Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Congratulations! Easiest breakfast in the world to make! Fran In a message dated 3/24/2011 11:35:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, macsplace35@... writes: I received my Vitamix yesterday, was so excited, watched the DVD... read all my lit... went to the grocery store to pick up some spinach and green grapes... Fired the VM up this morning with a mix of grapes, carrot, celery, fuji apple, spinach, some water and ice.... It tasted amazing, smelled delicious and had such a beautiful green color... Yum yum... I posted pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Let the addiction begin!!Congrats!On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Dawn <macsplace35@...> wrote: I received my Vitamix yesterday, was so excited, watched the DVD... read all my lit... went to the grocery store to pick up some spinach and green grapes... Fired the VM up this morning with a mix of grapes, carrot, celery, fuji apple, spinach, some water and ice.... It tasted amazing, smelled delicious and had such a beautiful green color... Yum yum... I posted pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks Fran.... I about jumped out of my skin when I first turned it on high to clean it.. hehe... It was better when I did my smoothie... variable to high.... Is there an optimal amount of time to drink green smoothies... I drank mine immediately but hubs went to bed and said he would drink his later... I popped it in the fridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks ....This could be bad in a really good way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I try to drink mine right away and my two little dogs get their share too, but I frequently leave some in the frig for my husband too. I find that they thicken up a bit when stored that way so it's a good idea to put it in a mason jar with a lid so you can shake it up a bit before drinking. I've never stored them that long but I think that they should be fine if you drink them within a day or so. Fran In a message dated 3/24/2011 11:48:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, macsplace35@... writes: Thanks Fran.... I about jumped out of my skin when I first turned it on high to clean it.. hehe... It was better when I did my smoothie... variable to high.... Is there an optimal amount of time to drink green smoothies... I drank mine immediately but hubs went to bed and said he would drink his later... I popped it in the fridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I put any leftovers in a glass jar with lid as well. Since I got my VM I've been saving and cleaning all sizes of glass jars. I still drink juices and smoothies right away or save them for Husband for a few hours, but for some of the dips, salsa, sauces even half a VM recipe makes a ton and some of it lasts a few days in the fridge. On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM, <fradal@...> wrote: I try to drink mine right away and my two little dogs get their share too, but I frequently leave some in the frig for my husband too. I find that they thicken up a bit when stored that way so it's a good idea to put it in a mason jar with a lid so you can shake it up a bit before drinking. I've never stored them that long but I think that they should be fine if you drink them within a day or so. Fran In a message dated 3/24/2011 11:48:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, macsplace35@... writes: Thanks Fran.... I about jumped out of my skin when I first turned it on high to clean it.. hehe... It was better when I did my smoothie... variable to high.... Is there an optimal amount of time to drink green smoothies... I drank mine immediately but hubs went to bed and said he would drink his later... I popped it in the fridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 There is nothing quite like that first smoothie. I have to tell you that I've had my Vitamix for close to 4 years now and I'm STILL excited to use it every day! (especially when I'm trying something new!) Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 11:35 AM, Dawn wrote: I received my Vitamix yesterday, was so excited, watched the DVD... read all my lit... went to the grocery store to pick up some spinach and green grapes... Fired the VM up this morning with a mix of grapes, carrot, celery, fuji apple, spinach, some water and ice.... It tasted amazing, smelled delicious and had such a beautiful green color... Yum yum... I posted pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hello Dawn,Enzymes are denatured after 1/2 hourVitamins oxidize slowly over time (ideally consume the smoothie within 24 hours)Minerals and Fiber never go awayAnd finally, my favorite saying where the topic of consuming stored smoothies (or non-organic produce) is concerned: "A Smoothie with no enzymes and less vitamins (or a non-organic apple) is better than a Snicker's bar any day!" Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Thanks Fran.... I about jumped out of my skin when I first turned it on high to clean it.. hehe... It was better when I did my smoothie... variable to high.... Is there an optimal amount of time to drink green smoothies... I drank mine immediately but hubs went to bed and said he would drink his later... I popped it in the fridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks for the info Lea Anne... my hubby will not be getting the fridgie smoothie today since my 15 year old daughter came home from school and devoured the rest of it. She said it was really good.... My 17 year old son tried it, said it was ok, but opted for tortilla chips and salsa... lol Also had a question on cleaning the pitcher. I fill with warm water...drop of dishwashing liquid and turn on high. The blender is a bit loud for a second on high ...is that a normal start up sound or is it better for the VM to be set on variable, worked up and then run on high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I'm glad to know I'm not alone, b/c I am so happy to have this machine. It's like a big girl toy... I can't wait to get in the groove and use the heck out of it. I also feel like I've found a little home... reading the messages has shown me that so many of you are interested in things I am. Alternative cooking methods, growing your own food, working on being as healthy as we can. So, although I won't comment on everyone's posts and drive everyone crazy... I am reading and learning.... Have a great day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hey Dawn! All I have to say is "let the games begin!" "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~ Mahatma Ghandi From: Dawn McGinnis <macsplace35@...> Sent: Thu, March 24, 2011 12:38:17 PMSubject: Re: My first smoothie.... I'm glad to know I'm not alone, b/c I am so happy to have this machine. It's like a big girl toy... I can't wait to get in the groove and use the heck out of it. I also feel like I've found a little home... reading the messages has shown me that so many of you are interested in things I am. Alternative cooking methods, growing your own food, working on being as healthy as we can. So, although I won't comment on everyone's posts and drive everyone crazy... I am reading and learning.... Have a great day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I saw a site yesterday, (and others) that make enough and keep it in the fridge for 2 days. k -- Re: My first smoothie.... I try to drink mine right away and my two little dogs get their share too, but I frequently leave some in the frig for my husband too. I find that they thicken up a bit when stored that way so it's a good idea to put it in a mason jar with a lid so you can shake it up a bit before drinking. I've never stored them that long but I think that they should be fine if you drink them within a day or so. Fran In a message dated 3/24/2011 11:48:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, macsplace35@... writes: Thanks Fran.... I about jumped out of my skin when I first turned it on high to clean it.. hehe... It was better when I did my smoothie... variable to high.... Is there an optimal amount of time to drink green smoothies... I drank mine immediately but hubs went to bed and said he would drink his later... I popped it in the fridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 It seems to me that every day my smoothie tastes differently. Unless you count every gram, etc, it could taste just a bit different. Everything varries to some degree. How big are your chunks, how many grapes or blueberries etc. I had a favorite, but can't remember just what I did. They all are good. k -- Re: My first smoothie.... There is nothing quite like that first smoothie. I have to tell you that I've had my Vitamix for close to 4 years now and I'm STILL excited to use it every day! (especially when I'm trying something new!) Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 11:35 AM, Dawn wrote: I received my Vitamix yesterday, was so excited, watched the DVD... read all my lit... went to the grocery store to pick up some spinach and green grapes... Fired the VM up this morning with a mix of grapes, carrot, celery, fuji apple, spinach, some water and ice.... It tasted amazing, smelled delicious and had such a beautiful green color... Yum yum... I posted pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Can you explain what you mean by enzymes are "denatured" after half hr? Sorry, teacher.....lol k -- Re: My first smoothie.... Hello Dawn, Enzymes are denatured after 1/2 hour Vitamins oxidize slowly over time (ideally consume the smoothie within 24 hours) Minerals and Fiber never go away And finally, my favorite saying where the topic of consuming stored smoothies (or non-organic produce) is concerned: "A Smoothie with no enzymes and less vitamins (or a non-organic apple) is better than a Snicker's bar any day!" Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Thanks Fran.... I about jumped out of my skin when I first turned it on high to clean it.. hehe... It was better when I did my smoothie... variable to high.... Is there an optimal amount of time to drink green smoothies... I drank mine immediately but hubs went to bed and said he would drink his later... I popped it in the fridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I make a pitcher full every morning drink half for breakfast and half for lunch. I can taste, feel absolutely no difference at all. Gab "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~ Mahatma Ghandi From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Thu, March 24, 2011 10:35:04 AMSubject: Re: My first smoothie.... Hello Dawn,Enzymes are denatured after 1/2 hourVitamins oxidize slowly over time (ideally consume the smoothie within 24 hours)Minerals and Fiber never go awayAnd finally, my favorite saying where the topic of consuming stored smoothies (or non-organic produce) is concerned: "A Smoothie with no enzymes and less vitamins (or a non-organic apple) is better than a Snicker's bar any day!" Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Thanks Fran.... I about jumped out of my skin when I first turned it on high to clean it.. hehe... It was better when I did my smoothie... variable to high.... Is there an optimal amount of time to drink green smoothies... I drank mine immediately but hubs went to bed and said he would drink his later... I popped it in the fridge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I like your saying, Lea Ann, and it's kind of how I feel when I have my 2 day old smoothies! Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, Australia On 25 March 2011 04:35, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: Hello Dawn,Enzymes are denatured after 1/2 hourVitamins oxidize slowly over time (ideally consume the smoothie within 24 hours)Minerals and Fiber never go away And finally, my favorite saying where the topic of consuming stored smoothies (or non-organic produce) is concerned: " A Smoothie with no enzymes and less vitamins (or a non-organic apple) is better than a Snicker's bar any day! " Blessings, Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.VitamixLady.comwww..com <))>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Just made my second batch of green smoothie for my 12 year old and hubby... They drank all of it and said it was wonderful.... Hubs is complaining he thinks Shea got more I told him to go drain the rest of the pitcher...LOL Lea Anne...can't wait to try your green ice cream.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Best to be started on variable speed 1, worked up to 10, then switched to high. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 3:26 PM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Thanks for the info Lea Anne... my hubby will not be getting the fridgie smoothie today since my 15 year old daughter came home from school and devoured the rest of it. She said it was really good.... My 17 year old son tried it, said it was ok, but opted for tortilla chips and salsa... lol Also had a question on cleaning the pitcher. I fill with warm water...drop of dishwashing liquid and turn on high. The blender is a bit loud for a second on high ...is that a normal start up sound or is it better for the VM to be set on variable, worked up and then run on high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 lol @ big girl toy! I like that!I am having fun in my journey of trying new things with my big girl toy, too. Today I made almond milk for the first time. It's really yummy!!FrannyOn Mar 24, 2011, at 2:38 PM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: I'm glad to know I'm not alone, b/c I am so happy to have this machine. It's like a big girl toy... I can't wait to get in the groove and use the heck out of it. I also feel like I've found a little home... reading the messages has shown me that so many of you are interested in things I am. Alternative cooking methods, growing your own food, working on being as healthy as we can. So, although I won't comment on everyone's posts and drive everyone crazy... I am reading and learning.... Have a great day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yesterday my husband made a smoothie with soy milk, banana, honey, protein powder, a handful each of almonds and goji berries and it was amazing! I only got a taste as there was only enough for 1, but it certainly left me wanting more! Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, Australia On 25 March 2011 08:55, Franny Lesniak <frannyfly@...> wrote: lol @ big girl toy! I like that!I am having fun in my journey of trying new things with my big girl toy, too. Today I made almond milk for the first time. It's really yummy!! FrannyOn Mar 24, 2011, at 2:38 PM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Let me know how it turns out! DON'T worry about using raw eggs - Leave Them Out if you want - I wish I'd never included them in that video because I rarely put eggs in my ice cream anyway and it has caused a lot of controversy. Carnation Instant Milk Powder or any brand of milk powder or any other soy protein powder. Also, spinach is a much better "first" green to use - much more mild than the Arugula that turned out to be… Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 4:58 PM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Just made my second batch of green smoothie for my 12 year old and hubby... They drank all of it and said it was wonderful.... Hubs is complaining he thinks Shea got more I told him to go drain the rest of the pitcher...LOL Lea Anne...can't wait to try your green ice cream.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Let me know how it turns out! DON'T worry about using raw eggs - Leave Them Out if you want - I wish I'd never included them in that video because I rarely put eggs in my ice cream anyway and it has caused a lot of controversy. Carnation Instant Milk Powder or any brand of milk powder or any other soy protein powder. Also, spinach is a much better "first" green to use - much more mild than the Arugula that turned out to be… Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 4:58 PM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Just made my second batch of green smoothie for my 12 year old and hubby... They drank all of it and said it was wonderful.... Hubs is complaining he thinks Shea got more I told him to go drain the rest of the pitcher...LOL Lea Anne...can't wait to try your green ice cream.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Don't forget that you can make salsa in your Vitamix! Re: My first smoothie.... Thanks for the info Lea Anne... my hubby will not be getting the fridgie smoothie today since my 15 year old daughter came home from school and devoured the rest of it. She said it was really good.... My 17 year old son tried it, said it was ok, but opted for tortilla chips and salsa... lol Also had a question on cleaning the pitcher. I fill with warm water...drop of dishwashing liquid and turn on high. The blender is a bit loud for a second on high ...is that a normal start up sound or is it better for the VM to be set on variable, worked up and then run on high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Don't forget that you can make salsa in your Vitamix! Re: My first smoothie.... Thanks for the info Lea Anne... my hubby will not be getting the fridgie smoothie today since my 15 year old daughter came home from school and devoured the rest of it. She said it was really good.... My 17 year old son tried it, said it was ok, but opted for tortilla chips and salsa... lol Also had a question on cleaning the pitcher. I fill with warm water...drop of dishwashing liquid and turn on high. The blender is a bit loud for a second on high ...is that a normal start up sound or is it better for the VM to be set on variable, worked up and then run on high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 It's a good habit to form. Going from "off" to HIGH makes quite a splash. Re: My first smoothie.... Best to be started on variable speed 1, worked up to 10, then switched to high. Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Mar 24, 2011, at 3:26 PM, Dawn McGinnis wrote: Thanks for the info Lea Anne... my hubby will not be getting the fridgie smoothie today since my 15 year old daughter came home from school and devoured the rest of it. She said it was really good.... My 17 year old son tried it, said it was ok, but opted for tortilla chips and salsa... lol Also had a question on cleaning the pitcher. I fill with warm water...drop of dishwashing liquid and turn on high. The blender is a bit loud for a second on high ...is that a normal start up sound or is it better for the VM to be set on variable, worked up and then run on high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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