Comments on: A New Blender, What To Do http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html wholesome and delicious meals from my table to yours Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:22:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Georgi http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6858 Georgi Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:32:34 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6858 When you consider the cost and energy it takes to replace a blender every few years, it would be worth the money to buy the Vitamix. Especially when you add in the cost of your frustration when the cheaper blender does not work well and is not as effective as the Vitamix. When you consider the cost and energy it takes to replace a blender every few years, it would be worth the money to buy the Vitamix. Especially when you add in the cost of your frustration when the cheaper blender does not work well and is not as effective as the Vitamix.

]]> By: Kate http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6857 Kate Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:09:31 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6857 I don't have a vitamix, but I do have a blendtec (www.blendtec.com) and I LOVE it!!! It might be similar to the vitamix, I'm not really sure. But it is definitely one of the best purchases we have ever made :) I don’t have a vitamix, but I do have a blendtec
(www.blendtec.com) and I LOVE it!!! It might be similar to the vitamix, I’m not really sure. But it is definitely one of the best purchases we have ever made :)

]]> By: Emily http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6856 Emily Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:03:52 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6856 I know two people that have vitamix blenders, and they love them! One lady I knew used hers to grind wheat, peanut butter, make smoothies and soups, just about anything, She really used it a lot and liked it. I know two people that have vitamix blenders, and they love them! One lady I knew used hers to grind wheat, peanut butter, make smoothies and soups, just about anything, She really used it a lot and liked it.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6851 Michelle Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:02:41 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6851 definitely get the vita Mix. We bought one earlier this year and while expensive, we do not regret it. Its works great -- my son who is getting married wants one as a gift! He loves it too. We bought one at sam's when the Vita Mix guy came in for a demo so it was a little cheaper than the web site. definitely get the vita Mix. We bought one earlier this year and while expensive, we do not regret it. Its works great — my son who is getting married wants one as a gift! He loves it too. We bought one at sam’s when the Vita Mix guy came in for a demo so it was a little cheaper than the web site.

]]> By: Jill http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6838 Jill Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:45 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6838 Lynn, I put off buying a KitchenAid stand mixer for years because I didn't really "need" it. It was so expensive and I just couldn't justify it. My hubby bought me one for my birthday one year and I kick myself now that I didn't buy it earlier!! You have the money, just do it!! It sounds like you use your blenders (and are hard enough on your blenders) that it will be worth it. You deserve it - you prize winner you! Jill Lynn, I put off buying a KitchenAid stand mixer for years because I didn’t really “need” it. It was so expensive and I just couldn’t justify it. My hubby bought me one for my birthday one year and I kick myself now that I didn’t buy it earlier!! You have the money, just do it!! It sounds like you use your blenders (and are hard enough on your blenders) that it will be worth it.

You deserve it – you prize winner you!

Jill

]]> By: AnneJ http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6822 AnneJ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:19:31 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6822 I think you should go for it. I too burn out appliances. I went through several blenders as well just making frequent smoothies, etc and we just bought a BlendTec. Totally love it and totally worth the money. The smoothies are way better and it does a better job of making things ultra smooth than my old blender (which wasn't a cheap one either). I spent $325 on the BlendTec and got it at www.2-life.com. They might have VitaMixes as well and I found they were much cheaper than anywhere else and I received it very quickly. And I am in no way affiliated with them--I just love my blender and want others to save money too. So far I've convinced my mom and 3 of her sisters to get one. So go for it!! You won't regret it. I think you should go for it. I too burn out appliances. I went through several blenders as well just making frequent smoothies, etc and we just bought a BlendTec. Totally love it and totally worth the money. The smoothies are way better and it does a better job of making things ultra smooth than my old blender (which wasn’t a cheap one either). I spent $325 on the BlendTec and got it at http://www.2-life.com. They might have VitaMixes as well and I found they were much cheaper than anywhere else and I received it very quickly. And I am in no way affiliated with them–I just love my blender and want others to save money too. So far I’ve convinced my mom and 3 of her sisters to get one. So go for it!! You won’t regret it.

]]> By: Anne Alagna http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6821 Anne Alagna Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:12:59 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6821 Everyone I have ever known that had a Vitamix loved it and swore by it. I dont think you would be disappointed if you had one. Everyone I have ever known that had a Vitamix loved it and swore by it. I dont think you would be disappointed if you had one.

]]> By: Martha Ort http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6820 Martha Ort Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:12:31 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6820 Hi, Lynn! When our family returned from Asia 12 years ago my grandparents gave me a Vitamix they had received years earlier. They had never used it and didn't want to. It had been sitting in an old shed in the back yard for years, down in central Texas. It was already past the warranty. I started using it and loved it. The frozen hot chocolate you just posted would come out SO smooth in that thing. After about 10 years something happened to it. I misused it and a rubber part that holds the blades broke. They won't turn anymore. I keep planning to order the parts and repair it, which should be possible for less that $100, but haven't gotten to it. Since I know it would still be going if I had not overloaded it, I think it is a very reliable machine. The only thing that I found on the old model is that the variety of functions didn't really seem to be as good as a food processor (grating, shredding, for example. Mixing batters, making frozen drinks, grinding small amounts of grain, even making soups, all went very well. I recommend it to you. Perhaps one reason I haven't repaired it yet is that I also have an old Braun blender/mixer. It still works well also. The frozen drinks are also good with it, but they are not as smooth. In the Vitamix there were very seldom chunks left. I hope you get the Vitamix and am sure you would agree if you did. Hi, Lynn! When our family returned from Asia 12 years ago my grandparents gave me a Vitamix they had received years earlier. They had never used it and didn’t want to. It had been sitting in an old shed in the back yard for years, down in central Texas. It was already past the warranty. I started using it and loved it. The frozen hot chocolate you just posted would come out SO smooth in that thing. After about 10 years something happened to it. I misused it and a rubber part that holds the blades broke. They won’t turn anymore. I keep planning to order the parts and repair it, which should be possible for less that $100, but haven’t gotten to it. Since I know it would still be going if I had not overloaded it, I think it is a very reliable machine. The only thing that I found on the old model is that the variety of functions didn’t really seem to be as good as a food processor (grating, shredding, for example. Mixing batters, making frozen drinks, grinding small amounts of grain, even making soups, all went very well. I recommend it to you. Perhaps one reason I haven’t repaired it yet is that I also have an old Braun blender/mixer. It still works well also. The frozen drinks are also good with it, but they are not as smooth. In the Vitamix there were very seldom chunks left. I hope you get the Vitamix and am sure you would agree if you did.

]]> By: Kat http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6818 Kat Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:39:40 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6818 I don't have a vitamix but I want to tell you - looking at that site - I'd LOVE to have one. I don't know which model you are looking to get but it appears that the "extra deluxe" one with all the containers/options you might be able to eliminate some of your other machines (though I wouldn't and just have it as a backup). With everything that you do/make/create I would pick this baby up in a heartbeat. You DESERVE it. We know you would use it and probably come up with even more great recipes. Oh wait then I might have to buy one too so I can make them ...... dilemma, dilemma. Oh go for it and STOP feeling guilty! I don’t have a vitamix but I want to tell you – looking at that site – I’d LOVE to have one.

I don’t know which model you are looking to get but it appears that the “extra deluxe” one with all the containers/options you might be able to eliminate some of your other machines (though I wouldn’t and just have it as a backup).

With everything that you do/make/create I would pick this baby up in a heartbeat. You DESERVE it. We know you would use it and probably come up with even more great recipes. Oh wait then I might have to buy one too so I can make them …… dilemma, dilemma.

Oh go for it and STOP feeling guilty!

]]> By: Amanda from Faith Food and family http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/07/a-new-blender-what-to-do.html/comment-page-1#comment-6817 Amanda from Faith Food and family Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:38:51 +0000 http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/?p=1533#comment-6817 I looked on their website and they have a 30 day no risk thing. So I think you should go ahead and get it. Use it as much as you can in those 30 days and if you really don't feel it's for you or not worth the money after that time, send it back. I think you should go for it! God bless, Amanda I looked on their website and they have a 30 day no risk thing. So I think you should go ahead and get it. Use it as much as you can in those 30 days and if you really don’t feel it’s for you or not worth the money after that time, send it back. I think you should go for it!
God bless,
Amanda

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