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My old Oster glass blender that was a wedding gift over 20 years ago has finally seen its last days. The plastic base broke, and the shape and design is terrible for smoothies which my youngest teen likes to make. I love high quality, non-commercial equipment. I was thrilled when I inherited my mom's Cuisinart food processor with her collection of a gazillion blades, and when my late father gave me my Kitchenaid lift-bowl stand mixer for Christmas (also about 20+ years ago). I love good spatulas, even measuring cups and spoons. Silly I know but they bring me joy.
I've read review after review, and am planning to invest in an excellent blender that will last. Vitamix was at the top of my dream list. I will be using it for sauces & vinaigrettes, almond butter, smoothies with veggies & frozen fruits, batters, and perhaps soups and sorbets (I usually use my food processor). I'm looking at the newer Ascent blenders to have the individual smoothie container for my sun, the bowls for dips and almond butter, and a traditional 64oz vertical container with an opening for a damper and to add oils while blending to emulsify sauces. Specifically, I'm thinking of the A2300. I care little for presets, but multiple speeds especially through the dial is necessary and will be wonderful, no doubt.
Thoughts, experiences - better alternatives? I'm flexible on cost as this is both a long-term investment in my kitchen (and my joy!). Thanks!
I've read review after review, and am planning to invest in an excellent blender that will last. Vitamix was at the top of my dream list. I will be using it for sauces & vinaigrettes, almond butter, smoothies with veggies & frozen fruits, batters, and perhaps soups and sorbets (I usually use my food processor). I'm looking at the newer Ascent blenders to have the individual smoothie container for my sun, the bowls for dips and almond butter, and a traditional 64oz vertical container with an opening for a damper and to add oils while blending to emulsify sauces. Specifically, I'm thinking of the A2300. I care little for presets, but multiple speeds especially through the dial is necessary and will be wonderful, no doubt.
Thoughts, experiences - better alternatives? I'm flexible on cost as this is both a long-term investment in my kitchen (and my joy!). Thanks!