Our Chef's Guide to Blenders, Food Processors & Juicers
Homes & Gardens' In-House Chef Lydia Hayman spends much of her week busily testing, reviewing and comparing blenders, food processors and juicers. Here, Lydia brings you all the guidance you need to shop the right appliance to suit how you cook and what you cook
Choosing the Right Blender: Tested and Reviewed by Expert Chefs
Our chef’s extensive guide to the blender types, trusted brands, and the models she recommends after years of testing.
Chopper, blender, or food processor? Our chef explains what they all do and which appliances you need for your home cooking.
A blender is not just for soups and smoothies. Our expert chef explains what else they use theirs for, and as importantly, when a blender isn't the best option for your recipe.
Save yourself time, money, and counter space – our team chopped onions, blended smoothies, and even mashed potatoes to find marvellous multi-functionals
Our Chef tested Ninja, Beast, Nutribullet, and more to find the most powerful travel-friendly blenders – and the best sales season prices right now
Our chef tested 52 models (you read that right) to find the best quiet blenders for those early morning smoothies and late-night dinner party cocktails
Want a Food Processor or Juicer Too? This Is What to Shop
Need help prepping dinner? These food processors will make short work of everything from fresh salads to delicate pastry – tested by our chefs and home cooks
You don't need to wait for the New Year for healthy habits: this is your ultimate homemade hydration station for fresh celery juice, ginger shots, and more
Craving clear, crisp delicious juices? Cold press juicers, say experts, deliver the best nutritionally. These are the models our expert testers loved most
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