blenders Blendtec blenders, worth it?

[gangaskan]

so off topic, here is the deal that i saw on slickdeals 
 
http://slickdeals.net/f/8530195-189-99-blendtec-1560w-total-blender-w-wild-side-jar-refurbished-black?page=3&src=featured-7309#commentsBox
 
 
i just pulled the trigger on the 1560W and i'm kinda pumped.  will it powder if i dehydrate?  i'm under the assumption it will, but either way i think i'm going to find out this year  

 

[dragonsfire]

So far so good for me, made some powder a few days ago, havent mixed them yet. Besides a bit noise been working great.

 

[gangaskan]

i'm really interested in making sauces, soups, etc.  this year i'm going to be making quite a bit  

 

[dragonsfire]

I use it frequently for soups, especially when Its cold, just add some hot water (they saw warm) and its great. Butternut squash the last few days

 

[gangaskan]

I use it frequently for soups, especially when Its cold, just add some hot water (they saw warm) and its great. Butternut squash the last few days

 
 
i made some tomato soup with some red pepper in it, but it had floaties still 

 

[dragonsfire]

Dried tomatoes and peppers with frozen org Butternut squash(pre thawed). I add the boiling water and let sit 10 min then "hot" button, think it goes for 3 min of something. Just having coffee right now while waiting

 

[SavinaRed]

I love mine which I picked up in December

 

[TNKS]

Still cant move from my NINJA for the money,Ive tried to kill it but . . . . . .

 

[roper2008]

I believe Blendtec is right up there with VitaMix.  I have a VitaMix, but never made pepper powder in it.  I like to use a coffee grinder for that.

 

[t0mato]

They're definitely worth it. 

 

[Scovie]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
 
This is what I use. It will turn 5 whole nutmegs into powder in about 25 seconds. And I definitely grind all of my own spices including cinnamon, cumin, anice seeds etc etc etc 
 
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/waring-wsg30-commercial-spice-grinder-120v/929WSG30.html

 

[SavinaRed]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
 
This is what I use. It will turn 5 whole nutmegs into powder in about 25 seconds. And I definitely grind all of my own spices including cinnamon, cumin, anice seeds etc etc etc 
 
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/waring-wsg30-commercial-spice-grinder-120v/929WSG30.html

Yes that is one kitchen gadget I want to get. 

 

[gangaskan]

dang, that looks damm awesome!  i'm half tempted to get one this year 

 

[oldsalty]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
 
This is what I use. It will turn 5 whole nutmegs into powder in about 25 seconds. And I definitely grind all of my own spices including cinnamon, cumin, anice seeds etc etc etc 
 
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/waring-wsg30-commercial-spice-grinder-120v/929WSG30.html

Wow me likey!!!! I,m with SR that,s going on my must have list!!!!!!

 

[gangaskan]

so yeah, i am digging my blendtec  i got it in the mail before lunch.  
 
 
took it home and brought some soup i made that was just a little too chunky for my liking.  i put it through the blender and it made it smooth as silk 

 

[SmokenFire]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
 
This is what I use. It will turn 5 whole nutmegs into powder in about 25 seconds. And I definitely grind all of my own spices including cinnamon, cumin, anice seeds etc etc etc 
 
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/waring-wsg30-commercial-spice-grinder-120v/929WSG30.html

 
I have the same grinder and love it for all manner of dried pods and spices.  For blending I reach for my cuisinart immersion blender, but my sister has a blendtec and it's a very nice machine.  

 

[austin87]

Just got a Blentec for my birthday and it is by far worth it. It is so badass.

 

[Xpur3log1cX]

Blends everything great except for Chuck Norris

 

[JoynersHotPeppers]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
 
This is what I use. It will turn 5 whole nutmegs into powder in about 25 seconds. And I definitely grind all of my own spices including cinnamon, cumin, anice seeds etc etc etc 
 
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/waring-wsg30-commercial-spice-grinder-120v/929WSG30.html

Perfect for small batch for sure and epic for making your own curry powder, 5 spice and all my Q rubs. I love mine but it is way to small for scale however personal use on the money!