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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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02-08-2013, 11:33 AM | #16 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-27-06
Location: Bothell WA
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I had a Vitamix 3600 with the reversible motor, stainless steel container with spigot that I picked up off CL for $50. Used it for smooothies and general blending. I liked it for the retro appeal, but the OL hated it.
We were at the county Fair and bought the Vitamix 5000 back when it was the new model-It was the only thing I've ever bought from a Fair vendor, but with all the extras tossed in and the fact that I sold the retro 3600 for $150 in 30 minutes after listing it on CL it wasn't a big hit to the wallet. Lately I've been making soups from the online recipes.
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02-08-2013, 11:36 AM | #17 |
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Join Date: 06-30-09
Location: Redmond, WA
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Vitamix is the way to go...
Used daily in our house too (protein shakes, green smoothies, milkshakes). My favorite use is when I take the veggies (onions, carrots, celery, garlic etc) from the pan under roasting turkeys, chickens roasts and make a base for gravy by pureeing in the blender...comes out creamy smooth. Best gravy ever!!
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02-08-2013, 12:17 PM | #18 | |
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02-08-2013, 12:28 PM | #19 |
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Join Date: 09-12-12
Location: Toronto
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Theres a reason why these things exist and theres a reason why they cost so much, I guess you will never know that reason since you wont even try.
Edit: Even with all these glowing reviews from other Brethren im certain you will still think its a waste of money. Last edited by Toronto; 02-08-2013 at 12:51 PM.. |
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02-08-2013, 12:36 PM | #20 |
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Join Date: 06-08-12
Location: Columbia, TN
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We bit the bullet and bought a VM 5200 a couple of years ago... in the 2 years that we've had it, I have not had even one second of buyers remorse. The thing is incredible! Just take a look at their website to get an idea of what they can do...and if you decide it's for you, call them and order a refurbished unit. There refurbs, more often then than not, were used a handful of times at demos. The cool thing about the refurbs is that you still get the full warranty (7 years, parts/labor/and shipping both ways), not to mention that they are considerably less expensive than brand new.
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02-08-2013, 12:47 PM | #21 |
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Join Date: 12-10-12
Location: Richardson, TX
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I have one. They are amazing.
My wife makes smoothies. I've made soup...with just the blender. I kid you not, the blender alone will make soup steaming hot. You can fresh grind seasonings and rubs! We've made fresh fruit margaritas. It's is a blender - food processor extraordinaire. Comes with quite a recipe book as well as an instructional DVD. They knead bread dough with it and make peanut butter from fresh peanuts on the DVD...
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02-08-2013, 01:04 PM | #22 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-15-10
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Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I know it's expensive and i know it's not for all. If I used the expensive logic I would not have bought my Big Green Eggs. I consider that purchase one of the best I have ever made. Depending on the snow today and tonight I may pick it up either tomorrow or Sunday. That's after I dig myself and my eggs out.
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02-08-2013, 01:07 PM | #23 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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02-08-2013, 02:13 PM | #24 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-12-08
Location: Gallatin, TN
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Never mind the fact a VitaMix can grind a cinderblock to dust in a matter of seconds, has an incredible warranty, and has way more power than your $20 blender. Nonetheless, so glad you could enlighten us!
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02-08-2013, 02:20 PM | #25 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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No sense buying that expensive meat either. Just get the pink slime stuff on sale.
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02-08-2013, 02:35 PM | #26 |
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I was going to buy a WSM, but then I saw that Wal-Mart had a grill for 20 bucks. I can almost fit twenty burgers on it!
If you'll use it, buy it. I bought a freaking food processor that cost a LOT, but I use that thing everyday. I'm seriously considering buying one of these now, as I do enjoy smoother bases for things, and my cheapo blender is only good for making rice milk and milkshakes in at this moment. If it's going to see use, then do it, with no regrets! Unless like the electric bill is to be sacrificed. Blender, no electricity... bad juju.
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02-08-2013, 02:38 PM | #27 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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Seriously though, once I started using the Blendtec it was clear there was no going back to regular blenders.
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02-08-2013, 02:44 PM | #28 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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02-08-2013, 03:01 PM | #29 |
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Join Date: 10-29-11
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I'd probably take a ninja over a nutri bullet. I love my ninja, and while its not a vitamix, it does do great stuff.
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02-08-2013, 04:09 PM | #30 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-23-10
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I want to justify getting one!
Please, owners, give a range of things you do with the things and give me some ammo for the quartermaster!
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