• Rated 15 times by customers who purchased this item • 10 out of 15 customers wrote reviews • Recommended by 100% of Reviewers • Value: 93% rated it a good value
Vita-Mix Onyx Bar Blender:
Vita-Mix® and The Culinary Institute of America® (CIA) partnered to create a perfect blend of professional-quality blending equipment and professional chef inspiration, providing home chefs with the equipment that allows them to easily prepare the same delicious recipes as the professionals.Commercial grade 2 peak horsepower motor generates blade speeds of 240 mph.Variable speed dial allows for precise blade speed control, which is perfect for chopping, blending, grinding, juicing, pureeing, emulsifying and more. Oversized 64-oz. Eastman Tritan copolyster container with soft touch handle is shatter proof, sound damping, chemical resistant and BPA - free. Metal-to-metal container to base construction for durability. Package includes two free recipe books & one hour instructional DVD:“Create”, with over 300 recipes in full color stand-up easel format, including recipes from top chefs across the country. -“Recipes and Techniques From The CIA Master Chefs”, a collection of 23 delicious recipes developed by CIA Master Chefs. -“Get Started”, a one hour instructional class on DVD done by professional chef and CIA graduate Michael Symon will have you blending like a Pro at home. Includes 16 bonus recipes with tips and techniques.
Features:
Super-efficient 2-peak HP motor
Oversized 64 oz. container made from Eastman Tritan™ copolyester material that is virtually unbreakable, more chemical resistant and contains no BPA
Locking lid design for easy removal
Variable speed control dial for processing at just the right speed
Laser-cut one-piece stainless steel blade
All metal-to-metal connection from container to base
Brushed aluminum faceplate with soft tough switches and dial
Gourmet recipe book with over 300 step-by-step recipes in full color
CIA Master Chef recipe book featuring 23 gourmet recipes from The Culinary Institute of America
"Let's Get Started" instructional DVD with professional chef Michael Symon
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Product Characteristics:
Jar Capacity:
64-oz.
Material:
Aluminum
Cleaning & Care:
Container: add 5 cups warm water and one or two drops of dishwashing detergent and place back on the motor base. Run machine for 30-60 seconds in high speed. Turn machine off and rinse and drain the container. Wipe exterior with damp cloth.
by Ludmila (Gainesville, GA) 1 review This appliance is the one piece of equipment that cannot leave my countertop as it is in use many times per day.
I am a raw foodist while my son is meat & potatoes, so it's important that I manage both menus and that we can eat at the same time. The convenience and time saving aspect of the Vita-Mix is so impressive that I wish everyone could own one!
Cleaning is a snap!
If I had to find a down side to it, I'd have to say that I wouldn't mind it being quieter when on high speed, but when I demand that performance from my car, it's not any quieter either..lol
by Lara (Pleasant Grove, UT) 1 review We have a smoothie every morning. It makes it so easy to give the kids the fruits and vegetables they need each day. So easy to make and clean up. We love it.
by J (Fenton, MO) 1 review I cannot tell you how I agonized trying to justify spending this amount of $$ for a blender. (We are, after all, in a recession). I am a frugal shopper and so considering buying a VitaMix was a big decision. I did my homework, though, and the VitaMix kept beating out the competition, so I took a chance. However, any doubt or guilt I had was long gone once my VitaMix arrived. I use it almost daily. I have made soups, smoothies, etc. I now eat kale, more fruits and veggies, and things I'd never have touched before. I feel better, my weight is better, and I don't crave junk food. I feel nourished and healthy! Cleaning it is a breeze. (Something I hated about a juicer I'd had before). You just fill it halfway with water and add some dish detergent and turn it on. It all rinses out easily. It is big, but I just put the pitcher away and leave the base out if I need things to look less cluttered. The other thing I love is the fact that if I have any foods that are getting soft, etc. they just get tossed in. I waste next to nothing now. It has definitely saved on my food bill. If you're stuck on whether or not to get this, just think of the money you'll save by investing in your health. Prevention is the best medicine. I'd recommend the VitaMix to anyone!!
by Dennis (Toms River, NJ) 1 review I've used it for mostly making smoothies so far and it works wonderfully, easy to clean, very powerful, not obnoxiously loud, and has not problem with ice and frozen bananas. It comes with a huge recipe book that i've yet to delve into, but there looks to be a lot of interesting options I would never have thought of. Its quite expensive for a blender obviously but the materials seem pretty tough and durable. Its entirely plastic but has good, heavy weight that makes it feel durable, if that makes sense.
by Sheryl (Mission Viejo, CA) 1 review If you are looking for one exceptional, versatile kitchen appliance, do yourself a favor and purchase a Vita-Mix. The sky is the limit on the number of ways you will find to use it every day, and it makes the best smoothie you could ever want for breakfast! A great value, and the manufacturer really stands behind their product with a 7-year warranty.
Would purchase again