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Post by The Captain on Oct 9, 2015 10:28:17 GMT -5
Ok peeps, need some help here.
We've always done fruit smoothies with a stick blender. I want to start putting some greens in as well and don't like juicers because I feel like they're messy and there's waste.
I'm told this puppy can grind up raw veggies into a drinkable smoothie that's tasty if you add the right things. Hot soups, frozen fruit sorbets etc.
Anyone have one? Yea, I know they're pricey but I've been saving my allowance and can treat myself if it's as awesome as one of my train buddies says.
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Post by imanangel on Oct 9, 2015 13:00:36 GMT -5
I love love love my Vitamix! I think it is my favorite kitchen appliance.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 13:38:19 GMT -5
I love love love my Vitamix! I think it is my favorite kitchen appliance. Yeah That!
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Post by The Captain on Oct 9, 2015 13:56:09 GMT -5
Ok ladies - spill!
I know they are extremely well made which is something I'll pay a premium for hands down.
Can they really incorporate green leafy veggies into a smoothy so it completely blended in?
What do you use yours for?
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Post by The Captain on Oct 9, 2015 13:58:35 GMT -5
(BTW - I trust but verify. My train friend has expensive tastes. Her kitchen remodel was not complete without a Viking cooktop and a sub zero fridge)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 14:02:50 GMT -5
It can blend anything smoothe. I don't even soak nuts anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 14:07:19 GMT -5
Top uses, besides smoothies, cashew cream and milk, red pepper wraps (pulverize the veggies into thick liquid then dehydrate), pesto, frozen banana concoctions....
Eta: oh, and curries...
I wouldn't go back to doing tomatoes without it...
I do still use my stick for soups. Not worth pouring back and forth...
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Post by imanangel on Oct 9, 2015 15:07:46 GMT -5
I have no problems using leafy greens in it. I use it for soups, sauces, smoothies, nut butters.... Lots of things!
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Post by Blonde Granny on Oct 9, 2015 15:21:06 GMT -5
I've had mine about 6 weeks. I've not been real wild & crazy with things, but it certainly does grind up celery stalks into nothing. I've made the ice cream, it came out soft serve and melted quickly. Took what was left, put it in a bowl and then into the freezer for the next day. It was good.
I made a recipe that they guy makes on QVC, roasted red pepper soup.....blech!. No taste at all, we ended up throwing it out. I grated some parm-asiago cheese, that was cool!, and then tried chopping up onions and green peppers for meat loaf, it worked really good for that too.
I do love the smoothies, one of the best was apple & peach. BTW, I bought mine from QVC because they added so much extra stuff in the deal. Couple of cook books, the tamper and a CD. I have the professional model and I paid $439, no shipping by did pay our 10% sales tax. Mine is in the turquoise color.
As much as you and DH cook, I'd say go for it.
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Post by moon/Laura on Oct 9, 2015 15:21:38 GMT -5
I have nutri ninja, and it does a great job too. Haven't tried nuts but it does greens just fine. I don't know exact model of the top off my head but I think I got it for $100 or less at Wal-Mart.
www.ninjakitchen.com/nutri-ninja-auto-iq/BL480
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 9, 2015 16:37:41 GMT -5
(BTW - I trust but verify. My train friend has expensive tastes. Her kitchen remodel was not complete without a Viking cooktop and a sub zero fridge) My aunt has a friend with a $8000 Wolf stove and the woman never cooks. I'm so jealous of that thing. Instead I'm stuck with the evil spawn of Satan electric ceramic flat top stove. I would do evil things for a gas line and a gas stove.
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Post by msventoux on Oct 9, 2015 21:30:52 GMT -5
I love my Vitamix and pretty much only use it for green smoothies. Anymore that's kinda the only way I get my leafy greens. I ate so many salads I got sick of them, but I'm still good with my green smoothies. And if you get tired of healthy green stuff it makes a pretty good milkshake too.
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Post by The Captain on Oct 10, 2015 9:25:32 GMT -5
*Sob* can't do regular dairy.
wvugurl26 - feel your pain. One of DD's BFF's parents have a kitchen that is the. total. bomb. We hang together a decent amount.
A main sink and two prep sinks. 1 inch granite. Water faucet over the 8!!! burner cooktop with what I have to presume are professional grade BTU's (I think it was a wolf) flat top on the side. Sub Zero industrial size fridge...
Well you get the picture. Every Superbowl they throw a huge bash and we're invited. It's painfully obvious they (she) don't know how to run a kitchen so I always pitch in and help. It's like a dream - I've got mini sandwiches going on the flat top with grilled onions bacon and shrooms, two different kinds of chile and queso sauce on the burners (and there's still space open!!!) and hot apps running in the double oven.
I adore cooking for a crowd. It took about three or four get togethers for them to really believe that DH and I love to be in the kitchen (unless the game is actually on - then he's gone). It's fantastic - usually at least 6-8 women with wine glasses gathered around the huge freaking island, kids popping in and out sometimes asking for a special (grilled cheese with bacon or mushrooms or onions). Controlled chaos.
I can't wait to get our kitchen done. I've missed having our parties.
Blonde Granny - I may go the QVC route as like you, that's the best bundled deal I've seen so far. On the red pepper soup - did it have any acid in it? If you want one that really pops add some sour cream or greek yogurt and balsamic vinegar. I love roasted red pepper soup!
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Post by Blonde Granny on Oct 10, 2015 9:31:11 GMT -5
The recipe was from the CD that was included: I roasted the peppers & skinned them, I think it was 1/2 & 1/2 and maybe some chicken stock. So from what I remember, there wasn't anything that caused the WOW factor. I may try your version.
QVC has been running a lot of free shipping and 5 or 6 payments, that's what I opted for. Why use my money when I can use theirs?
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Post by The Captain on Oct 10, 2015 9:36:04 GMT -5
The recipe was from the CD that was included: I roasted the peppers & skinned them, I think it was 1/2 & 1/2 and maybe some chicken stock. So from what I remember, there wasn't anything that caused the WOW factor. I may try your version.
QVC has been running a lot of free shipping and 5 or 6 payments, that's what I opted for. Why use my money when I can use theirs? www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-red-pepper-soup-2This is very close to what I do, except I use balsamic vinegar instead of white wine vinegar. A squirt of siricha if you want it spicy or a dollap of sour cream or greek yogurt if you want it creamy. Damn, I think I know what my birthday present will be.
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Post by Jaguar on Oct 10, 2015 11:03:20 GMT -5
The recipe was from the CD that was included: I roasted the peppers & skinned them, I think it was 1/2 & 1/2 and maybe some chicken stock. So from what I remember, there wasn't anything that caused the WOW factor. I may try your version.
QVC has been running a lot of free shipping and 5 or 6 payments, that's what I opted for. Why use my money when I can use theirs? www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-red-pepper-soup-2This is very close to what I do, except I use balsamic vinegar instead of white wine vinegar. A squirt of siricha if you want it spicy or a dollap of sour cream or greek yogurt if you want it creamy. Damn, I think I know what my birthday present will be. Why can't you have two or three birthday presents. You work damn hard and you earned it.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Oct 10, 2015 11:09:35 GMT -5
When we did the counter tops last year, we discovered that the builder (who lived in this house for 3 years before he sold it) did NOT run the gas line to the stove. He did so on every other house he built on this road! There is a gas fireplace at the end of the room, so when the stove dies (any idea of how to kill an electric stove and not leave evidence?), we will be replacing it with gas.
I also have friends who have professional Viking appliances and when I was there New Years, the kitchen was a joy to cook in. They do use their kitchen though.
BTW.....Costco carries Vitamix blenders. You might get it a little cheaper there.
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Post by The Captain on Oct 10, 2015 11:12:09 GMT -5
www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-red-pepper-soup-2This is very close to what I do, except I use balsamic vinegar instead of white wine vinegar. A squirt of siricha if you want it spicy or a dollap of sour cream or greek yogurt if you want it creamy. Damn, I think I know what my birthday present will be. Why can't you have two or three birthday presents. You work damn hard and you earned it. Umm, you haven't seen my taj mahal kitchen remodel thread have you? Yea...that's a BIG happy birthday, happy anniversary, merry x-mas, happy Hanukah, you get it... We're not going nuts, but it's gonna cost a lot more than I originally thought for it to be nice. Since this is (hopefully) the last time we'll do a kitchen I want it to be solid and last. We went under contract last week. Since I'm working crazy hours this month (it's actually our busiest of the year) we can't finalize finishes and design until after earnings release. We're meeting with the designer on the 24th to finalize the design. I'm trying to get excited about it...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2015 11:16:17 GMT -5
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Post by ZaireinHD on Oct 10, 2015 19:35:31 GMT -5
I have nutri ninja, and it does a great job too. Haven't tried nuts but it does greens just fine. I don't know exact model of the top off my head but I think I got it for $100 or less at Wal-Mart.
www.ninjakitchen.com/nutri-ninja-auto-iq/BL480
is that from one of those info-mercials? late / early morning my mom got one from Montel that he endorses
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Post by whispering17 on Oct 10, 2015 21:32:45 GMT -5
I've had my Vitamix 14 years...and it's still going strong.
I make smoothies, tortilla soup, salad dressing, veggie soup...all kinds of things. I love it. I couldn't be without it now.
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