timesaver that is finding a place in most busy households these days is the food processor. The food processor has fast become the favored kitchen accessory because it can complete what was a time consuming task quicker, and more efficiently too. Slicing and chopping food takes time, requires good hand to eye coordination and let’s faces it, doesn’t come without risks! Passing this chore to a machine is the sensible thing to do; a food processor can handle most chopping and shredding tasks quickly and to a high standard.

The time saving is appreciated by the cook, and the quality is appreciated by the diners, it’s a win win situation. What used to be seen as a kitchen luxury is now an affordable preparation time server, found in most kitchens and on every cooking program on television.

A food processor achieves this time saving thanks to the efficiency of the latest motors and cutting tools that manufacturers use in the construction. A range of motor speeds are available allowing cooks to select a food processor depending on the type of food they are likely to be cutting, crushing or slicing the most often. The range of super sharp blades for these time-savers means that the perfect results will be achieved every time.

So, to lighten the daily load on busy parents, a food processor really can help by reducing meal preparation time, and also preventing the urge to go for less healthy fast food options!

Highly Efficient Kenwood Food Processor

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Joyce C.

The Kenwood food processor really should be quite a fantastic addition to any kitchen area given its superb features which make food prep work and cooking even more hassle-free. It features a highly effective motor which can be relied upon to operate on different food products. The majority of us have big freezer space in our households; however, not a lot of us use this to its entire benefit.

Having your Kenwood food processor working hard will load that freezer quickly. Rather than spending some time preparing just one meal by hand, try purchasing ingredients in larger volumes, preparing them in the food processor, and then have several meals made all at once. Having the mixer or processor do your meal preparation will be much faster and more effective than manual preparation.

While preparing a tiny meal for 1 or 2 people it appears simple to just grab a chopping board and easily cut as well as chop the few things you need. If you think about it, won’t the exact same time be used putting a bigger quantity of your ingredients into your food processor bowl?

Consequently when you are out food shopping, try to find the bulk deals. Of course individuals shopping for a big family will normally move in the direction of such economies. However, if you are only buying for 1 or 2 in your home it is simple to pass by and overlook the opportunity to save money. Stop for a second and choose if this is something you’ll eat or cook fairly often.

If that’s the case, then use your freezer to a greater effect. Put aside a bit of time on the weekend and clear some space within your kitchen. It might seem extravagant at first to people who do not normally prepare foods for a larger party, but the pleasure of filling up containers with meals ready for your freezer is remarkably fantastic.

The higher energy performance of using a freezer to larger capacity can also be improved by using your Kenwood food processor much more economically. Turning on the power to the food processor or mixer for a bigger quantity within the bowl makes a lot more energy sense.

Kenwood HM220 3 Speed Hand Mixer

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Joyce C.

Electric hand-mixers are a popular effort and time saver in the kitchen since using a hand whisk can become tiresome on the arms. In fact, for some people with issues such a repetitive strain injury hand whisking is out of the question. The Kenwood HM220 electric hand mixer is an inexpensive basic electric hand-mixer, but does it provide good service in the kitchen, or does it come up short? Let’s find out.

This Kenwood 3-speed hand mixer has a 120w motor which can be operated at 3 speeds. T o put that power into context, a Kenwood food processor could have a motor of around 800w; however you may be surprised just how powerful a 120w motor is when you have it running. It is certainly fast enough to mix most recipes and is plenty of power for just about any whisking task.

The three speeds are controlled by a small button on the top of the electric hand mixer that can be easily switched to any of the three positions with the thumb of the hand that is holding the mixer. The mixer is nicely molded to offer a good grip, and is very comfortable and stable even when operating at the highest speed setting.

The whisks are not full metal, but rather have a plastic section which reduces the overall weight of the mixer. The attachment of the whisks is the same as most hand mixers, a simple push and click is all it takes to attach them, and a push button at the top of the mixer releases them for cleaning.

Once they have been removed and cleaned, they can be conveniently stored using the supplied plastic holder which snaps onto the mixer. No excuses for losing these beaters! The cable (which is of ample length) can also be conveniently stored, with wrap around cable storage and rear clip.

In use this electric hand-mixer handles all the usual whisking jobs expected in a productive kitchen like whipping cream and mixing meringues. It can even handle cake mix, which is handy if you don’t feel like using a larger mixer, such as a food processor.

Cleaning is very easy. The main unit of the Kenwood HM220 Hand Mixer is easily wiped down with just a damp cloth. The whisks are dishwasher safe; although a quick rinse under a hot tap immediately after use is usually enough to get them clean before clipping on the mixer for storage.

Overall the Kenwood HM220 3-speed hand mixer is a very capable and inexpensive electric hand mixer which quickly takes care of all your whisking and beating requirements.

Kenwood Concert SB256 Smoothie Maker

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Joyce C.

Although you can make smoothies with a Kenwood food processor or a Kenwood blender, the ease of use and excellent results with a purpose built smoothie maker will always be the best idea. Not all smoothie makers are created equal though, so does the Kenwood Concert SB256 Smoothie Maker meet expectations, or does it fail to impress?

Everyone knows that they should eat plenty of fruit everyday, and a smoothie is a great way of helping kids, and adults, achieve that goal. For a smoothie maker that is going to be used everyday, families will be looking for a blender which is fast, easy to use, easy to clean, and makes great silken smoothies from vegetables, fruit, milk, ice and yogurt. Let’s see how this Kenwood food processor – Smoothie Maker performs.

First the Kenwood Concert SB256 Smoothie Maker specifications:

1.5 litre smoothie maker
2 way rotation
color: chrome
Dimensions in mm: 380h x 215w x 200d
Weight: 3 Kg
3 speed settings (Mix, smooth, and pulse)

This Kenwood smoothie maker produces very smooth and refreshing smoothies thanks to the capable motor and also the specially shaped blades that chop and blend fruits down to a smooth liquid. To make judging just how much smoothie you can make with your fruit, there are marks on the smoothie maker for 3 and 4 servings. Once the smoothie maker has done its job and pureed the fruit or vegetables into a smooth blend, it can be poured into glasses easily thanks to the dispensing tap.

For making fruit smoothies, this Kenwood smoothie maker produces a smooth drink in less than 60 seconds. If you are only making 1 or 2 smoothies, you might find that it blends your fruit in half that time. Banana, apples, oranges and melon can all be turned very quickly into a healthy smoothie with this Kenwood food processor – smoothie maker. Simply place the fruit into the goblet, screw the lid on and press the mix button. To finish off and achieve that nice smooth drink, hold the Smooth button for 10-20 seconds. Then use the tap to dispense your Kenwood smoothie into your glass, or if there are some bits visible in the mix, run it through a sieve first.

The downside with this Kenwood smoothie maker is that it can be quite noisy in operation. The upsides are that it makes good smoothies, has 3 speed settings, and is easy to clean.

Kenwood kMix BLX510 Blender

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Joyce C.

Selecting a blender over a full size food processor usually comes down to reasons of practicality, typically space. Blenders can also come in a variety of pleasing designs, and so it is with the Kenwood kMix BLX510 Blender, a very attractive kitchen blender from the splendid award winning kMix product line-up. If you don’t feel the need for a food processor but you need a tool for small cooking tasks that doesn’t take up too much space, then a blender is ideal.

At only 390mm high this Kenwood blender is small enough to store away quite easily in a drawer or cupboard. However coming from a range with many color options, consumers can select a Kenwood blender that complements their kitchen décor, and leave it out on display where it certainly looks the part. Available colors include classic black or white and cream or raspberry red. At just a little over 4Kg some may find the blender a little heavy, but the weight is an indication of the sturdy construction this full aluminum blender benefits from.

Another advantage of blenders over food processors is that they tend to be a little quieter in operation. For example, at 800watts, this kMix BLX510 Blender has a motor similar to what you would find in a food processor. However, it is noticeably quieter than a food processor.

What is really surprising though is this rugged blender has 4 speed settings and a pulse control, something you won’t find in many similarly priced food processors.

In use the four speed settings and 800w motor mean this Kenwood blender will cope with just about anything you care to throw at it. Blended fruit and vegetables come out nice and smooth with no lumpy bits, perfect for making soup or smoothies. Your mileage may vary with frozen products, so bear this in mind if you plan on clearing the freezer out to make a soup! Having said that, there is a 1500 rpm ice crush mode; perfect for ices, cocktails and other drinks.

Maintenance is fairly trouble free and cleaning is easy as all the messy parts including the blades are either detachable or easily accessible. The lid comes off allowing the rubber seal to be removed for a good thoroughly clean, but can be a little fiddly to re-assemble.

In summary the Kenwood kMix BLX510 Blender is extremely attractive and thanks to its capable 800w motor deals with most jobs easily. Just watch out for frozen foods and ensure they get a good blending before using in your cooking. Overall a rugged machine which is attractive with a very nice price making for an excellent value.