For both my regular readers, you'll remember that I raved and waxed lyrical about the joys of the Kenwood Smoothie Junior. That is, until it broke last week. I've used it so much since I bought it, that I've worn it out. I considered sending it back, or claiming under the guarantee, but I've been fundamentally annoyed with it for some time, because it's so darn hard to clean. Separating the jug from the base requires almost super-human strength, and the tap clogs up within days of use.
So, cue a trip to Haywards Heath's finest shops (apologies for the sarcasm). After examining several possible replacements, I found the Kenwood "Smoothie 2 Go" in Sainsbury's. This cheaper solution has one massive advantage over traditional blenders and smoothie makers - it unscrews at the base by default. Meaning, you don't need to rely on soaking and toothbrushes to clean the blades - the blade section screws directly into the shatter-proof travel mug each time you make a smoothie, so the blades will get a clean on a daily basis. I used it for the first time this morning, and was impressed by the build quality, and the quiet operation. The motor is less powerful than the Junior model, but due to the smaller jug size, it doesn't feel like anything's missing. The fact that you get two travel mugs, both with lids, means you can whip up a smoothie and drink it "on the go" - ideal for busy executives (and me).
2 comments:
Bah! I told you the same thing when you first got it - it's such a pain to clean! I loved mine when I first got it too, but then abandoned it in a custody battle a few months later when I was no longer anamoured with it.
I swear, the best thing to get is a hand held mixer... my bamix is the biz.
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