Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 PLEASE read the manual and watch the DVD before even THINKING about making anything. Trust me, getting familiar in this way will save you potential frustration. The Vitamix is easy to operate but only after you've mastered the shallow learning curve involved. What should I make? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 In addition, YouTube.com has great videos too. > > PLEASE read the manual and watch the DVD before even THINKING about making anything. Trust me, getting familiar in this way will save you potential frustration. The Vitamix is easy to operate but only after you've mastered the shallow learning curve involved. > > > > > What should I make? > > ? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. > > Would love to hear simple favorites. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Nah, I thought I'd just dive in without having a clue. LOL! I'm a manual freak - I'll probably read it through at least 3 times, watch the DVD, and devour anything else they send me in the way of instructions. But when I'm done - I'll want the ingredients on hand for the wonderful whatevers I'm going to make So does anyone have any favorite, must make? Deb From: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 10:20 AM PLEASE read the manual and watch the DVD before even THINKING about making anything. Trust me, getting familiar in this way will save you potential frustration. The Vitamix is easy to operate but only after you've mastered the shallow learning curve involved. What should I make? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever.Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Thanks - I'm watching, and can't wait to create some of these concoctions! Deb From: flnancy1958 <pravern@...>Subject: Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 5:10 PM In addition, YouTube.com has great videos too.>> PLEASE read the manual and watch the DVD before even THINKING about making anything. Trust me, getting familiar in this way will save you potential frustration. The Vitamix is easy to operate but only after you've mastered the shallow learning curve involved.> > > > > What should I make?> > ? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever.> > Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 My favourite is the green smoothie we have each day - Blend 2 -3 cups water, supplements (2 scoops protein powder, 2 scoops Vital Greens, 2T flax seeds, 2T chia seeds, 1generous T Fibre Cleanse) until well blended, add 5 or 6 large spinach or kale leaves, a handful of celery tops, blend until greens are incorporated, add 2 bananas (frozen or fresh), 2-3 pieces other fruit (apple, pear, stone fruit, kiwi fruit) and blend on high up to a minute. This lasts hubby and I 2 days and keeps ok in the fridge. With Cyclone Yasi decimating banana plantations in northern QLD, they are predicting the price of bananas to go up to nearly AU$18 per kilo (it reached nearly $13 a kilo after Cyclone Larry a few years ago), so I bought a couple of kilos yesterday at AU$2.98 for the freezer and will get in as many more as I can - we can't have smoothies without bananas! Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, AustraliaPeople with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less. On 4 February 2011 12:14, Mom2_five <mom2_five@...> wrote:  Nah, I thought I'd just dive in without having a clue.  LOL! I'm a manual freak - I'll probably read it through at least 3 times, watch the DVD, and devour anything else they send me in the way of instructions. But when I'm done - I'll want the ingredients on hand for the wonderful whatevers I'm going to make    So does anyone have any favorite, must make?  Deb  From: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 10:20 AM  PLEASE read the manual and watch the DVD before even THINKING about making anything. Trust me, getting familiar in this way will save you potential frustration. The Vitamix is easy to operate but only after you've mastered the shallow learning curve involved. What should I make?  I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Oh. My favorite I'd the hummus from the cookbook. After that, strawberry ice cream using a bag of frozen strawberries and some cream. Sometimes a little sugar if you want the sweetness. TerrySent from my iPadOn Feb 3, 2011, at 8:14 PM, Mom2_five <mom2_five@...> wrote: Nah, I thought I'd just dive in without having a clue. LOL! I'm a manual freak - I'll probably read it through at least 3 times, watch the DVD, and devour anything else they send me in the way of instructions. But when I'm done - I'll want the ingredients on hand for the wonderful whatevers I'm going to make So does anyone have any favorite, must make? Deb From: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 10:20 AM PLEASE read the manual and watch the DVD before even THINKING about making anything. Trust me, getting familiar in this way will save you potential frustration. The Vitamix is easy to operate but only after you've mastered the shallow learning curve involved. What should I make? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever.Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the book smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together the fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very ripe fruit? What should I make? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Use light cream or half-and-half to start--you don't want to end up with butter. What should I make? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Let them get REALLY ripe first--they make the best smoothies. What should I make? I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. Would love to hear simple favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 They definitely do!Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, Australia People with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less. On 4 February 2011 13:04, <kareningotham@...> wrote:  Let them get REALLY ripe first--they make the best smoothies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good idea . I already have a lot of frozen bananas. So glad I have something more to make with them now, than just banana bread. From: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9:01 PM FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the book smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together the fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very ripe fruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I am so sorry for all you in the land down under are going through! Even if you're not in the midst, you're going to feel the effect. Prayers. Deb From: Niki Glover <niki@...>Subject: Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 8:29 PM My favourite is the green smoothie we have each day - Blend 2 -3 cups water, supplements (2 scoops protein powder, 2 scoops Vital Greens, 2T flax seeds, 2T chia seeds, 1generous T Fibre Cleanse) until well blended, add 5 or 6 large spinach or kale leaves, a handful of celery tops, blend until greens are incorporated, add 2 bananas (frozen or fresh), 2-3 pieces other fruit (apple, pear, stone fruit, kiwi fruit) and blend on high up to a minute. This lasts hubby and I 2 days and keeps ok in the fridge. With Cyclone Yasi decimating banana plantations in northern QLD, they are predicting the price of bananas to go up to nearly AU$18 per kilo (it reached nearly $13 a kilo after Cyclone Larry a few years ago), so I bought a couple of kilos yesterday at AU$2.98 for the freezer and will get in as many more as I can - we can't have smoothies without bananas!Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Thanks Deb :-)Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, Australia People with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less. On 4 February 2011 13:19, Mom2_five <mom2_five@...> wrote:  I am so sorry for all you in the land down under are going through! Even if you're not in the midst, you're going to feel the effect. Prayers.  Deb   _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Bananas are so good in smoothies, too. Hey, maybe you could come up with a peanut butter and banana ice cream! You could make the peanut butter, too! Honey would make an excellent sweetener. Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9:01 PM FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the book smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together the fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very ripe fruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Boy does that sound good -- Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9:01 PM FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the book smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together the fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very ripe fruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think using the vitamix is a lot like cooking. I read several recipes, get the general idea and then work with the ingredients that I have on hand and what I like. Everyone's taste is a bit different. Start out using pre-existing recipes and then adapt them as you get more comfortable with the machine and amounts. I personally add mint to most of my smoothies and have tried to go a bit green with celery and parsnips or carrots mixed with fruit. I got my machine right before Christmas and of course all the summer fruits were coming to an end. You will also make recipes according to the seasons and what is available. Most important, leave your machine out on the counter so it is right there to use. > > > From: <kareningotham@...> > Subject: Re: What should I make? > > Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9:01 PM > > > > FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the book > smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together the > fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very ripe > fruit? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Deb, you are going to love your Vita Mix. the first thing I made and continue to make since I got mine a week or so ago is Lea Anns recipe for her Green Smoothie from her website, it is great, I have it 2 times a day. > > I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. > > Would love to hear simple favorites. > > Deb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Deb, you are going to love your Vita Mix. the first thing I made and continue to make since I got mine a week or so ago is Lea Anns recipe for her Green Smoothie from her website, it is great, I have it 2 times a day. > > I ordered my Vitamix, and I can hardly wait to receive it!! I am soooo excited. What should I make? I am eating somewhat restricted right now (no meat or dairy), but only for a few more weeks. But my family can do whatever. > > Would love to hear simple favorites. > > Deb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 All this chat about bananas and I want to chime in here right now... i have about 100 almost ripe bananas growing outside my home in FL...it takes about 4 months from the time they appear to the time they are ripe and ready to harvest...and fresh ORGANIC bananas are really something to enjoy! ConnieOn Feb 4, 2011, at 4:28 AM, wrote: Boy does that sound good -- Re: What should I make? Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9:01 PM FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the book smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together the fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very ripe fruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 If you use honey roasted peanuts to make the peanut butter, then no extra sweetener needed! And the peanut butter is great on its own. That is the only peanut butter we use anymore! Vickey > > Bananas are so good in smoothies, too. Hey, maybe you could come up with a peanut butter and banana ice cream! You could make the peanut butter, too! Honey would make an excellent sweetener. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I picked fresh bananas is Anguilla when I was there. I concur, there something special about eating breakfast on the hoof. Was weird to see the trees cut down after harvesting. On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:55:33 -0500, Connie Cordova <basketnana@...> wrote: > All this chat about bananas and I want to chime in here right now... i > have about 100 almost ripe bananas growing outside my home in FL...it > takes about 4 months from the time they appear to the time they are ripe > and ready to harvest...and fresh ORGANIC bananas are really something to > enjoy! > Connie > > > > On Feb 4, 2011, at 4:28 AM, wrote: > >> Boy does that sound good >> >> >> >> >> >> -- Re: What should I make? >> >> Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9:01 PM >> >> >> FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the >> book smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together >> the fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very >> ripe fruit? >> >> >> >> >> >> > -- Steve Spence Renewable energy and self sufficiency http://www.green-trust.org http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Connie, you are very blessed indeed with that bounty on your doorstep! I can't begin to imagine how good they taste. Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, AustraliaPeople with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less. On 5 February 2011 12:55, Connie Cordova <basketnana@...> wrote:  All this chat about bananas and I want to chime in here right now... i have about 100 almost ripe bananas growing outside my home in FL...it takes about 4 months from the time they appear to the time they are ripe and ready to harvest...and fresh ORGANIC bananas are really something to enjoy! Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 yes, you have to cut down the plant the bananas grew on (my husband hates that chore because it's messy) but you always have three plants growing at one time...papa, mama and baby...and when papa produces his bananas and we cut him down, mama banana plant grows up to be papa next and then baby becomes mama....we get about two harvests a year...sometimes it's been two at the same time...but that's rare. Our colder weather has made the leaves of the plants look shabby but hasn't seem to affect the bananas at all... Connie On Feb 5, 2011, at 9:18 AM, Steve Spence wrote: > I picked fresh bananas is Anguilla when I was there. I concur, there > something special about eating breakfast on the hoof. Was weird to see the > trees cut down after harvesting. > > On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:55:33 -0500, Connie Cordova > <basketnana@...> wrote: > >> All this chat about bananas and I want to chime in here right now... i >> have about 100 almost ripe bananas growing outside my home in FL...it >> takes about 4 months from the time they appear to the time they are ripe >> and ready to harvest...and fresh ORGANIC bananas are really something to >> enjoy! >> Connie >> >> >> >> On Feb 4, 2011, at 4:28 AM, wrote: >> >>> Boy does that sound good >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- Re: What should I make? >>> >>> Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 9:01 PM >>> >>> >>> FANTASTIC!!!! You wait and see how quickly it'll come to you with the >>> book smarts behind you! In the meantime, why not start putting together >>> the fixings for some nice ice cream, i.e., freezing some cubes and very >>> ripe fruit? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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