Comments on: Tips for Using Blenders http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/ Green Smoothies Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: Maureen http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-26979 Maureen Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:40:57 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-26979 I bought my VitaMix approximately 15 years ago and have used it pretty much daily (except for 2 years when I lived overseas and couldn't take it with me). It is the one thing I can't live without. Whenever I move house, it comes with me in the car, and is the first thing I pack. I love my green smoothies; they are so easy to make in my VitaMix... I bought my VitaMix approximately 15 years ago and have used it pretty much daily (except for 2 years when I lived overseas and couldn’t take it with me). It is the one thing I can’t live without. Whenever I move house, it comes with me in the car, and is the first thing I pack.
I love my green smoothies; they are so easy to make in my VitaMix…

]]> By: Tina http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-22014 Tina Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:33:52 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-22014 Andy, I was at a Vitamix demo and the demo person took green cabbage, carrots, a banana and ice cubes whizzed them up and made the most delicious and beautiful "sorbet". I couldn't believe my mouth, it was delicious. Just thinking of other things you can do with cabbage. Try it out. Andy,
I was at a Vitamix demo and the demo person took green cabbage, carrots, a banana and ice cubes whizzed them up and made the most delicious and beautiful “sorbet”. I couldn’t believe my mouth, it was delicious. Just thinking of other things you can do with cabbage. Try it out.

]]> By: Josanne Atley http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-11325 Josanne Atley Fri, 27 May 2011 02:34:36 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-11325 I saved my money for a year in order to buy a Vita-mix blender. Bought it at Costco, when Vita-mix were demonstrating their blenders. It's the best investment in my health I have made so far. My husband and I use it daily, for green smoothies, homous, soups, frozen desserts... A few weeks ago Vita-mix was at Costco again-- I purchased their dry blade container and can now grind flax seeds...so easily now. Josanne I saved my money for a year in order to buy a Vita-mix blender. Bought it at Costco, when Vita-mix were demonstrating their blenders.

It’s the best investment in my health I have made so far. My husband and I use it daily, for green smoothies, homous, soups, frozen desserts…

A few weeks ago Vita-mix was at Costco again– I purchased their dry blade container and can now grind flax seeds…so easily now.

Josanne

]]> By: best commercial blender http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-8512 best commercial blender Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:26:38 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-8512 In terms of smoothie blenders there really isn't a comparison for the Vitamix or the blendtec. The blender industry is definitely a 'you get what you pay for' industry. In terms of smoothie blenders there really isn’t a comparison for the Vitamix or the blendtec. The blender industry is definitely a ‘you get what you pay for’ industry.

]]> By: joe http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 joe Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:49:15 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-1456 an alternate but from what i've read almost equally good blender is the omni v... http://www.3blenders.com/OMNIBlenders.html made by a guy who also sells blendtecs and vitapro blenders...but he knows about the markup and so got a goo firm to create a similar one for 1/2 cost ...just bought it and will be checking it out shortly...has been selling this for over 10 yrs he says...good guy too..hae corresponded wiht him a few times. an alternate but from what i’ve read almost equally good blender is the omni v…
http://www.3blenders.com/OMNIBlenders.html
made by a guy who also sells blendtecs and vitapro blenders…but he knows about the markup and so got a goo firm to create a similar one for 1/2 cost …just bought it and will be checking it out shortly…has been selling this for over 10 yrs he says…good guy too..hae corresponded wiht him a few times.

]]> By: emilyb http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 emilyb Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:30:49 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-1015 Dear Moriah, You can purchase a Tribest Personal Blender for travel. They are around $70. http://www.personalblender.com/main.asp Dear Moriah,
You can purchase a Tribest Personal Blender for travel. They are around $70.
http://www.personalblender.com/main.asp

]]> By: Moriah Kaplan http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-1012 Moriah Kaplan Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:24:17 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-1012 I will be travelling to the US in August - I need to get a Belender good for travelling - I saw one on the the web site here but I can,t locate the info , Pls can anyone provvide the info -preferably dual voltage , Thanks Moriah I will be travelling to the US in August – I need to get a Belender good for travelling – I saw one on the the web site here but I can,t locate the info , Pls can anyone provvide the info -preferably dual voltage , Thanks Moriah

]]> By: Skye http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-911 Skye Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:44:01 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-911 I had a Vitamix for five years, I will NEVER buy another, Word to the wise, your blades will wear out. Buy a set of blades when you buy your vita mix, beacause this company has radically changed, they used to stock blades,& parts for years. They do not have anything for my Vita Mix 4500. I will never ever buy another vitamix. I am using an Oster Fusion 1000 watt Blender wich cost $50. it does a great job making my green smoothies. I had a Vitamix for five years, I will NEVER buy another, Word to the wise, your blades will wear out. Buy a set of blades when you buy your vita mix, beacause this company has radically changed, they used to stock blades,& parts for years. They do not have anything for my Vita Mix 4500. I will never ever buy another vitamix. I am using an Oster Fusion 1000 watt Blender wich cost $50. it does a great job making my green smoothies.

]]> By: emilyb http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-449 emilyb Wed, 12 May 2010 18:22:23 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-449 Andy, Its good you are persisting and enjoying the green smoothies. I've been to Ireland and I remember that produce was in a lot of plastic bags. Have you thought about looking into wild edibles, perhaps dandelions, clover and lambsquarters. Our farmers have started selling edible weeds at the markets, its a blessing for them as they can make money from something they used to consider a pest. You could talk to some farmers and ask if they would bring you some wild edibles. Another ideas is growing your own wheatgrass and others greens. A Blendtec is still a good choice. Andy, Its good you are persisting and enjoying the green smoothies. I’ve been to Ireland and I remember that produce was in a lot of plastic bags. Have you thought about looking into wild edibles, perhaps dandelions, clover and lambsquarters. Our farmers have started selling edible weeds at the markets, its a blessing for them as they can make money from something they used to consider a pest. You could talk to some farmers and ask if they would bring you some wild edibles. Another ideas is growing your own wheatgrass and others greens.
A Blendtec is still a good choice.

]]> By: Paul Steel http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Paul Steel Tue, 11 May 2010 22:48:23 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-436 I have a blendtec and love it as well I have a blendtec and love it as well

]]> By: Andy http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-435 Andy Tue, 11 May 2010 22:35:13 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-435 I didn't really have a choice and had to get a Blendtec as it's not really possible to get Vitamax in Europe. But I have to say I'm happy with the choice though. I love the smoothies. We also don't get a lot of different greens here in Dublin. I get mostly Cabbage, Curly Kale, Spinach. That's it. Sometimes I find on the farmers market Chard and that's more or less it. Seems like I life on the moon. I didn’t really have a choice and had to get a Blendtec as it’s not really possible to get Vitamax in Europe.

But I have to say I’m happy with the choice though. I love the smoothies.

We also don’t get a lot of different greens here in Dublin. I get mostly Cabbage, Curly Kale, Spinach. That’s it. Sometimes I find on the farmers market Chard and that’s more or less it.

Seems like I life on the moon.

]]> By: emilyb http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-428 emilyb Mon, 10 May 2010 22:24:21 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-428 It's fine if that all you have. The point is to break the greens up as much as possible, if your smoothies are 'smooth' then its a good sign that the machine is working. It’s fine if that all you have. The point is to break the greens up as much as possible, if your smoothies are ‘smooth’ then its a good sign that the machine is working.

]]> By: Amy http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Amy Sat, 08 May 2010 19:00:47 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-411 Is it OK to use a food processor instead of a blender? I have an awesome Kitchen Aid food processor. I don't have the funds right now to invest in a Vitamix blender so I've been using my food processor. Is it OK to use a food processor instead of a blender? I have an awesome Kitchen Aid food processor. I don’t have the funds right now to invest in a Vitamix blender so I’ve been using my food processor.

]]> By: Denise http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Denise Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:02:43 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-168 Thank Emily...what I actually do with the pulp is add it to my veggie soup. It thickens it a bit, and I feel like I am not loosing the fiber. I will try my Oster also, especially when I want to use papaya or bananas...they are not juicer material. Thank Emily…what I actually do with the pulp is add it to my veggie soup. It thickens it a bit, and I feel like I am not loosing the fiber. I will try my Oster also, especially when I want to use papaya or bananas…they are not juicer material.

]]> By: emilyb http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-163 emilyb Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:40:19 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-163 You may like to read an article on this blog called 'Blending V's Juicing'. It's okay to use your Oster Blender if thats all you have. Juicing is also good, however it takes out the fiber. You may like to read an article on this blog called ‘Blending V’s Juicing’. It’s okay to use your Oster Blender if thats all you have. Juicing is also good, however it takes out the fiber.

]]> By: Denise http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Denise Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:25:32 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-160 How about using a juicer if I don't have a supper dupper blender? I have an Oster blender, but also have a Power Juicer that I love. I am new to juicing, but want to get the maximum from my veggies. Thanks. How about using a juicer if I don’t have a supper dupper blender? I have an Oster blender, but also have a Power Juicer that I love. I am new to juicing, but want to get the maximum from my veggies. Thanks.

]]> By: Brenda Prinzavalli http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Brenda Prinzavalli Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:49:29 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-127 We have had a VitaMix for 11 years and love it! Regarding the drying method, we were drying our VitaMix completely inverted or upside down on a towel. This was not good, because the water sat in the blade area, it rusted out the blade from the bottom and one day it simply locked up. After calling the wonderful customer service at VitaMix, they gave us a new drying position. We now dry it at an angle. The lid serves as the perfect wedge for setting the container at an angle to dry. We fold a kitchen towel to make a long drying station. Bottom of the container rests on the lid at one end of the towel, top of the container on the end of a folded towel. Go VitaMix and Go Green! We have had a VitaMix for 11 years and love it! Regarding the drying method, we were drying our VitaMix completely inverted or upside down on a towel. This was not good, because the water sat in the blade area, it rusted out the blade from the bottom and one day it simply locked up. After calling the wonderful customer service at VitaMix, they gave us a new drying position. We now dry it at an angle. The lid serves as the perfect wedge for setting the container at an angle to dry. We fold a kitchen towel to make a long drying station. Bottom of the container rests on the lid at one end of the towel, top of the container on the end of a folded towel. Go VitaMix and Go Green!

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]]> By: emilyb http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-96 emilyb Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:25:31 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-96 I store my smoothie in a jar with a lid, that way it's easy to shake it up when I want to have some more. To help your blender last as long as possible I think it could be best to avoid letting it sit in the fridge with liquid in it. I store my smoothie in a jar with a lid, that way it’s easy to shake it up when I want to have some more. To help your blender last as long as possible I think it could be best to avoid letting it sit in the fridge with liquid in it.

]]> By: janed http://greensmoothiesblog.com/using-blenders-green-smoothie/comment-page-1/#comment-95 janed Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:00:16 +0000 http://greensmoothiesblog.com/?p=795#comment-95 I meant I leave the JUG in the fridge-NOT the whole blender!!! I meant I leave the JUG in the fridge-NOT the whole blender!!!

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