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should I buy a Vitamix?

lyndapace — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:14:53 GMT

Hi everybody,

my 35 year old Oster mixer died recently and I don't have a blender either. Wouldn't a Vitamix be all I need to replace both items? I also wanted to make my own ice cream, thanks in advance.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:40:48 GMT

Your Oster mixer, meaning a stand mixer similar to a KitchenAide or is it just a hand mixer? I think the Vitamix is a great thing to have (own one myself), but it doesn't take the place of a stand mixer, IMO. The Vitamix can handle many chopping and blending type jobs, and it's great for making smoothies and frozen yogurt/ice cream, but you can't mix cake batter, cookie dough, bread dough, mashed potatoes, etc. with it.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

wagirl — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:29:44 GMT

I guess you need to figure out how much you will use it. They are very costly just to gather dust. I am still using my moms 33 year old one for smoothies everyday and to grind up whole grains into flour. I haven't made any soups with it or any ice cream so I can't help you there. I would LOVE new one but will wait until this one gives out.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

depglass — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:54:34 GMT

It won't juice, either. That is the only disappointment I have with mine. It just turns everything to foam, not juice.

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carrob — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:05:23 GMT

We use our Vitamix every morning to make smoothies. We use frozen berries, oranges, and whatever is in season at the time. No foam here.

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Kay SD — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:10:49 GMT

I know those who juice love it, but for me, the Vitamix is better than a juicer, because you get a liquid form of the entire fruit or vegetable--nothing left to toss and nothing to clean up. depglass, I haven't had that foam issue. In addition, I love it for soup and "ice cream" -- again, not an ice cream maker, but better because its so easy and I think the results are even better. I don't make doughs, so I can't speak to that, but otherwise it seems to do everything a mixer and blender and food processor can do.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

lilypad3 — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:15:18 GMT

I use mine to make peanut butter, smoothies and raspberry sorbet among other things. I consider it to be a good purchase for my household. My husband actually talked me into buying ours.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

cgando — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:54:20 GMT

If you are one the fence because of cost, go to the Vitamix website and look at a reconditioned variable speed version. I picked up one for $299 and it comes with a full 5 yr warranty. Love mine and can't tell it's not new!!

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

cgando — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:56:31 GMT

Btw, if you Google "Vitamix coupons", you can even find one for free shipping! That makes the blender just $299 plus tax.

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blackhole99 — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:11:25 GMT

A Vita Mix is a really nice small appliance to have, but not a necessary one unless you make a lot of soups for two , smoothies or need to make nut butters. I really don't use mine as much as I thought I would, but I'm not sorry I bought it.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

Sooner — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:23:01 GMT

On 1/30/2014 carrob said:
We use our Vitamix every morning to make smoothies. We use frozen berries, oranges, and whatever is in season at the time. No foam here.

How do you not get foam? Do you use lower speeds?

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

cairnlover — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:24:34 GMT

I couldn't live without my Vitamix! I use it daily for smoothies, soups, salsa, ice cream & milk shakes. My diet has improved since I purchased it! I also make great frozen Pina Coladas with it. YUM!

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

patticakes — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:33:26 GMT

I was in the same position a few months ago and finally made the decision to buy it when it was a TSV and I must say that I'm so glad I did. Yes, they are expensive and therefore, an investment but the Vitamix is so worth it. I use mine almost every day and sometimes more than once a day. I guess it depends on what you'll be using it for. I'm so glad that I have one!

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radimage — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:34:07 GMT

The Vitamix could never replace a mixer...it's not the same kind of tool.

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bonnielu — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:38:52 GMT

Best thing I ever bought for the kitchen. Love it. Work horse. Worth every penny. Got it at Costco.

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Akane — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:13:01 GMT

On 1/30/2014 Sooner said:
On 1/30/2014 carrob said:
We use our Vitamix every morning to make smoothies. We use frozen berries, oranges, and whatever is in season at the time. No foam here.

How do you not get foam? Do you use lower speeds?

A tip I read that works for me is to slowly decrease the speed after you are done making the smoothie and it seems to get rid of a lot of the foam.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

Perkup — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:20:18 GMT

I guess I'd have to ask why would you not? You can try it out for 30 days and return it to QVC if you're not pleased. So no investment lost. It's made in the USA also, which gives it a leg up IMHO.

There's just the two of us most of the time, and we do use it for soups, smoothies, bread crumbs, nut butters, all sorts of things.

I feel it's been a very good investment in spite of the cost.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

RinaRina — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:56:57 GMT

On 1/30/2014 lyndapace said:
Hi everybody,

my 35 year old Oster mixer died recently and I don't have a blender either. Wouldn't a Vitamix be all I need to replace both items? I also wanted to make my own ice cream, thanks in advance.

I haven't used my Oster once, NOT once, since I got my VM. There's absolutely no comparison! Like comparing a Porsche to a nissan.

Re: should I buy a Vitamix?

Mama Deb — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 07:00:55 GMT

It's been one of my all time favorite kitchen purchases. It's an investment that will last you for years and years and will be passed down to others.

I loved mine so much that i gave it to my son,and bought myself a second one.

I don't think that you would regret it. Try it for 30 days, and return it, it you think it's not worth the money.

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ETenebris — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:20:49 GMT

We took the plunge and bought reconditioned, as well. I went through a rep, so I got free shipping, some freebies, and she extended the warranty for an additional year. It arrived Thursday. I have already made smoothies, riced raw potatoes for soup, chopped onions, made frozen lemonade for hubby, etc. Loving it!