Topic: new blender advice

[goncalo]

Sometime ago I bought a 700w stick blender form Philips for 50

[Malc.]

This looks good

http://www.nisbets.co.uk/Waring-Light-Duty-Quik-Stix/J772/ProductDetail.raction

[failsafe]

This looks good

http://www.nisbets.co.uk/Waring-Light-Duty-Quik-Stix/J772/ProductDetail.raction

WOW that's pricey. Particularly if you are on a strict budget!
failsafe

[Malc.]

WOW that's pricey. Particularly if you are on a strict budget!
failsafe

Well within the

[goncalo]

Thanks Axe/failsafe for your comments. That one does look like a very good range! A colleague poped by my desk while he saw me looking at amazon and recommended this one to me:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LYSSWW/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

I'm kind of undecided yet. On the one hand, I want a blender that will go through the vegetables quickly and (hopefully) without splashing the whole kitchen (although I understand that proper holding technique plays a role here too!) but on the other, having that "attachable jug", would be quite handy for making g&g paste. I have to think about this one and read as much reviews as possible before I click buy!

[Dajoca]

I had a Phillips stick blender bought for me one Christmas and the attached herb chopper was fantastic for making GG paste. The herb attachment seized up after half a dozen uses and with no receipt or guarantee, I thought I was on my own.

A few months later I emailed Phillips with the serial number, who rang me back within an hour to confirm that it was indeed still under warranty and emailed me a postal slip to send it in for repair.

The same day, before I sent it back they also told me it was an old model and so replaced it with the newest upgraded model with additional attachments.

It may not be as good as a dedicated stick blender like Waring etc, but after such excellent service I would always highly recommend Phillips for their faith in their products and their faultless after sales support.

As long as they are used as per the instructions and not run for too long continuously*, then there shouldn't be a problem with a domestic blender for making curry bases and soups, if you can't stretch to a commercial one.

*Just look at the specified limits placed on the usage of a coffee grinder

[Naga]

I'll second that vote for Phillips. I've been using the Philips HR1363 Hand Blender with Beaker and Chopper Accessory for the best part of a year and it hasn't missed a beat. Ideal for curry bases and soups.

At

[meggeth]

Philips blender for me too! Does the job no problem, and the adapter, as mentioned, is good for making garlic/ginger paste.

[goncalo]

I'm sold thanks!

[Peripatetic Phil]

Don't overlook the Lidl cheapies.  600W, 3-year no-quibble guarantee (so long as you don't lose your receipt).  At their prices you just can't go wrong.

** Phil.