Re: I've Waited Six Years for This... WOOT!

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After posted this a while back I roasted my own almonds and pecans and made it - it was indeed "sublime"!

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

On Jun 24, 2011, at 11:26 PM, aurora.supernova wrote:

I can't wait to put that recipe to good use!

Serena

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> & gt; & gt; Here comes my mantra...make sure to read all of the instructional material and watch the DVD before turning the machine on--you'll be happy you did. Also, browse the archives and use recipes from the recipe book or from here until you're comfortable with your new "baby" and pay special attention to the order in which the ingredients are placed in the container. If you take the extra hour or so to do this, you'll have no problems adjusting to the Vitamix's power; you'd be surprised how new users become intimidated when they realize what the "on" switch unleashes! You also won't be tripping the overload protection or turning stuff to mush that you want to leave chunky.

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I made this at a home party the other day, but I added half-n-half before the ice and it came out just like ice cream!Keep in mind the "rule of thumb" for making ice cream and you can turn anything into ice cream (practically) 1 cup non-frozen to 3 cups frozen.I added the half-n-half to the 1 cup line and ice cubes to the 4 cup line (considering the cubes were big and accounting for air pockets). With a dash of vanilla. Cinnamon as suggested would go GREAT with almond/pecan (IMO). I made the nut ice cream with honey roasted peanut butter at the party.

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

On Jun 25, 2011, at 6:53 AM, aurora.supernova wrote:

Wow, nut ice. Dad would LOVE that! Thanks for the idea, .

Serena

> & gt; & gt; & gt;

> & gt; & gt; & gt; Here comes my mantra...make sure to read all of the instructional material and watch the DVD before turning the machine on--you'll be happy you did. Also, browse the archives and use recipes from the recipe book or from here until you're comfortable with your new "baby" and pay special attention to the order in which the ingredients are placed in the container. If you take the extra hour or so to do this, you'll have no problems adjusting to the Vitamix's power; you'd be surprised how new users become intimidated when they realize what the "on" switch unleashes! You also won't be tripping the overload protection or turning stuff to mush that you want to leave chunky.

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I'm a big fan of cashew butter (when I get a hankerin' for nut butter, which isn't often), but this was right up there and the fact that it was warm...well...'nuff said.

Speaking of nut butter, Carol at Norwalk told me a few weeks ago that one of their recent buyers in Hawaii sent them 10 lbs. of fresh macadamia nuts to play with for butter on the condition they provide details about the procedure and results. It seems they own a farm and didn't have time to play with the notion themselves. Carol said that everyone at work went home with a jar of butter and that it was unbelievable.

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From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>

After posted this a while back I roasted my own almonds and pecans and made it - it was indeed "sublime"!

On Jun 24, 2011, at 11:26 PM, aurora.supernova wrote:

I can't wait to put that recipe to good use!

> & gt; & gt;

> & gt; & gt; Here comes my mantra...make sure to read all of the instructional material and watch the DVD before turning the machine on--you'll be happy you did. Also, browse the archives and use recipes from the recipe book or from here until you're comfortable with your new "baby" and pay special attention to the order in which the ingredients are placed in the container. If you take the extra hour or so to do this, you'll have no problems adjusting to the Vitamix's power; you'd be surprised how new users become intimidated when they realize what the "on" switch unleashes! You also won't be tripping the overload protection or turning stuff to mush that you want to leave chunky.

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[Guest guest]

Ohhh, yeah! LOL

Serena

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> > Yay Serena!! I'm so excited for you!! Make sure you have everything you

need-like lots of wheat and yeast (I luv bread so had to mention that), so you

can play!!

> > I got my new Vitamix a month or two ago and I'm still excited!! O and try

the peanut butter-it really is to die for!!

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[Guest guest]

If only you could see how many notes I'm taking on this subject alone!

Serena

> > & gt; & gt; & gt;

> > & gt; & gt; & gt; Here comes my mantra...make sure to read all of the

instructional material and watch the DVD before turning the machine on--you'll

be happy you did. Also, browse the archives and use recipes from the recipe book

or from here until you're comfortable with your new " baby " and pay special

attention to the order in which the ingredients are placed in the container. If

you take the extra hour or so to do this, you'll have no problems adjusting to

the Vitamix's power; you'd be surprised how new users become intimidated when

they realize what the " on " switch unleashes! You also won't be tripping the

overload protection or turning stuff to mush that you want to leave chunky.

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, Heidi-Beth! And I'm sure that after I've tried it out for 6 months, I'll

be enthusiastic like you are. )

As for the wait, luckily (or not, depending on how you look at it) I have tons

of distractions to keep me busy while I wait.

Serena

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> That is awesome! I only have had mine for about 6 months and it was years in

the waiting too, so I know how you are feeling.... the wait after you order is

the longest wait of your life! LOL

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> Heidi-Beth

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[Guest guest]

YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday). Told you I

was close! LOL

Serena

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[Guest guest]

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From: aurora.supernova <aurora.supernova@...>

YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday). Told you I was close! LOL

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[Guest guest]

GRATS!! So, what did you make first?

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> YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday). Told you I

was close! LOL

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[Guest guest]

Thanks! I spent the afternoon reading all the literature, then I made a smoothie

with grape tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, and banana. LOL, it wasn't the best

combo, but I am very happy with my new VM.

Serena

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> > YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday). Told you

I was close! LOL

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[Guest guest]

Good for you. I suspect you were on the right track until that banana... (There's nothing wrong with a savory green smoothie!)

If you haven't already, get familiar with Lea Ann's Web page and her "magic veggies." And play with some tried-and-true recipes for starters--it's a good way to get familiar with your new baby.

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From: aurora.supernova <aurora.supernova@...>

Thanks! I spent the afternoon reading all the literature, then I made a smoothie with grape tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, and banana. LOL, it wasn't the best combo, but I am very happy with my new VM.

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> > YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday). Told you I was close! LOL

[Guest guest]

…or the green onion. I couldn't tell if it was going to be a sweet or savory smoothie :-) But Serena for experimenting and jumping right in to use your new baby!I have a page on Green Smoothies on my website it is good to stick to the "Magic Veggies" (or greens only - not including cilantro) with fruit based drinks at least in the beginning.Savory = things like blended salads, V8 type imitations, cold soups, etc. (mostly unsweet). For savory recipes, for the most part, I'd keeps the fruits out. I have a good "cold green soup" recipe on my website - if you try it, I'd love it if you let me know what you think of it...

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

On Jun 29, 2011, at 8:05 PM, wrote:

Good for you. I suspect you were on the right track until that banana... (There's nothing wrong with a savory green smoothie!)

If you haven't already, get familiar with Lea Ann's Web page and her "magic veggies." And play with some tried-and-true recipes for starters--it's a good way to get familiar with your new baby.

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From: aurora.supernova <aurora.supernova@...>

Thanks! I spent the afternoon reading all the literature, then I made a smoothie with grape tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, and banana. LOL, it wasn't the best combo, but I am very happy with my new VM.

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> > YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday). Told you I was close! LOL

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice, !

Serena

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> & gt; & gt; YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday).

Told you I was close! LOL

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[Guest guest]

Okay, I'll check it out after my grocery run.

Serena

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> > > YAY, it's here! Turns out I only waited a day (shipped on Tuesday). Told

you I was close! LOL

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[Guest guest]

This afternoon I made a refreshing guacamole salad with tomato & cucumber,

without a recipe! *pride*

Serena

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> …or the green onion. I couldn't tell if it was going to be a sweet or savory

smoothie :-) But Serena for experimenting and jumping right in to use

your new baby!

[Guest guest]

YOU GO GIRL! Playing with and coming up with ideas is the most fun part of it all.Sometimes the very best things come from experiments that didn't work so well and had to be doctored. It might turn out to be a totally different thing then you had in mindKImFrom: aurora.supernova <aurora.supernova@...>Subject: Re: I've Waited Six Years for This... WOOT! Date: Friday, July 1, 2011, 12:29 AM

This afternoon I made a refreshing guacamole salad with tomato & cucumber, without a recipe! *pride*

Serena

[Guest guest]

I wish I were a (paid) science lady! LOL

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> Are you the science lady? And YEAH on your recipeless guacamole salad

> Beverly

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> This afternoon I made a refreshing guacamole salad with tomato & cucumber,

> without a recipe! *pride*

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> Serena

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