Cooking Reviews

Shopping for a blender can get aggravating because of so many things to compare, and you may end up convincing yourself that you have to spend $150 or more to get something lasting. This blender will prove that philosophy wrong. Take advantage of the fact that this is a new company offering this incredible machine at such a low price...I guarantee that won't last long. I had to wait more than three months to get mine from Amazon (who were nice enough to upgrade my shipping to 2nd FedEx free of charge to compensate for the long wait).

To start, this is the quietest blender I have used so far. Then, the way the glass jug fits over the base is different and gives an added feeling of security. If you look closely at the picture, you will see two of the three metal, wide "prongs" that stick up from the base and kind of cradle the jug. It just FEELS good. Also, the six-blades have a unique design (in fact, I thought they were defective and bent in wierd directions), but you realize that they were especially made to crush ice. I have never been able to crush ice this easily. No more of those chunks that end up below the blades, because one arm of the blades actually aims DOWNWARDS. Even the top of the jug is nice; it is heavy and fits snugly. Believe it or not, even the electric plug is designed better than all else; it has a loop at the end that allows you to safely unplug it with wet hands.

To top it all off, the design and material makes this look like an expensive designer blender. The simple elegance of the switch is just the right touch.

In all, I love this blender. It has actually inspired me and I now want to blend everything, including my AM cereal.

This one's turned entertaining at my house from Budweiser and Chardonnay to Stawberry Daquiris and Margueritas. I've used glass and plastic blenders before that I used to hide under the kitchen counter but the sleek and stylish stainless steel design of this blender have made it a proud showpiece on my bar. It crushes berries and even ice with ease and the pitcher also makes a good cocktail shaker for more liquid drinks. The pitcher is made of thick stainless steel that looks like it's made to last. Looks great, works well - 5 stars!

The first thing I noticed about this is just how good it looks. It really is a showpiece in my kitchen. The smooth, rounded shape and the shiny chrome finish really make it look fabulous and I leave it out on the counter all the time. Apart from that, it seems pretty much a normal toaster. The extra-lift feature makes getting small bagels out very easy, and the electronic buttons are handy too. I like the way it can take four big pieces of bread or bagels without taking up too much room in the kitchen. 5 stars!

I think I may be missing something here...after reading all the good reviews, I tried this blender and was disappointed. It looks good, great actually. Blender container is a great size. BUT...I found speed level one to be too weak and speed level two to be too strong! I was merely pureeing cottage cheese and an egg together and it splattered all over the container and lid, rather than emusifying in the bottom of the container. (You lose a lot of your mixture when you're trying to scrape it out of the sides and lid of the container.) I tried two different methods and the results were the same. I think I will keep on walking and try some others.

We use this blender just about daily--I make protein shakes; my wife blends various spreads and dips. It works wonderfully both at grinding ice and for blending. The unique six blade system crushes ice in no time flat. The vortex system of the jar allows for excellent blending from top to bottom. A knowledgable chef had told me to look for a blender with a vortex jar, and this was one of the few that I found. This blender works much better than the KitchenAid that it replaces both for blending and ice grinding. I also prefer the three speeds to the two speeds offered by the Oster and Waring blenders. Seemingly well-built and durable. This Breville is highly recommend.

Took a chance on this Breville blender. Never heard of the brand before but liked the simple design, no fancy electronic keypad, big pitcher size. What I like best about this blender is it is relatively quiet--the noise it makes is a lower pitched noise than that of Oster, Waring, Hamilton and you don't have to leave the room to operate it in order to save your hearing. Sturdy and stable, easy to operate, easy to clean, quality product. We've tried SEVERAL blenders and this one is a good one especially at this price.

This bread machine is the best...have had a bread machine before and wore it out, but it never was as good as this is.
I received the machine 48 hours ago and my husband and I have made 2 batches of pizza dough, 1 white 2 lb loaf (good), 1 cinnamon raisin 2lb loaf(MMMMMmmm), 1 two cheese 2 lb loaf (great)and now we are discussing the next one to try.
The recipes included with the Breadman so far have worked perfectly, and we really expect that our other recipes will work just as well. I would DEFINITELY recommend this machine.
Happy Baking!!

I'd had a cheaper, simpler breadmaker for a few years, and it finally died, so my husband ordered this one from Amazon for me. I love it! My first loaf was wonderful,though the browning was a little uneven. Later batches have been much better. I read some of the problems noted here, but haven't had such experiences. I do use the French bread feature, even though the shape is odd, but I also sometimes just make dough, and bake myself. This allows me to make braided or round loaves, for example. I've also made pizza dough. I've only rarely had the paddle stay stuck in the loaf -- a really annoying problem with my old breadmaker. Also, the pan really is NON stick. My old breadmaker's finish was supposed to be, but things really stuck to it! I'd recommend this breadmaker, and will probably buy one for my best friend also!

This machine is unbelieveable! I've never baked a thing in my life! There are step-by-step directions in the users manual that made it very easy to start as soon as UPS pulled away. The dough paddle got loose after the first loaf. I did call the company and am still waiting for the new one they promised me but I can still use it so it's no big deal. I've had it for a month and have made 10 different loaves in it! (A loaf makes a great gift to a neighbor.) The bread tastes much better than what you can buy from the bakery. You get what you pay for.

Ordered and received this product during the holidays; Despite previous reviewers comments, I have no complaints about packaging...it arrived all in one piece. Maybe Amazon improved upon their packaging method? I've been using this panini maker for a month, and I've been very happy with it. Bread grills evenly, and the ingredients inside the panini heat sufficiently (cheese melts etc.)The finished panini always look professionally prepared. I have prepared several different panini using varied ingredients and breads, and all have come out great! One hint...bread should not be too soft or sliced too thin. Rather than brush the outside of the bread with oil as the directions indicate, I just spray both sides with cooking spray...it works fine and is not too greasy!
Only reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 is because the grill grates are not removable and so clean up is a bit of a hassle. But...don't let that stop you; this a a GREAT product for the price!

Mine arrived in perfect condition, despite being packed in only the shelf box. What a solid piece of equipment for the price! It browns the bread evenly and perfectly. I've tried the Foreman grills, a Hamilton Beach grill and this grill is the only one to give me a perfect panini. And having it delivered to my door with no added shipping or tax makes the price unbeatable. If you love grilled sandwiches, order one of these right now, you won't be sorry. And Amazon is just first rate to work with under any circumstances. It's the place I look first.

This is an excellent machine in all respects, and very surprising because the price is so reasonable. I liked it so much, I bought two: one for home and another for the office. Now, I'm a hero [not a sandwich] both at home and at work!

Okay, it looks good at first glance. But take a second look, the handle is crooked. It's even crooked on the box. And it gets way too hot, it took the lining off underneath my cabinet that it was sitting under. I have never had a toaster do that!! If you are looking for an excellent retro looking toaster, buy a Russell Hobbs. I love mine!!!

This toaster looks even better in real life than it does in the picture. The finish is perfect and the shape is Retro looking but sophisticated at the same time. I really like the easy slide out crumb tray for easy, no mess cleaning. Best of all it has a special plug with a finger hole built into it. Not only does it look much nicer than a normal plug but it is so safe and easy to remove.