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| July 01, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Highfalutin food processors may hog the spotlight on TV cooking shows, but plain old blenders beat them hands down if you're making frozen drinks or fruit smoothies, crushing ice, or pureeing vegetables for soup.

Blenders cost anywhere from $20 or so to several hundred dollars. Even models at the lower end of that range should do a passable job at the usual tasks. A higher price will generally get you more style and features.

Alternatives to the typical blender include multifunction models that claim food-processing capabilities, handheld blenders, and specialized smoothie makers. (See CloseUp on page 45.)

Manufacturers are pushing numerous ...

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