Blender Notes

Learning Target: I can explain and demonstrate how to properly use and

care for a blender.

What is a blender?

What is a blender?

Today's household blenders are small electrical appliances comprised of a tall canister with interior blades that chop, grind and liquefy food and drinks.

Blender History

Blender History

• Stephen Poplawski receives full credit for inventing the first liquefier blender back in 1922. He was the first inventor to place blades that spin at the base of a container.

Blender History

• Stephen Poplawski receives full credit for inventing the first liquefier blender back in 1922. He was the first inventor to place blades that spin at the base of a container.

(The blender was invented in the U.S.A., in 1922 by Stephen Poplawski.)

Safety tips for using the blender:

Safety tips for using the blender:

1.Place hand on top of lid while operating.

Safety tips for using the blender:

1.Place hand on top of lid while operating.2.Wash blades separately.

Safety tips for using the blender:

1.Place hand on top of lid while operating.2.Wash blades separately.3.Use dry hands to plug it in.

Safety tips for using the blender:

1.Place hand on top of lid while operating.2.Wash blades separately.3.Use dry hands to plug it in.4.Do not stick any objects in the top opening while operating.

What are some products made in a blender?

What are some products made in a blender?

What are some products made in a blender?

• Orange Julius is a drink that was invented by a man named Julius Freed in 1926 in Los Angeles, California.

Orange Julius Recipe

Ingredients:•1 can frozen orange juice (6 oz.)•1 cup milk•1 cup water•¼ cup sugar•1 teaspoon vanilla•6-8 ice cubes

Procedures:

• 1. In blender container combine orange juice with milk, sugar, and vanilla; blend until smooth and frothy

• 2. Add ice cubes; chop them using the

pulsing “chop” button

• 3. Blend to an icy texture

• 3. Blend to an icy texture • 4. Pour into a tall glass and

serve immediately

• 3. Blend to an icy texture • 4. Pour into a tall glass and

serve immediately

• Tip: The Julius will have a richer flavor if you add 2 cups of milk and no water.

Enjoy!