Purchasing appliances and gadgets for your kitchen can get expensive sometimes. So how can you tell what is a worthy investment and what isn’t? That’s where I come in! I’m here to help with my review of products commonly used when baking. I’ll be sure to include a history of the product, my personal experience with the product and the final verdict: PASS or PURCHASE.
Today we’ll be examining a pricey item that can be found in the background of any cooking show or internet instructional video: The Vita-Mix. In 1937 William Grover Barnard, owner of The Natural Food Institute introduced the blender that would later be called Vita-Mix. Live demonstrations of the product began in 1949. In 1954 the company officially changed its name to Vita-Mix Corporation and fourteen years later the Vita-Mix 3600 was introduced.
This work of genius was the first blender that was capable of making ice cream and hot soup. It also had the ability to grind grain and knead bread dough. In 1985 Vita-Mix the Mix’n Machine, Vita-Mix’s first commercial blender, was introduced. Today the commercial blender can be found in various restaurants chains around the world.
The Vitamix Creations Elite 48oz. 13-in-1 Variable Speed Blenderis the model that we are examining today. I purchased my system from the QVC website. For $439 (plus free shipping and handling) back in 2013. Here are the following specs of this product:
· Includes Vitamix Creations Elite Base, 48-oz BPA-free container, tamper, Getting Started instructional DVD, Vitamix Creations cookbook, 15-oz stainless steel travel mu
· Performs functions of whole food juicer, blender, food processor, stick blender, hand mixer, ice cream maker, ice crusher, meat grinder, chopper, cheese grater, peanut butter maker, hot soup maker
· 48-oz blending container with stainless steel hammermill and cutting wet blades
· Spill-proof lid with plug
· Variable Speed Dial and Pulse High-efficiency radial cooling fan with thermal protection system prevents overload and burnouts
Here is a demonstration of how the VitaMix works:
Now, onto my personal experience with this product. I cannot sing the praises of this item enough. I can honestly say I have no idea how I did anything in the kitchen without this blender. Whether it’s crushing peppermints to make Oreo Peppermint Bark for Christmas or blending my favorite homemade hummus, this product can do everything. Bread, soups, desserts, dips. You name it!
On top of being able to do practically anything in the kitchen, cleaning is as simple as putting a little dish soap and water into the blender and blending for a few seconds before doing a quick rinse to remove any soap residue. I admit, this is a very pricey item. But QVC allows you to purchase this item on the easy pay system, meaning that you can make payments every month until it is paid in full. But unlike layaway, once you make your first payment the item is shipped to you immediately. The VitaMix is available in different sizes (32oz, 40oz, 48oz, and 64oz) and comes in a variety of colors (mine, as you can see, is white.)
If you are someone who rarely cooks or bakes, then this product might not be worth the investment for you. However, if you cook the majority of your own meals or bake regularly, then I recommend that you make the investment in this item. It will certainly pay off. So, the verdict is PURCHASE. You can purchase your own VitaMix from the following:
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