WHY I LOVE . . . my power blender

Food writer Shivi Ramoutar on her kitchen hero

My Nutribullet, now 50 shades of fading grey, is a vital organ in my kitchen. As someone who heavily relies on marinades, pastes and spice mixes – from jerk and Scotch bonnet pepper sauces to almond broccoli pesto – these little blades blitz so many heady lavours in seconds, making light work of heavy ingredients. Given the amount of Scotch bonnets those containers have seen, though, I’m shocked that my Nutribullet piña coladas don’t leave a chilli tingle on my tongue…