http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25601061&as=22442 Hi! I am JunichI built this Report to state my opinion on stretch mark solutions and help people make an learned decision for stretch mark solutions Hi! I am JunichI built this Report to state my opinion on stretch mark solutions and help people make an learned decision for stretch mark solutions Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:34:40 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25601061&as=22442 celtrixastretchmarkcream 2010-09-09T06:34:40Z Vita-Village Hi! I am JunichI built this Report to state my opinion on stretch mark solutions and help people make an learned decision for stretch mark solutions nonadult false celtrixastretchmarkcream user 8 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25601061&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1284014080841 false 0 25601061 25601061 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 Your soup sounds fab. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I've used instant mashed potato flakes ('Smash' in the UK) for thickening the soups too. I've also used tinned chickpeas to do the job.   I made celery soup for the first time today and it was very quick and easy. I made a single portion in about 3 minutes. 250ml boiling water 1tsp Marigold veg stock powder 2 sticks celery 1tsp onion granules dash of milk Usual method...1 to 10 quickl Your soup sounds fab. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I've used instant mashed potato flakes ('Smash' in the UK) for thickening the soups too. I've also used tinned chickpeas to do the job.   I made celery soup for the first time today and it was very quick and easy. I made a single portion in about 3 minutes. 250ml boiling water 1tsp Marigold veg stock powder 2 sticks celery 1tsp onion granules dash of milk Usual method...1 to 10 quickl Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:46:36 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 Jockscrap 2010-09-08T15:46:36Z text message 90778 124 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=23188943&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1274304202734 false 0 General 6487476 23188943 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93024&d=549594 How much do you love your Vitamix? Tell us at www.VitamixInspires.com for a free recipe and chance to receive a new blender!  In the meantime I'll see if I can find the recipe you're looking for.  How much do you love your Vitamix? Tell us at www.VitamixInspires.com for a free recipe and chance to receive a new blender!  In the meantime I'll see if I can find the recipe you're looking for.  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:32:17 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93024&d=549594 VitaMix 2010-09-08T14:32:17Z text message 93024 871 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2057866&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_8622252_22442_2057866_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Vita-Mix Kitchens 6487408 2057866 250 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 I just made 4 liters of soup for guests in 10 minutes, counting prep and transfering to a vessel to hold it while we ate. It was very hot, and stayed hot for almost an hour...   Process: Boiled 2 liters of water in kettle... Added 4 celery stalks to VM, added handful of "cut peeled "baby style" carrots" Added 4 tsp of chicken stock boulion Added a big dash of "seasoning pepper" mix Added a big dash of lemon pepper Added a tsp of garlic (the jar I just made 4 liters of soup for guests in 10 minutes, counting prep and transfering to a vessel to hold it while we ate. It was very hot, and stayed hot for almost an hour...   Process: Boiled 2 liters of water in kettle... Added 4 celery stalks to VM, added handful of "cut peeled "baby style" carrots" Added 4 tsp of chicken stock boulion Added a big dash of "seasoning pepper" mix Added a big dash of lemon pepper Added a tsp of garlic (the jar Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:15:00 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 jbattley 2010-09-08T04:15:00Z text message 90778 104 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=24908383&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10246576_22442_24908383_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 General 6487017 24908383 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25569515&as=22442 I just bought my Vita-Mix. Cold hard cash at the MN State Fair 2010! I'm 48, with a girlfriend, and a 10 yo daughter! I just bought my Vita-Mix. Cold hard cash at the MN State Fair 2010! I'm 48, with a girlfriend, and a 10 yo daughter! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:36:55 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25569515&as=22442 JWGilley 2010-09-07T19:36:55Z Vita-Village I just bought my Vita-Mix. Cold hard cash at the MN State Fair 2010! I'm 48, with a girlfriend, and a 10 yo daughter! nonadult false JWGilley user 16 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25569515&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10564687_22442_25569515_ap_160X120.jpg false United States MN Champlin 55316 0 25569515 25569515 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/_Vitamix-Inspires/PHOTO/10564132/22442.html This is the kickoff week for www.VitamixInspires.com, help us create our special 90th anniversary book by submitting your inspiring story.   We want to know how Vitamix helps you live well– tell us at www.VitamixInspires.com for a free recipe and chance to receive a new blender! This is the kickoff week for www.VitamixInspires.com, help us create our special 90th anniversary book by submitting your inspiring story.   We want to know how Vitamix helps you live well– tell us at www.VitamixInspires.com for a free recipe and chance to receive a new blender! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:35:11 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/_Vitamix-Inspires/PHOTO/10564132/22442.html VitaMix 2010-09-07T18:35:11Z Success Stories Vita-Village This is the kickoff week for www.VitamixInspires.com, help us create our special 90th anniversary book by submitting your inspiring story.   We want to know how Vitamix helps you live well– tell us at www.VitamixInspires.com for a free recipe and chance to receive a new blender! success stories nonadult false Vitamix Inspires photo success stories 37 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2057866&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_8622252_22442_2057866_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Success Stories 0 10564132 2057866 Member 250 http://community.vitamix.com/_Vitamix-Inspires/BLOG/2628912/22442.html Inspired by Vitamix! by Gail Lynne Goodwin A few months ago Vitamix asked me to help them compile a book of stories from customers and employees, highlighting ways that Vitamix inspires lives. As the founder of InspireMeToday.com <http://InspireMeToday.com/> , a website that provides free daily inspiration, I've had the privilege of interviewing and writing about some of the most inspirational people in the world, including Sir Richard Branson, Guy Laliberte, Seth Godin, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield and hundreds more. Recently I had the opportunity to interview John Barnard <http://www.inspiremetoday.com/archiveDisp.php?type=0&ref=887> , CEO and Chairman of Vitamix and the grandson of the founder of Vitamix. When I was first approached for this project, I didn't  own a Vitamix and had no idea the difference it would make in my life. I noticed the demonstrations at Costco or the local fair, but I never stopped to watch the presentation. I thought I knew about health- and I had a juicer, so I didn't need a Vitamix. Boy, was I ever wrong! Looking back, I can't imagine my life now without my Vitamix! This machine has inspired me to be more healthy. It has enabled me to do things that my food processor, juicer, blender all combined still couldn't do! In the last month I have transformed from a consultant to a customer to a raving fan! For the past few weeks I've been reading one inspirational story after another, submitted by you, the loyal customers of the Vitamix family.  From empowering stories of becoming a gourmet chef to becoming strong and healthy from green smoothies, the list of benefits from a Vitamix is endless. Your stories have made me smile, wipe a tear and have given me goose bumps. They have inspired me to try new recommendations and be even more creative in the kitchen. They have convinced me to purchase a Vitamix machine for my parents and one for each of my grown children. They have reminded me of the incredible benefits of being a Vitamix owner. If you haven't already submitted your story, please do so today <http://VitamixInspires.com>. The deadline is the end of this week and we'd love to hear from you. Inspired by Vitamix! by Gail Lynne Goodwin A few months ago Vitamix asked me to help them compile a book of stories from customers and employees, highlighting ways that Vitamix inspires lives. As the founder of InspireMeToday.com <http://InspireMeToday.com/> , a website that provides free daily inspiration, I've had the privilege of interviewing and writing about some of the most inspirational people in the world, including Sir Richard Branson, Guy Laliberte, Seth Godin, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield and hundreds more. Recently I had the opportunity to interview John Barnard <http://www.inspiremetoday.com/archiveDisp.php?type=0&ref=887> , CEO and Chairman of Vitamix and the grandson of the founder of Vitamix. When I was first approached for this project, I didn't  own a Vitamix and had no idea the difference it would make in my life. I noticed the demonstrations at Costco or the local fair, but I never stopped to watch the presentation. I thought I knew about health- and I had a juicer, so I didn't need a Vitamix. Boy, was I ever wrong! Looking back, I can't imagine my life now without my Vitamix! This machine has inspired me to be more healthy. It has enabled me to do things that my food processor, juicer, blender all combined still couldn't do! In the last month I have transformed from a consultant to a customer to a raving fan! For the past few weeks I've been reading one inspirational story after another, submitted by you, the loyal customers of the Vitamix family.  From empowering stories of becoming a gourmet chef to becoming strong and healthy from green smoothies, the list of benefits from a Vitamix is endless. Your stories have made me smile, wipe a tear and have given me goose bumps. They have inspired me to try new recommendations and be even more creative in the kitchen. They have convinced me to purchase a Vitamix machine for my parents and one for each of my grown children. They have reminded me of the incredible benefits of being a Vitamix owner. If you haven't already submitted your story, please do so today <http://VitamixInspires.com>. The deadline is the end of this week and we'd love to hear from you. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:29:25 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/_Vitamix-Inspires/BLOG/2628912/22442.html VitaMix 2010-09-07T17:29:25Z Vitamix Happenings Vita-Village Inspired by Vitamix! by Gail Lynne Goodwin A few months ago Vitamix asked me to help them compile a book of stories from customers and employees, highlighting ways that Vitamix inspires lives. As the founder of InspireMeToday.com <http://InspireMeToday.com/> , a website that provides free daily inspiration, I've had the privilege of interviewing and writing about some of the most inspirational people in the world, including Sir Richard Branson, Guy Laliberte, Seth Godin, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield and hundreds more. Recently I had the opportunity to interview John Barnard <http://www.inspiremetoday.com/archiveDisp.php?type=0&ref=887> , CEO and Chairman of Vitamix and the grandson of the founder of Vitamix. When I was first approached for this project, I didn't  own a Vitamix and had no idea the difference it would make in my life. I noticed the demonstrations at Costco or the local fair, but I never stopped to watch the presentation. I thought I knew about health- and I had a juicer, so I didn't need a Vitamix. Boy, was I ever wrong! Looking back, I can't imagine my life now without my Vitamix! This machine has inspired me to be more healthy. It has enabled me to do things that my food processor, juicer, blender all combined still couldn't do! In the last month I have transformed from a consultant to a customer to a raving fan! For the past few weeks I've been reading one inspirational story after another, submitted by you, the loyal customers of the Vitamix family.  From empowering stories of becoming a gourmet chef to becoming strong and healthy from green smoothies, the list of benefits from a Vitamix is endless. Your stories have made me smile, wipe a tear and have given me goose bumps. They have inspired me to try new recommendations and be even more creative in the kitchen. They have convinced me to purchase a Vitamix machine for my parents and one for each of my grown children. They have reminded me of the incredible benefits of being a Vitamix owner. If you haven't already submitted your story, please do so today <http://VitamixInspires.com>. The deadline is the end of this week and we'd love to hear from you. vitamix happenings nonadult false Vitamix Inspires text blog vitamix happenings 102 10 5.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2057866&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_8622252_22442_2057866_ap_160X120.jpg false United States OH 0 Vitamix Happenings 0 2628912 2057866 Member 250 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25565142&as=22442 The source is thought to be by many for being one of several top specialists on efficiency and has also created the best selling productivity e-book in history with regard to Tahari Suit andTahari Suit The source is thought to be by many for being one of several top specialists on efficiency and has also created the best selling productivity e-book in history with regard to Tahari Suit andTahari Suit Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:19:06 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25565142&as=22442 stephanmarburys 2010-09-07T15:19:06Z Vita-Village The source is thought to be by many for being one of several top specialists on efficiency and has also created the best selling productivity e-book in history with regard to Tahari Suit andTahari Suit nonadult false stephanmarburys user 12 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25565142&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283872746795 false 0 25565142 25565142 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25564557&as=22442 I’m optimistic, easy-going, self issued person. Looking a man for a serious relationship. I’m pretty sweet and nice, through can be really shy. I love to be love and be loved. I get along with everyone easily. I dream of a good family with lots of kids. If you interested in serious relationship. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. So, feel free to chat with me. I’m very open minded. I would be happy to see myself as a mother of beautiful children and wife of lov I’m optimistic, easy-going, self issued person. Looking a man for a serious relationship. I’m pretty sweet and nice, through can be really shy. I love to be love and be loved. I get along with everyone easily. I dream of a good family with lots of kids. If you interested in serious relationship. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. So, feel free to chat with me. I’m very open minded. I would be happy to see myself as a mother of beautiful children and wife of lov Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:44:24 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25564557&as=22442 Diana24 2010-09-07T14:44:24Z Vitamix Happenings Vita-Village I’m optimistic, easy-going, self issued person. Looking a man for a serious relationship. I’m pretty sweet and nice, through can be really shy. I love to be love and be loved. I get along with everyone easily. I dream of a good family with lots of kids. If you interested in serious relationship. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. So, feel free to chat with me. I’m very open minded. I would be happy to see myself as a mother of beautiful children and wife of lov biking, domino, hiking, i, like, sports, swimming, vitamix happenings nonadult false Diana24 user biking,domino,hiking,i,like,sports,swimming,vitamix happenings 14 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25564557&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10562367_22442_25564557_ap_160X120.jpg false Liberia Monrovia Bori City 00231 0 Vitamix Happenings 25564557 25564557 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 I pour water straight from the kettle into the jug too. As a water heater, the VM isn't nearly as efficient as a kettle for doing this. The VM demonstrators always demo using cold water as it shows the VM's talents and provides a bit of a wow factor, but in real life, start with boiling water. Having said that, it does get very hot just using the VM. You probably only needed to run it for another minute or so to get it up to a better temp. Whatever method you use, keep the VM running until you see a cont I pour water straight from the kettle into the jug too. As a water heater, the VM isn't nearly as efficient as a kettle for doing this. The VM demonstrators always demo using cold water as it shows the VM's talents and provides a bit of a wow factor, but in real life, start with boiling water. Having said that, it does get very hot just using the VM. You probably only needed to run it for another minute or so to get it up to a better temp. Whatever method you use, keep the VM running until you see a cont Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:38:09 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 Jockscrap 2010-09-07T07:38:09Z text message 90778 31 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=23188943&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1274304202734 false 0 General 6484259 23188943 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25555580&as=22442 Though these regimens are excellent to maintain them in good shape, chances are these types of workouts for women may not aid in reducing excess fat. Though these regimens are excellent to maintain them in good shape, chances are these types of workouts for women may not aid in reducing excess fat. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:43:03 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25555580&as=22442 workoutsforwomen 2010-09-07T00:43:03Z Vita-Village Though these regimens are excellent to maintain them in good shape, chances are these types of workouts for women may not aid in reducing excess fat. nonadult false workoutsforwomen user 41 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25555580&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283820183546 false 0 25555580 25555580 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 Did you add steaming hot water to your VM or just room temperature water? When I make soup, I add steaming hot water and after running the VM for only 3 minutes give or take, it brings it to what you could call a boil. Elizabeth Did you add steaming hot water to your VM or just room temperature water? When I make soup, I add steaming hot water and after running the VM for only 3 minutes give or take, it brings it to what you could call a boil. Elizabeth Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:47:02 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 glutenfreegirl 2010-09-06T23:47:02Z text message 90778 2 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25058788&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10265426_22442_25058788_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 General 6483126 25058788 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 Hi, I'm new to VM and this forum so I'm excited for feedback. I've had my VM 5200 for about 2 weeks and overall love it.  I make great green smoothies, sorbet, marinades in it and it's great.  However, I tried my hand at soup tonight. I followed the Tortilla Soup recipe (running it on high for 6 minutes) but my soup didn't get hot.  It was warm,but not hot.  We had to heat the soup in the microwave.  What can I do better next time? Hi, I'm new to VM and this forum so I'm excited for feedback. I've had my VM 5200 for about 2 weeks and overall love it.  I make great green smoothies, sorbet, marinades in it and it's great.  However, I tried my hand at soup tonight. I followed the Tortilla Soup recipe (running it on high for 6 minutes) but my soup didn't get hot.  It was warm,but not hot.  We had to heat the soup in the microwave.  What can I do better next time? Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:09:33 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=90778&d=582931 stephaniehester 2010-09-06T23:09:33Z text message 90778 165 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25554107&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283813395385 false 0 General 582931 25554107 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25553210&as=22442 New to Vitamix. Looking to eat healthier and for weight loss.  Any tips are appreciated. Love to cook and bake! New to Vitamix. Looking to eat healthier and for weight loss.  Any tips are appreciated. Love to cook and bake! Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:34:59 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25553210&as=22442 CarolJean 2010-09-06T21:34:59Z Vitamix Happenings Vita-Village New to Vitamix. Looking to eat healthier and for weight loss.  Any tips are appreciated. Love to cook and bake! vitamix happenings nonadult false CarolJean user vitamix happenings 23 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25553210&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283808899490 false 0 Vitamix Happenings 25553210 25553210 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25549341&as=22442 Well.... I live in Colorado just completed the master cleanse, quit smoking, started riding a bike to and from work and now have decided to incorperate into my life a more raw diet. I am single , happy, and ready to take on the world! (good looking and modest to!) (lol) So now here I am going on another adventure! Ya Oh ya, I probably should tell you that before this I haven't even ever made a smoothy before..... I hope this comunity is even better than the vi Well.... I live in Colorado just completed the master cleanse, quit smoking, started riding a bike to and from work and now have decided to incorperate into my life a more raw diet. I am single , happy, and ready to take on the world! (good looking and modest to!) (lol) So now here I am going on another adventure! Ya Oh ya, I probably should tell you that before this I haven't even ever made a smoothy before..... I hope this comunity is even better than the vi Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:39:46 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25549341&as=22442 lesallen 2010-09-06T17:39:46Z Recipes Vita-Village Well.... I live in Colorado just completed the master cleanse, quit smoking, started riding a bike to and from work and now have decided to incorperate into my life a more raw diet. I am single , happy, and ready to take on the world! (good looking and modest to!) (lol) So now here I am going on another adventure! Ya Oh ya, I probably should tell you that before this I haven't even ever made a smoothy before..... I hope this comunity is even better than the vi fun, happy, male, recipes, single nonadult false lesallen user fun,happy,male,recipes,single 41 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25549341&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283794786211 false 0 Recipes 25549341 25549341 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93021&d=578376 Maybe for your co-workers!   Joking aside this is good advice. Perhaps hit it hard Saturday moring, instead of jumping right into it in on a work day, just in case.   : Maybe for your co-workers!   Joking aside this is good advice. Perhaps hit it hard Saturday moring, instead of jumping right into it in on a work day, just in case.   : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:25:22 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93021&d=578376 MattBachand 2010-09-06T14:25:22Z text message 93021 172 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25177544&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10349173_22442_25177544_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Green Smoothies 6481464 25177544 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93021&d=578376 I also follow the tip I read on here, to freeze bags of spinach leaves just as they come from the supermarket. After freezing, they can be crunched up in to wee bits that make them very easy to pour in to your VM jug, and greatly reduce the freezer space they take up. I include a good portion to my morning smoothie. My only cautionary words for when you start on the smoothie trail, is to show a little caution with quanities, as if your body isn't used to having so much fruit and veg in a day, it I also follow the tip I read on here, to freeze bags of spinach leaves just as they come from the supermarket. After freezing, they can be crunched up in to wee bits that make them very easy to pour in to your VM jug, and greatly reduce the freezer space they take up. I include a good portion to my morning smoothie. My only cautionary words for when you start on the smoothie trail, is to show a little caution with quanities, as if your body isn't used to having so much fruit and veg in a day, it Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:01:59 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93021&d=578376 Jockscrap 2010-09-06T11:01:59Z text message 93021 155 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=23188943&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1274304202734 false 0 Green Smoothies 6481302 23188943 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25543010&as=22442 I hope that I will be a valuable asset to the community. A little about me I work as a full time telecoms engineer which I have done for the past 15 years, My main passion in life besides my family is home beer brewing I hope that I will be a valuable asset to the community. A little about me I work as a full time telecoms engineer which I have done for the past 15 years, My main passion in life besides my family is home beer brewing Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:23:10 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25543010&as=22442 john42mathews 2010-09-06T10:23:10Z Vita-Village I hope that I will be a valuable asset to the community. A little about me I work as a full time telecoms engineer which I have done for the past 15 years, My main passion in life besides my family is home beer brewing nonadult false john42mathews user 51 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25543010&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283768590148 false 0 25543010 25543010 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25539496&as=22442 James & Rachel live in Southern California in the town of Valencia, CA. We have 3 wonderful children. 1 cute dog named Sparky...Yorkshire maltese mix. Enjoy the outdoors, water sports, Keith Green music and just life! Enjoy sharing the amazing story of Yoli and how it can benefit those serious about beginning a nutritional lifestyle. Founding executives and diamond level leaders of a growing health & wellness corporation.   James & Rachel live in Southern California in the town of Valencia, CA. We have 3 wonderful children. 1 cute dog named Sparky...Yorkshire maltese mix. Enjoy the outdoors, water sports, Keith Green music and just life! Enjoy sharing the amazing story of Yoli and how it can benefit those serious about beginning a nutritional lifestyle. Founding executives and diamond level leaders of a growing health & wellness corporation.   Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:09:54 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25539496&as=22442 romero5 2010-09-06T05:09:54Z Vita-Village James & Rachel live in Southern California in the town of Valencia, CA. We have 3 wonderful children. 1 cute dog named Sparky...Yorkshire maltese mix. Enjoy the outdoors, water sports, Keith Green music and just life! Enjoy sharing the amazing story of Yoli and how it can benefit those serious about beginning a nutritional lifestyle. Founding executives and diamond level leaders of a growing health & wellness corporation.   acidity, alive, alkalize, blastcap, health, networking, nutrition, power, romero, yoli nonadult false romero5 user acidity,alive,alkalize,blastcap,health,networking,nutrition,power,romero,yoli 70 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25539496&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10549503_22442_25539496_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 25539496 25539496 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/_LIFESTYLE-CHANGER/BLOG/2624774/22442.html [image]Today was the first day I used my Vitamix blender. Already I have made orange sorbet ice cream for my 3 year old son, made a spinach smoothie for my dad, and made tomatoe juice for the wife.  I can honestly say that I plan to juice and cook with my blender everyday.  I made the cranberry pancakes this morning and we all really enjoyed them.  I grounded golden flaxseed into flour, which I used in the pancakes. Again I would highly recommend this machine to anybody who is looking to changing thier lifestyle into a healthy one.  I know I will be serving up alot of juices and smoothies for my very sick father.  Without the preservatives or any other chemicals that are put into foods these days. LIFESTYLE CHANGER!!!   [image]Today was the first day I used my Vitamix blender. Already I have made orange sorbet ice cream for my 3 year old son, made a spinach smoothie for my dad, and made tomatoe juice for the wife.  I can honestly say that I plan to juice and cook with my blender everyday.  I made the cranberry pancakes this morning and we all really enjoyed them.  I grounded golden flaxseed into flour, which I used in the pancakes. Again I would highly recommend this machine to anybody who is looking to changing thier lifestyle into a healthy one.  I know I will be serving up alot of juices and smoothies for my very sick father.  Without the preservatives or any other chemicals that are put into foods these days. LIFESTYLE CHANGER!!!   Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:59:54 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/_LIFESTYLE-CHANGER/BLOG/2624774/22442.html Jonathan1 2010-09-05T21:59:54Z Interest Groups Vita-Village [image]Today was the first day I used my Vitamix blender. Already I have made orange sorbet ice cream for my 3 year old son, made a spinach smoothie for my dad, and made tomatoe juice for the wife.  I can honestly say that I plan to juice and cook with my blender everyday.  I made the cranberry pancakes this morning and we all really enjoyed them.  I grounded golden flaxseed into flour, which I used in the pancakes. Again I would highly recommend this machine to anybody who is looking to changing thier lifestyle into a healthy one.  I know I will be serving up alot of juices and smoothies for my very sick father.  Without the preservatives or any other chemicals that are put into foods these days. LIFESTYLE CHANGER!!!   interest groups nonadult false LIFESTYLE CHANGER text blog interest groups 89 2 5.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25533789&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283723510232 false 1 Interest Groups 0 2624774 25533789 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25524745&as=22442 Hey there everyone! My name is Troy Gaines. I like sports such as rollerblading and mountain-climbing. I am married to a very special woman. Thanks for letting me join and I look forward to learning a lot over here. Hey there everyone! My name is Troy Gaines. I like sports such as rollerblading and mountain-climbing. I am married to a very special woman. Thanks for letting me join and I look forward to learning a lot over here. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:49:35 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25524745&as=22442 troy43gaines 2010-09-05T08:49:35Z Vita-Village Hey there everyone! My name is Troy Gaines. I like sports such as rollerblading and mountain-climbing. I am married to a very special woman. Thanks for letting me join and I look forward to learning a lot over here. nonadult false troy43gaines user 70 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25524745&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg?t=1283676575284 false 0 25524745 25524745 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93024&d=549594 I made a berry milkshake today for me and my precious 4 yr old lil' girl and it came out like the berry smoothie they sell at Orange Julius.   It was   Milk Few scoops vanilla ice cream BlueBerries Black Berries Straberries   The result was a very creamy Berry-Julius tasting result.   I bet oranges and vanilla icecream would be pretty close to orange julius, maybe with some Orange Juice to I made a berry milkshake today for me and my precious 4 yr old lil' girl and it came out like the berry smoothie they sell at Orange Julius.   It was   Milk Few scoops vanilla ice cream BlueBerries Black Berries Straberries   The result was a very creamy Berry-Julius tasting result.   I bet oranges and vanilla icecream would be pretty close to orange julius, maybe with some Orange Juice to Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:28:37 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=22442&w=93024&d=549594 MattBachand 2010-09-04T17:28:37Z text message 93024 746 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25177544&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10349173_22442_25177544_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 Vita-Mix Kitchens 6475227 25177544 0 0 http://community.vitamix.com/_New-Owner/PHOTO/10530266/22442.html Hi I'm looking for some tips and help with weightloss too!  Thanks! Hi I'm looking for some tips and help with weightloss too!  Thanks! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:14:55 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/_New-Owner/PHOTO/10530266/22442.html slycat73 2010-09-04T02:14:55Z Vita-Village Hi I'm looking for some tips and help with weightloss too!  Thanks! nonadult false New Owner photo 76 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25505640&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10530028_22442_25505640_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 10530266 25505640 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25503167&as=22442 Not really much to tell,  I bought my Vitamix 2 weeks ago, My husband said it was a great machine, but I should not spend that much money...Well He has enjoyed a smoothie every evening since I purchased it.  I love the machine, and what it can do for my health.  I do have health issues and need to lose some weight,  (don't most of us) and I am enjoying trying a new recipe each day.  Now I want to try the GREEN Smoothie's they sound delicious. I am Married, a mother of 2, Not really much to tell,  I bought my Vitamix 2 weeks ago, My husband said it was a great machine, but I should not spend that much money...Well He has enjoyed a smoothie every evening since I purchased it.  I love the machine, and what it can do for my health.  I do have health issues and need to lose some weight,  (don't most of us) and I am enjoying trying a new recipe each day.  Now I want to try the GREEN Smoothie's they sound delicious. I am Married, a mother of 2, Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:47:31 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25503167&as=22442 JanetLWassell 2010-09-03T21:47:31Z Recipes Vita-Village Not really much to tell,  I bought my Vitamix 2 weeks ago, My husband said it was a great machine, but I should not spend that much money...Well He has enjoyed a smoothie every evening since I purchased it.  I love the machine, and what it can do for my health.  I do have health issues and need to lose some weight,  (don't most of us) and I am enjoying trying a new recipe each day.  Now I want to try the GREEN Smoothie's they sound delicious. I am Married, a mother of 2, recipes nonadult false JanetLWassell user recipes 29 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25503167&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/icons/defaultMember_22442_portrait160X120.jpg false 0 Recipes 25503167 25503167 Member 0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25499306&as=22442 I am married and a semi-reitred Grandmother who lives in Langley, BC Canada I am married and a semi-reitred Grandmother who lives in Langley, BC Canada Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:10:01 GMT http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25499306&as=22442 Mia 2010-09-03T17:10:01Z Usage Tips Vita-Village I am married and a semi-reitred Grandmother who lives in Langley, BC Canada usage tips nonadult false Mia user usage tips 36 0 0.0 http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=25499306&as=22442 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22442/photos/PHOTO_10526350_22442_25499306_ap_160X120.jpg false Canada BC Langley 0 Usage Tips 25499306 25499306 Member 0