Re: On the want to purchase fence...

[Guest guest]

, I DID respond to your last post, and at length. I suspect my answer

may have gone into your spam folder, as messages from this group sometimes do.

(and in which case you likely won't receive this response either)

[Guest guest]

--in a word--  YES.  I think you would love a Vitamix!  And who knows--you might actually jump in on the smoothie craze :-)  I don't know what the CIA is but I bought a refurb from LeaAnn and it works great.

 

Stacey

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM, n1jcx2 <n1jcx2@...> wrote:

 

Hi -- I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it one more try.I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my diet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I definitely like my animal proteins, am not " afraid " of fat in my diet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to my body and my family's health.

Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as a replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have really enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across many vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat lacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnish only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed the foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.

In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come with it are quite biased toward the smoothie " craze " (as my daughter calls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In further net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and note that it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but I haven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're really worthwhile.

In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this successfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I borrow it?)

Your experiences would be MOST helpful!Thanx! Dow, D.C.Houston, TX

[Guest guest]

Would Keller, Boulud, and Charlie Trotter count?

On the "want to purchase" fence...

In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this successfully?

[Guest guest]

Yes, I believe it is. I was in your same boat and have not regretted it for a moment. I use mine at least 2 a day if not more. I use it to make purees(very smooth) to make green smoothies for me and my family to make wonderful soups and sauces for pastas. I know it is a big investment but, I have suggested it to my friends and family I think would benefit from the use of this machine. If you think you could use it than you will. It makes eating healthy so much easier. It also makes it easier to slip veggies in dinner with my daughter. you can add a puree to just about any meal and she doesn't know it. I would definitely make the investment if you can afford it. Vita mix also offers a 30 day money back guarantee where they will pay shipping BOTH ways so you can try it at no cost and if you don't get enough use out of it then send it back at no cost. Hope this help. Good luck.

On the "want to purchase" fence...

Hi --

I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it one more try.

I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my diet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I definitely like my animal proteins, am not "afraid" of fat in my diet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to my body and my family's health.

Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as a replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have really enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across many vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat lacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnish only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed the foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.

In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come with it are quite biased toward the smoothie "craze" (as my daughter calls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In further net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and note that it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but I haven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're really worthwhile.

In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this successfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I borrow it?)

Your experiences would be MOST helpful!

Thanx!

Dow, D.C.

Houston, TX

[Guest guest]

I do not have any food allergies I know of. I simply love to cook and fine food.

I am very happy with the VitaMix. I suppose I treat it as just a super blender.

I have been delighted with the almost instant sorbets I can turn out. I have

been very happy being able to use seeds...say sesame seeds instead of the made

tahini paste in hummus. The hummus is quite lovely. I think it's rather like any

really good piece of kitchen equipment, you can certainly cook well without one

but you'll cook better with it. I could cook with my All-Clad cookware but I'd

rather not.

Terry

Http://www.Flickr.com/terrypogue

Sent from my iPad

On Jan 4, 2011, at 12:06 PM, " n1jcx2 " <n1jcx2@...> wrote:

> Hi --

>

> I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it one

more try.

>

> I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my diet a

little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I definitely like

my animal proteins, am not " afraid " of fat in my diet, but at the age of 45

really do need to give more respect to my body and my family's health.

>

> Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as a

replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have really enjoyed

the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across many vitamix-prepared

soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat lacking in vegetable matter (Texas

BBQ uses vegetables as garnish only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT

way to feed the foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.

>

> In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come with it

are quite biased toward the smoothie " craze " (as my daughter calls it, raw-food

movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In further net searches I came

across the CIA version of the 5200 and note that it comes with yet other

foodie-oriented support materials, but I haven't been able to actually look at

them to tell if they're really worthwhile.

>

> In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me raise the

quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this successfully? Or is

this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen toy? Does anyone have the

CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I borrow it?)

>

> Your experiences would be MOST helpful!

>

> Thanx!

>

> Dow, D.C.

> Houston, TX

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

sorry you did not get any answers but i did not receive any other email from you. at least i don't think so. anyway, if my house was burning and all people and pictures and computer were out, i'd probably grab my vitamix. jkjkjk cuz i could get another one easily. but, i have only had it 2 months and love it and it is amazing. watch the vitamix lady videos on youtube and she will definitely convince you and all she says is soooo true. lost my craving for sweets. thought that was insane. also, google victoria boutenko, she is terrific. bonnie

On the "want to purchase" fence...

Hi -- I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it one more try.I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my diet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I definitely like my animal proteins, am not "afraid" of fat in my diet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to my body and my family's health.Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as a replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have really enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across many vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat lacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnish only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed the foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come with it are quite biased toward the smoothie "craze" (as my daughter calls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In further net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and note that it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but I haven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're really worthwhile.In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this successfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I borrow it?)Your experiences would be MOST helpful!Thanx! Dow, D.C.Houston, TX

[Guest guest]

Now THAT's dedication!

Do you think he's getting any of this?

Re: On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

sorry you did not get any answers but i did not receive any other email

from you.  at least i don't think so.  anyway,  if my house was burning

and all people and pictures and computer were out, i'd probably grab my

vitamix.  jkjkjk  cuz i could get another one easily.  but, i have only

had it 2 months and love it and it is amazing.  watch   the vitamix

lady videos on youtube and she will definitely convince you and all she

says is soooo true.  lost my craving for sweets.  thought that was

insane.  also, google victoria boutenko, she is terrific. bonnie

 

On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

Hi --

I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it

one more try.

I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my

diet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I

definitely like my animal proteins, am not " afraid " of fat in my

diet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to my

body and my family's health.

Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as

a replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have

really enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across

many vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat

lacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnish

only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed the

foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.

In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come

with it are quite biased toward the smoothie " craze " (as my daughter

calls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In

further net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and note

that it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but I

haven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're really

worthwhile.

In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me

raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this

successfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen

toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I

borrow it?)

Your experiences would be MOST helpful!

[Guest guest]



Hope so!!!!

On the "want to purchase" fence... Hi --I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it one more try.I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my diet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I definitely like my animal proteins, am not "afraid" of fat in my diet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to my body and my family's health.Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as a replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have really enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across many vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat lacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnish only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed the foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come with it are quite biased toward the smoothie "craze" (as my daughter calls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In further net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and note that it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but I haven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're really worthwhile.In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this successfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I borrow it?)Your experiences would be MOST helpful!

[Guest guest]

I dropped him a line offlist, and told him to check spam filters. He should be getting the posts now.,_._,___

[Guest guest]

That could have ended up in the spam folder as well.

Re: On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

I dropped him a line offlist, and told him to check spam filters.  He

should be getting the posts now.

[Guest guest]

Me too, especially since I understand where he's coming from. I try to

combine healthful (usually) ingredients with a serious foodie

sensibility--it's all about how it tastes to me. I'm not one to make

myself gag something down on the basis that it's good for me. My mantra

is " food should be wonderful. "

Re: On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

Hope so!!!!

 

On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

Hi --

I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it

one more try.

I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my

diet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I

definitely like my animal proteins, am not " afraid " of fat in my

diet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to my

body and my family's health.

Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as

a replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have

really enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across

many vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat

lacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnish

only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed the

foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.

In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come

with it are quite biased toward the smoothie " craze " (as my daughter

calls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In

further net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and

note

that it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but I

haven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're really

worthwhile.

In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me

raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this

successfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen

toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I

borrow it?)

Your experiences would be MOST helpful!

[Guest guest]

Me too, especially since I understand where he's coming from. I try to

combine healthful (usually) ingredients with a serious foodie

sensibility--it's all about how it tastes to me. I'm not one to make

myself gag something down on the basis that it's good for me. My mantra

is " food should be wonderful. "

Re: On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

Hope so!!!!

 

On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

Hi --

I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give it

one more try.

I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make my

diet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. I

definitely like my animal proteins, am not " afraid " of fat in my

diet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to my

body and my family's health.

Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) as

a replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and have

really enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came across

many vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhat

lacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnish

only.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed the

foodie in me AND stay a little healthier.

In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that come

with it are quite biased toward the smoothie " craze " (as my daughter

calls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. In

further net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and

note

that it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but I

haven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're really

worthwhile.

In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let me

raise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done this

successfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen

toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can I

borrow it?)

Your experiences would be MOST helpful!

[Guest guest]

I thought so...but he answered me, lolFrom: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: On the "want to purchase" fence... Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 9:33 PM

That could have ended up in the spam folder as well.

Re: On the "want to purchase" fence...

I dropped him a line offlist, and told him to check spam filters. He

should be getting the posts now.

[Guest guest]

Oh, good.

Re: On the " want to purchase " fence...

 

I dropped him a line offlist, and told him to check spam filters.  He

should be getting the posts now.

[Guest guest]



i totally agree

On the "want to purchase" fence... Hi --I posted a few days ago but didn't get any responses, so I'll give itone more try.I'm a foodie - definitely NOT a health nut - but am trying to make mydiet a little better while raising the quality of my food a little. Idefinitely like my animal proteins, am not "afraid" of fat in mydiet, but at the age of 45 really do need to give more respect to mybody and my family's health.Recently I began using vegetable purees )mostly cauliflower-based) asa replacement for heavier, fattier and/or starchier sauces and havereally enjoyed the result. In looking for other ideas, I came acrossmany vitamix-prepared soups and sauces. Since my diet is somewhatlacking in vegetable matter (Texas BBQ uses vegetables as garnishonly.. :-) ) I thought that this would be a GREAT way to feed thefoodie in me AND stay a little healthier.In looking at the 5200, I notice that the support materials that comewith it are quite biased toward the smoothie "craze" (as my daughtercalls it, raw-food movement/lifestyle and vegetarian preparation. Infurther net searches I came across the CIA version of the 5200 and notethat it comes with yet other foodie-oriented support materials, but Ihaven't been able to actually look at them to tell if they're reallyworthwhile.In short, I want to make sure this is something that will let meraise the quality of my gourmand-geared food -- have people done thissuccessfully? Or is this just a really cool (albeit expensive) kitchen toy? Does anyone have the CIA video/cookbook? Is it any good? (Can Iborrow it?)Your experiences would be MOST helpful!

[Guest guest]

YES!!! Thank you all for your input.. I *am* getting them (online -- I stopped

the emails coming and am reading them " in the group " ).. Yesterday turned into a

hellish day at my practice and I couldn't get to my computer again until last

night... Two fingers of bourbon later was when I ended up going through the

list.. :-)

Oddly enough my wife came to me and said " we gotta do something to drop this

extra weight.. " Amazing how things come together, huh? I think that the VM

will be part of the way we keep the " foodie " alive and stop it from fattening us

up into Hindenburgs.

- Dow, D.C.

>

> I dropped him a line offlist, and told him to check spam filters.  He should

be getting the posts now.

>

> ,_._,___

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, good--glad to hear it.

Re: On the "want to purchase" fence...

YES!!! Thank you all for your input.. I *am* getting them (online -- I stopped the emails coming and am reading them "in the group").. Yesterday turned into a hellish day at my practice and I couldn't get to my computer again until last night... Two fingers of bourbon later was when I ended up going through the list.. :-)

Oddly enough my wife came to me and said "we gotta do something to drop this extra weight.." Amazing how things come together, huh? I think that the VM will be part of the way we keep the "foodie" alive and stop it from fattening us up into Hindenburgs.

- Dow, D.C.

>

> I dropped him a line offlist, and told him to check spam filters. He should be getting the posts now.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Glad to hear you are getting all of our

" chatter " . Don't you just love it when a plan comes

together?

Let us know when you get your VitaMix and start experimenting - I'm

sure you'll have some great recipes for us in no time.

Good Luck,

Kelley

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of n1jcx2

Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 8:45 AM

Subject: Re: On the " want to purchase "

fence...

YES!!! Thank you all for your input.. I *am*

getting them (online -- I stopped the emails coming and am reading them

" in the group " ).. Yesterday turned into a hellish day at my practice

and I couldn't get to my computer again until last night... Two fingers of

bourbon later was when I ended up going through the list.. :-)

Oddly enough my wife came to me and said " we gotta do something to drop

this extra weight.. " Amazing how things come together, huh? I think that

the VM will be part of the way we keep the " foodie " alive and stop it

from fattening us up into Hindenburgs.

- Dow, D.C.

>

> I dropped him a line offlist, and told him to check spam filters. He

should be getting the posts now.

>

> ,_._,___

>