Waring PBB204 Professional Bar Blender, Chili Red

Waring PBB204 Professional Bar Blender, Chili Red

The best Christmas present I've gotten in years
I've long been interested in having a really great blender. Something that will crush ice, puree soup, make smoothies for breakfast or snacks and of course blend up a nice margarita. :)

I looked at dozens of blenders, and finally chose the Waring bar model in stainless based on design, other reviews and power. The metal jar was also very important. I have always been afraid of breaking the glass on other blenders I have owned, and in fact have broken one.

This blender is just lovely. It is loud, but because it is so powerful and simply *works*, you don't have to run it very long anyway. There are no plastic buttons to get sticky and goopy. One *metal* switch and two settings are plenty.

Rather than the "turn to lock the jar in" method that most blenders use, this one drops in. You can't do it "wrong" -- it just won't go in if you have the canister turned the wrong way. The jar, which does need to be held steady with one hand, never kicks or bucks when...

blender of the year
A name you can trust and have trusted for years. This blender does it all. weather you need 1 drink or 10 drinks. Problems crushing ice with your old blender? Not this one. I go through pounds upon pounds of ice a night and this blender doesn't even slow up.

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This blender has been completely satisfying. It crushes ice consistantly and thoroughly. My smoothies alwalys come out like silk. I use the blender several times a day, and the motor hasn't burned out. The steel adds a unique touch while leaving me fearless of broken glass. And, the warrenty that comes with it is a comfort in the event I have problems with the unit. I highly recommend this product for it's quality, distinctiveness, and dependability.

Can%27t keep up with the requests for your famous margaritas%3F Or maybe you need the perfect smoothie to get you going in the morning%3F This retro%2Dlooking blender will perform to professional standards%2E An exact replica of the original Waring from 1935%2C it combines classic looks with reliable features%2C like a 390%2Dwatt processor that liquefies and purees as easily as it crushes ice and a sturdy base that won%27t wobble during use%2E Add in powders%2C fruit or other ingredients through the secure lid opening as the machine runs %2D the stopper doubles as a measuring device%2E The heat%2Dproof glass jar has a 5 cup capacity and is dishwasher safe%2E Two speeds are all you need to be blending in style%2C and the sleek new colors add some fun to kitchen d%3F%3Fcor%2E Even the consummate party thrower will have a hard time wearing this one out%21 %0D%0ABandleader and inventor Fred Waring introduced the first blender in 1936, and this model pays tribute to that early version in its retro styling. A tall, old-fashioned-looking blender in chili red, it will crush ice and blend frozen fruit beautifully in a few seconds. This blender feels sturdy: the lid, with a cap that doubles as a 1-ounce measurer, fits securely, and the pitcher, made of thick, ridged glass, won't wobble. Many chefs prefer a blender rather than a food processor for soups and creamy sauces--the blades of a good blender whirl more quickly than those of a food processor and will refine a thin liquid such as cream of tomato soup to an incomparably silky texture. This blender is definitely up to that task. The fixed, self-cleaning stainless-steel blades on the base of the pitcher mean the lid is the only separate part to wash. --Maria Dolan

• 40-ounce, ridged glass jar holds 5 cups of mixed drinks, soup, or sauce
• Powerful 390-watt motor crushes ice fast
• High and low speeds cover mixing, chopping, and pureeing
• Heavy-duty base; dishwasher-safe glass jar and lid
• Measures 16-1/2 by 8 by 7 inches; 1-year warranty, 5-year motor warranty