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Vitamix ?

RetRN — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:25:07 GMT

I heard Jayne Brown say she uses her Vitamix every day. If you have one, how often do you use it? I am trying to decide if it would be a good investment.

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Franklinbell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:37:48 GMT

Not daily, but I make a lot of smoothies so I use it often!

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Rockycoast — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:26:52 GMT

We use ours every week, maybe 4 days a week. From smoothies to sauces, soups, nut butters. I also use it when I can tomato sauce. We also have the “make your own flour “ container . We cook and bake from scratch so it gets used frequently.

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millieshops — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:42:04 GMT

@RetRN I'm always fascinated by the Vitamix presentations both on TV and right in front of me at local shops, but when I imagine giving space to one in my small kitchen, I realize that I just would not use it often enough to give it counter space and I know every year I use appliances not on my counter less and less.

I don't doubt that in some houses, a Vitamix would get lots of use, but my life would have to undergo a drastic change for that to be true for me.

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Carolina925 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:58:28 GMT

I use mine daily. I have a meal replacement shake nightly and it keeps my fussy tummy happy during the night. Not sure how old mine is and I know I should venture out and use it for more than the protein shakes. Mine probably should be replaced, it gets sluggish sometimes; will definitely replace with another Vitamix when the time comes.

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wagirl — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:04:03 GMT

I used mine nearly everyday too--been kind of lazy lately so haven't used it as often----usually for smoothies-- but for other things as well. ground up almonds for almond milk with it, ground up oats for oat flour and other flours, made p-nut butter, bread for crumbs, to puree out chunky stuff for soups--have not made soup in it tho--I have a smaller size canister so I use that alot.Had my moms all stainless steel one that she bought in the 80's until about 7 years ago when I bought a new one. It makes fantastic margaritas too!!! the one I have now isn't the big one the TSV is today--it is in the champagne color which I love, but that pink color just makes me happy!!

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Sooner — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:04:47 GMT

The appliances you will use depend on what you eat.

Vitamix--my husband says if it dies get another! We use it for soup, cutting up things like slaw sometimes, smoothies, gazpacho, and blending smoothie type banana and milk for ice "cream" in the Cuisinart Ice Cream maker.

We never use the air fryer, we aren't big on fried foods.

We use the instant pot (mostly the 3 qt. one) frequently for sweet potatos, eggs, chicken breasts, quick chili, etc.

Zojirushi Rice cooker, frequently for rice, quinoa, steel cut oats, other grains.

Zojirushi Bread Maker (usually the 1 lb one) twice weekly at least.

Zojirushi Water Boiler several times a day for tea

Kitchen Aid Mixer--sits in the garage because we almost never make cakes, cookies, etc. now.

Nespresso for espresso and coffee--many times daily

Cuisinart Yogurt Maker we use a lot because home made yogurt is SOOOO much better!.

That's about it!

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aroc3435 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:10:17 GMT

@RetRN I use mine several times each week. I keep it out on my counter so it is in easy reach. I use it much more than the Oster blender it replaced since it truly has much more power and versatility.

I use it to chop (using the pulse feature) for onions, home made coleslaw, relishes--including cranberry, salad dressing.

I use it to puree mixtures like creamed soup, sauces, and gravies. I pulse chop or puree whole canned tomatoes for my spaghetti sauce, depending on the texture I need for a particular recipe.

I can produce a fresh ingredients salsa or dip in a few minutes with my preferred texture.

I use it to make a blender version of Bearnaise sauce from a Joy of Cooking cookbook recipe. I have the container for flour and making nut butters.

I don't make as many smoothies as others do but it is great to have handy when I do want one--ready in seconds. It is lovely for mixed alcoholic and virgin beverages--like margaritas, and it turns ice cubes into "snow" for adults and kids alike.

My son and daughter-in-law use the one I gave to them as a gift eight or so years ago almost every day. She makes a smoothie each morning for herself and the two year old grandson.

Hope this helps.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

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justashopper — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:56:53 GMT

If you cook everyday or follow a prep routine, like I do, you'll find uses for it. I make smoothies, nice cream (vegan ice cream), vegan cheez sauce, purees for soup, shred block cheese, oat milk.

I haven't watched the presentation. I bought mine also from QVC. It included the both the wet and dry containers and the tamper. I bought the scraper tool, as a separate puerchase and I am glad I did. It is shaped to fit the containers.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:24:12 GMT

Back when we were into smoothies we used it often. I don't use it that much these days, but I'm sure glad I have it when I need it.

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Carmie — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:25:07 GMT

I have a Vitamix. It used to sit on my kitchen counter, but now it is in the basement on a shelf.

I never used it. IMO, it is an expensive blender.

I use my Kitchen Aid food processor everyday and prefer it over the Vitamix.

We don't drink smoothies and I make " real soup" not baby food soup, so it wasn't helpful.

I would be happy to give it to someone who wanted to take it from me.

It doesn't seem to be my better than a standard blender. It is more powerful and terribly loud, really, really loud, but that's about it.

I cook from scratch everyday and use many appliances, but not this one.

It was a waste of money for me.

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geezerette — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:35:59 GMT

I agree that it will depend on what and how you eat.

I use mine every other day to make my own version of vegetable smoothies. I can make enough for two days.

I have the model they're showing today and I do like it. The self-clean feature is great, although I still wash it by hand after using that cycle. And if you make your own nut butter it won't get all the excess off just using the cleaning cycle.

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Franklinbell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:46:58 GMT

@Carolina925 Fussy tummy! I have one too!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:40:43 GMT

I use my Vitamix maybe once a year. Wish I had my money back.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:57:47 GMT

I use mine for smoothies, salsa, salad dressing, nut butters, oat flour, spaghetti sauce, puree fresh peaches for homemade ice cream or other frozen desserts.

If mine quit working I would buy another one.

Off to make a smoothie with a little water, apple, frozen blueberries, pineapple & cherries.

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2sisters — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:01:18 GMT

I had one and gave it to my DDIL. It was just too loud for me. I got a Ninja Nutri and use it every morning for my smoothie.

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Sooner — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:43:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I use my Vitamix maybe once a year. Wish I had my money back.

@Kachina624 Have you ever made gazpacho the Vitamix? Tomatoes and all the good veggies as spicy as you like it? That's how we get veggies when we are busy.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:03:54 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I use my Vitamix maybe once a year. Wish I had my money back.
@Kachina624 Have you ever made gazpacho the Vitamix? Tomatoes and all the good veggies as spicy as you like it? That's how we get veggies when we are busy.

@Sooner. No, it sounds good but I don't have a source of decent tomatoes. I've never made any soup in the Vitamix.

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Sunshine Kate — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:13:15 GMT

I use mine about 4-5 times per year. It's on a shelf in my pantry and is easy to get.

Mostly it's used for smoothies.

ETA: I had some trouble with my Vitamix at about 3 years old. It would vibrate on the countertop when using. I called Vitamix and since it was in warranty, they sent me a box and mailing label to return for repair. I think it was the blade in the bottom that got bent from the smoothies I made.

I would add ice cubes to the smoothie, but didn't put ice directly in the bottom.

It was returned in a timely manner and repaired. It works as it should, but I don't use it a lot.

If it breaks again will be out of warranty, I will not purchase another.

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Sooner — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:02:33 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I use my Vitamix maybe once a year. Wish I had my money back.
@Kachina624 Have you ever made gazpacho the Vitamix? Tomatoes and all the good veggies as spicy as you like it? That's how we get veggies when we are busy.

@Sooner. No, it sounds good but I don't have a source of decent tomatoes. I've never made any soup in the Vitamix.

@Kachina624 Actually you can make it in the winter with good canned whole tomatoes. It is so good with celery and cucumber, peppers, lemon and such. I don't like the ones that add bread to it, but it's sometimes the best way to sip as a drink and get those veggies!