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Vitamix-worth to it?

Meowingkitty — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:19:05 GMT

Is Vitamix worth it for just two people? I'm thinking about getting one for a gift and Costco has them $60.00 off. We aren't gourmet cooks but like smoothies and making pancake batter. Not interested in the soup feature. I can heat that in a microwave.

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lork — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:30:49 GMT

I have had a Vitamix for several years (having lusted after one for years). I made drinks with it at first, but not so much now. I have a large garden and what I use it most for is in making tomato sauce/juice. In absolute seconds it makes anything completely smooth. I have never made heated soup in mine, and only made ice cream a couple of times. It is wonderful for turning cooked vegetables into babyfood and I can make a year's worth of pumpkin puree in a couple of minutes. I would buy another one if mine quit working. My DD has requested I leave mine for her in my will!

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itsmagic — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:34:03 GMT

I have had mine for at least 7 years and expect it to last many more. I use it mainly for smoothies. I can add whatever I want and it comes out so smooth. There are just two of us but I am the one who mainly uses it. I've never regretted buying it.

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terrier3 — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 22:07:36 GMT

I've had mine for 4 years or so. I use it for morning protein smoothies, soup, custard sauce for berries, juices (celery mixes w/o any strings)...lts of things.

In the summer I make ice cream with frozen fruit and frozen margarita's..yum!

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jaxs mom — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 22:11:09 GMT

Yes it's worth it, if you want or need a heavy duty blender. It's over kill for pancake batter but it's great for sauces using dried chiles or making making green smoothies or ice cream with frozen fruit.

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IlliniGirl88 — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 22:31:10 GMT

I absolutely love ours and use it a lot. We make smoothies the most, but I love to roast vegetables in the oven (toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper) and throw them in the Vitamix with a little bit of chicken broth for a really good soup. We've also made ice cream. It's easy to clean too. I run some hot tap water in it with a few drops of dish washing liquid and run it. I use the sink sprayer to clean out all the soapy water. Make sure not to use much soap at all, it REALLY foams up when you run the machine. Enjoy if you decide to get one, it's a great machine!

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itsmagic — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 23:55:40 GMT

@IlliniGirl88 Thank you for the soup idea with roasted vegetables. I'm going to try that.

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DiAnne — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:07:03 GMT

I have had mine for several years and seldom use it. I make peanut butter with it. I do not like the consistency of the soup. I make ice cream in my ice cream maker. If you really love smoothies it would probably be a good deal.

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gonnab — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:24:18 GMT

I have one and use it all the time. Purchase one last year as a wedding gift for my grandson and bride. They're both into smoothies and healthy foods and I'm hoping that they will use it in the future for baby food!!!!

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Sooner — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:48:50 GMT

The two of us use it all the time for smoothies, salad dressing, pureeing things like soups and sauces, making "ice cream" with fruit and yogurt, and a zillion other things. We use it several times a week. It is SOOOOO easy to clean up!

One idea about soup: I take veggies and "cook" them in a big glass measuring up for a few minutes in the microwave, THEN I put them in the vitamix and whiz up. The texture and taste is better this way I think and it is NO trouble. I put a little broth or water in the bottom to sort of steam/cook them in the microwave.

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wagirl — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:09:37 GMT

I have a new VM that I use all the time. Just as Sooner said about the things she does in it, I do much the same. I make nut butters, nut milks, grind grains into flour, make smoothies everyday too. I have the 32 oz container that I use for smaller batches as well as the dry container for the flours. This summer I will be making pesto and tomato sauces. On my list to try are the soups and ice creams. thx sooner for the tip on the soups!!

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sarahpanda — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:44:01 GMT

I bought mine about 3 years ago - love it ! Just 2 in my family but I make lots of smoothies for ME ! If it ever broke, I'd buy another one. It just all depends on what you think you will use it for I guess.

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mima — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:40:13 GMT

I'm probably the only one I know that burned one up after the warranty was up. I had to buy one right away as soon as it died.

I use mine a lot. I make lots of banana/chocolate ice cream. It also makes mousse, puddings, scrambled and pancake batter light and very fluffy.

I make bread crumbs and cracker crumbs with mine. It's great to put all the ingredients in for pumpkin pie filling and whip it up. It's easier to clean than a mixer and beaters.

Some things I have not tried are to make peanut butter or soups.

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depglass — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:32:38 GMT

I have a Vitamix and a Ninja (bought on closeout from QVC for 40.00). The Vitamix is much faster and easier to use. You grab the pitcher, dump the stuff in and whir away. The Ninja has this big bulky heavy motor that has to sit on top, and the cutting blades are usually buried somewhere so I don't get cut. I just go back to the Vitamix.

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girl2010 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:49:23 GMT

I would answer with a resounding YES!

I had been saving for a vitamix for just about a year and after much research, decided I wanted to hold out for the 7500 model. When I had enough money I started to look for sales, hoping for a TSV on that model or a Costco deal. As you mentioned, Costco won and I was able to purchase the 7500 model super package with the $60 off two weeks ago.

It arrived last Monday (4/11) and I have used it 3-6 times a day every day I've had it. I've made smoothies, ice cream, soups, sunflower seed butter, ground flaxseeds (dry container), powdered sugar (dry container), chopped onions and carrots and peppers and made homemade almond milk.....just to name a few. I LOVE it! Clean up is truly a breeze, it's quieter but much more poweful than my old cuisinart blender and it's extremely versatile. I love the large, wide, 64oz container (I have four children 10 and under) so I often cook in bulk, but I'll be saving up to purchase the 32oz wet container so I can do smaller batches of dressings and marinades etc.

As far as I know, the sale runs until 5/8, so my advice is to check out some Youtube videos, read some reviews and look into the vitamix enthusiasts facebook group. If you have the money I think the vitamix is a sound and useful purchase!

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Laura14 — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:03:16 GMT

I'm just the one of me and I love it BUT I do use it for soup and shaved ice, and food processing for cooking and baking. If your friends are just going for smoothies, in my opinion, the Vitamix is overkill for that and you could probably get them something less expensive. BUT, if you think they'll grow into it and use some of the other features eventually, you can't beat it.

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adoreqvc — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:36:53 GMT

My original Vita Mix I gave away when it was about 20 years old and the gift recipient blesses me constantly because it still works great.

Now it is well over that 20 year mark and still performs to-date, with no problems at all.

I purchased 2 Vita Mixes for both my indoor kitchen areas and use them constantly.

When I unexpectedly became a widow I found myself using it even more to make hot soups, and smoothies, because I knew I had to eat and drink to maintain some strength even though I was grieving the loss of my beloved husband.

Whether using it for 1 person, a couple, or a family, I would definitely replace my Vita Mix multi function machines if they ever broke.

They are extremely well built, and from my long pro year experience with them, I can happily say they do last.

This is one multi kitchen appliance you will cherish, and constantly use.....so it is $ very well spent.

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Yahooey — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:15:23 GMT

I got mine last January and probably used it almost everyday. It makes my kale/blueberry/banana/almond milk shake every morning. Do I like to drink it? Not really. I do it because i think it is good for me.

I have use it for more tasty smoothies but that is rare. I have never used it for soups or anythng else. I still think it is worth it for the kale shake along.