Anyone have a Vitamix blender?

[Tinkermommy]

I just ordered one and hope to get it later this week.

My hubby and I want to make green smoothies with it mainly, but it looks like you can do a lot more (soup, ice cream, etc).

Does anyone else have one and if so could you share any recipes or info on it?

I would appreciate it!

 

[DVCJones]

I am sooooo close to buying one too. I'm trying to talk myself into spending the money. They are so expensive!!! My mother has had one for over 25 years and still uses it. I will probably end up buying one this week, because I know how great they are.

 

[Big Cuddly Bear]

I make lots of sauces in mine. I have had it for about 6 or 7 years. I don't have any recipes, as I frequently make them up as I go along. But I would love to see what others are making with theirs.

 

[Imzadi]

I saw them at demos at trade shows. They motor is so powerful, it's like the equivalent of a lawn mower! Plus, because of the glass pitcher, you can add hot liquids in while blending, to make hot soups. Something that can't be done with with the plastic pitchers most blenders have.

We got to sample quite a bit of the foods that were demoed. My favorite was the tortilla soup.

Check out Yahoo Groups, they have a few Vitamix groups there with recipes & tips. One of them even has the tortilla soup recipe.

http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Vitamix

 

[Tinkermommy]

Thanks Imzadi for the Yahoo groups info.

Big Cuddly Bear, what kind of ingredients to you use in your sauces?