The Mb1001 Magic Bullet is a versatile kitchen appliance that has gained popularity over the years. It is known for its compact size, powerful motor, and multiple functions. This appliance is designed to simplify various food preparation tasks and make them more convenient. One of the key features of the Mb1001 Magic Bullet is its powerful motor. With its high-speed blending capabilities, it can quickly and efficiently blend ingredients to create smoothies, sauces, and dips. The motor is also capable of chopping and grinding tasks, making it a versatile appliance for various recipes.
The motor is also capable of chopping and grinding tasks, making it a versatile appliance for various recipes. The Magic Bullet comes with a range of attachments and accessories that increase its functionality. These include different-sized blending cups, a flat blade for grinding and chopping, a cross blade for blending, and even a juicer attachment.
Witches in Britain
Witchcraft was not made a capital offence in Britain until 1563 although it was deemed heresy and was denounced as such by Pope Innocent VIII in 1484. From 1484 until around 1750 some 200,000 witches were tortured, burnt or hanged in Western Europe.
Most supposed witches were usually old women, and invariably poor. Any who were unfortunate enough to be ‘crone-like’, snaggle-toothed, sunken cheeked and having a hairy lip were assumed to possess the ‘Evil Eye’ ! If they also had a cat this was taken a proof, as witches always had a ‘familiar’, the cat being the most common.
Many unfortunate women were condemned on this sort of evidence and hanged after undergoing appalling torture. The ‘pilnie-winks’ (thumb screws) and iron ‘caspie-claws’ (a form of leg irons heated over a brazier) usually got a confession from the supposed witch.
Witch fever gripped East Anglia for 14 terrible months between 1645 – 1646. The people of these eastern counties were solidly Puritan and rabid anti-Catholics and easily swayed by bigoted preachers whose mission was to seek out the slightest whiff of heresy. A man called Matthew Hopkins, an unsuccessful lawyer, came to help (!) He became known as the ‘Witchfinder General’ . He had 68 people put to death in Bury St. Edmunds alone, and 19 hanged at Chelmsford in a single day. After Chelmsford he set off for Norfolk and Suffolk. Aldeburgh paid him £6 for clearing the town of witches, Kings Lynn £15 and a grateful Stowmarket £23. This was at a time when the daily wage was 2.5p.
A heart carved on a wall in the market place at Kings Lynn is supposed to mark the spot where the heart of Margaret Read, a condemned witch who was being burnt at the stake, leapt from the flames and struck the wall.
Much of Matthew Hopkins theories of deduction were based on Devils Marks. A wart or mole or even a flea-bite he took to be a Devils Mark and he used his ‘jabbing needle’ to see if these marks were insensitive to pain. His ‘needle’ was a 3 inch long spike which retracted into the spring-loaded handle so the unfortunate woman never felt any pain.
Matthew Hopkins, Witch Finder General. From a broadside published by Hopkins before 1650
There were other tests for witches. Mary Sutton of Bedford was put to the swimming test. With her thumbs tied to opposite big toes she was flung into the river. If she floated she was guilty, if she sank, innocent. Poor Mary floated!
A last reminder of Hopkins’ reign of terror was discovered in St. Osyth, Essex, in 1921. Two female skeletons were found in a garden, pinned into unmarked graves and with iron rivets driven through their joints. This was to make sure a witch could not return from the grave. Hopkins was responsible for over 300 executions.
Mother Shipton is remembered still in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Although called a witch, she is more famous for her predictions about the future. She apparently foresaw cars, trains, planes and the telegraph. Her cave and the Dripping Well , where objects hung under the dripping water become like stone, are a popular site to visit today in Knaresborough.
In August 1612, the Pendle Witches, three generations of one family, were marched through the crowded streets of Lancaster and hanged.
Though many of the Acts against witchcraft were repealed in 1736, witch hunting still went on. In 1863, an alleged male witch was drowned in a pond in Headingham, Essex and in 1945 the body of an elderly farm labourer was found near the village of Meon Hill in Warwickshire. His throat had been cut and his corpse was pinned to the earth with a pitchfork. The murder remains unsolved, however the man was reputed, locally, to be a wizard.
It seems that belief in witchcraft has not entirely died out.
Published: 29th May 2015
Published: 29th May 2015
These attachments can be easily interchanged, allowing you to switch between functions effortlessly. Another advantage of the Mb1001 Magic Bullet is its compact size. Unlike larger blenders or food processors, the Magic Bullet takes up minimal counter space and is easily stored away when not in use. This makes it ideal for small kitchens or for those who want to save space. The Magic Bullet is also designed for ease of use. It has a simple one-touch button operation, making it suitable for both experienced cooks and beginners. The blending cups are also easy to clean, as they can be rinsed or placed in the dishwasher. Overall, the Mb1001 Magic Bullet is a practical and efficient kitchen appliance that can assist in various food preparation tasks. Its compact size, powerful motor, and range of attachments make it a versatile tool in the kitchen. Whether you need to blend smoothies, chop vegetables, or grind spices, the Magic Bullet can handle it all..
Reviews for "The Mb1001 Magic Bullet: The Key to Perfectly Blended Protein Shakes"
1. Jane - 1/5 - I was really disappointed with the Mb1001 magic bullet. It was advertised as a powerful blender that can blend anything, but it struggled to even blend simple smoothies. I found that the blades were not sharp enough and the motor was not strong enough to handle tougher ingredients like ice or frozen fruit. The overall build quality also felt cheap and flimsy. I would not recommend this blender to anyone looking for a reliable and high-performance option.
2. Mike - 2/5 - The Mb1001 magic bullet was a letdown for me. I thought it would be a convenient and versatile appliance, but it fell short in many ways. The blending cups were too small, making it difficult to blend larger quantities of ingredients. The plastic cups also gave off a strange smell when blending, which was off-putting. Additionally, the blender had a tendency to leak and leave a mess on my kitchen counter. Overall, I expected more from a product with such positive reviews, and I regretted my purchase.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I was not impressed with the Mb1001 magic bullet. While it was small and convenient for single-serving blends, the performance was lackluster. It struggled to blend tougher ingredients and often left chunks in my smoothies. The motor also made a loud, high-pitched noise that was annoying to listen to. The design of the blender was also not user-friendly, with small buttons that were difficult to operate. I ended up returning this blender and investing in a more reliable and efficient option.