Chefs and bartenders across America have a secret weapon in their culinary tool arsenal, and it's called the Vitamix. Yes, it's on the higher end of the price range, but just wait until you hear all it can do. Vitamix is so trusted that the celebrated Culinary Institute of America has their very own professional series line.

To call this jack-of-all-trades machine a blender isn't coming close to describing all its functionality. The Vitamix juicer ability has replaced having to have a separate juicer on your countertop for healthy, fresh fruit and vegetable juices. And with the powerful 11.5 amp motor in the professional series on your side, there are several other small appliances you might not need any longer. For example, you can chop veggies and make your own, smooth nut butters, grind grains into flour, grate cheese, puree soup, mix ice cream and, of course, make frozen cocktails, smoothies, and milkshakes until the cows come home. A dial on the front of the machine keeps it simple, with a smooth transition between all ten speeds. And we do mean serious speed; the laser-cut one-piece stainless blade will spin up to 240 mph. Cleanup is easy, too. Just spin warm water and a little detergent for a minute and rinse! Another bonus of purchasing within the professional series line is that a percentage will go to benefit the CIA culinary scholarship fund.

In case you find all the capabilities a bit overwhelming, never fear, a gourmet recipe book is included with your purchase. Trust us, you'll find ways to use a Vitamix that you'd never dreamed would be possible.