Well I learned a valuable lesson recently and it is something everyone should know: You get what you pay for. Last year I bought a blender. It was a 10 dollar blender at Wal -Mart and it was 90% plastic. After I got it home I noticed how flimsy it was but I was only going to use it for making salsa I thought. Wow what a mistake. This Black and Decker blender is the worst appliance (small or large) I have ever owned. Even the hand cranked food processor that I have is better. I made salsa in it a few times lets say about 10. It was already cracking and leaking around the 6th time but I kept using it. To make a long story short my 10 dollar blender cost me $1 per use. I threw the whole thing in the trash a couple of days ago vowing to never make the same mistake again. Gordon Ramsay forgive me that I ever even entertained the idea of owning such a horrible piece of garbage. There is redemption brothers and sisters. There is a way out. Trust me, there is a brand that can save you. You can reach that other worldly place of power and might. Enter The Ninja. I've seen the Ninja on TV and of course I didn't give much thought to it but when I looked at it at Sam's Club today and being short the necessary kitchen appliance that makes the #1 condiment in the world I had to give it a try. Mr Miyagi would have been proud and thank God I didn't have to wax on and wax off for 6 months to be able to make perfect salsa. Here's a pic:
I made a couple of salsas in 2 of the 4 blender containers that came with it and it didn't take long. I like the fact that it doesn't pulverize everything right away. It is very simple to use and gets great results and for $50 I think it is a great buy. The salsa on the right is a roasted tomatillo and serrano pepper salsa. The one of the left is made with tomato, serranos, 1 dried ancho chile, and a few other things. I think they look beautiful and they will go well with the Fajitas I'm planning on making this weekend. Another thing I like about the Ninja is that you can store in the same container you just blended in. I don't have to search through the cupboard for bowls and lid, and they fit in the refrigerator nicely.
The cleanup is also very easy. Just ask my wife!
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