Blenders are a necessary kitchen appliance for those who are eating healthy and those who relish the occasional margarita. Blenders can be used to crush ice, blend fruit for smoothies, mix up homemade milk shakes and make your own fresh salsa blends. Blenders make necessary mixing and crushing easier with multiple settings.
History
Stephen Poplawski, who used the spinning blades to blend fountain drinks, invented the first blender in 1922. In 1935, a new type of blender was introduced when Fred Osius improved the original design and named his improvement the Waring Blender. Fred Osius was a founder of the Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Company before he made his improvement to Poplawski's design. By 1954, the Waring Blender reached a million homes. Numerous makes and models of the blender have been invented and marketed since the first blender was created.
Work-Top Blenders
Work-top blenders are made to sit on a counter top or table during operation. They consist of a removable glass, steel or plastic container that sits on top of an electronic device. The blender's blades are located inside the container, and the container sits into a groove on top of the blender's motor. As you press the buttons, the blades turn at different speeds to create various effects in the mixing process. Hamilton Beach and Oster are the best-selling brands of work top blenders, but brands such as Sharp, Sunbeam, GE and Black & Decker offer various work-top blender models.
Hand-Held Blenders
Hand-held blenders are made for use on any surface or even while you hold a durable container in your hand. Because they are battery powered, hand-held blenders are ideal for outside use. They are cylindrical and can be placed inside a container. When you press the buttons, the blades at the opposite end of the blender mix the ingredients. Hand-held blenders are portable but not as powerful as work-top blenders. Braun is the best-selling brand.
Speeds
Models have different speeds and settings, making thick or thin mixtures. Most work-top blenders have more settings than hand-held models. Some work-top blenders have as many as 16 different speeds, while hand-held models usually have only three basic speeds.
Size
Because hand-held blenders can be placed inside various containers, they can be used to mix various sizes of drinks and concoctions, unless the opening in the container is smaller than the hand-held blender's stem and blade. Work-top blenders come with their own containers, so the capacity will vary between different models. Most work-top blenders have a capacity of 5 to 8 cups.
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