The Electrical Appliance No Woman Should Be without!
by Karen Elizaga | Posted: March 7th, 2011 | No Comments »
A couple of summers ago, I finally bought myself a Vita-Mix. I say “finally” because about six years ago, a dear friend came back from a super intense health spa, and he told me about this amazing kitchen appliance that maintains the integrity of nutrients, makes beautiful smoothies and concocts delicious juices. I went online and found said appliance. I gulped as I looked at the price tag. For real?
Over the last several years, I continued to covet the Vita-Mix, going online from time to time to admire its features but not having a good enough excuse to justify its expense to my skeptical husband, who thinks I am the queen of buying useless stuff and discarding them to gather dust soon after purchase. And to be fair, until a few years ago, I didn’t have the same level of commitment to nutrition.
I finally got up the courage to buy the damn thing and to commit to my husband that the Vita-Mix wouldn’t end up in kitchen appliance purgatory as so many had (think juicer, full-blown food processor, super fancy ice cream scoop…). And it has honestly changed my life.
Changed my life? Okay. I can feel your skepticism. But seriously, I use the thing two to three times a day, making my delicious smoothies (all healthy whole foods, thanks to Susan!), guacamole, creamed spinach, hummus and green soups. I often make my organic green juices in there, and if I drank cocktails like I used to, I would make those too! Recently, we even made cream cheese icing for my husband’s birthday cake – so he’s a beneficiary too! So it’s a juicer, a food processor, a blender, a mixer (I’m sure there’s more) all in one! The best part of the Vita-Mix – well, it’s really one of many best parts – is that the thing is so easy to clean because it’s just one piece!! I don’t need to take the pitcher apart, making sure to clean every nook and cranny of every item. So using the Vita-Mix multiple times a day is not a big deal at all.
I love it so much that I’ve turned my friends on to it. The last time I saw the Vita-Mix for sale, I walked out with seven of them. Seven. I really think every home has got to have one. There’s no better kitchen appliance that will make a bigger impact on your health!
Do you have a Vita-Mix? Tell us why you love it!
OMG I love it. I have to say I was hesitant. I like quality appliances but I am also frugal at heart. To me the Vita-Mix was far more than I would spend on a blender. Well my husband reminded me that I go through about four blenders a year! Yes it is true. I do lots of recipe experiments with my blender. My kitchen is a virtual science lab! Last year I was trying to make different nut butters and nut milks. Standard blenders do not like nuts. The Vita-Mix is worth every penny! First of all you can double your recipes, it is the best for smoothies, vegetable juices, puree’s and soups and you don’t have to take it apart to wash it!!!
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