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GOURMET NEWS MAY 2015 www.gourmetnews.com Small Electrics SMALL ELECTRICS 2 5 Sponsored by B L E N D E R S & M I X E R S Dash Go Everyday Mixer The Dash Go Everyday mixer saves time so that you can make nutritious, unprocessed recipes everyday. This pint-sized powerhouse can whip up everything from whole wheat pancake batter, to oatmeal cookies, to whipped cream with ease. Convenient and compact, the Dash Go Everyday mixer has a 2.5-quart capacity bowl and is de- signed with a smaller footprint that fits underneath most kitchen cabinets. Available in pastel blue, pastel pink, red or black. The Dash Go Everyday Mixer is available at a SRP of $69.99 For more information, contact StoreBound by phone at 248.431.6733 or visit www.bydash.com. Magnetic Drive Torrent Blender KitchenAid has introduced a first-of-its-kind Mag- netic Drive Blender for home use. The new Tor- rent™ blender uses magnets to secure the pitcher to the motorized base and drive the blades, result- ing in an easy front-load, slide-in design. Helpful pre-programmed, hands-free settings for juices, soups and sauces, milkshakes, icy drinks and smoothies take the guesswork out of blending and eliminate the need to constantly monitor the blender. A thoughtfully located ingredient feed on the top of the blender allows for the addition of in- gredients at any point during the blending process, while an intuitive Intelli-Speed ® Control system au- tomatically optimizes blade speed to efficiently complete blending tasks like crushing ice or puree- ing vegetables. KitchenAid's Magnetic Drive Tor- rent Blender is available at a SRP of $599.99. For more information, contact KitchenAid by phone at 800.541.6390 or visit www.kitchenaid.com. Omega TF6064S High Performance Blender The Omega TF6064S combines power, durability and capacity while turning out tantalizing combi- nations of delicious drink blends. It features a 3- peak horsepower motor that spins blades at up to 26,500 rpm and propels the blade tip speed over 250 mph, 10 percent faster than its closest com- petitor. The Omega TF6064S includes a commer- cial grade motor with the motor mouth engineered with new air flow technology that decreases noise pitch, creating the quietest blending experience in Omega's line of high performance blenders. Com- mercial construction coupled with its precision controls make the Omega blender the go-to tool whether blending for business or pleasure. The Omega TF6064S is available at a SRP of $449.95. For more information, contact Omega by phone at 800.633.3401 or visit www.omegajuicers.com. Dualit Professional Hand Mixer The Dualit Professional Hand Mixer (model #88520) has been designed for both commercial and home use and comes with a professional heavy-duty 300-watt power motor. On top of the solid ingenu- ity, this mixer has four speed selections with rota- tional speeds of 540 rpm to 1200 rpm, including blending, beating, whipping and turbo settings. Additionally, it is equipped with a unique manually retractable power cord which cleverly winds into the rear cap end, ensuring easy and tidy storage at all times. The mixer comes with a balloon whisk, two oversized flat beaters, and dough hooks. The soft touch finish with easy-grip handle is available in variety of colors. The Dualit Professional Hand Mixer is available at a SRP of $120.00. For more information, contact DualitUSA by phone at 770.509.3006 or visit www.dualitusa.com. Vitamix S55, A Powerful, Premium Personal Blender Vitamix ® introduces the latest innovation in per- sonal blending: the S55. Engineered to deliver power and premium results in a compact ma- chine, the S55 makes it easier than ever to cre- ate individual smoothies and small batches of recipes including soups, dressings and sauces. Four pre-programmed settings, variable speed control, and pulse function are conveniently housed in a single dial, offering the versatility to create a variety of textures. A 40-ounce con- tainer with a two-part lid is included, as well as a double-walled BPA-free 20-ounce container to blend individual servings and take them to go. The interchangeable blade base attaches easily to both containers and features the sig- nature laser-cut, stainless-steel blade design of every Vitamix machine. A safety interlocking system turns the machine off automatically when the container is lifted or rocked from the base. The Vitamix S55 is available at a SRP of $459.00. For more information, contact Vitamix by phone at 440.235.4840 or visit www.vitamix.com. Mixers and Blenders Compete for the Premium Purchase BY AMBER GALLEGOS A must-have option for mixers theses days is color. Blame it on KitchenAid, c'est la vie. Anyhow it was only a matter of time until the kitchen color explosion seeped over to the small appliances cat- egory. Even the well-established Vitamix has forayed into color – if only in black, white and red for now. Currently, KitchenAid remains the color giant in the realm of mixers and how could it not? The brand has launched over 85 colors and finishes for the iconic stand mixer and offers an online quiz to deter- mine what color a customer is best suited to. While companies like SMEG look to make a splash on the U.S. market with a combination of color and function, an interesting juxtaposition has arisen where premium blenders have risen to the prominence of premium stand mix- ers. Now, it is seemingly KitchenAid, with the new Magnetic Drive Torrent Blender, looking to dominate the pre- mium blender category in a fashion sim- ilar to that achieved with the brand's stand mixer. While the price gap is closing between premium blenders and mixers, there is still a functional gap between the two machines that requires any self-respect- ing kitchen appliance junkie to ab- solutely have both. Otherwise, a customer will have to decide if they rather bake sweet and savory treats or go on a liquid diet of smoothies, soups and sauces. Perhaps a happy medium could be for a customer to go for premium on the appliance they will use frequently and opt for a more inexpensive version of the machine they know they are less likely to use. Save up that next premium appliance purchase for a major life event, like the kids finally going away to col- lege! GN SMEG 50s Retro Style Stand Mixer With the SMEG 50s Style stand mixer, recipes take shape thanks to a reliable, robust, and efficient as- sistant featuring planetary rotation and a 600-watt motor. The 5-quart stainless steel bowl with er- gonomic handles enables small and large quantities of mixtures to be prepared, augmenting any recipe. Ten adjustable speed setting guarantee the greatest versatility in the preparation stages, including a Smooth Start function. The numbers printed along- side the lever suggest the correct speed based on the hook in use. A stainless steel wire whisk, alu- minum flat beater, aluminum dough hook and anti- spray pouring shield are included. SMEG offers many possibilities, including the use of accessories which are inserted on the front, and will enable you to cut or stretch fresh pasta. Available in cream, red, black, pastel blue or silver. The SMEG 50s Retro Style Stand Mixer is available at a MAP of $449.95. For more information, contact SMEG by phone at 866.736.7634 or visit www.smegusa.com.

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