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Vitamix - yes, it really is 'all that'

9/12/2013

 
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UPDATE: If you want to buy a Vitamix in Hong Kong, you can from buy one from ME!  It comes at a 10% discount off the list price, and will be delivered to your door in most places in Hong Kong.

Having a high power blender, really is all that.  After going through 6 blenders in 10 years (one I broke, engines burnt out, plastic connectors cracked, you get the idea...)  
After saying things like:
  • 'a blender is a blender, what's the big deal' 
  • 'I would never spend that much on a blender' 
  • 'I only like blenders with glass jars' 
There are many high speed blenders, Vitamix, Blendtec, German Pool, Ladyship, etc...  

What tipped me towards the Vitamix was the 7 year warranty due to my amazing talent for killing blenders.  Plus I love the more 'manual' controls versus the digital control panel of some of the other blenders - less to go wrong!  

I finally got a Vitamix and love it... 
  • My daily green smoothies, are actually smooth now.
  • I can make raw soups in an instant.
  • Make flour from nuts and grains.
  • Homemade nut butter is also very smooth.
  • Hummus and other dips are silky.
  • Family entertainment is putting whole (peeled) carrots in the blender and turning it into carrot juice, or even better adding some coriander and black pepper and letting it go a bit longer so it gets warm and turning it into soup.  
  • It is a true powerhouse.
  • It has metal connectors, no plastic to break.
  • The switches are mechanical, no electronic panel to go on the fritz.  
  • Super easy to wash - just put in water and two drops of soap and turn on - self cleaning for the inside :)
  • 7 year warranty!
Although expensive, a back of the napkin calculation showed I spent at least that much on blenders in the past 10 years.  Considering mine never lasted that long, and this comes with a 7 year warranty, it's good value for me!  Very happy with it, and use it at least once a day, often 2 or 3 times.

It lives on my counter, no need to ever put it away.  
Is it sexy looking?  No, but I love it anyway.

Unfortunately, it could not replace my food processor - but my cheap food processor does some things better than my fancy expensive Vitamix - grating, dough, whisking, etc...

Only negatives are:  
  • it is loud 
  • It is not that pretty
  • It is expensive 
  • It can be hard to get 'sticky' stuff out
  • It does not replace my food processor

The new model offers a shorter wider container, I think it might be better than the tall skinny one to get stuff out.  Apparently this new wider container will fit my base, very tempting!

My parents have a 50+ year old Oster Osterizer which I adore, I used it as a teenager, and still use it every time I am at their house. I think of my Vitamix as the updated version of that.  While the engine is not as strong as a Vitamix, the parts are all metal and the construction is beyond solid.  Will my kids speak so nostalgically about my Vitamix, or will they still be using the Oster Osterizer?!

If I were one of those artsy creative bloggers, I would so do a 'Things I make with my 50 year old Osterizer' blog - it is truly a thing of beauty! 

At end of the day, it doesn't matter which blender you have - it matters that you use it to get healthy foods into your body and for your family.  

I had loads of fun and learning a lot watching these Vitamix demo videos: 
Blending an avocado pit smoothie
Engaging 10 minute demo
Tortilla Soup recipe and 3 minute demo

Vitamix Recipe Sites:
https://www.vitamix.com/Find-Recipes
http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/ 
http://thespinachman.com/beginner-demo-recipes/
http://blenderlady.com/recipes/
http://www.rawblend.com.au/explore-recipes.html
http://joyofblending.com/vitamix-recipes/

Below Vitamix magic:
Organic apples + organic carrots with the tops = yummy thick green carrot apple juice

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Rohini
6/1/2014 04:56:16 am

Hi! This sounds good. Did you buy your Vitamix here in Hong Kong? And I can see you use it as a juicer - how do you strain the pulp?
My expensive juicer died on me so I'm looking at options now.

Thanks

Jacqueline (aka LantauMama)
8/1/2014 12:58:15 am

Hi Rohini
Yes, I did buy my Vitamix here in Hong Kong.
It is not a 'juicer' and I do not strain the pulp - that is what I like about using a blender, I get to keep all the fiber and pulp!
When it is too thick, I just add some water or water kefir.
Of course, it would be easy to strain the pulp out if you don't like it - an easy way is using the 'Chinese soup bags' you can buy in any local supermarket - they are cheap and perfect for just that.
Hope that helps!

Alex
2/9/2014 03:11:08 pm

Rohini, the point of the Vitamix is that you get to keep the pulp meaning you have the fiber which is a lot better than just 'juicing'. If you prefer smooth juices.. we add frozen fruit rather than too much ice/water to the veg mixes to keep it colder and just leave the Vitamix on longer to really get the lumps out. She's right above, makes for silky smooth hummus!

Erin
22/6/2015 07:52:08 am

Hi there, I am wondering what you are charging for a vitamix 5200? Thanks!

LantauMama link
22/12/2015 01:13:02 pm

Hi Erin
Please contact me via FB and send me your email so I can email you all the details.
https://www.facebook.com/Lantaumama/
Thanks!

christina
1/9/2015 06:52:58 am

I would like to get the vitamix machine. May I know how much is model 5200 and 7500.

Thank you.

LantauMama link
22/12/2015 01:13:44 pm

Hi Christina
Please contact me via FB and send me your email so I can email you all the details.
https://www.facebook.com/Lantaumama/
Thanks!
Jacqueline

Maria Graciela
7/12/2015 08:13:39 pm

Hi, I am interested in purchasing the dehydrator that you sell at a discount. Could you please send me the details (e.g., price?

Thanks in advance,

Maria

LantauMama link
22/12/2015 01:14:12 pm

Hi Maria
Please contact me via FB and send me your email so I can email you all the details.
https://www.facebook.com/Lantaumama/
Thanks!
Jacqueline


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