About to pull the trigger on buying a Vitamix, an object of lust for some time. A few questions for Vitamix-experienced folks...
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posted by supercres
on Jan 13, 2013 -
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Unable to find consistent work since 2009 I'm thinking of reskilling again. I'm 38. Is this too old?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 9, 2012 -
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I've tried yet again to tackle learning Blender, and yet again, I'm stuck on what should be a basic simple thing. Adding a material to an object. Can someone get me unstuck?
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posted by RobotHero
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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What's the best blender for milkshakes? Detailed instructions on making a chocolate milkshake with said blender would also be appreciated. Thanks!
posted by jtothes
on Jun 19, 2012 -
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A blender for smoothies, nut butters, milkshakes and ice crushing: do we have to go up to the Vitamix/Blendtec range, or is there a lower-end blender that you'd recommend for our needs?
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posted by Shepherd
on Jan 5, 2012 -
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I just watched a documentary and some youtube videos on juicers, and I'm wondering if there is a significant advantage over using a juicer as opposed to making vegetable smoothies with fruit?
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posted by mecran01
on Oct 1, 2011 -
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I have heard that the electric motor in a household blender continues to be noisy, even though the technology for a quieter one exist, is due to some sort of safety standard. I searched everywhere I can, but couldn't find any literature/ actual protocol to back this up. Does the hive mind have an inkling as to where I could find legit, cite-able sources for this?
posted by atetrachordofthree
on Sep 12, 2011 -
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How do I make healthy, filling juice to have as my entire lunch every day? 400-500 calories with all the protein and such that I need from lunch.
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posted by Squid Voltaire
on Jul 13, 2011 -
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Protein Shakes 101: Give me your protein shake/smoothie tips, tricks, advice and recommendations, especially the best, most delicious recipes you have.
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posted by booksherpa
on Jan 30, 2011 -
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Which immersion blender should I buy? Which should I absolutely not buy? Primarily using it for soups for two people.
posted by nadawi
on Sep 25, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a simple blender that is strong enough to transform various foods into goo, but not make me deaf or give me a headache to start my day.
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posted by Dr. ShadowMask
on Jul 19, 2010 -
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My blender has a bit of black dust at the bottom after I use it, presumably from the black rubber connectors under the container and on top of the motor. It still works, but is this normal? Will the black stuff get sucked up into the food stuff I'm blending?
posted by jyorraku
on Jun 8, 2010 -
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Should I buy a monstrously powerful ice-crushing carrot-liquifying nut-pulverizing fruit-vaporizing circuit-breaker-throwing uber-blender? Why? And which one?
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posted by madmethods
on Sep 3, 2009 -
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Where can I find a food processor with a glass or metal bowl? Is every food processor bowl in the world made from polycarbonate? I would like to find an alternative because of concerns with
bpa.
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posted by alms
on Mar 20, 2009 -
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Please help me find out how many pages are in back issues of several popular magazines.
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posted by imjosh
on Mar 3, 2009 -
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My father is several years on from surgery to remove a lymphoma in his neck (between his trachea and his esophagus I think). He has recovered wonderfully except for some scarring that has affected his voice (minor) and ability to eat much solid food. I want to help him find new ways to enjoy eating again.
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posted by jethrographic
on Jan 5, 2008 -
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Please help me learn a few simple techniques in Blender. Including outputting an animation to video.
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posted by austinlee
on Oct 4, 2007 -
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I have a blender that I've used for several months with no real problems. I tried making cookies today and found a setting called "Mix" which I set it too and the blender started mixing the ingredients into cookie dough. However, a few minutes into it, smoke came out of the bottom and it smelt like burnt electronics, although everything seemed fine otherwise. My roommate swears he's had hand mixers smell like that. What's the deal? Are mixers supposed to smoke?
posted by lpctstr;
on Dec 11, 2005 -
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I just bought my first blender. What can I make? Give me your favourite recipes for smoothies, cocktails, and blended whatnots!
posted by Robot Johnny
on Aug 17, 2005 -
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Whats the difference between a blender and a food processor? Seems to me the only difference is that a blender has more speed options, but I could be wrong. Please let me know.
posted by thebwit
on Sep 27, 2004 -
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I love Almond Butter but here in the UK a little jar that holds about 300 grams costs around £4.00 or $7.00. I decided to try and make it myself. I bought a bunch of almonds, put them - as I was advised into a food processor, using the steel blades and turned it on - what I ended up with was finally ground almonds. I have looked everywhere from google on down and found nothing useful. What i am after is a pure almond butter, with nothing added, like the stuff that comes in the expensive jars from health food shops. Can anyone tell me how to this?
posted by donfactor
on Jan 19, 2004 -
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