tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post8990786879238426976..comments2023-10-08T05:06:17.274-05:00Comments on Training Children up for Christ: Blendtec vs. Vitamix - I just ordered a Blendtec, and I'm so excited!Rodna Allmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-43775180454968454352011-03-02T10:53:52.773-06:002011-03-02T10:53:52.773-06:00Heather, I got black.
i am loving it, BUT, I am w...Heather, I got black. <br />i am loving it, BUT, I am wondering if it is just me, or if it seems as if it is not working as well as is was the first few days. <br />Mainly because sometimes it doesn't bled up all of the fruit, or ice, and will leave chunks. <br />I guess you may just have to do it a second time, but it didn't seem as if I had to do it a second time in the beginning. <br />When I try to make the ice cream a little thicker by using a little more fruit, it does the same thing. <br />It may be that I just have to figure out the right ratios of everything, and that it takes a little getting used to. We will see.Rodna Allmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-16462674128983274282011-03-02T00:32:41.554-06:002011-03-02T00:32:41.554-06:00Sounds like you're enjoying your new blender. ...Sounds like you're enjoying your new blender. :) My Blendtec is not loud - well, not any louder than a regular blender.<br /><br />The other thing that is very nice about the base of the Blendtec is that is super easy to wipe clean when those little spills and splatters happen.<br /><br />I may have missed it in your post, but what color did you get?Heather @ Marine Corps Nomadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704044370479709930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-68603933085897679072011-03-01T13:40:40.741-06:002011-03-01T13:40:40.741-06:00We love, love our Blendtec. I make peanut butter,...We love, love our Blendtec. I make peanut butter, smoothies, flour, soup...on and on. We've had it for over and I still love it as much as the day I brought it home!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964905458394341000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-13584969835298578102011-02-25T06:41:27.425-06:002011-02-25T06:41:27.425-06:00Yes, I too have the Blendtec Total Home Blender. I...Yes, I too have the Blendtec Total Home Blender. It's amazing how it can crunch up even a frozen clump of peaches...it just takes time.Did you get a creamy consistency...eventually? <br /><br />The smoothie recipes in the recipe book are awesome. <br /><br />Try the tortilla soup too. It's one of our faves.<br /><br />I think due to the layout of my kitchen and no counter space or things to absorb the loudness makes it louder. I did not notice that when at Sam's watching the demo.April Joneshttp://www.kitchen-blender-reviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-49446314377526849612011-02-24T06:49:47.544-06:002011-02-24T06:49:47.544-06:00Thanks for this comparision - I have been trying t...Thanks for this comparision - I have been trying to research the Vitamix as well so I really appreciate knowing about alternatives that work well before I spend all that $$$ :) Great post and very helpful info!Merit Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111608110674577500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-8792514955371870572011-02-23T23:50:31.685-06:002011-02-23T23:50:31.685-06:00No, it is not that loud. I mean it is loud, but no...No, it is not that loud. I mean it is loud, but nothing close to needing ear protection or needing to leave the room. <br />What model is yours? Is it the Total Blender? Mine is the newer Blendtec Home Blender. <br />Maybe that is it? <br />I thought I may have broken mine tonight when I put in a bag of frozen peaches, and some of them were not broken up. <br />Yikes!<br />It seems OK though.Rodna Allmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-87021052183285879382011-02-23T22:10:09.586-06:002011-02-23T22:10:09.586-06:00I think the reason the bananas did not blend was b...I think the reason the bananas did not blend was because I pressed the 'smoothie' button only one time, expecting it to do its thing and be done. Now I usually press a button with more power like whole juice or I just speed up to 9 when I use frozen bananas. <br /><br />I think I was a bit scared of breaking it, but that is not a concern now. Not sure which jar I used.<br /><br />Is your blender not loud? Mine is terribly loud. Especially when I am used to having ear protection. :) Maybe it's the layout of my kitchen, not sure.April Joneshttp://www.kitchen-blender-reviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-63446823540002162542011-02-22T21:51:02.454-06:002011-02-22T21:51:02.454-06:00April, I just read youe experience, and I am glad ...April, I just read youe experience, and I am glad I didn't have that kind of experience. I would be crying by now. So glad it all worked out though. <br />Did you ever figure out why it was so loud, and why the banana didn't blend as well. <br />Was it the 2 qt container?<br />I have the 3 and it worked amazing!<br />Although, I only tried it tonight. lolRodna Allmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-4237580704273321112011-02-22T21:25:03.233-06:002011-02-22T21:25:03.233-06:00The videos you posted are excellent. He gives a gr...The videos you posted are excellent. He gives a great comparison esp for the two pitchers. <br /><br />I had an interesting experience during my first week with my new blendtec. I blogged about it here...<br /><a href="http://www.kitchen-blender-reviews.com/uncategorized/blendtec-turns-1/" rel="nofollow">My first Blendtec experience.</a><br /><br />I agree with you Kimberly, they are both excellent machines. Thanks for the Cashew recipe. I'll give it a try. I am interested in the non-dairy nacho cheese recipe too. :)April Joneshttp://www.kitchen-blender-reviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-72022969813715972762011-02-22T14:38:05.053-06:002011-02-22T14:38:05.053-06:00I have been wanting a Blendtec for along time. My...I have been wanting a Blendtec for along time. My husband went to Costco to get one for my birthday once, and the Costco associate told him, this "other" brand will do the same and last as long. So he went with the other brand. Non the less, I still long for a Blendtec. YOU LUCKY GIRL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770518462873397348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-48353903700600477922011-02-21T17:51:20.090-06:002011-02-21T17:51:20.090-06:00Cashew Gravy
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. cashews
2 tsp....Cashew Gravy<br /><br />2 c. hot water<br />1/2 c. cashews<br />2 tsp. onion powder<br />2 Tbs. cornstarch or arrowroot<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br /><br />Use as is for white sauce. Add 1 Tbs. food yeast for gravy OR soy sauce instead of salt and food yeast. I use the yellow yeast flakes. (recipe from Cooking with Natural Foods by Muriel Beltz)<br /><br />I just thought of another great blender recipe-hummus! That has been another hit at church events. You can find all sorts of recipes online. I add Tamari and a secret ingredient-hot sauce. Yummy. If you are interested, I also make a non-dairy nacho cheese with cashews.Kimberly Kovachhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/kovachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-50758621605377763612011-02-21T16:53:19.151-06:002011-02-21T16:53:19.151-06:00Thank you Kimberly. I am just so excited to be get...Thank you Kimberly. I am just so excited to be getting this. I'll have to try the gravy!Rodna Allmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955668557789809150.post-50449215949848095202011-02-21T16:21:53.989-06:002011-02-21T16:21:53.989-06:00You will enjoy the Blendtec for sure! I have been...You will enjoy the Blendtec for sure! I have been a Vitamix girl for about 20 years and the people are wrong about not being able to clean it well. Vitamix tells you to put 2 cups of H2O and a squirt of soap in, then blend for 2 minutes. Works for me. Probably your Blendtec will do the same, so try it as it makes clean-up so easy. You will love, love, love it. I make gravy, Banana "Ice Cream" and so much more.Kimberly Kovachhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/kovachnoreply@blogger.com