Blendtec Review: $350
Recently,we went on a crusade to Costco in search of a new blender. After trying 50 some samples, we came across the Blendtec.
The Blendtec motor base spins its stainless steel blade at over 300 mph with a 1560 watt, direct-drive system which can raise the temperature inside the jar to boil water and generate steam. The motor comes with several presets such as Ice Cream, Smoothie, and Soups and a count down to tell you when the blending will be done. The WildSide Jar comes with a 36 oz capacity with a Vented Gripper Lid that prevents spills and allows you to add liquids while blending without splatters. The jar is specially designed to pull its contents into the path of its blade for fast and thorough blending.
The Blendtec is very good at what it does. It's capable of smashing and pounding almonds and other nuts into powder. The motor has a display that shows exactly how long it will be before the blending is finished and automatically shuts off when the cycle is completed.
So far, we've enlisted this powerful blender to help make Tomato Bisque (heated it till it was quite warm), almond flour for macarons,and various smoothies, milkshakes, and softserve-style ice cream. It can easily make almond milk.
You cannot make ACTUAL ice cream with the Blendtec, but you can get close to a creamy soft kind with the help of extra creamy/protein-y foods such as avocados and bananas + ice.
Don't try to make a very small amount of guacamole with it. Make more slushy foods that can actually move around in the blender, like salsa or dips with yogurt.
Keep in mind. The Blendtec is a pulverizer, not really a food processor. It crushes objects well and is not meant for fine cutting.
-ddmimi
See the Blendtec in action here: Will it Blend?