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Use a Vitamix food processor as a robot for your health, a real good idea? Review
A few weeks ago, I followed a demonstration of the Vitamix food processor range in Paris. A very interesting experience since I was able to discuss with most of the participants about their daily uses of kitchen appliances. Of the 20 or so people in attendance, I was very surprised to learn that many of them were there to see what a blender like this could do besides soups and smoothies. The majority had already tested this machine and were already convinced of its performance, but they wanted more.
Personally, I bought a Vitamix food processor for the soup and smoothie duo. I also make ice cream from frozen fruit on weekends because it is childishly simple, but I never went beyond it because I had, quite simply, never had the idea.
A Vitamix blender instead of a robot? Very good but why?
As I went a little further in my conversation with them, I better understood the origin of their curiosity. Personally, I live in a house in the countryside and my kitchen is at least 20m2 (that’s THE reason I fell in love with this house). So there is no lack of space to accumulate utensils, pots and robots. But all the other participants were Parisians and all had a small kitchen. So they had to choose between a super blender or a multi-function robot (what a dilemma!) But certainly not both (we could also add the financial argument but no one touched on it this afternoon). For them the expectation was therefore high to know what exactly this machine was capable of. And, to my amazement, she does a lot more than I expected.
The demonstrator made a shortcrust pastry and a quiche maker very easily. This requires using the device’s “pulse” function, but it is very effective. When I returned to the Workshop, I therefore began to experiment with making more elaborate recipes using only a Vitamix. And imagine that it works!
Finally, Vitamix does a lot more than I thought
Please note, I am new to making my special Vitamix recipes, but its range is ultimately quite wide.
So, in addition to the usual trio of soups, smoothies and ice cream, I have successfully tested:
Pie crusts in general: shortbread and shortcrust pastry.
Quiche machines
Cake and muffins
Pastry machines (chocolate cake)
Avocado chocolate mousse
Vegetable drinks (almond milk, etc.)
Some appetizers (hummus, guacamole)
As surprising as it may sound, Vitamix blenders can actually help you cook. While they cannot claim to replace a real pastry robot, they nonetheless remain a credible alternative to the use of robots for the preparation of many simple preparations. So if you are short on space and want a simple assistant capable of helping you on a daily basis, the Vitamix is a choice that deserves your full attention.
Personally, I cook with the Vitamix 5200 blender which is a basic and efficient version. For more support and a larger bowl, I recommend the Vitamix pro 750.
Vitamix 5200 Blender Professional-Grade, Self-Cleaning 64 oz Container, Black – 001372
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Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black, Self-Cleaning – 1957
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Vitamix: super blender, my opinion
The Vitamix is the magic wand of healthy, gourmet and varied cuisine.
The Vitamix allows you to do all of the following (hang on your belt, because the list is long … and amazing!):
The Vitamix allows you to replace an electric whisk: by pouring all the ingredients into the mixing bowl, and by operating the Vitamix at the slowest speed, in a few seconds … your cake dough (or muffins, cupcakes, madeleines …) is ready to be poured into its mold… and to brown in the oven!
The power of Vitamix allows you to grind, grind, and powder oilseeds (nuts) and dried fruits: these 2 ingredients are often used to make raw pastries.
The Vitamix allows you to grind, in a few seconds, the cereals (wheat, buckwheat, barley, small spelled, oats) that have been germinated in order to create breads full of vitality that are essene breads.
The Vitamix food processor can do all of this.And without changing the blade or bit. And without being taken apart.Do you understand why I love my Vitamix, and use it every day?
It serves me, helps me, and supports me in everything I do.Summer, like winter.From morning to night.From the simplest dishes (creams / mousselines / vegetable purees, spreads, and smoothies) to the most difficult preparations (ice cream, flour, cake batter, oilseed purees: nuts, sesame, macadamia with delicious coconut butter).
All of my friends (I said all right) know that my Vitamix is my favorite accessory in my kitchen.By the way … When friends come to my house for dinner, there is a (very) good chance that they will taste creations from my Vitamix.And you know what ?Some of my relatives, who are absolutely not passionate about cooking, have succumbed to it.Besides, I want to say that the Vitamix is made for those who are not good at cooking.
Its little story …
The first model of the Vitamix food processor saw the light of day in 1921 in Ohio, United States.Yes: the Vitamix company has specialized in the design of blenders for 98 years, and is almost 100 years old.Nearly a century and four generations: this forges experience, sharpens the expertise of a company that can make the most of its research to always be at the forefront of the blender market.Since then, Vitamix has become THE supreme reference in its field.Currently, it is recognized around the world as the “best of the best” of blenders.It is present in restaurants of starred chefs, canteens positioned as “alternatives”, as well as in juice bars, coffeeshops, etc.In fact, this blender was originally designed for professionals (restaurants, chefs, etc.).It was subsequently that it opened up to the individual market, under consumer demand and pressure (and not the other way around!), A victim of its reputation among chefs and restaurateurs who wanted to have one at the House.Currently, Vitamix is sold in more than 80 countries around the world (they are manufactured at head office factories in Cleveland).
What’s so great about Vitamix food processor?
Besides the fact that he can make all the preparations listed above?Mmmh… Many of its characteristics make it a unique blender.
Concretely :
The Vitamix is guaranteed for 10 years…!
And it’s the only blender on the market with such a long warranty.Nice proof of the confidence that we can give it when we know that the warranty period often reflects its robustness (remember that originally, Vitamix was designed to be a professional robot for chefs. great restaurants).
Where the blender is manufactured: All Vitamixes are designed in the United States.
Personally, I find this oddly reassuring, as the place of manufacture can be some form of security for the ruggedness of the device (Germany and the United States are renowned for making high quality robots).
Great vegetable soups
There are several other references of powerful blenders, which can grind flour, or even make vegetable soups (or purees)… but none nutritionally respects food like Vitamix does.
The soups are said to be of “raw” quality, and the nutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements) are intact because the Vitamix has no cooking program, and heats the preparations thanks to its speed of rotation of the blades.A precious asset for our health, and that of our loved ones … One of the strengths of Vitamix is therefore its power and its ability to respect the food, its nutrients.
A precious saving of time for… cleaning.
This is not a detail, is it?Often, washing food processors is long and tedious.With the Vitamix, cleaning is done in… 30 seconds. Watch in hand.Actually.Nothing is to be taken apart or unscrewed.Water is poured into the container. A drop of washing-up liquid. We put the cover on, we start the cleaning program.Open it, pour water into the sink, rinse.Finished.
The container is certified “BPA free”.
Because, it is important.For us, our family, our health.
A small practical detail: the Vitamix comes with a rigid pestle.
Useful for relatively solid preparations (flour, ice cream, oilseed purees, etc.), it allows the ingredients to be pushed towards the blade, to scrape the walls, without ever risking to touch the blades (thanks to a safety stopper collar which allows food to be pushed over the blades without ever touching them).The Vitamix is sold with an illustrated recipe book, and classified by theme … we find recipes ranging from classic smoothies, to the most elaborate pasta sauces, through cocktails, and ice cream.
Speaking of health recipes…
Others will come to enrich this gourmet & healthy list.
Vitamix 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment with SELF-DETECT
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Useful & practical information on the new blenders from the Ascent range
The Ascent range was launched in February 2018
This range offers three blenders, equipped with new practical functions and all new technologies for more safety, pleasure of use, and … an extended warranty (10 years now!):
Interlock technology makes it possible to detect and check whether the lid is correctly closed and snapped onto the bowl (on the one hand), and if the bowl is in place on the base (on the other hand) … for optimum safety, and will only start up if these two conditions are met. Convenient for the heads in the air, the busy, or the kids!In use, you can add ingredients (thanks to the small central measuring cap which can be removed at will), but the machine stops if the lid is opened.
Self-Detect bowl recognition technology recognizes which size bowl is on the base, and adapts programs and timer accordingly.
The Vitamix Ascent come with a 2 liter bowl which is ideal for a household of one to four people, for the vast majority of preparations. This bowl is completely transparent, and offers better visibility of the preparationOther 225ml – 600ml bowls are also available: they facilitate the realization of certain recipes such as: spreads and tapenades, chopped vegetables and onions, oilseed powders and purees (almonds, hazelnuts, etc.), small baby jars, sauces and coulis, grated cheese, etc.
All Vitamix Ascent have a timer that adjusts its programs according to the bowl placed on the base (detected using the Self-Detect technology described above).
Vitamix A3500 Brushed Stainless Blender
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Vitamix A2500 Ascent Series Smart Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black
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Vitamix A2300 Ascent Series Smart Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black
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Vitamix A3300 Ascent Series Smart Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black Diamond, Full Size
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Top 10 Best Reasons to Invest in a Vitamix food processor
The Vitamix is a precious ally, on a daily basis, to achieve healthy, gourmet, quick and easy cooking.
Here are the top 10 strengths of Vitamix:
Preservation and respect of the nutrients of our food.Vitamix is one of my own daily pluses for my healthy lifestyle.
Speed of preparation of recipes (the maximum time is allowed for a puree of vegetables of raw quality, and lukewarm: 5 minutes, watch in hand. The coconut butter is made in 5 minutes. My praline ice cream, in less than 3 minutes.)
Ease of use
Quick cleaning: less than 30 seconds, without taking anything apart.
The container is made of tritan: it is guaranteed BPA free.
Speed control and programming: it is by varying the speed of the blades that you affect the size of the pieces.
The Vitamix is the blender with the most powerful motor on the market.
10 years warranty
14 days to change your mind and return it against reimbursement (new return)
Easy payment in 3 installments without fees
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