The internet gods are working against me. WordPress would NOT let me log in for the life of me last night, and this morning, every page loaded is a serious struggle! Anyway, due to said malfunctions, yesterday’s intended-light-hearted post has been postponed. Instead, I feel like it’s finally time to share some good news with all of you….

[Why is there a huge space underneath this photo? I am not qualified to answer that question...] Thats right… after months over a year of debating, I finally bit the bullet (ohh I crack myself up!) and purchased a VitaMix. I looked everywhere trying to find better and better deals – new, refurbished, various online retailers, craigslist, ebay, you name it. Then about a week ago, there was a message from God.

[C'mon.. he looks just like an angel singing....]

Already in an elevated mood by simply being in the store (at 11:30 am, with no traffic…), I was headed over to the meat and seafood department. And then I saw it… shining in the corner my eye like a pretty lost diamond. Only little it was not. A pyramid of bright white VitaMix boxes end capped the kitchen appliances isle. I’ve seen the Blendtec at Costco before, but never the VitaMix. This, I thought, was fate.

Until I remembered that like most things in life, señor cash-money is a prerequisite. And I thought about my bank account. And upcoming expenses. And pretty quickly, my little bubble of hope began to deflate.

UNTIL several days later, when in my mailbox I found $5,000 cash. I wish. But I did get my security deposit back from my previous apartment, in the form of a $900 check. Now let me give you a warning my little chickadees: if you ever find yourself in this predicament, you will have the sensation that you are being gifted this money. And when you are given a “gift” of said cash-money, you will want to spend it. In reality, this is money YOU PAID some time ago. It was deducted from YOUR checking account.

Here’s my caveat: It’s not like I haven’t been working this whole time. In addition to my hourly wage at my two jobs, I make some decent tips at the restaurant. For all the years I’ve had a job with tips, that “extra” money has been mine to decide what to do with. I know I could use a new bike. I know I will shortly need a new car. I know there are trips I would like to take, and events I’d like to attend. But I’ve thought about this long and hard, and I was getting a VitaMix damn¡t!

[p.s. Is that even the right context to use the word "caveat"...?]

So. Yesterday afternoon when I was at Costco with my madre, and there were still a FEW VitaMixes left, I knew what I had to do. Like any good mother, my mom questioned me if I was sure this was something I wanted to spend so much money on. She asked, “What’s so special about a VitaMix versus a regular blender?”

If you have one… you will know.

And on July 20th, 2010, I brought baby Vito home. Yes, I am that girl who named her bike (Rilo), her GPS (Gomer), and now, her blender. If you’re going to name your car, or your wanger, I get to name my blender!! He’s already fitting in perfectly with the rest of the crew. (No… I don’t name all of my kitchen appliances. But Vito is special. )

My first creation? A Vanilla frosty inspired by miss Janetha B. who is off right now celebrating her HONEYMOON! Congrats lady! I’m wishing you the best, from far far away!

And if you look closely, um… no. Those are not tapioca pearls (although that would be BOMB)… they are still little bits of ice. I may or may not have been slightly impatient in letting Vito finish his job. And afterwards I topped it with cinnamon, and it was STILL amazing.

To answer my mom’s questions – What makes a VitaMix so special? What can a VitaMix do? Well ever-so-kindly, they answered that one for me!

The company has a claim to “52 food feats” that the VitaMix can accomplish. You can check them all out HERE, but here are a few I’m really looking forward to!

• smoothies
• ice cream
• soup
• jucing whole fruits and veggies
• fresh salsa
• hummus
• crushed ice
• salad dressing
• popsicles
• shakes
• “frappuccinos”
• batters
• eggs
• quick and easy homemade whip cream!!

AHHHHH! That is my excitement. But one thing I’m figuring out is that there was only one itty bitty recipe book included in my box. And I know a LOT of you who own a VitaMix have come up with some amazing recipes. So here’s my….

READER QUESTION:

SHARE with me!! Help me out!! What are some of your favorite recipes you’ve made with your VitaMix? I don’t want to miss out on any of the goodness!! PLEASE!?

And one more READER QUESTION in regards to my last post.… which I’ll definitely come back to soon. Those who left accusations “comments” … do you want me to address them publicly or privately? Or did you not really want me to address them at all, because you didn’t leave a legit email address? If you actually want an answer, leave me another comment or send me a message at drtrirunner (at) gmail (dot) com and I’d be more than happy to have a chat with you and answer your questions.

MANNNNN… do I really have to go to work? Don’t I get some sort of maternity leave or something?! I guess Vito will have to wait till’ I get home. Thanks in advance for any brilliant ideas you pass my way!!

-E

p.s. YES I know I went a tad overboard with the LINK LOVE today… but that was intentional because I WANT someone from VitaMix to see it and I want them to know I am SOOOO HAPPY! The end.

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