Guest guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 DH now knows I bought a vita-mix. He wasn't happy about it (still thinks it's a rip off). So, I'm on a mission to show him how awesome it can be. I freeze a lot of local fruit so I'm doing ice cream and smoothies. I made peach ice cream (vegan, I used soya milk) but he wasn't home to try. The boys, my sister, and the nanny loved it. He did get to try the green smoothie I made with kale and while he didn't rave about it he did like it. Last night my eldest requested raspberry ice cream. So I used soya milk, frozen raspberries, organic sugar, and threw in some flax seeds for the omegas. It was a hit even with my super picky middle child. DH liked it (but he only got a small taste since I made a small batch and the boys ate it up). DH will probably never admit he likes the machine (he's just that way). That's fine. I don't need to gloat or anything. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'm looking to purchase one this week. I can't do squat with what I have now. Where did you end up getting yours from? I've checked on Ebay. They have some that are refurbished for around $350-375. New ones from the Vita-Mix are about $535.00 - 575.00. _____ On Behalf Of peej2e2 Tuesday, October 06, 2009 11:21 AM Adventures with my Vita-Mix DH now knows I bought a vita-mix. He wasn't happy about it (still thinks it's a rip off). So, I'm on a mission to show him how awesome it can be. I freeze a lot of local fruit so I'm doing ice cream and smoothies. I made peach ice cream (vegan, I used soya milk) but he wasn't home to try. The boys, my sister, and the nanny loved it. He did get to try the green smoothie I made with kale and while he didn't rave about it he did like it. Last night my eldest requested raspberry ice cream. So I used soya milk, frozen raspberries, organic sugar, and threw in some flax seeds for the omegas. It was a hit even with my super picky middle child. DH liked it (but he only got a small taste since I made a small batch and the boys ate it up). DH will probably never admit he likes the machine (he's just that way). That's fine. I don't need to gloat or anything. Paula __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4484 (20091006) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've had mine for about a week now and will *never* go back to a department store blender! the thing is positively *awesome*!! My guy is taking a little while to get used to green smoothies, but he's coming around slowly. He's admitting to having an easier time in the washroom department, and he thinks it might be because of the greens and raw food. He still thinks the vita mix is overpriced, but now he sort of shrugs helplessly when anyone asks about it. hang in! Caitlyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I got mine from www.rawnutrition.ca. I went for the refurbished model. they replace the container and the manuals and recipe books. they recheck the motor, etc and make sure everything is working fine. the refurbished models are usually from people who get them and decide for whatever reason they don't want the unit. vita mix has a 30 day in home trial money back grantee, if I remember correctly. anyway, it's practically like getting a new machine, but for less money. Ours works great, but cost less. You can probably find something in the states similar. hth, Cait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 When I bought my Total Blender, my husband thought I was nuts. I have had it well over a year now and he now sees that I eat healthier because of it. He still hates the noise, but he understands that it helps me stay healthy. The other day, he noticed that it says it has been used over a 1,000 times and he had to admit that I was definitely using what I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I actually got mine at Costco. The 5200 was $500 and the dry blade container was $99 (that's Canadian $ so I'm sure the price will be better for you!). I went into Costco that day with the intention of asking when Vita-Mix would be back and sure enough...there they were. I'm really enjoying it. DH wanted blueberry ice cream last night but he like his ice cream very hard so I'll make some this afternoon (with soya milk) and freeze it for tonight. I like softer so it's perfect for me right out of the VM. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 So there's hope for my DH! I'm hoping my blueberry ice cream wins him over. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 OOO, blueberry ice cream??? Please do post your recipe! It sounds interesting! Cait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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