craftyhunnypie Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Woohoo! I can't quite believe it...hubby has bought us a Vitamix! Anyone got one? We both love cooking a lot, so this is going to be brilliant! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 What is a Vitamix??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow I now have blender envy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 I do believe there are some good you tube videos of it in action - with people putting odd things in it. I've yet to watch some of these. I'm no s"Ooops, word censored!", but when it comes to cooking gadgets ( useful ones, not fads) - well...I just love them! P.S. I have wire cockerel in the window envy!! Wow! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 He is 'Stan the Man', we picked him up from Wellsbourne Market last summer off a stall with lots of nice things, he was priced at £25 I think but I knocked him down by 10% and got a free candlestick . And here he is ready for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 thats awesome this thingy here? looks pretty funky, and they do them in red cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 How exciting! I would love a vitamix, I am very very What are you making in it first? Soup? Scrambled egg? Ice cream? Peanut butter?..... oh my imagination is already running wild and I don't even have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Being as hubby bought it unknowns to me, then told me - he has said he's making Mr.Whippy in it first! God knows what flavour. Seen a demo for a chocolate, strawberry & Baileys ice cream. MMm. I'm wanting to make a soup in it. I uppose we could make both in about 5 minutes. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 They're soooo ! Have seen them at a couple of shows, Dad didn't believe me you could make hot soup + then ice cream in the same machine so had to drag him over Don't think my student budget will stretch though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 The Vitamix is here! Was waiting for us when we got home! It's a right beast! Now what to make first! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm jealous too! We very nearly bought one at the Good Food show in the summer. We're going again at the end of November so maybe we might invest in one then. The kids would much rather have a Vitamix than a load of tat for Christmas anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Tonight is Vitamix Friday. We bought ( yes bought) ice cubes, frozen strawberries, chocolate sauce, double cream, Baileys, loads of fruit & vegetables. So a quick clean of the jug & we're off. Ha ha! Just waiting for the chooks to go bed, then hubby will be in & whizzing up heaven knows what concoctions. Hmm. P.S We made vanilla ice cream & chocolate ice cream is in the freezer! Saturday - I made onion, carrot, red pepper, tomato, chilli pepper, cayenne pepper & veg oxo soup - that was absolutely gorgeous. I then made chocolate & Bailey's mousse - also gorgeous, but not so healthy! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 He did it! My fantastically wonderful OH has bought a Vitamix while we were at the Good Food show today It'll be here in 7-10 days and we can hardly wait How are you getting along with yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 :clap:Excellent news! Do let us know what you use it for and how you get along. Still having fun with yours Emma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 We love ours. It's the most used kitchen gadget we have ever had. We have regular vitamix soup for lunch or as a snack. Perfect for my Weight Watchers! We have done ice cream. Hubby adores the chocolate & Baileys mousse. I've done breadcrumbs in it. Also scrambled eggs. It makes the most fantastic cheese sauce which we have over cauliflower or brocolli. I often have a few frozen strawberries whizzed up in some milk, to make the most yummy milkshake. It's a good way for me to get my milk, if I've not had a cereal breakfast. I would definitely say it plays a big role in me losing weight. We have ours out permanently on the work top & the easy cleaning of it is such a bonus. We certainly would not be without it. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Ok - I'm now sold on this blender after reading craftyhoneypie and Griffin's rave reviews- BUT- which model? And what's the best price anyone's found? Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Glad to hear it. I know it'll encourage me to eat more fruit which considering is free with WW now will be a huge help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Ok - I'm now sold on this blender after reading craftyhoneypie and Griffin's rave reviews- BUT- which model? And what's the best price anyone's found? Don't buy it from their own website because postage is extortionate I've just seen it on the John Lewis site with free delivery http://www.johnlewis.com/230976036/Product.aspx To be honest I didn't know it came in different models, only different colours, because I've only ever seen the one they use in the demos at the Good Food shows. What they don't tell you at the shows which is a bit naughty is that the dry mix jug isn't included in the price, that's an extra £109. But we figured we're not likely to be grinding rice etc in ours, we only want it for soups, smoothies and the like so the dry jug wasn't important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 OMG How much? Seriously? Im glad your enjoying your lovely Vitamix but think I'll stick to craving my Bamix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 And the difference between Vitamix and Bamix is.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 One is a blender that will heat as you blend - due to friction created. The other is a stick blender. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 OH is keen on a Magimix - any arguments for and against? I like the Vitamix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 We got ours from Ideal world shopping channel. Very often on the program. Have a look on their website. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 8)That's great to hear Emma. I love gadgets that get used a lot. Still thinking about this one, it does sound useful, I'm glad you still enjoy yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Was on ideal world yesterday as a blockbuster. Might be repeated - a good show to watch. Expensive, but an investment. Can't put a price on health either! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
