Amazon Prime’s Big Vitamix Sale Is Worth Checking Out
Photo: Karen Culp (Shutterstock)Vitamix blenders are an “investment” in that you give all your money to Vitamix, then see a return on your investment by way of crushed ice, super smooth soups, and perfectly blended beverages. (Some might say this is not a “real investment,” and they’re probably right; I am bad with money.) I…
Your Smoothies Will Benefit From a Little Jam
Some mornings are too busy to allow for cooking, or even chewing. On such mornings (or, sometimes, afternoons) I’ll make myself a protein shake. I keep it simple: a big scoop of protein powder, frozen fruit, water, and a little half & half. That tastes fine, but I recently found myself craving a more intense…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Is Tubi Secretly the...
There’s a bit of everything going on this week on the young people’s Internet, from popular YouTubers vying to date a robot, to the surprisingly profitable enterprise of smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups across international borders, to stanning for a free streaming service you’re probably overlooking. There’s also a cat in a blender, but I don’t want…
These Small Purchases Will Change Your Life, According to Reddit
Sometimes you just don’t know what you’re missing. For years I thought I was a maximally efficient suitcase-packer, and scoffed at packing cubes. How could they possibly improve upon what I’m already doing? But one day I got a set, and realized I’d been living like a fool. If you’d like to have a similar…
Please Do Not Try to Sharpen Your Blender Blades With Eggshells
I don’t use my standard blender all that much, unless I need to puree a soup. I use my immersion blender on a weekly basis, mostly to make dressings, sauces, mayo, and other emulsions; occasionally I’ll also use it to make a smoothie or a quick milkshake. It has never occurred to me to sharpen…
Keep Your Natural Peanut Butter From Separating, and How to Remix...
People are very particular about peanut butter. I like the smooth, creamy “bad for you” kind that’s loaded with sugars and unholy hydrogenated oils. If you want peanut butter to act as a “health food,” the natural stuff is a better bet. Made with peanuts and sometimes a little salt, natural peanut butter doesn’t contain…
Vitamix blenders are on sale at their lowest prices right now...
Holiday deals are here, and we're seeing discounts on pricey items like KitchenAid stand mixers and Vitamix blenders. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best times to shop for small appliances. We're tracking kitchen sales at major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart. In our guide to the best blenders, the Vitamix 5200…
