Hand Blenders

[sl1966]

Does anyone have and long term experience with a make/model/brand that they use? I like to make hummus from scratch because it tastes better and is cheaper. This is for my trailer kitchen.<div><br></div>

 

[Sunny1]

If you are using canned chickpeas to make hummus, I doubt that any stick blender is strong enough to do the job.<br><br>Making hummus is hard on blenders.&nbsp; I've burned out two countertop models doing it.<br><br>I know that my Hamilton Beach stick blender would definitely not be up to the task.&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>

 

[sl1966]

I am and have been using a cheap oster counter top blender for years to make it. It always comes out creamier than the Sabra brand too. Maybe I should stick to the cheap oster hand blender from Target since my luck has been great so far.<div><br></div>

 

[sl1966]

Sunny ... I was thinking about what you said and have been wondering how your blenders burnt out. I'm curious to know what recipe are you using to make hummus with?<div>&nbsp;</div>

 

[Phantom Blooper]

I use what is referred to as a potatoe masher.<BR><BR>No energy/currents&nbsp;involved....except your right or left hand and arm.<BR><BR>Can be used for a variety of foods....spuds,refried beans, hummus,apple sauce,sweet taters,pumpkin, ect.<BR><BR>Easy to clean....may not be what your looking for....but it won't burn out.<BR>

 

[sl1966]

I've already got one and tried making hummus with it before. It was only slightly better than peeling potatoes using harsh language ... lol<div><br></div>

 

[stude53]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Hey, Steve</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Would one of these be useful?</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Operat...A%2BFICS%2BUFI&otn=21&pmod=320829992339&ps=54" target=_blank>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Operat...A%2BFICS%2BUFI&otn=21&pmod=320829992339&ps=54</a></p>

 

[sl1966]

YES! And it'll replace about 4 other things I was starting to wonder about. Thanks for pointing that out to me. I was thinking too linear about this and need to broaden it up a bit.<div><br><div><br></div></div>

 

[Sunny1]

sl1966, I drained the chickpeas, put them in the blender with tahini sauce, lemon juice, garlic and salt.&nbsp; It was a very thick mixture and the blender really struggled with it.&nbsp; I gradually added water to thin it down to the consistency I wanted.<br><br>I bet if I had added a lot more water at the beginning, it would have made it a lot easier on the blender.&nbsp; But I like my hummus thicker than most people.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>

 

[sl1966]

sl1966, I drained the chickpeas, put them in the blender with tahini sauce, lemon juice, garlic and salt.&nbsp; It was a very thick mixture and the blender really struggled with it.&nbsp; I gradually added water to thin it down to the consistency I wanted.<br><br>I bet if I had added a lot more water at the beginning, it would have made it a lot easier on the blender.&nbsp; But I like my hummus thicker than most people.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>

<div><br></div><div>That's why. I usually start with half a can of water already in the blender, and then add however much more is needed to smooth it out. I do like it a bit thick too and have been known to make it possible to stand a fork up in it&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"></div><div><br></div>

 

[Sunny1]

<span id="post_message_1272657300"><div>That's why. I usually start with half a can of water already in the blender, and then add however much more is needed to smooth it out. I do like it a bit thick too and have been known to make it possible to stand a fork up in it&nbsp;<img src="../images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></div><div><br></div></span>

<br><br>That's close to the way I like it, too!&nbsp; <br><br>

 

[cyndi]

Steve, I had inquired about juicing and smoothy making awhile back and one of our members referred me to the <a href="http://www.campmor.com/gsi-outdoors...ccode=cii_23393768&amp;cpncode=21-198183468-2" target="_blank"><b>Vortex Hand Blender available through Campmor</b></a>. It's pricey. bit she had used it for years and was very happy with it. Also, I've seen them on sale at L L Bean for 69.00<div><br></div><div>My buddy 4x4chvy uses a drill with a paint mixing attachment, I think he said.</div>

 

[Vivid-Dawn]

I'm new to mobile living, so I'm not sure about how electricity limits this lifestyle.<br><br>I have The Magic Bullet, and LOVE it! I make whipped cream, ice cream shakes, smoothies, cat food (or rather, I made canned cat food into mushy 'soup' as my cat wouldn't eat it as the original chunks). I did get a juicer attachment with it, but haven't used it yet.<br>Not all jobs take under 10 seconds as advertised, but not much more than that either!<br><br>

 

[sl1966]

I'm new to mobile living, so I'm not sure about how electricity limits this lifestyle.

<div><br></div><div>The limits aren't too bad with electricity. Many RV's can be powered through a solar panel battery setup, a portable generator, or both in most cases.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Since I created this thread I've been turned onto lots of great alternatives, and been reminded that there are tons of alternatives for doing things.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Here's a blender I learned about from another RV full timer blog ...&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beac...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1332032564&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beac...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1332032564&amp;sr=8-1</a></div><div><br></div>

 

[Wild_E]

I just found an interesting article on Mother Earth News on how to make your own hand crank blender<div><img src="http://www.motherearthnews.com/uplo...sues/1975-03-01/032-076-01_resized600X400.gif"></div><div><br><div><a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/mode...LCS&amp;utm_source=iPost&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank">http://www.motherearthnews.com/mode...LCS&amp;utm_source=iPost&amp;utm_medium=email</a></div></div>