Re: (unknown)question on juicers

[Guest guest]

We recently purchased a Breville (the BJE820XL which is the dual

disc model, with the main juicing disc, plus a soft fruit disc you

can replace the other with for soft fruit). We have used it several

times and really like how quiet it is, how easy it is to clean (esp

if you put a plastic baggy in the container which receives the fiber

from juicing), and how easy it is to put together and use. Big tip,

have a bowl or sink of soapy warm water ready when you start

juicing, and put juicer parts in as soon as you are done juicing.

Then while you drink the juice, run the brush that comes with it

over the screen, and a dishcloth over the other parts, rinse well,

and either wipe dry or set on a clean towel to dry. If you leave

juicer parts and the food residue dries it is much more work to

clean. Husband made gazpacho for his lunch today (recipe from

Breville book) and by the time he had it apart, then began adding

Worcestershire and ice to his drink, I had the parts ready to dry.

We were only able to find this model at Sonoma but got a

good deal by purchasing their floor model, then attending one of

their cooking classes, and got a total of 40% off retail (between

the 2 discounts), but even at full price it has proved it's worth. I

love my VM and will mostly make VM drinks for me, but husband has

wanted a juicer for years to try to get more nutrients (he is a

diabetic and has to count all his carbs and take insulin, and I have

long though misses out on nutrition due to dietary restrictions).

Husband did the research on this and chose this particular model and

also we have a Breville toaster oven we are really happy with.

I consider both a juicer AND a VM to be very useful appliances and

see the need for us for both.

Velda

On 5/19/2012 10:27 AM, Kimberns01 wrote:

What is a good juicer to

purchase?

I already own a vitamix.

And want a juicer.

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From: Rene Oswald <Rene.Oswald@...>

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Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 3:03 pm

Subject: Re: (unknown)

 

Are they organic?  That's the big factor,

since conventional berries are very high in

pesticides, especially strawberries.

 

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Living Food Classes & Consultations

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Fri, May 18, 2012 2:44:40 PM

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Re: (unknown)

 

Someone explained to be once that some

pick your own places are more expensive,

because they end up with more

ruined/trampled crops.  I think, at least

for the PYO farms close to me, that you

pay for the experience, as much as you do

the fruit.

 

On May 18, 2012, at 9:30 AM, "

Ruhnke" <brianinplattecity@...>

wrote:

 

So I had the idea to find a

"Pick-your-own" strawberry farm.

Found one, but at the prices they

wanted, buying frozen from the

grocery store was much cheaper. Now

I know everyones first

response/thought may be that it is

better to buy local for various

reasons (supporting local, taste

better), but isn't frozen fruit

froze at the peak of ripeness as

well? I would consider buying fresh

for a pie, etc.... But for smoothies

only does it realy matter? I hope

the trend isn't the same with

peaches and other goods this year.

Was planning on hitting the farmers

market hard this year and will do as

I know there are just some things

that are superior fresh and local.

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Epicâ„¢ 4G

[Guest guest]

I have been juicing for over 25 years, and although I always had a Vitamix, I

also had various juicers-I have owned just about every juicer that has come down

the pike, from high end to low end, and my FAVORITE was a tiny little Waring

basic juicer that I picked up on clearance at Kmart after Christmas one year-I

LOVED that, and haven't seen one like it since (mine died after years of heavy

use) I can honstly say, that after all those years of having a seperate

juicier, I wish I had just learn the trick to good juice from the Vitamix, which

is now all I use for juicing. I find that a nutmilk bag is just the trick if I

want a clear juice, which I rarely do, now that I know how to use the Vitamix

properly, but my daughter does like them clear, so we use the nutmilk bag (a

year or so ago, after a discussion on this group, I tried using a cheap tortilla

press from a Mexican foods shop to press the nutmilk bag to get out all the

juice, similar to how a Norwalk functions, but manually, lol. With some

tweaking, it works amazingly well. I have always wanted a Norwalk, but find the

price not only prohibitive, but I despise companies that put equipment too far

out of the range of most consumers. A juicer IS great addition to a kitchen,

but if you think you may only use it now and then, consider learning the tricks

to using the Vitamix as a juicer. Also, I OFTEN see brand new in the box

juicers for next to nothing at thrift shops and yard sales.

[Guest guest]

New here recently... have had a Vitamix now for several years but except for making smoothies, coconut milk, and pumpkin pie filling, I've not tried much else. Have been toying with the idea of getting a juicer but still figuring that the Vitamix can do as well, just thicker.... bought some wheatgrass today and wondering if I should add some water and try to juice it and then add to my smoothies or just blend it with everything else-- any suggestions. I've heard that wheatgrass is very good for you so wanted to try some.

Re: (unknown)question on juicers

I have been juicing for over 25 years, and although I always had a Vitamix, I also had various juicers-I have owned just about every juicer that has come down the pike, from high end to low end, and my FAVORITE was a tiny little Waring basic juicer that I picked up on clearance at Kmart after Christmas one year-I LOVED that, and haven't seen one like it since (mine died after years of heavy use) I can honstly say, that after all those years of having a seperate juicier, I wish I had just learn the trick to good juice from the Vitamix, which is now all I use for juicing. I find that a nutmilk bag is just the trick if I want a clear juice, which I rarely do, now that I know how to use the Vitamix properly, but my daughter does like them clear, so we use the nutmilk bag (a year or so ago, after a discussion on this group, I tried using a cheap tortilla press from a Mexican foods shop to press the nutmilk bag to get out all the juice, similar to how a Norwalk functions, but manually, lol. With some tweaking, it works amazingly well. I have always wanted a Norwalk, but find the price not only prohibitive, but I despise companies that put equipment too far out of the range of most consumers. A juicer IS great addition to a kitchen, but if you think you may only use it now and then, consider learning the tricks to using the Vitamix as a juicer. Also, I OFTEN see brand new in the box juicers for next to nothing at thrift shops and yard sales.

[Guest guest]

I have not used wheat grass (my cats eat lots of it though, LOL),

but I see no reason why you can't simply cut it and add to any green

smoothie. You would not have to "juice it" unless you were going for

a clear juice, as opposed to a VM whole fruit/veg smoothie.

Velda

On 5/19/2012 5:15 PM, Gail wrote:

New here recently... have had a

Vitamix now for several years but except for making smoothies,

coconut milk, and pumpkin pie filling, I've not tried much

else. Have been toying with the idea of getting a juicer but

still figuring that the Vitamix can do as well, just

thicker.... bought some wheatgrass today and wondering if I

should add some water and try to juice it and then add to my

smoothies or just blend it with everything else-- any

suggestions. I've heard that wheatgrass is very good for you

so wanted to try some.

Re: (unknown)question on juicers

I have been juicing for over 25 years, and although I

always had a Vitamix, I also had various juicers-I have

owned just about every juicer that has come down the pike,

from high end to low end, and my FAVORITE was a tiny little

Waring basic juicer that I picked up on clearance at Kmart

after Christmas one year-I LOVED that, and haven't seen one

like it since (mine died after years of heavy use) I can

honstly say, that after all those years of having a seperate

juicier, I wish I had just learn the trick to good juice

from the Vitamix, which is now all I use for juicing. I find

that a nutmilk bag is just the trick if I want a clear

juice, which I rarely do, now that I know how to use the

Vitamix properly, but my daughter does like them clear, so

we use the nutmilk bag (a year or so ago, after a discussion

on this group, I tried using a cheap tortilla press from a

Mexican foods shop to press the nutmilk bag to get out all

the juice, similar to how a Norwalk functions, but manually,

lol. With some tweaking, it works amazingly well. I have

always wanted a Norwalk, but find the price not only

prohibitive, but I despise companies that put equipment too

far out of the range of most consumers. A juicer IS great

addition to a kitchen, but if you think you may only use it

now and then, consider learning the tricks to using the

Vitamix as a juicer. Also, I OFTEN see brand new in the box

juicers for next to nothing at thrift shops and yard sales.