Back to Basics Chill Smoothie Makers Review

Have used this machine for the first and last time.The unit we got is slow, doesn't "pulse", and the noise level is as uncomfortably loud as standing next to a jackhammer.I've never felt the need to write a review before but consumers need to be warned:do not buy this machine.

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Whether it's breakfast smoothies before work or protein shakes after a workout, this convenient appliance delivers fast, thorough blending. Simple to use, just add ingredients, secure the lid, then push the button to blend. The unit's 350-watt motor and ice-crushing blades mix with ease, while its patented Stir Stick technology forces ice and ingredients into the mixing blades for smooth, even results. In addition, the blender comes with a 40-ounce blending jar with convenient measuring marks and a mess-free dispensing valve for serving thick, blended drinks right into a glass. A large, center hole in the lid makes it easy to add ingredients while blending. Other highlights include a cup indentation in the base, four stabilizing feet, and a sleek-looking compact design. The smoothie maker measures approximately 7 by 9 by 14 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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Soymilk Maker - SoyQuick Automatic Soy Milk Maker SDZ-4 Review

February 17 2006
I did some research online and read people's review then decided to buy this soy milk machine.I know all the time that soy is very good to people's health especially for women so I had great expectation that this thing would work out.I ordered online from their own website and got it after 1 week.It was much bigger that I had imagined.Back in China, my mom used to use a handy soymaker.Anyway, I used it 3 times and it was good.Just that the soymilk didn't taste as fully cooked.Also washing the machine is a bit complicated since the head (where the electric parts are)is undetachable from the grinding part.So you need to hold the heavy head when washing the grinding part.You need to be very careful not to splash water onto the head.It's a bit tricky.

At the 4th usage, it only heated up without grinding at all so we pretty much harvest whole boiled beans.I called the company to fix it but they said I have to pay the mailing.Even though I found online that they have a retailer in my city but they insisted that I mail it back.Also if I still decide to return it later after fixing it, the 30 day warranty won't be extended.It still starts from the date of purchase, not from the date after you fix it.So I decided to return it for refund anyway.I paid $20+ for the mailing.

Another thing I found out about the manual is that, there is inconsitency among different language versions.One version says "push the grind button 3 times", the other versions says "push the grind button 4 times".I don't know which one to follow.

It's quite a lesson to learn.Well, I'll have to look for my soy machine again.I didn't the machine from Amazon so I wouldn't know if the experience would be different if I did.

March 21, 2006
This is a follow up of my previous review for this soymilk maker.I returned the machine and wrote the review here in February.The supervisor of the customer service called me after he saw the online review.He said according to their policy, in case the machine is broken, they should pay for the shipping. The lady who handled my case has worked there for 1+ year but was oblivious of this policy.He also offered to give me a completely new machine with 2 year warranty as a compliment.Well, I tried the new machine out and it is working good.Now I've got the refund for the previous machine as well as the $20 shipping.I guess I should give them a second chance of proving themselves.

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The award winning SoyQuick Soy Milk Maker is highly rated and vastly recommended by many trusted nutritionists, cookbook authors and soy food experts. The SoyQuick Soymilk Maker is completely automated, and allows you to make many different types of fresh organic milks in just minutes. This product makes it hard to justify paying ridiculous prices for store bought soymilk when you can make your own soymilk in 15 minutes for just 10 cents a quart! Versatile machine produces the following:

Features:

Weight: 6 Pounds, 5 Ounces Dimensions: 18.8"

Length, 23.4" Width, 34.5"

Height Voltage: 110v

Workmanship: Stainless Steel

Power: 800W
Made In: China

Capacity: 1.6 quarts / 1.5 liters
*Sesame Seed Milk*Oat Milk*Bean Milk*Seed Milks*High quality stainless steel*Recipe book*Power indicator light with audio alert*One touch operation*Fully automatic*Easy to operate and clean*Gold warranty support Model: SoyQuick Soy Milk Maker (SDZ-4)

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Soy Milk Maker - SoyQuick Automatic Soymilk Maker SDZ-5 Review

I've had the SDZ-5 for about nine months now, making 2-5 batches a week.I agree with all the favorable assessments posted here about ease of use and quality of contruction, but I do have some tips for its use.Here are my top 5:

First, my family and I found we didn't like plain "undoctored" soymilk, at all.You'll find that there are plenty of recipes on the internet for making soymilk that approximates what you buy in the store.We add 2T uncooked oatmeal to the soybeans in the machine before cooking.After cooking, we add 2 T sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 T vanilla to the finished product.Very tasty!

The end product still won't taste exactly like the brand of soymilk that you're currently drinking, but give it a couple of weeks and it'll probably become your new favorite.If you're like us, you may remember that it took you a while to get used to soymilk when you switched from dairy.Same thing here.

Second, we filter the cooked soymilk/oats through a piece of cheesecloth rubber-banded to the top of the unit, before adding flavorings.If you don't, you end up with with a fine, somewhat grainy sediment (okara) when you get to the bottom of the batch.You can get cheesecloth in a lot of grocery stores and kitchen shops.My machine came with cheesecloth for use in making tofu, but I found it so tightly woven that it tried my patience waiting for the soymilk to drain.Regular cheesecloth does the trick just fine.I rinse the cheesecloth and throw it into the laundry so it can be re-used.

Third, make sure to give filter a good scrub after each use (I throw it in the dishwasher afterward for good measure).The mesh is very fine, so it's easy for it to get gummed up, and easy not to notice.

Four, use a nice big piece of cheesecloth in a nice big colander to filter out the "whey" when you make tofu.As mentioned above, the included cheesecloth is too finely woven and too small to be of use.

Five, once you run out of the little packages of tofu "coagulant" that come with the machine, you can use 1 tsp of Epson salt as a fine alternative.Epson salt is a naturally occuring mineral salt (magnesium sulfate).It's perfectly safe to consume epson salt -- it's sold for internal use as a, ahem, laxitive.Happily, the small amount that remains in the finished tofu is too small to have this effect!

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Deni Stainless Steel 3-Tier Food Steamer Review

worst steamer among the 10+sub $50-ishsteamersi have worn out from daily use since 1998.cluelessdesign and features.

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Steaming is a healthy and easy way to prepare a variety of foods. From steaming vegetables, rice, seafood and meats, to hard boiling and poaching eggs, the Deni Food Steamer does it all.The Deni Food Steamer is equipped with a digital timer, LCD display and exterior water level indicator, so food will be steamed just perfect every time. Its large 10 quart capacity and removable bases allow for ease in steaming larger items.Features:Programmable for easy and convenient healthy cooking Steaming retains 50% more vitamins and nutrients than boiling90 minute timerAngled digital display for easy viewingAutomatic keep warm functionRemovable bases allow for extra height

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