Who has a vitamix?

[jamalynn]

I am thinking getting one but obviously have huge sticker shock with it. We are making a lot of smoothies these days and some days I get frustrated with our $40 blender. I cook a lot and have made nut butters in the past with my food processor (cuisinart 14 cup). I guess I am curious to what kind of chef has a vitamix and what do you use it for?  TIA!

[hungrycaterpillar]

I have a vitamix and use it every day. It makes the very best smoothies and I also use it for tons other things: soups, dips (hummus especially) and we make our own almond and peanut butter. It was really the best kitchen purchase I ever made and I am by no means a fancy chef. I just really like to know exactly where my food comes from and try to make as much as I can from scratch.

Buy it now! You can get a slight discount at costco too.

[Deleted]

I have one and mostly use it for smoothies, but it is amazing. Our dog had dental surgery this week and I have been pulverizing his greenies in it.

[chw57]

I am OBSESSED with ours. I use it to make smoothies, pizza sauce, and lots of cashew-based sauces. It was totally worth it

[boston340]

I took the plunge and bought a Vitamix a couple of years ago. As others have already mentioned, we use our mixer mostly for smoothies and also for making milkshakes. I've used it for soups, dressings, pesto, and to make some mixed drinks. I think it's definitely worth the price. My mom recently bought a Ninja blender; I'm curious how long it will last in relation to the Vitamix (it's waaaay cheaper).