By The Rawtarian In this episode The Rawtarian explains the order in which she purchased her raw food kitchen appliances, including cheap blender, food processor, high-speed blender and dehydrator. She also briefly touches on secondary appliances like spiralizers and juicers.
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For a recent blog post with links to some of the products I use, check out this blog post: http://www.therawtarian.com/recommended-raw-food-appliances-and-specialty-items
For more information about the Vitamix blender check this page. If you purchase using the discount code on this page I will receive a commission: http://www.therawtarian.com/vitamix-free-shipping
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The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
Hi Alison, thanks so much for your note. I am glad you found it useful. It makes me happy to know that you're finding it relevant to your decision making process. Good luck scouting the used market!
Joy
Jun 13, 2013
Hi,
Have you tried the BioChef Blender? I'm torn between that and the Vitamix and would love your input!
Thanks :)
The Rawtarian
Jun 16, 2013
Hi Joy, I've never heard of the BioChef. I recommend the Vitamix, it's awesome, although pricey. Here's the one I recommend: http://tinyurl.com/b8a967w
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MistyCeleste
May 29, 2016
I'm about to get the Vitamix S30, but I'm worried it'll be too small. Can I make your recipes with the S30?
The Rawtarian
May 30, 2016
Hi MistyCeleste! Go for the S30! Most of my recipes are pretty smallish, other than smoothies, so I think you'll be okay with the S30.
MistyCeleste
May 31, 2016
Thanks, Laura! ;-) I'm really glad the S30 is enough. I was about to get the PRO 750 but I'll save a lot of money if I get the S30, and I can invest that money on other kitchen appliances I also want to get eventually - dehydrator, spiralazer, food processor, maybe a juicer, etc.
And I'm really happy because the S30 is about to be on sale in Spain =D I live in Madrid and there's only one dealer here. Plus I have to get it online. There's no physical store where I can get it.
The Rawtarian
May 31, 2016
Awesome Misty!
SkyGurl
Jan 21, 2016
I have a Vitamix and I got it on QVC with easy payment options. Takes the bite out of the expense. It is by far one of the best machine I have ever owned..
The Rawtarian
Jan 22, 2016
It will be with you for life :) Their warrantees are really good too. My Vitamix is actually very old (over a decade!) and still going strong.
mdneese
Jan 02, 2016
Hi,
I bought a reconditioned vitamix directly from the vitamix web site. There are great deals to be had there. The only difference it comes in a plain box and has 5 year warranty and not the 7 year warranty option.
The Rawtarian
Jan 03, 2016
Nice! 5 years is still a good warrantee length. Also, VM generally gives really good customer service. I bought a USED vitamix randomly off of Kijiji and it was ANCIENT, and they still replaced a part for me even though the thing was at least 14 yrs old. I love a good deal :)
leanneweber
Jun 02, 2015
Thank you for the great advice. Just a note though, I have an Ezidri Ultra dehydrator that is round and it works brilliantly :) And I can have up to 25 trays!! So there are really great "round" dehydrators out there too and it wasn't cheap!
The Rawtarian
Jun 04, 2015
Thanks for sharing your experience with your dehydrator, Leanne. Good to know!!!
Joy
Jun 13, 2013
Hi,
Have you tried the BioChef Blender? I'm torn between that and the Vitamix and would love your input!
Thanks :)
nataliek
Feb 16, 2016
My boyfriend bought me a Vitamix. I can't believe how awesome and versatile the blender is. I use it every day and I am just starting to get in to eating raw.
The Rawtarian
Feb 19, 2016
Natalie,
You chose very wisely when you picked your boyfriend :) I'm so glad you're enjoying your VM! Pretty smooth textures, right?
The Rawtarian
Jun 16, 2013
Hi Joy, I've never heard of the BioChef. I recommend the Vitamix, it's awesome, although pricey. Here's the one I recommend: http://tinyurl.com/b8a967w
Mark
Aug 14, 2012
I'm so happy I found your site!! So much good information and great recipes!!
Do you have the dry container attachment for your vitamix? I was thinking about getting it when I buy the vitamix instead of buying a separate food processor. I'm currently using a crappy blender and small food processor but making it work!! Thanks for all your great insight!!
Tony
Jul 07, 2012
Hi.
Stumbled upon this and listened quickly to the audio. An interesting chat. I personally try and minimize all my kitchen appliances because I simply believe in doing most of the cooking by hand. But there are a few that I definitely can't live without.
The tips you shared in the audio was nontheless quite useful and some that I'll even use myself!
Regards,
Tony
Alison C.
May 15, 2012
Really helpful podcast for newbies! I have been doing a lot of research on what appliances to get in my quest to be raw, and what you said just reconfirmed everything I have thought already, so it's nice to hear that I'm headed in the right direction. One thing I find with trying to get a Vitamix and 9 tray Excalibur at a good price is that they are SO difficult to find used for sale (ie. on Craiglist). No one wants to get rid of them. But if you can find one that, that's a good way to go to get those appliances at affordable prices.
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
Hi Alison, thanks so much for your note. I am glad you found it useful. It makes me happy to know that you're finding it relevant to your decision making process. Good luck scouting the used market!
John
Apr 23, 2012
Hey,
I used the Vitamix but due a celing collpasing it failed! (No fault of the blender!) I have replaced it with a BioChef Blender and it works just as well :-) Maybe you should try it?
Keep the recipes coming - the family love them :-D
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
OMG ceiling collapse? Yikes! Poor you. And poor Vitamix! Lol
I will have to check out the BioChef Blender. Thanks for the recommendation, never heard of that one
Jill
Apr 15, 2012
Too funny. I used a crappy blender at first, too. In fact, I burned the motor out of one and had to buy another. Then, I bought the Vitamix and have never regretted it. A wonderful investment. Next purchase will be a dehydrator. :)
BTW, Your recipes are absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing.
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
Thanks for being here, Jill.
Glad you are enjoying your VM. They are awesome!
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