Best-of-the-Best Essential Kitchen Gadgets for 2016

If you’re serious about health, you need to have at least 4 appliances on your countertop -- A blender, juicer, food processor, and a dehydrator.

We’ve compared machines in all categories and offer these suggestions with links to purchase and links for more information.

1. BLENDER

BLENDTEC PROFESSIONAL 800; $999.95 

We are partial to the Vitamix blender overall, but the Blendtec Professional 800 takes the best-of-the-best award. 

Why? We like the extra power, the price, and a machine cover that makes blending a quiet experience. Also the height of the unit is 17.25 inches tall and will fit on the countertop underneath most cupboards. To save some money, Blendtec offers a refurbished option ($799.95) that looks like a great deal. Don’t be concerned about the quality of a refurbished model, because the company provides a 7-year warranty. 

The other option for a blender could be the Vitamix – the Quiet One. Note that this Vitamix model is priced over $1,100, and stands 18 inches tall. In conclusion, if money is a concern, we’d suggest the refurbished Blendtec model, or if price is not an issue check out closely both of these models… Blendtec Pro 800 amazon reviews and Vitamix – The Quiet One amazon reviews and happy blending! 

QUICK OVERVIEW:

Quietest-blending at the sound level of normal conversation

Stealth motor base, 360 degree sealed sound enclosure

WildSide jar

User guide

3.8 peak horsepower motor

Illuminated capacitive touch control surface

Manual speed slider

Intuitive interface for custom programming

42 preprogrammed blend cycles

Integration with online Blend Wizard tool for creating custom blend cycles

USB connectivity for downloading/uploading custom programming

Amps: 15. Watts: 1800. Horsepower: 3.8

Actual weight: 16.2 lbs

Actual dimensions: 8.6" wide x 17.3" tall x 9.0" deep

8 year warranty

2. JUICER

NORWALK MODEL 280 JUICER; $2495.95 

Many folks confuse a blender and a juicer. A blender is all inclusive, and what ingredients you place in the container is what you get in the finished product. A juicer will extract the juice from your ingredients and remove the pulp from the product.

The Norwalk juicer, has been one of the top juicers in the marketplace for a long time, and boasts an excellent reputation. You can learn more about this unit by visiting their product video. 

If price is a factor, then another good option at a much lower cost would be the Tribest Greenstar Elite, GSE-5000-B Jumbo Twin Gear Juicer ($549.95).

QUICK OVERVIEW:

Improved juice tray - deeper, wider, and inclined, to facilitate more efficient juice flow with minimal or no overflow of the tray.

Larger guide pin - to reduce or eliminate any side-to-side movement of the tray during pressing.

Larger cutter diameter than previous models - increased grinding possible in less time.

FDA approved O-ring on face plate for a more secure housing to face plate fit.

15 x 17 x 15 inches 

3. FOOD PROCESSOR

BREVILLE SOUS CHEF FOOD PROCESSOR; $399.95 

The food processor is a versatile appliance that can help you speed the process of preparing your meal. Check out over 500 amazon reviews for the Breville food processor, as they are quite impressive. 

Runner’s up to the Breville machine is the Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14 –Cup Food Processor. This is also an excellent choice.

QUICK OVERVIEW:

Product comes with 5 multi-function discs and 3 blades out of the box

5.5 inch super-wide feed chute reduces the need to pre-cut most fruits and vegetables

BPA-free processing bowls

16 cup large bowl and 2.5 cup mini processing bowl

LCD display displays count-up and count-down auto timer and Accessory storage box can be stored horizontally or vertically based on storage space.

Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 17.8 inches; 26 pounds

4. FOOD DEHYDRATOR

EXCALIBUR 10-TRAY STAINLESS STEEL; 999.95 

The food dehydrator is often overlooked at an essential item for the kitchen, but if you want health then get a food dehydrator. There are so many healthy food items you can prepare, and if you dehydrate below 118 degrees you will preserve all the nutrition without zapping out the enzymes.    

If you’re on a budget, Excalibur makes a 9 tray model ($499.95) that has fewer features and is not completely stainless steel. This would be a great fallback model that will produce excellent results.

QUICK OVERVIEW:

Case interior and exterior: Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Trays
Transparent glass doors!
10 large trays, 16 sq ft of drying space
99 Hour Timer
2 time / 2 temperature settings.
Adjustable Thermostat 95◦F to 165◦F
6.5-inch fan, 600 watts
17-1/4 W x 20-1/2 D x 17 T

NSF Approved 

For 2016, set your sights on better health and stretch yourself to get these fine kitchen appliances -- You're most definitely worth it! 

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