Guest guest Report post Posted October 26, 2004 Boy am I confused! How could you kill and eat an animal, or enslave it and force pregnancy, shorten its life and take away its offspring at a young age ethically? If this is philsosphy, bring on philaterly?>>>>>I am digressing yet again, Gino , Gino , Gino, (Dexys Midnight Runners anyone?) The Valley Vegan...... jsome89 <jsome89 wrote: Hi, my name is Gino and I have a philosophical question. I've been vegan for 4 yrs now and my roommate has been trying to but has trouble with the dairy part, but she won't eat meat. But she still believes that we are suppost to eat meat but because of the way the animals are abused she wont. So here's my question: If by some miracle the meat, dairy and all the other ones started some how being done ethically and such, would any one of you start eating meat and/or dairy again? I at this point would no matter what eat meat or dairy again, i just dont want to be part of it in any way, to me it's still being part of killing! Just a curious question that i'm interested in seeing what other vegans thought. Peace, Gino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Is there a drink that you can make that you don't have to put in a blender? I don't have a blender and the ones that I looked at you had to use a blender. Michelle Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 2, 2008 On Wed, January 2, 2008 7:52 am, Michelle Brown wrote: > Is there a drink that you can make that you don't have to put in a > blender? I don't have a blender and the ones that I looked at you had to > use a blender. Orange juice Lemonade Tea (hot or iced) Coffee Serene -- http://serenejournal.livejournal.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 2, 2008 LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough, but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a bullet. - megsdogdepressed Wednesday, January 02, 2008 8:50 AM I have a question. Is there a drink that you can make that you don't have to put in a blender? I don't have a blender at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 I think I’d love a Vita Mix too. I do have a really nice blender, but it’s just too time consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use it, so I don’t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? Anna On 3/1/08 4:00 AM, " Janet Coe Hammond " <janetcoe wrote: LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough, but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a bullet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Coop wrote: > Re: I have a question. I think I’d love a Vita Mix > too. I do have a really nice blender, but it’s just too time > consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use it, so I > don’t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? My stick blender cost me less than $50 and it's super-easy to clean. Serene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Serene, what model do you have?? - " Serene " <serene-lists Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:48 PM Re: I have a question. > Coop wrote: >> Re: I have a question. I think I’d love a Vita Mix >> too. I do have a really nice blender, but it’s just too time >> consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use it, so I >> don’t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? > > My stick blender cost me less than $50 and it's super-easy to clean. > > Serene > > > > Check out our recipe files at http://www.fatfreevegan.com . > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 To clean my VitaMix, I just fill it with warm water and a few drops of dish soap and then put the lid on (VERY IMPORTANT:-) and turn it on and let it clean itself!! After a minute or two, I just rinse out the soap and it's clean. I never even have to touch the blades and there is nothing to take apart. I do sometimes have to wipe a speck off the sides, like berries or nut butters that might stick up high, but that's it! I know it's a big investment, but it is SO worth it. Seriously. I saved for a long time for mine and I'm glad I did. CherylSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks Serene, I do have a blender, and I used to have the stick kind but I never used it. I was really wondering if the Vita Mix is easier to clean than a blender. Anyone here have one that they can comment on? Anna On 3/1/08 3:48 PM, " Serene " <serene-lists wrote: > Coop wrote: >> Re: I have a question. I think I¹d love a Vita Mix >> too. I do have a really nice blender, but it¹s just too time >> consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use it, so I >> don¹t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? > > My stick blender cost me less than $50 and it's super-easy to clean. > > Serene > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 very easy to cleanSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 I find the Vita Mix to be much easier to clean than a regular blender. there are no pieces to take apart around the blade, you just reach down and clean around the blade which is easy to do. the blade is not sharp because it uses high speed rather than a sharp blade to blend the food. I am really happy with the Vita Mix. I make a lot of the Fuhrman recipes (www.drfuhrman.com) like salad dressings and blended vegetable-fruit smoothies and sorbets, none of which I could do with my previous blender. it helps that it has this plunger than lets you smash the food down. -barbOn Jan 3, 2008, at 4:42 AM, Coop wrote:Thanks Serene, I do have a blender, and I used to have the stick kind but Inever used it. I was really wondering if the Vita Mix is easier to cleanthan a blender. Anyone here have one that they can comment on?AnnaOn 3/1/08 3:48 PM, "Serene" <serene-lists (AT) serenepages (DOT) org> wrote:> Coop wrote:>> Re: I have a question. I think I¹d love a Vita Mix>> too. I do have a really nice blender, but it¹s just too time>> consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use it, so I>> don¹t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean?> > My stick blender cost me less than $50 and it's super-easy to clean.> > Serene> > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 i too find the vitamix a cinch to clean. which is good because i use it at least twice a day (smoothies and dessert sorbet) On Jan 3, 2008 9:42 AM, Barbara Whitney <bwhitney wrote: I find the Vita Mix to be much easier to clean than a regular blender. there are no pieces to take apart around the blade, you just reach down and clean around the blade which is easy to do. the blade is not sharp because it uses high speed rather than a sharp blade to blend the food. I am really happy with the Vita Mix. I make a lot of the Fuhrman recipes ( www.drfuhrman.com) like salad dressings and blended vegetable-fruit smoothies and sorbets, none of which I could do with my previous blender. it helps that it has this plunger than lets you smash the food down. -barb On Jan 3, 2008, at 4:42 AM, Coop wrote: Thanks Serene, I do have a blender, and I used to have the stick kind but Inever used it. I was really wondering if the Vita Mix is easier to cleanthan a blender. Anyone here have one that they can comment on? AnnaOn 3/1/08 3:48 PM, " Serene " <serene-lists wrote:> Coop wrote:>> Re: I have a question. I think I¹d love a Vita Mix >> too. I do have a really nice blender, but it¹s just too time>> consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use it, so I>> don¹t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? > > My stick blender cost me less than $50 and it's super-easy to clean.> > Serene> > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 I used to have a vita-mix, but it burned out and for some reason I now forget, the company did not honor the warranty. My experience, during the time I was using it regularly, was that it was really over-rated. It's basically a high-powered blender that costs way too much money. I now have a Waring blender with 3 (fast) speeds and " pulse " . It's a powerhouse. I love it and paid less than $100 for it. Makes terrific green drinks, chops up tough leaves like collards and kale beautifully. Cleaning a blender is super simple - fill half full with water and blend! Gets all the little bits in the corners out. Another tip: keep yours eyes peeled at thrift shops. I got my Juiceman juicer at a Goodwill for $7 and it's perfect! Woo- hoo! Happy New Year everyone - hope it's the healthiest one yet. - Lebkuchen , " Janet Coe Hammond " <janetcoe wrote: > > LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough, but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a bullet. > > - > megsdogdepressed > > Wednesday, January 02, 2008 8:50 AM > I have a question. > > > Is there a drink that you can make that you don't have to put in a > blender? I don't have a blender at home. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 OOPs! My bad. I said I have a Waring?! In fact, it's a Kitchen Aid. , " jegraef " <jegraef wrote: > > I used to have a vita-mix, but it burned out and for some reason I > now forget, the company did not honor the warranty. My experience, > during the time I was using it regularly, was that it was really > over-rated. It's basically a high-powered blender that costs way too > much money. I now have a Waring blender with 3 (fast) speeds > and " pulse " . It's a powerhouse. I love it and paid less than $100 > for it. Makes terrific green drinks, chops up tough leaves like > collards and kale beautifully. Cleaning a blender is super simple - > fill half full with water and blend! Gets all the little bits in the > corners out. Another tip: keep yours eyes peeled at thrift shops. I > got my Juiceman juicer at a Goodwill for $7 and it's perfect! Woo- > hoo! > > Happy New Year everyone - hope it's the healthiest one yet. > > - Lebkuchen > > > , " Janet Coe Hammond " > <janetcoe@> wrote: > > > > LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at > Sprouts that has a lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't > loose the cup fast enough, but I have the ball and use it in a glass > spaghetti sauce jar (which I like better than the plastic cup > anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty well to mix > drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a > bullet. > > > > - > > megsdogdepressed > > > > Wednesday, January 02, 2008 8:50 AM > > I have a question. > > > > > > Is there a drink that you can make that you don't have to put in > a > > blender? I don't have a blender at home. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Ah yes, I had a KitchenAid before my HealthMaster100. It was much quieter, but it didn't pass my " kale test " (i.e., no chunks, very smooth). I wasn't using the freezing trick though, so it might have worked to do that. The HM100 is quite effective, and has the same number horsepower rating as the Vitamix at half the cost. Others have reported less favorably of it. I sent the KA to my Dad and he's very happy with it, and my food processor is still a KitchenAid (and also rather quiet). -Erin http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog - jegraef ; " <jegraef " @bg2.grouply.com Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:24 PM Re: I have a question. OOPs! My bad. I said I have a Waring?! In fact, it's a Kitchen Aid. , " jegraef " <jegraef wrote: > > I used to have a vita-mix, but it burned out and for some reason I > now forget, the company did not honor the warranty. My experience, > during the time I was using it regularly, was that it was really > over-rated. It's basically a high-powered blender that costs way too > much money. I now have a Waring blender with 3 (fast) speeds > and " pulse " . It's a powerhouse. I love it and paid less than $100 > for it. Makes terrific green drinks, chops up tough leaves like > collards and kale beautifully. Cleaning a blender is super simple - > fill half full with water and blend! Gets all the little bits in the > corners out. Another tip: keep yours eyes peeled at thrift shops. I > got my Juiceman juicer at a Goodwill for $7 and it's perfect! Woo- > hoo! > > Happy New Year everyone - hope it's the healthiest one yet. > > - Lebkuchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks everyone for your input in the Vita Mix. In my experience, cleaning a blender isn’t as easy as filling it with water and blending. I do have to take the thing apart, because when I haven’t done that, I find a gross residue remains in and around the rubber ring below the blades, etc. I’ve tried making sure I’ve got everything assembled really tightly and then cleaning it thoroughly immediately after use, and it still happens. So I was wondering if the Vita Mix did that as well. Does it have the same basic assembly as a blender? The blades sitting on a rubber ring inside the cap that screws on to the glass jar? Anna On 4/1/08 4:38 AM, " jegraef " <jegraef wrote: I used to have a vita-mix, but it burned out and for some reason I now forget, the company did not honor the warranty. My experience, during the time I was using it regularly, was that it was really over-rated. It's basically a high-powered blender that costs way too much money. I now have a Waring blender with 3 (fast) speeds and " pulse " . It's a powerhouse. I love it and paid less than $100 for it. Makes terrific green drinks, chops up tough leaves like collards and kale beautifully. Cleaning a blender is super simple - fill half full with water and blend! Gets all the little bits in the corners out. Another tip: keep yours eyes peeled at thrift shops. I got my Juiceman juicer at a Goodwill for $7 and it's perfect! Woo- hoo! Happy New Year everyone - hope it's the healthiest one yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Janet Coe Hammond wrote: [stick blenders] > Serene, what model do you have?? I have the KitchenAid. I got it at Target. The only thing I wish it had that it doesn't is a stand for when it's not in use. Serene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 There were two that commented about this part — that there are no pieces to take apart around the blade. That’s what I was really wondering! I can’t imagine how it works without those pieces around the blade, but if it doesn’t have those, then it might be much easier to clean because that’s where the problem lies with blenders. Thanks so much for all the responses! Anna On 4/1/08 1:42 AM, " Barbara Whitney " <bwhitney wrote: I find the Vita Mix to be much easier to clean than a regular blender. there are no pieces to take apart around the blade, you just reach down and clean around the blade which is easy to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 3, 2008 I would have to echo several other posts regarding how much I love my Vita-mix and my experience with Vita-mix customer support and warranty service has been wonderful. My opinion is that vita-mix is worth every penny. Just my two cents. - Phil ---- jegraef 1/3/2008 12:38:07 PM Re: I have a question. I used to have a vita-mix, but it burned out and for some reason I now forget, the company did not honor the warranty. My experience, during the time I was using it regularly, was that it was really over-rated. It's basically a high-powered blender that costs way too much money. I now have a Waring blender with 3 (fast) speeds and "pulse". It's a powerhouse. I love it and paid less than $100 for it. Makes terrific green drinks, chops up tough leaves like collards and kale beautifully. Cleaning a blender is super simple - fill half full with water and blend! Gets all the little bits in the corners out. Another tip: keep yours eyes peeled at thrift shops. I got my Juiceman juicer at a Goodwill for $7 and it's perfect! Woo-hoo!Happy New Year everyone - hope it's the healthiest one yet.- Lebkuchen , "Janet Coe Hammond" <janetcoe wrote:>> LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough, but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a bullet.> > - > megsdogdepressed > > Wednesday, January 02, 2008 8:50 AM> I have a question.> > > Is there a drink that you can make that you don't have to put in a > blender? I don't have a blender at home.> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 4, 2008 LOVE LOVE LOVE my vita mixer. Have purchased 5 of them for family and friends and myself. Easy as all heck to clean... as mentioned warm water - few drops of dishwashing detergant and turn it on for 60 seconds.. DONE. simple. I use mine daily. No problems. COMPLETELY worth the investment! TomStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I also covet a Vita Mix!!! LOL I do have a decent blender and use it almost everyday. Since it is just fruit and greens and nuts that I'm blending, clean up is really easy. I just rinse it out really good with a tiny bit of dish soap. My bottom doesn't come off but the top comes apart. The directions for most blenders tell you to half fill with hot water and a tiny bit of dish soap, then pop it back on and blend at high speed for a minute. Instant dishwasher!!! That's the easiest way! Barbara , Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > I think I¹d love a Vita Mix too. I do have a really nice blender, but it¹s > just too time consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use > it, so I don¹t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? > > Anna > > > On 3/1/08 4:00 AM, " Janet Coe Hammond " <janetcoe wrote: > > > > > LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a > > lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough, > > but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like > > better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty > > well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a > > bullet. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 18, 2008 would love a vitamix too, but love the bullet. great for green shakes, salsa (when you do it as a sauce) and cold soups like red pepper. they told me the bullet is what bar tenders use, but whatever. its' great.Barbara Olm <barbaraolm Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:22:09 PM Re: I have a question. I also covet a Vita Mix!!! LOL I do have a decent blender and use it almost everyday. Since it is just fruit and greens and nuts that I'm blending, clean up is really easy. I just rinse it out really good with a tiny bit of dish soap. My bottom doesn't come off but the top comes apart. The directions for most blenders tell you to half fill with hot water and a tiny bit of dish soap, then pop it back on and blend at high speed for a minute. Instant dishwasher!! ! That's the easiest way! Barbara , Coop <rodstruelove@ ...> wrote: > > I think I¹d love a Vita Mix too. I do have a really nice blender, but it¹s > just too time consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use > it, so I don¹t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? > > Anna > > > On 3/1/08 4:00 AM, "Janet Coe Hammond" <janetcoe@.. .> wrote: > > > > > LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a > > lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough, > > but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like > > better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty > > well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a > > bullet. > > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 18, 2008 HI. I use to have a vita mix but sold it. All out there if can not afford a vita mix try Jack Lelane (spelling?) blender 100. It is very good and much like the vita mix. Be Blessed! Darlene Barbara Olm <barbaraolm wrote: I also covet a Vita Mix!!! LOLI do have a decent blender and use it almost everyday. Since it is just fruit and greens and nuts that I'm blending, clean up is really easy. I just rinse it out really good with a tiny bit of dish soap.My bottom doesn't come off but the top comes apart. The directions for most blenders tell you to half fill with hot water and a tiny bit of dish soap, then pop it back on and blend at high speed for a minute. Instant dishwasher!!! That's the easiest way!Barbara , Coop <rodstruelove wrote:>> I think I¹d love a Vita Mix too. I do have a really nice blender, but it¹s> just too time consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use> it, so I don¹t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean?> > Anna> > > On 3/1/08 4:00 AM, "Janet Coe Hammond" <janetcoe wrote:> > > > > LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a> > lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough,> > but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like> > better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty> > well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a> > bullet.> >> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks for info. I had one and sold it. My husband said if I bring another gadget into our house my suitcase will be on the porch. Be blessed! Darlene marcie savastano <jazzgig5 wrote: would love a vitamix too, but love the bullet. great for green shakes, salsa (when you do it as a sauce) and cold soups like red pepper. they told me the bullet is what bar tenders use, but whatever. its' great. Barbara Olm <barbaraolm (AT) juno (DOT) com> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:22:09 PM Re: I have a question. I also covet a Vita Mix!!! LOLI do have a decent blender and use it almost everyday. Since it is just fruit and greens and nuts that I'm blending, clean up is really easy. I just rinse it out really good with a tiny bit of dish soap.My bottom doesn't come off but the top comes apart. The directions for most blenders tell you to half fill with hot water and a tiny bit of dish soap, then pop it back on and blend at high speed for a minute. Instant dishwasher!! ! That's the easiest way!Barbara, Coop <rodstruelove@ ...> wrote:>> I think I¹d love a Vita Mix too. I do have a really nice blender, but it¹s> just too time consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use> it, so I don¹t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean?> > Anna> > > On 3/1/08 4:00 AM, "Janet Coe Hammond" <janetcoe@.. .> wrote:> > > > > LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has a> > lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast enough,> > but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which I like> > better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works pretty> > well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking about a> > bullet.> >> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Everyone’s been saying they clean their blenders this way, but I find I have to take it all apart and wash each piece, even the rubber bit beneath the glass has remnants of whatever I’ve blended. I’m definitely putting it back together tightly, but I’ve found that it happens on most blenders. Anna On 18/1/08 10:22 AM, " Barbara Olm " <barbaraolm wrote: I also covet a Vita Mix!!! LOL I do have a decent blender and use it almost everyday. Since it is just fruit and greens and nuts that I'm blending, clean up is really easy. I just rinse it out really good with a tiny bit of dish soap. My bottom doesn't come off but the top comes apart. The directions for most blenders tell you to half fill with hot water and a tiny bit of dish soap, then pop it back on and blend at high speed for a minute. Instant dishwasher!!! That's the easiest way! Barbara <%40> , Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > I think I’d love a Vita Mix too. I do have a really nice blender, but it’s > just too time consuming to take it all apart and clean it every time I use it, > so I don’t use it often. Is the Vita Mix any easier to clean? > > Anna > > > On 3/1/08 4:00 AM, " Janet Coe Hammond " <janetcoe wrote: > > > >> LOL, I covet a vita-mix, but settled for a cup I bought at Sprouts that has >> a lid and came with a wire ball. The kids couldn't loose the cup fast >> enough, but I have the ball and use it in a glass spaghetti sauce jar (which >> I like better than the plastic cup anyway). Its kinda like a whisk and works >> pretty well to mix drinks, but wouldn't chop anything. I have been thinking >> about a bullet. >> > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
