Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I don't put any ice cubes in my Smoothies only frozen fruit. The reason for the ice is to make them really thick and cold. On Jun 30, 2011 7:26 AM, " isbosschieter " <pierke@...> wrote: > > > > The machine arrived yesterday! In a box so big it almost didn't fit through the front door. I gave it its place on the counter, removing my old and trusted Kenwood smoothie maker. After reading the getting started guide, I started with cleaning both containers with warm water and detergent. When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. What a difference compared to the Kenwood. I fled the kitchen and decided to first look at the DVD. When I had mustered enough courage to confront the machine again. I decided to make my favorite smoothie: soy milk, about 200 gr. spinach, one big banana and one big apple. This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublime > > Of course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Congratulations! This is only the beginning; you'll experience shock and awe when you realize just how much you can do with your Vitamix! First Vitamix smoothy When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. You need to get over this. The machine's fan doesn't kick in unless the machine is on HIGH and if you're blending something thick, you'll trip the overload protection which will cause your Vitamix to be out of commission for a while (this should be covered in your instructional material). Lower, VARIABLE speeds ONLY for short periods (which should suffice in any event). This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublime. This is why you paid the big bucks. Of course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. You don't need to add ice; the recipes mainly include it to cool and thicken the recipe; just please heed the suggested proportions and the order in which ingredients are placed in the container. Browse the archives here (a good idea in any event because doing so might anticipate questions you'll have)--you can use frozen fruit and/or frozen cubes of other liquids. I've had a Vita-Mix since 1988 and have never once made a smoothie with ice. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 The primary purpose of the larger volumes of frozen ingredients is to allow you to blend for a long time (if you want to get things REALLY smooth) and at the same time keep the temperature cool. Freezing fruit or juice into ice cubes is an excellent alternative to water!Here is a post that kind of illustrates the need for frozen ingredients as a cooling agent…/message/13927 Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 30, 2011, at 7:25 AM, isbosschieter wrote: The machine arrived yesterday! In a box so big it almost didn't fit through the front door. I gave it its place on the counter, removing my old and trusted Kenwood smoothie maker. After reading the getting started guide, I started with cleaning both containers with warm water and detergent. When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. What a difference compared to the Kenwood. I fled the kitchen and decided to first look at the DVD. When I had mustered enough courage to confront the machine again. I decided to make my favorite smoothie: soy milk, about 200 gr. spinach, one big banana and one big apple. This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublime Of course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) Pierke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. -----Original Message----- From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I make frozen cubes from all sorts of juices and purees-I freeze them, then transfer them to mason jars (you can use zipper bags, too) for storage. Just be sure to label them WELL, lol. I have made the mistake of thinking I would remember what was in a certain bag, only to find a threw a cube of frozen banana into a soup, thinking it was pureed squash, lol. I also freeze raw cow and goat milk, but they will freeze dehydrate if not used within a couple of weeks.From: isbosschieter <pierke@...>Subject: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 7:25 AM The machine arrived yesterday! In a box so big it almost didn't fit through the front door. I gave it its place on the counter, removing my old and trusted Kenwood smoothie maker. After reading the getting started guide, I started with cleaning both containers with warm water and detergent. When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. What a difference compared to the Kenwood. I fled the kitchen and decided to first look at the DVD. When I had mustered enough courage to confront the machine again. I decided to make my favorite smoothie: soy milk, about 200 gr. spinach, one big banana and one big apple. This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublime Of course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I personally won't use silicone. The use of silicone has shown some negative health concerns (think breast implants) and they use a lot of questionable dyes in them. I had amassed a wonderful collection of very cool silicone bakeware when it first became popular, and I was constantly sick. It wasn't until my hands broke out while washing one that I made the connection and did some research. It is touted as "safe", but may cause issues in those sensitive to such things-just a heads up. I was really sad to have to part with mine, which included a very cute birthday present shaped mold, but it was clearly giving me problems-which cleared up the moment I quit using it.From: Sharon D <daviszoo@...>Subject: RE: Re: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:15 PM Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 That's too bad - it sounded like a great solution to the "hard plastic doesn't work" dilemma… Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 30, 2011, at 12:19 PM, Berry wrote: I personally won't use silicone. The use of silicone has shown some negative health concerns (think breast implants) and they use a lot of questionable dyes in them. I had amassed a wonderful collection of very cool silicone bakeware when it first became popular, and I was constantly sick. It wasn't until my hands broke out while washing one that I made the connection and did some research. It is touted as "safe", but may cause issues in those sensitive to such things-just a heads up. I was really sad to have to part with mine, which included a very cute birthday present shaped mold, but it was clearly giving me problems-which cleared up the moment I quit using it.From: Sharon D <daviszoo@...>Subject: RE: Re: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:15 PM Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I assume the cubes come out easier than with hard plastic ice cube trays? This is a great recommendation if yes! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Jun 30, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Sharon D wrote: Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 You have to be very careful about silicone. There are different grades of silicone (food grade, medical grade, etc). It's fine as long as it's high quality. The problem is, most of the cheap stuff and most of what's being sold as bakeware and whatever has other things added to it and it's very low quality. Which is why people have issues with it. I think if you're going to use it, that's one thing that's worth spending a little extra on. > > From: Sharon D <daviszoo@...> > Subject: RE: Re: First Vitamix smoothy > > Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:15 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone.  From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM > > Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy   I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. >  -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 For me personally, it is one of those things not worth taking a risk on. If it questionable at all, I can't afford to let my health suffer because not enough research was done. Personal decision, of course, but I, for one, was completely uninformed when I started using it, so I am just sharing what I learned. I had all sorts of the stuff-bake ware, popsicle molds, ice cube trays-even had little mini molds for my daughter to use in her mini oven when she was little. I always wondered why it felt so oily after using it, only to find it is highly treated with petroleum and GMO soy based oils in manufacturing. The nifty present mold that I had was high end, made by Kitchenaid...and it was the one that caused me to break out. I am not saying no one should use it, just to be informed about potential issues. For the newer people on the group, you will soon find that I point out potential health issues with certain cookware materials, only because I spent most of my adult life crippled with undiagnosed allergies that were being caused by simple things I was using to cook with, not that I am looking for the bad in everything, lol. (although I do find a LOT of bad )From: S. <raevynx@...>Subject: Re: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 2:43 PM You have to be very careful about silicone. There are different grades of silicone (food grade, medical grade, etc). It's fine as long as it's high quality. The problem is, most of the cheap stuff and most of what's being sold as bakeware and whatever has other things added to it and it's very low quality. Which is why people have issues with it. I think if you're going to use it, that's one thing that's worth spending a little extra on. > > From: Sharon D <daviszoo@...> > Subject: RE: Re: First Vitamix smoothy > > Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:15 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone.  From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM > > Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy   I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. >  -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Congrats! Enjoy experimenting"On Jun 30, 2011, at 6:25 AM, "isbosschieter" <pierke@...> wrote: The machine arrived yesterday! In a box so big it almost didn't fit through the front door. I gave it its place on the counter, removing my old and trusted Kenwood smoothie maker. After reading the getting started guide, I started with cleaning both containers with warm water and detergent. When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. What a difference compared to the Kenwood. I fled the kitchen and decided to first look at the DVD. When I had mustered enough courage to confront the machine again. I decided to make my favorite smoothie: soy milk, about 200 gr. spinach, one big banana and one big apple. This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublime Of course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 , Thanks for the warning about silicon. I think the ice cube tray is a very cheap silicon. I'll chuck it out. Fortunately I never went for the silicon baking moulds, as I am too attached to my metal ones. In a German science book about genes and DNA, that I indexed lately, I read about the bad influence of bisphenol A on our health. Bisphenol A is present in most plastic soft drink bottles and in the plastic lining of tins. I only drink mineral water, but changed to a brand that still comes in glass bottles. The only tins I regularly used were tins with cooked beans. Now I cook a lot of beans at once in my huge slow cooker and freeze them(in plastic containers that are Bisphenol A free). I was wondering about the Vitamix containers, but was told they are bisphenol A free as well. Pierke > > > > > > From: Sharon D <daviszoo@> > > > Subject: RE: Re: First Vitamix smoothy > > > > > > Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:15 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone.  From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM > > > > > > Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy   I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. > > >  -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Yes, indeed, Pierke-BPA is more bad news. Sadly, it is/was also heavily used in baby bottles, as well as drinking water bottles. Rest assured that the Vitamix contain IS BPA free-one of the reasons I took so long to upgrade my stainless 20+ year old Vitamix was fear that there would be hidden BPA in the new VM containers-trust me when I say I would KNOW if there was, since it is another chemical I am very sensitive to. I try to avoid ALL plastics, but I am totally confident in the VM containers-even just bought one of the cheeky small sized wet containers, which I totally did not need, but wanted-very glad I made the purchase! I waited until I knew I was okay with the plastic before buying additional containers. Happy to say I luv em! From: isbosschieter <pierke@...>Subject: Re: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 7:05 PM , Thanks for the warning about silicon. I think the ice cube tray is a very cheap silicon. I'll chuck it out. Fortunately I never went for the silicon baking moulds, as I am too attached to my metal ones. In a German science book about genes and DNA, that I indexed lately, I read about the bad influence of bisphenol A on our health. Bisphenol A is present in most plastic soft drink bottles and in the plastic lining of tins. I only drink mineral water, but changed to a brand that still comes in glass bottles. The only tins I regularly used were tins with cooked beans. Now I cook a lot of beans at once in my huge slow cooker and freeze them(in plastic containers that are Bisphenol A free). I was wondering about the Vitamix containers, but was told they are bisphenol A free as well. Pierke > > > > > > From: Sharon D <daviszoo@> > > > Subject: RE: Re: First Vitamix smoothy > > > > > > Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:15 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone.  From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM > > > > > > Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy   I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. > > >  -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Shall I share the time my husband grabbed a jar of powdered sugar instead of the clearly labeled jar of cornstarch to make gravy on Thanksgiving? Needless to say we did not eat gravy that year. LOL Velda On 6/30/2011 9:04 AM, Berry wrote: I make frozen cubes from all sorts of juices and purees-I freeze them, then transfer them to mason jars (you can use zipper bags, too) for storage. Just be sure to label them WELL, lol. I have made the mistake of thinking I would remember what was in a certain bag, only to find a threw a cube of frozen banana into a soup, thinking it was pureed squash, lol. I also freeze raw cow and goat milk, but they will freeze dehydrate if not used within a couple of weeks. From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Subject: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 7:25 AM  The machine arrived yesterday! In a box so big it almost didn't fit through the front door. I gave it its place on the counter, removing my old and trusted Kenwood smoothie maker. After reading the getting started guide, I started with cleaning both containers with warm water and detergent. When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. What a difference compared to the Kenwood. I fled the kitchen and decided to first look at the DVD. When I had mustered enough courage to confront the machine again. I decided to make my favorite smoothie: soy milk, about 200 gr. spinach, one big banana and one big apple. This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublime Of course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I am so glad we have several of you who are always on the ball letting us know about such things. I would rather learn from a friend to avoid something, than have to find out the hard way. So I give my thanks to all of you. Velda On 6/30/2011 11:56 AM, Berry wrote: For me personally, it is one of those things not worth taking a risk on. If it questionable at all, I can't afford to let my health suffer because not enough research was done. Personal decision, of course, but I, for one, was completely uninformed when I started using it, so I am just sharing what I learned. I had all sorts of the stuff-bake ware, popsicle molds, ice cube trays-even had little mini molds for my daughter to use in her mini oven when she was little. I always wondered why it felt so oily after using it, only to find it is highly treated with petroleum and GMO soy based oils in manufacturing. The nifty present mold that I had was high end, made by Kitchenaid...and it was the one that caused me to break out. I am not saying no one should use it, just to be informed about potential issues. For the newer people on the group, you will soon find that I point out potential health issues with certain cookware materials, only because I spent most of my adult life crippled with undiagnosed allergies that were being caused by simple things I was using to cook with, not that I am looking for the bad in everything, lol. (although I do find a LOT of bad ) From: S. <raevynx@...> Subject: Re: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 2:43 PM  You have to be very careful about silicone. There are different grades of silicone (food grade, medical grade, etc). It's fine as long as it's high quality. The problem is, most of the cheap stuff and most of what's being sold as bakeware and whatever has other things added to it and it's very low quality. Which is why people have issues with it. I think if you're going to use it, that's one thing that's worth spending a little extra on. > > From: Sharon D <daviszoo@...> > Subject: RE: Re: First Vitamix smoothy > > Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:15 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > Bed Bath and Beyond carries soft ice cube trays that are perfect for this. They’re square cube shapes and made of silicone.  From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 AM > > Subject: Re: Re: First Vitamix smoothy   I don't think I've ever found an ice cube tray that's handy. >  -----Original Message-----From: isbosschieter <pierke@...> Thanks all about explaining about the ice used in smoothies. Having a garden means I usually freeze my berry harvest. So I could use the frozen berries instead of the ice and freeze portions of the juices I make. Are their any ideas on the best ice cube trays to use. I've only one made of soft plastic that I use for the occasional cynar on ice, that I drink in summer. (they come out as little pinguins, very cute, but not especially handy to get out of tray) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Ya'll are making me laugh!! My sister-in-law once used liquid crab boil instead of vanilla extract when she was making fudge. Imagine how that might have tasted!! From: isbosschieter <pierke@...>Subject: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 7:25 AM The machine arrived yesterday! In a box so big it almost didn't fit through the front door. I gave it its place on the counter, removing my old and trusted Kenwood smoothie maker. After reading the getting started guide, I started with cleaning both containers with warm water and detergent. When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. What a difference compared to the Kenwood. I fled the kitchen and decided to first look at the DVD. When I had mustered enough courage to confront the machine again. I decided to make my favorite smoothie: soy milk, about 200 gr. spinach, one big banana and one big apple. This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublimeOf course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 OK, I have one too. Don’t ever make homemade pudding mix and put it in an empty large corn starch container from Sams and then use what you think is corn starch to make homemade cream of anything soup mix............ A From: Baldwin Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 10:06 AM Subject: Re: First Vitamix smoothy Ya'll are making me laugh!! My sister-in-law once used liquid crab boil instead of vanilla extract when she was making fudge. Imagine how that might have tasted!! From: isbosschieter <pierke@...>Subject: First Vitamix smoothy Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 7:25 AM The machine arrived yesterday! In a box so big it almost didn't fit through the front door. I gave it its place on the counter, removing my old and trusted Kenwood smoothie maker. After reading the getting started guide, I started with cleaning both containers with warm water and detergent. When I had increased the variable speed to 10, I couldn't get myself to switch the other handle to high. I had the idea that the machine was already going far too vast. What a difference compared to the Kenwood. I fled the kitchen and decided to first look at the DVD. When I had mustered enough courage to confront the machine again. I decided to make my favorite smoothie: soy milk, about 200 gr. spinach, one big banana and one big apple. This time I switch to high and saw my smoothie becoming twice as smooth as in the Kenwood (I even hadn't cored and peeled my apple). It tasted sublimeOf course I looked through all the recipes that came with the machine and container for dry ingredients. What caught my eye is the copious use of ice cubes in most smoothie recipes. What is the reason behind this? I'm used to incorporate as much nutrition into my smoothies and use soy milk, rice milk, vegetable and/or fruit juice as a base, why dilute this with water? If ice cubes are essential I could freeze the fruit/vegetable juice I use. But thinking of the amount of smoothies I consume, I need far bigger ice cube container than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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