With Spring in the air, healthy smoothies to sinful malts start to sound better and better.  The perfect blender will create these delights along with much more. When considering the purchase of your new blender cost, characteristics, possibilities and additions will all be important factors.  A perfect blender needs to perform flawlessly when executing different tasks. 

The perfect blender will have a large enough vessel to hold all your ingredients that you will be using regularly.  To blend these ingredients, a strong and powerful motor needs to be included in its beautiful housing. Creating a vortex that brings the components down to the swirling blades, whether they be frozen solid or soft is crucial in the perfect blender. 

The perfect blender is just one click away with Williams Food Equipment. We have high quality kitchen blenders that meet every need. Check them out here. But first, let’s discuss why you need a blender and what to look for in your perfect blender. 

Why You Need a Blender

The first thing we can think of in why we would need a blender is health.  Studies have long proven starting your day with a healthy, nutritious smoothie will enable your body to process nutrients quickly, ensuring mental and physical peak performance.  Avoiding that donut store or fast food drive-through since you already have your smoothie from home will save you time and calories! 

Secondly, the perfect blender has such a powerful motor, that through friction, heat is produced so rapidly that within six minutes you have piping hot, fresh and healthy soup!  Saving time, space, clean-up, and your health is the second reason for the ideal blender to come into your kitchen. Blending up your breakfast and lunch in minutes is so valuable in this time-saving world.  Many great blender manufacturers have travel cup attachments for your convenience. 

Another task an ideal blender brings to the home is grinding and kneading.  The picture-perfect blender allows for coffee and spices to be ground to precision.  Making nut butters of any kind is easily accomplished in seconds. Simply switch to a lesser setting, and doughs can be molded into breads, cookies, brownies or biscuits.  A blender is a true multi-tasking workhorse for you and your family’s daily needs! 

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Top Blender Brands

Cuisinart:  Starting in 1971 with their exceptional electric food processor, Cuisinart took that prowess of kitchen motors and developed some of the best and most powerful blenders in the world today.  Cuisinart blenders are found in homes and restaurants alike due to their superior durability. 

KitchenAid:  The Masters of the Stand Mixer developed in 1919, KitchenAid is a leading manufacturer in industrial and residential kitchen equipment.  The Commercial Series 3.5HP motor delivers Margaritas in 22 seconds!  

Vitamix:  The 1st infomercial in 1949 was produced by Vitamix.  William Barnard realized in 1937 the health benefits of blending foods easily and quickly.  Today Vitamix is one of the most robust, effective and aesthetically pleasing blenders in the world. 

Wolf Gourmet:  Wolf has been in existence since 1934 fabricating kitchen ranges for homes and restaurants.  The success has carried on to this very day. In 2015, Wolf Gourmet launched the finest and most luxurious line of kitchen accessories there are presently. 

Cuisinart: The 350w Brushed Stainless-Steel Compact Blender vs. The Velocity 1HP Ultra Blender

Cuisinart’s performance for the price is second to none!  Both blenders crush ice in seconds, and their small footprint is perfect for anywhere.  Taking these blenders on vacation will ensure a great time with either smoothies or margaritas or both! 

The Cuisinart 350w Brushed Stainless Steel Compact Blender is ready when you are!  At less than 11” x 16” and weighing in at 4lbs, this mini beast of a blender is beautiful and sleek with its brushed stainless-steel exterior.  The two high quality blades make quick work of ice, carrots, and nuts. One touch control with “high/low/pulse” features make this a must have for morning commutes!  

Four proprietary made Triton BPA-free 16-ounce travel mugs are included.  The whole family can enjoy their own smoothie on the way to work and school.  An 8- & 32-ounce jar is also included for to make Gazpacho for two, or Pico de Gallo for one.  Clean up is a snap. Just squirt a bit of soap in with hot water and run the unit for 20 seconds on low.

The Cuisinart Velocity 1 Horsepower Ultra Blender is just like its sibling, small, great-looking, and tough!  At less than 9 lbs., this Cuisinart blender is ready for lake cabin!  The Velocity is just as sleek with its stainless-steel looks. But the Velocity is just a bit bigger with its large 56-ounce blender jar.  And a self-contained 2oz measuring cup as the lid is the perfect accoutrement for protein powders and supplement usage. 

Best of all, The Velocity Ultra Blender has a 1 Horsepower motor!  This allows adding two new functions to the Velocity’s repertoire.  The preset “Ice Crush” and “Smoothie” settings allow you to set it and not worry about completion.  The velocity’s versatility is endless. Batters to blended drinks are just a simple push away. Cleaning is very fast using the tip from the Cuisinart’s compact blender.  Just add some soap and hot water, then with a quick 30 second run on low, all the debris will be removed off the vessel asap. 

KitchenAid: The 5-Speed Diamond Blender vs. The Pro Series 3.5HP Thermal Control Blender

KitchenAid’s blender division has some of the most powerful motors in the kitchen appliance business.  The “Start Soft” feature on the Diamond blender as well as the eleven continuous variable speeds on the Pro Series demonstrate the innovative nature of KitchenAid.  These are multifaceted blenders that can perform a multitude of tasks. 

The KitchenAid 5-Speed Diamond Blender is one of the best on the market for new moms.  Baby food is so safely and simply made, you will wonder why you ever bought those little jars.  Bringing the food down into the vortex of a blender is essential. The “Start Soft” technology turns carrots into perfect puree in seconds.  

Once we move into blenders such as the KitchenAid Professional Series 3.5HP w/ Thermal Control, the power is so great, that friction from the 3.5HP motor produces so much heat that soup is served in 6 minutes!  The 11 settings allow the user to smoothly run the motor from low to high, generating that flawless nut butter. And ice or anything else frozen or hard you wish to blend is no match for this perfect blender. 

Vitamix Blenders

When most people hear the word blender, they just naturally think of Vitamix.  There are other great manufacturers of blenders as we have stated already, but Vitamix really started it all.  From the health aspects of blending to the advertising via television, Vitamix is blending at its best! 

The Vitamix Explorian E310 2HP Blender w/ 48oz Container has such a small footprint for its power!  Standing at less than 19” makes it perfect for the apartment.  The 48-ounce container is ideal for small families to blend breakfast smoothies or make a quick soup for a healthy after school snack. The pulse feature on this Vitamix model makes the best salsas! 

Don’t know you hate making something perfectly, then you lose the recipe…?  With the Vitamix Ascent Series A3300 Pearl Gray Blender w/ Programmable Timer, programming allows your wonderful inventions to remain flawless every time.  Setting times ensures that carrots are consistently cut, chopped, or cooked to your liking.  

Beauty in a blender comes in the form of the Vitamix Ascent Series A3500 Stainless Blender w/ 5 Presets & Timer.  Modern, simple, sleek and advanced are the words we think of when it comes to this perfect blender.  The looks are gorgeous. The power is what you expect from Vitamix. This blender really does everything you will need from a blender!

Copper has always been a classic look.  The Vitamix Ascent Series A3500 Copper Blender w/ 5 Presets & Timer is elegance in blending.  Built-in wireless connectivity knows which vessel has been inserted into its stylish base.  The programmable timer turns off automatically for your hot soup to be taken to the office, hot n’ ready, when on the fly for a meeting.  Remember, Vitamix comes with a 10-year warranty for parts and labor.  Shipping is included, which shows the class and integrity of this outstanding company. 

Wolf Gourmet Blender

When Wolf decided to get into the blender business, they really meant business!  Wolf Gourmet, in less than six years has become one the most predominant blenders in the world.  Both restaurants, bars, and homes are proud to display and use the Wolf Gourmet 2.4HP High-Performance Blender.  The stainless-steel look is beyond beautiful.  The quiet 2.4HP motor blends, whips, churns and grinds with four walk-away programs for your ultimate convenience.  The Wolf Gourmet is a perfect blender!   

Which Blender is the Perfect Blender for You?

All these blenders mentioned can be the perfect blender for you.  It all depends on six factors we believe will help guide you to the final purchase.

1. Frequency of Use:  How much you use it will matter how much you spend on your perfect blender.
2. Experience Level:  Making gourmet dinners or just a morning smoothie will also aid in your blender buying decision process.  
3. Design:  The size and the looks matter when it comes to usage and storage.
4. Usability:  How much power and for what purposes will you be using your perfect blender?  Do you need many preset functions, or just an ice crusher for most occasions? 
5. Maintenance:  How much effort is it to clean your blender is paramount!  Having a motor and jar that works without repair is also vital.  
6. Versatility:  Many of these blenders come with attachments and preset functions.  Knowing what you will be utilizing your blender for will assist in purchasing your perfect blender. 

What To Do Now?

We firmly believe that these four companies manufacture the best blenders in the world.  Our commitment to excellence in all things culinary includes the blending world. Without a blender, countless cuisines would be at a loss.  A blender is something the young and old, experienced or not, will find enjoyable and extremely useful. If only to make a milkshake, the blenders’ life will be happy to do so in your own home. 

Ready to find the perfect blender? Visit Williams Food Equipment to find all of the top brands and models to complete your kitchen today. 

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