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Five Different Ways to Use Your Blender in the Kitchen

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Your blender is probably your standby benchtop assistant that you count on for fresh fruit smoothies, delectable chocolate shakes, and the weekend cocktail—but have you ever considered the endless creations you can make with your blender? Whether you want to save a little bit of time while whipping up a delicious weekday breakfast or want to start making more from scratch while being environmentally conscious, check out these five ways you can do more with your blender the next time you step into the kitchen.  Weekday Morning Pancakes You’re not one to reach for the premade pancake mix, but on some mornings when the kids are demanding pancakes, it can sure be tempting. Breaking out your trusty blender, simply pour all of your dry ingredients in and pulse them together before adding the wet ingredients for the perfect homemade pancake batter in seconds while your griddle is warming up. With the spout on the jug, you can quickly pour in the batter all while you...

The Kitchen Essentials You Need for Baking

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Baking is one element of cooking that many people strive to master. Baking your own crumpets, bread, or pie is a rewarding experience that offers plenty of opportunities to explore your culinary creativity. To get the most out of your home bakery, you don't need much, but having a few baking essentials on your benchtop will enhance the experience and produce phenomenal results.  Food Processor A food processor might not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of baking homemade crumpets or caramel slice, but they can be incredibly useful for a variety of different tasks during the baking process. Most often, you’ll find that a food processor is useful for chopping up walnuts, making nut butter to spread on your pastries, or even cutting butter into flour for a light and flaky crust.  Stand Mixers This one is practically a given, but stand mixers will make the baking process much less labour-intensive. They are the motorised assistants that...