Guest guest Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 One that I can keep at work, probably wouldn't use it for really heavy blending, but if there is a good cheap one that would, that'd be cool! kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Cuisineart is about $100. It has a strong motor, but definately not like Vitamix or K-tec. lala Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: One that I can keep at work, probably wouldn't use it for really heavy blending, but if there is a good cheap one that would, that'd be cool! kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Osterizers run about $40; we have one that is over 20 years old, and does a fantastic job of blending smoothies. I also have a vitamix, and use that for bigger jobs. But the Oster gets more use as a rule. Peace, Valerie Paula Wood <wolfmother1 wrote: Cuisineart is about $100. It has a strong motor, but definately not like Vitamix or K-tec. lala Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: One that I can keep at work, probably wouldn't use it for really heavy blending, but if there is a good cheap one that would, that'd be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Actually, I was thinking more like $30 range... kristi On Aug 25, 2005, at 3:42 PM, Paula Wood wrote: > Cuisineart is about $100. It has a strong motor, but definately > not like Vitamix or K-tec. > > lala > > Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: > One that I can keep at work, probably wouldn't use it for really > heavy blending, but if there is a good cheap one that would, that'd > be cool! > > kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 That's more my price range! I'll check them out... kristi On Aug 26, 2005, at 8:17 AM, Valerie Mills Daly wrote: > Osterizers run about $40; we have one that is over 20 years old, > and does a fantastic job of blending smoothies. I also have a > vitamix, and use that for bigger jobs. But the Oster gets more use > as a rule. > > Peace, Valerie > > Paula Wood <wolfmother1 wrote: > Cuisineart is about $100. It has a strong motor, but definately > not like Vitamix or K-tec. > > lala > > Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: > One that I can keep at work, probably wouldn't use it for really > heavy blending, but if there is a good cheap one that would, that'd > be cool! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 rawfood , Paula Wood <wolfmother1> wrote: > Cuisineart is about $100. It has a strong motor, but definately not like Vitamix or K-tec. > I just finished a week of housesitting at my parents' home. My mother has a Cuisinart. I'd not taken my VitaMix and thought I would be okay. I was SO disappointed. The Cuisinart couldn't even mix up my morning smoothie! I usually add flax seeds to my bananas, water or juice, fruit and kale. The first morning the blender wouldn't break up the flax seeds at all. So the next morning I just put the flax seeds and water in and let it blend on the highest speed for a good five minutes. Still, not all seeds were ground or even broken. When I added my bananas and fruit, there were still fairly large chunks at the end of the blending, and big pieces (over an inch) of the kale. In my past life, I've used the Osterizer. I think if I had to go back to a " regular " blender, I'd try that again. This is going from my memory of it though. I certainly wouldn't get a Cuisinart, even if it was at a garage sale for $1. Have fun shopping. I hope you find something that works for you. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Just a note on flax seeds: If you need to grind them, grind them dry. When I used flax, I would put some in a small mason type jelly jar, screw the blender base in, and then just pulse till it was finely ground, then blend it in with the rest of whatever I was making. Once you add liquid, the seeds just slide around, and very little grinding is accomplished (as you experienced!) Hope this helps... Peace, Valerie Annette <cloudriver wrote: I usually add flax seeds to my bananas, water or juice, fruit and kale. The first morning the blender wouldn't break up the flax seeds at all. So the next morning I just put the flax seeds and water in and let it blend on the highest speed for a good five minutes. Still, not all seeds were ground or even broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 HI VAlerie! I have similar experience; i've got this tiny little " nut/seed' grinder, that is just for that. It doesn't get a lot of use these days, and it works the same way: dry. best, Bob rawfood , Valerie Mills Daly <valdaly> wrote: > Just a note on flax seeds: If you need to grind them, grind them dry. When I used flax, I would put some in a small mason type jelly jar, screw the blender base in, and then just pulse till it was finely ground, then blend it in with the rest of whatever I was making. Once you add liquid, the seeds just slide around, and very little grinding is accomplished (as you experienced!) > > Hope this helps... > > Peace, Valerie > > Annette <cloudriver> wrote: > I usually add flax seeds to my bananas, water or juice, fruit and > kale. The first morning the blender wouldn't break up the flax seeds > at all. So the next morning I just put the flax seeds and water in and > let it blend on the highest speed for a good five minutes. Still, not > all seeds were ground or even broken. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 found one at my local walgreen's 25.00 and i make smothies almost everyday. peace iccha Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: Actually, I was thinking more like $30 range... kristi On Aug 25, 2005, at 3:42 PM, Paula Wood wrote: > Cuisineart is about $100. It has a strong motor, but definately > not like Vitamix or K-tec. > > lala > > Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: > One that I can keep at work, probably wouldn't use it for really > heavy blending, but if there is a good cheap one that would, that'd > be cool! > > kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 it's black and decker by the way. iccha Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: Actually, I was thinking more like $30 range... kristi On Aug 25, 2005, at 3:42 PM, Paula Wood wrote: > Cuisineart is about $100. It has a strong motor, but definately > not like Vitamix or K-tec. > > lala > > Kristi Swanson <kswanson wrote: > One that I can keep at work, probably wouldn't use it for really > heavy blending, but if there is a good cheap one that would, that'd > be cool! > > kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Uhmmmmm, maybe .... If I am grinding flax seeds, like for crackers or to sprinkle on salad, etc., I do use the coffee grinder. Howver, I don't have any trouble with the flax seeds being ground up when I add them to my smoothies in the VitaMix. Annette rawfood , Valerie Mills Daly <valdaly> wrote: > Just a note on flax seeds: If you need to grind them, grind them dry. ... Once you add liquid, the seeds just slide around, and very little grinding is accomplished (as you experienced!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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