Do you want to convert your Blendtec blender into a vacuum blender? If so, this post is for you! My first Blendtec vacuum lid didn’t work, but this second-generation design works perfectly. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Did you enjoy this post?” subscribe_text=”Enter your … Continue Reading →
I succeeded in vacuum-sealing the Vitamix Ascent lids with an easier setup than my original DIY Vitamix vacuum lid. For information about why you might want to vacuum blend, see my vacuum blending post. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Did you enjoy this post?” … Continue Reading →
Here’s my review of the Froothie Optimum VAC2 vacuum blender. Froothie sent one to me to test, and they are also offering a $50-off coupon code: JoB-OptimumVAC2-50. If you use the code it also helps support my work on this … Continue Reading →
I think Vitamix blenders are the best on the market, so when I decided to investigate vacuum blending, I rigged up a Vitamix vacuum blender container. The first thing you need for a vacuum blender is an air-tight container. Unfortunately … Continue Reading →
Vitamix recently invited me to visit their headquarters in Ohio, where they gave me a tour of the main Vitamix factory. From the outside, it looks like a big generic building. In fact, it was so generic that I forgot … Continue Reading →
Today is an exciting day in Vitamix land, and I have three things to share with you. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Did you enjoy this post?” subscribe_text=”Enter your email below to receive updates when new posts are published so you never miss new … Continue Reading →
JoyOfBlending.com recently turned two years old, and previous years’ recipes have become a bit buried. (This is the 100th blog post!) I often post seasonal recipes, so I decided to add a feature to browse recipes by season. Just look … Continue Reading →
This is likely the last week of the reconditioned Vitamix 5200 and 6300 sale. I’ve heard the sale expires at the end of June. If you know anyone who wants a Vitamix, this is the best deal I’ve ever seen. … Continue Reading →
Coconut butter: Another use: coconut lime rice. After cooking rice, mix in some coconut butter and lime juice. It tastes really good! On a different note, I’ve found that for general smoothies just adding shredded coconut works pretty well. The … Continue Reading →
setting up the site…. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Did you enjoy this post?” subscribe_text=”Enter your email below to receive updates when new posts are published so you never miss new content. Emails are usually not more than once per week.”] Or follow along … Continue Reading →