RE: gm all...question re magic bullet OT

[Guest guest]

YES! Salton sandwich maker. I eventually acquired the pie shell maker and the tart maker as well-still have them all. From: <busresponsible@...>Subject: Re: gm all...question re magic bullet OT Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 9:35 AM Have a regular blender and it came with a small food processor, very small but, great for a quick chop and rinse off. I think

they might sell small processors somewhere for less than a majic bullet, I don't know -- gm all...question re magic bullet OT hi everyone i have been drawn lately to the advertisements for the magic bullet...gasp! im looking to my vitamix friends (and gadget friendly types) to weigh in on my getting one. i guess the draw for me is the small containers to chop something quick or make a quick single serving without having to dirty the vitamix. i have the smaller wet container for the vitamix so maybe i should just discipline myself to use that more often. it is appealing to chop that onion in that small magic bullet cup and and be done. there are a few other things i am drawn to but frankly - i think that just points out to the fact i need to try some new recipes

in the vitamix and id be happy. when they promo the mb i saw some new foods or ideas that of course show off the magic bullet but in truth the vm could handle all of that and in bigger quantities if i wanted. anyhow- off to work but would love you guys to let me know your thoughts. does anyone have the magic bullet btw?? thanks pam ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Feel free to ask for recommendations! I also have a tiny, tiny kitchen...but all the gadgets fit! (we have a charming little mini bread machine-cheeky red, makes a half loaf....and we have the mini GF grill-perfect for a panini or two)! From: rbfrost84@... <rbfrost84@...>Subject: Re: gm all...question re magic bullet OT Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 3:38 PM

I love my magic bullet! It sure has its applications. I don't have the small wet mix container for the VM yet so when I'm doing smaller things the bullet works great! But I *have* to have both the bullet and the VM. Oh .. and my Kitchen Aid Food Processor and Mixer and all those other handy gadgets.I'm on the verge of being a gadget addict - even with my small kitchen and limited space I make everything fit somehow. Next it'll be a bread machine. Maybe a Foreman grill? Oh dear! LOL

The hopelessly gadget addicted - Roxanne

[Guest guest]

That's just crazy. The Magic Bullet is the easiest thing to clean -- it usually takes me less than 10 seconds using a bottle brush on the cup and the blade attachment. And I only need to keep the base and one cup with one blade attachment on the counter. As the infomercial says, it takes about as much space on your counter as a coffee mug. And I do like that I can put the cup in the microwave.

However, the infomercial does vastly overrate what the MB is capable of. I would love to see a version of the infomercial where they don't have any cuts to hide the process they are doing. I would never attempt to chop onions unless I want puree/juice.

I used to have a VitaMix, but gave it to my uncle. I just found it too big and bulky. I recently bought a Ninja, but I still bring out the MB for the times I just need a quick puree of something. Again, it's SOOOO much easier to clean than the Ninja. And I'm so afraid I'm going to cut myself on those Ninja blades, since I'm such a klutz.

On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 6:45 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

I just had a lady at my most recent show buy a Vitamix and lament the fact that she had recently purchased a Magic Bullet - her biggest gripe was all of the pieces and parts and how much space they took up in her cabinet, and what a pain they were to clean.

[Guest guest]

Perhaps it was the Ninja that she had - I think of them as the same appliance.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jun 2, 2011, at 5:21 PM, Randy Harmelink wrote:

That's just crazy. The Magic Bullet is the easiest thing to clean -- it usually takes me less than 10 seconds using a bottle brush on the cup and the blade attachment. And I only need to keep the base and one cup with one blade attachment on the counter. As the infomercial says, it takes about as much space on your counter as a coffee mug. And I do like that I can put the cup in the microwave.

However, the infomercial does vastly overrate what the MB is capable of. I would love to see a version of the infomercial where they don't have any cuts to hide the process they are doing. I would never attempt to chop onions unless I want puree/juice.

I used to have a VitaMix, but gave it to my uncle. I just found it too big and bulky. I recently bought a Ninja, but I still bring out the MB for the times I just need a quick puree of something. Again, it's SOOOO much easier to clean than the Ninja. And I'm so afraid I'm going to cut myself on those Ninja blades, since I'm such a klutz.

On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 6:45 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

I just had a lady at my most recent show buy a Vitamix and lament the fact that she had recently purchased a Magic Bullet - her biggest gripe was all of the pieces and parts and how much space they took up in her cabinet, and what a pain they were to clean.

[Guest guest]

The mochi maker is GREAT...but huge! I have only used it twice, but made enough mochi both times to last me a good while! As much as it makes at a time, I think I will only need to use it twice a year to keep enough stored.

From: rbfrost84@... <rbfrost84@...>

Subject: Re: gm all...question re magic bullet OT

Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 3:38 PM

I love my magic bullet! It sure has its applications. I don't have the small wet mix container for the VM yet so when I'm doing smaller things the bullet works great! But I *have* to have both the bullet and the VM. Oh .. and my Kitchen Aid Food Processor and Mixer and all those other handy gadgets.I'm on the verge of being a gadget addict - even with my small kitchen and limited space I make everything fit somehow. Next it'll be a bread machine. Maybe a Foreman grill? Oh dear! LOL

[Guest guest]

I have had mine (and given it quite a workout) for years. Mine is the type that has the bun warmer on top. My daughters friends often use it for making panini sandwiches-it is one of the few appliances THEY are allowed to play with, lol. If a group of teens hasn't trashed it in all this time, I would say it is durable-never had a problem with it.From: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: gm all...question re magic bullet OT Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 3:52 PM

I reviewed a Foreman grill for Amazon 2+ years ago and it has since died. I now have another one they sent me for review; I guess we'll just have to see but given the longevity (or lack thereof) of the first one, my advice is to find something else. Too bad, too--Big is one of my idols.

Re: gm all...question re magic bullet OT

I love my magic bullet! It sure has its applications. I don't have the small wet mix container for the VM yet so when I'm doing smaller things the bullet works great! But I *have* to have both the bullet and the VM. Oh .. and my Kitchen Aid Food Processor and Mixer and all those other handy gadgets.I'm on the verge of being a gadget addict - even with my small kitchen and limited space I make everything fit somehow. Next it'll be a bread machine. Maybe a Foreman grill? Oh dear! LOL

[Guest guest]

I've had a Tribest for several years.

It's used more than my Vita mix, I list it as indispensable.

Chuck

I went down the street to the 24-hour grocery. When I got there, the

guy was locking the front door. I said, " Hey, the sign says you're

open 24 hours. " He said, " Yes, but not in a row. " --

On 6/2/2011 10:55:37 AM, emmsmama (signingsmart@...) wrote:

> Anybody try a Tribest machine?

>

> http://www.tribestlife.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.

> asp?idcategory=3 & idproduct=563

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hi Pam, I have a magic bullet and

> wouldn't recommend it really. Maybe it's just me, but I have never been

> able to get it to produce the results they show on tv, even with " pulsing "

> (ie not turning it on) it grinds some parts of the onion or tomato to

> liquid and on the other hand there are still large chunks) it certainly

> doesn't make anything in 1-2-3 little pulses like it shows, at least not in my

experience! Again, maybe it's

> just me!

> >

> > One thing I do know isn't me though, it takes alot longer to make a smoothie

than they tell you on tv!

> >

> > Hopefully others will have advice on how to use it that I can glean from

this thread! Have a great day!

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have a Bullet that is 3 years old and only used it a few times,

because I found it just did not chop as well as advertised. When I want

to chop a small amount (up to a cup or so) I have a Cuisinart Mini

Processor which costs I think either $25 or 35 at Costco. It has only 3

parts which go in dishwasher-container, lid and blade. It replaced a

Krups model of a similar chopper. I LOVE them. They are on counter and

used almost daily, because of reasons you state, Hate to grab Vm when

it's for chopping only say a cup of onion. Love my VM but also love my

mini processor.

Velda

On 6/2/2011 6:12 AM, obrocp wrote:

> hi everyone

>

> i have been drawn lately to the advertisements for the magic bullet...gasp!

im looking to my vitamix friends (and gadget friendly types) to weigh in on my

getting one. i guess the draw for me is the small containers to chop something

quick or make a quick single serving without having to dirty the vitamix. i

have the smaller wet container for the vitamix so maybe i should just discipline

myself to use that more often.

>

> it is appealing to chop that onion in that small magic bullet cup and and be

done. there are a few other things i am drawn to but frankly - i think that

just points out to the fact i need to try some new recipes in the vitamix and id

be happy. when they promo the mb i saw some new foods or ideas that of course

show off the magic bullet but in truth the vm could handle all of that and in

bigger quantities if i wanted.

>

> anyhow- off to work but would love you guys to let me know your thoughts.

does anyone have the magic bullet btw??

>

> thanks pam

>

>

>

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

You win. No contest. haha

Velda

On 6/2/2011 6:59 AM, Berry wrote:

Oh, JUST in case I

happen to be caught outdoors, I have the "bullet to go" as

well, lol.

http://www.bullettogo.com/

From: <busresponsible@...>

Subject: Re: gm all...question re

magic bullet OT

Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 9:35 AM

 

Have a regular blender and it

came with a small food processor,

very small but, great for a quick

chop and rinse off.  I think they

might sell small processors

somewhere for less than a majic

bullet, I don't know

 

 

 

 

 

-------Original

Message-------

 

From: obrocp

Date:

6/2/2011 9:13:02 AM

Subject:

gm

all...question re magic bullet OT

 

hi everyone

 

i have been drawn lately to the

advertisements for the magic

bullet...gasp!  im looking to my

vitamix friends (and gadget friendly

types) to weigh in on my getting

one.  i guess the draw for me is the

small containers to chop something

quick or make a quick single serving

without having to dirty the

vitamix.  i have the smaller wet

container for the vitamix so maybe i

should just discipline myself to use

that more often.

 

it is appealing to chop that onion

in that small magic bullet cup and and

be done.  there are a few other things

i am drawn to but frankly - i think

that just points out to the fact i

need to try some new recipes in the

vitamix and id be happy.  when they

promo the mb i saw some new foods or

ideas that of course show off the

magic bullet but in truth the vm could

handle all of that and in bigger

quantities if i wanted.

 

anyhow-  off to work but would love

you guys to let me know your

thoughts.  does anyone have the magic

bullet btw??

 

thanks pam

 

 

 

------------------------------------

 

[Guest guest]

I have one of those sandwich makers!

Velda

On 6/2/2011 7:09 AM, Berry wrote:

It is a sickness, I

can't help myself!  Nor do I wish to...  (my mother has

fussed at me about my kitchen gadget "ailment" since I was

about 12 and they came out with those sandwich machines

that made little toasted triangles...a neighbor had one

and I HAD to have one of my own.  I was given one for

Christmas...and the passion for gadgets started.  Oh,

STILL have that old warn out machine too!

From:

<busresponsible@...>

Subject: Re:

gm

all...question re magic bullet

OT

To:

Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011,

9:35 AM

 

Have a

regular

blender and it

came with a

small food

processor,

very small

but, great for

a quick chop

and rinse

off.  I think

they might

sell small

processors

somewhere for

less than a

majic bullet,

I don't know

 

 

 

 

-------Original

Message-------

 

From:

obrocp

Date:

6/2/2011

9:13:02 AM

To:

wlmailhtml:/mc/compose?to=

Subject:

gm

all...question

re magic

bullet OT

 

hi everyone

 

i have been

drawn lately

to the

advertisements

for the magic

bullet...gasp! 

im looking to

my vitamix

friends (and

gadget

friendly

types) to

weigh in on my

getting one. 

i guess the

draw for me is

the small

containers to

chop something

quick or make

a quick single

serving

without having

to dirty the

vitamix.  i

have the

smaller wet

container for

the vitamix so

maybe i should

just

discipline

myself to use

that more

often.

 

it is

appealing to

chop that

onion in that

small magic

bullet cup and

and be done. 

there are a

few other

things i am

drawn to but

frankly - i

think that

just points

out to the

fact i need to

try some new

recipes in the

vitamix and id

be happy. 

when they

promo the mb i

saw some new

foods or ideas

that of course

show off the

magic bullet

but in truth

the vm could

handle all of

that and in

bigger

quantities if

i wanted.

 

anyhow- 

off to work

but would love

you guys to

let me know

your

thoughts. 

does anyone

have the magic

bullet btw??

 

thanks pam

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

In my house the kitchen is mine.  my wife thinks it’s a room that you walk thru to get to the back door. Over the years I have collected many gadgets and have no more storage space for new ones ; so we imposed a new rule ten years ago I can’t buy anything new but I can buy replacements as long as something goes I can get a new one.  I have bent this rule a few times and broke it a couple of times. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of BerrySent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 3:35 PM Subject: RE: gm all...question re magic bullet OT YES! Salton sandwich maker. I eventually acquired the pie shell maker and the tart maker as well-still have them all. From: <busresponsible@...>Subject: Re: gm all...question re magic bullet OT Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 9:35 AM Have a regular blender and it came with a small food processor, very small but, great for a quick chop and rinse off. I think they might sell small processors somewhere for less than a majic bullet, I don't know -- gm all...question re magic bullet OT hi everyone i have been drawn lately to the advertisements for the magic bullet...gasp! im looking to my vitamix friends (and gadget friendly types) to weigh in on my getting one. i guess the draw for me is the small containers to chop something quick or make a quick single serving without having to dirty the vitamix. i have the smaller wet container for the vitamix so maybe i should just discipline myself to use that more often. it is appealing to chop that onion in that small magic bullet cup and and be done. there are a few other things i am drawn to but frankly - i think that just points out to the fact i need to try some new recipes in the vitamix and id be happy. when they promo the mb i saw some new foods or ideas that of course show off the magic bullet but in truth the vm could handle all of that and in bigger quantities if i wanted. anyhow- off to work but would love you guys to let me know your thoughts. does anyone have the magic bullet btw?? thanks pam ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

velda ty for this suggestion. gonna check it out. pam

> > hi everyone

> >

> > i have been drawn lately to the advertisements for the magic bullet...gasp!

im looking to my vitamix friends (and gadget friendly types) to weigh in on my

getting one. i guess the draw for me is the small containers to chop something

quick or make a quick single serving without having to dirty the vitamix. i

have the smaller wet container for the vitamix so maybe i should just discipline

myself to use that more often.

> >

> > it is appealing to chop that onion in that small magic bullet cup and and be

done. there are a few other things i am drawn to but frankly - i think that

just points out to the fact i need to try some new recipes in the vitamix and id

be happy. when they promo the mb i saw some new foods or ideas that of course

show off the magic bullet but in truth the vm could handle all of that and in

bigger quantities if i wanted.

> >

> > anyhow- off to work but would love you guys to let me know your thoughts.

does anyone have the magic bullet btw??

> >

> > thanks pam

> >

> >

> >

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

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

A mini processor is what I use that came with my blender, so handy.

[Guest guest]

I'm considering getting one for when I'm away from home. I have a MB, but it

acts wonky for tougher jobs now. It's still really good for grinding a bit of

flax or sesame seeds to throw in smoothies or on salads.

> > Anybody try a Tribest machine?

> >

> > http://www.tribestlife.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.

> > asp?idcategory=3 & idproduct=563

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

>I do a lot of canning and dehydrating and the Chop Wizard comes in handy

for that. Especially for dehydrating because you need the chopped pieces to be uniform in sixe so that they dry at the same time and rehydrate at the same time. It�s a handy >little gadget.I'm looking to get a dehydrator within the next couple years. Thanks for that tidbit of info! Which dehydrator do you recommend? Are the electric ones any good? Also, how loud are they? (I live in a small apartment and do not want to annoy my neighbors. If it's too loud, then purchasing one is not an option.) Thanks in advance,Colleen

[Guest guest]

I have owned the same Excaliber (electric) dehydrator for over 20

years. I am very happy with it, both quality and how it works. Noise

wise, it does make some, but I can tell you, I have it out in my

sunroom, right off my living room and with glass door shut, I have

to open the door and listen to know if it is still running, so not

that noisy. Are they any good? Goes without saying, I am still using

mine at past 20 years and it had just one repair a couple of years

ago when a heat controller died. Owner of company fixed it because I

live close, but you may never need repairs as he said they have

improved that part, and after all it did last nearly 20 years before

needing that.

Velda

On 6/3/2011 11:14 AM, Colleen Halat wrote:

>I do a lot of canning and dehydrating and the Chop

Wizard comes in handy for that. Especially for dehydrating

because you need the chopped pieces to be uniform in sixe so

that they dry at the same time and rehydrate at the same time.

It�s a handy >little gadget.

I'm looking to get a dehydrator within the next couple years. 

Thanks for that tidbit of info!  Which dehydrator do you

recommend?  Are the electric ones any good?  Also, how loud are

they?  (I live in a small apartment and do not want to annoy my

neighbors.  If it's too loud, then purchasing one is not an

option.) 

Thanks in advance,

Colleen

[Guest guest]

I have the Excalibur 9 tray. It works great and only hums about as loud as a microwave. They have smaller versions with fewer trays.

A

From: Colleen Halat

Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 2:14 PM

Subject: Re: gm all...question re magic bullet OT

>I do a lot of canning and dehydrating and the Chop Wizard comes in handy for that. Especially for dehydrating because you need the chopped pieces to be uniform in sixe so that they dry at the same time and rehydrate at the same time. It�s a handy >little gadget.I'm looking to get a dehydrator within the next couple years. Thanks for that tidbit of info! Which dehydrator do you recommend? Are the electric ones any good? Also, how loud are they? (I live in a small apartment and do not want to annoy my neighbors. If it's too loud, then purchasing one is not an option.) Thanks in advance,Colleen

[Guest guest]

I also HIGHLY recommend the Excalibur dehydrator. I have had mine for years, and run it all night, EVERY night (I run mine at night so I don't have to listen to the fan during the day)...It is NOT exceptionally loud, about like a standard floor fan, but I like peace in my kitchen and since I am in it all day, I just prefer to run mine at night. I am working on a group deal pricing arrangement for the Excalibur now-if it goes through, I can get us better pricing than you will find elsewhere. (I don't make anything by doing this) I will post an update when I know if we can get it)

>I do a lot of canning and dehydrating and the Chop

Wizard comes in handy for that. Especially for dehydrating

because you need the chopped pieces to be uniform in sixe so

that they dry at the same time and rehydrate at the same time.

It�s a handy >little gadget.

I'm looking to get a dehydrator within the next couple years.

Thanks for that tidbit of info! Which dehydrator do you

recommend? Are the electric ones any good? Also, how loud are

they? (I live in a small apartment and do not want to annoy my

neighbors. If it's too loud, then purchasing one is not an

option.)

Thanks in advance,

Colleen

[Guest guest]

For me it is easier to use than the VM when making small batch of

salsa or guacamole or the like as to make small in VM it takes much

more work to get all the goodies out of the bottom.

Velda

On 6/3/2011 6:34 AM, wrote:

A mini processor is what I use that came with my

blender, so handy.

[Guest guest]

Do you have the spatula designed for the vitamix (they sell it on their website). I couldn't get along without my Vitamix spatula.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jun 3, 2011, at 4:39 PM, Velda wrote:

For me it is easier to use than the VM when making small batch of

salsa or guacamole or the like as to make small in VM it takes much

more work to get all the goodies out of the bottom.

Velda

On 6/3/2011 6:34 AM, wrote:

A mini processor is what I use that came with my

blender, so handy.

[Guest guest]

Yes, I have 3 but still find it challenging at times to get stuff

like humos out of the bottom near the blade, esp before I learned to

then turn leftovers into soup (grin)

Velda

On 6/3/2011 3:43 PM, Lea Ann Savage wrote:

Do you have the spatula designed for the vitamix (they sell it on

their website).  I couldn't get along without my Vitamix spatula.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Jun 3, 2011, at 4:39 PM, Velda wrote:

 

For me it is easier to use than the VM when making

small batch of salsa or guacamole or the like as to make

small in VM it takes much more work to get all the

goodies out of the bottom.

Velda

On 6/3/2011 6:34 AM, wrote:

A mini processor is what I use that

came with my blender, so handy.