Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Vitamix CIA
This machine does everything they said it does and more! Chefs delivered it promptly in perfect condition and had an extremely low overnight delivery fee!! I love the Vitamix and will buy from Chefs again!!
August 8, 2011
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
Awesome! I'm using my Vita-Mix to make protein & fruit smoothies for breakfast and super green drinks for lunch (using raw greens and veggies). This baby pulverizes everything in a few seconds! I am using my Vita-Mix everyday. â¥
April 19, 2011
Best Blender Ever Used
I have used many blenders over the years, but this one amazes me. In moments it turns ice, fruit, honey and milk into a smoothy and seems to have no end of power. Never would I have thought that I could "cook" a hot soup by friction. It is easy to clean, versatile, and I love the video that comes with it.
April 6, 2011
Worth every penny
This blender is the last you'll ever buy. It is high quality and lastsââwith zero problems. The smoothies are absolutely smooth with no chunky bits as other blenders tend to leave. It really does crush ice effectively and makes ice cream in seconds from frozen fruit and cream. My guests can't believe I pull off such amazing concoctions so quickly. I also love that you don't have to take it apart to clean it.
The best feature of this model as opposed to some others is the knob in the middle that lets you adjust the speed on the fly by tiny increments until you have exactly the result you desire. This is especially useful when working with hot liquids that are likely to 'explode' a bit when blended on high too suddenly. You can start on low and dial up faster, then switch to the high setting if you need to.
There's a reason professional chefs use this blender. It's fool proof, efficient and completely reliable. I used it for baby food when that was needed, I make my own hummus, great soups and a million other things. No other blender can compare.
November 30, 2008
Awesome!
It's extremely powerful and will liquefy whole fruits and veggies. I am getting all the fiber I was throwing out when I was juicing. It's fun making quick desserts and hot soups with it. And it does a great job at all the stuff a regular blender would do.
January 30, 2012
Amazing beyond belief!
I ordered the vitamix based on it's great reputation. I was skeptical but now that I have seen it in action I'm impressed. It blends like no other blender I have ever owned. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good quality blender.
December 30, 2011
Great Product
I was a little concerned after reading various reviews on different websites about the vitamix and other whole food blenders, but I finally made the purchase of this product, and so far I'm really glad I did!
Just used it for the first time and I'm very pleased. Other reviewers had said the noise was really bad, but I did not find it offensive at all. Although I did look at the cookbook, my goal is to create smoothies that are high in nutrition, without adding sugared products. So I created my own recipe for the first try, based on a friend's comment that she liked apples and carrots together.
1 cut up apple - hand full of baby precut carrots-1/2 cup apple cider-1/2 cup water- about 10 ice cubes. Processed on the variable level, cranking it all the way up for a minute or two until it was a consistency I liked. You'll have to experiment to see what you enjoy.
As for cleaning the blender by filling with soapy water and running it: I did do this as recommended before using. However after making the smoothie, I ran it with soapy water again and I found that I still had to wash the spout and the edges of the cover where the churning water would not reach. It's easier to just give it a quick wash by hand.
One complaint some people had was that it was too tall to fit under their cabinet. Seriously, take the blender jar off, store it in the pantry closet, and just keep the base on the countertop. Or keep the base and jar next to each other on the counter and pull them forward to use. Problem solved.
As I said, I've only used it once, but so far I love it. Planning on using it every day, and will try some of the recipes in the book as well. I know it's pricey, but I think it's going to be a great addition to our health and cooking fun. Enjoy everyone!
August 26, 2011
Awesome CSI Vitamix!
I've wanted a Vitamix blender for 10 years since I saw it used at a cooking school. I LOVE THIS appliance. It does so much more than a blender. My first sauce (apricot coulis) was silker and smoother than any blender in the past. Smoothies are amazing. I even made ice cream! It may be a pricey "blender", but it's so worth it.
Fortunately, I have a bank of cabinets that are installed at a higher level than standard otherwise it would not have fit under on the counter under the cabinets. I believe the smaller container would solve it if you find you have that issue.
August 22, 2011