I'm Not One for Kitchen Gadget Fads
By Val
@valmnz (17095)
New Zealand
October 8, 2015 1:58pm CST
I'm not one for kitchen gadget fads, especially those infomercial ones, where they advertise that if you buy one you can get one free. If they can afford to do that why not just sell one at a cheaper price. In particular I have an aversion to the nutribullet, or whatever it's called in other countries, that gadget that reduces fruit fibre to an unmentionable coloured liquid. I prefer my smoothies to have some substance.
Yesterday, after watching a smoothie demonstration, I decided to make a smoothie. I'd forgotten my blender had died last year and I needed to buy another one. So, with smoothies still on my mind, today I'm off to buy a new blender.
My favourite is still a banana smoothie with fruit flavoured yoghurt, especially passionfruit. But I'm rather partial to all fruit and yoghurt smoothies. Yesterday I tried a rather nice almond milk and spices one. That was rather nice.
What about you? Do you have a favourite smoothie?
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15 responses
@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
8 Oct 15
I like to cook, but I still cherish many of the gadgets that were given to me when I got married, over 50 years ago. Many of those "old" gadgets are far better than the new ones. My old Osterizer has one of those motors that could make a car run 
I like old fashioned smoothies too. And I like them with fruit. For me, veggies mean salads.
I like old fashioned smoothies too. And I like them with fruit. For me, veggies mean salads.3 people like this
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 15
@valmnz did'ja buy the almond milk already made? i make my own coz i'm allergic to one'f the additives in the store bought. its most simple to make.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
8 Oct 15
Unlikely though it may sound, I have never tried a smoothie
SAs for the nutribullet, it is a perfect example of the type of gadget that people and rave over for a week or 10 days then consign it to a cupboard because the novelty has worn off.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 15
i've a vitamix - they're quite spendy, but this'un gets used 't least 5 times a day 'n 's more'n paid fer itself. its made in america (i'm in the u.s.), serviced in america 'n comes with a full 7 year warranty, which ya can add onto if'n ya like.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 15
i purty much lived off 'em fer nearly a year 'n still partake in such several times a day. my body struggles to get nutrients from foods otherwise 
. my g'mornin' fav is still oranges, strawberries, blueberries 'n naners with a spoonful 'f raw local honey. jest gets me goin'!
. my g'mornin' fav is still oranges, strawberries, blueberries 'n naners with a spoonful 'f raw local honey. jest gets me goin'!1 person likes this
@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
9 Oct 15
@crazyhorseladycx I hope oranges and blueberries are not as expensive for you there as they are here.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 15
@valmnz i gotta get 's much nutrition 's i can outta 'em to keep me this ol' body functionin'.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
8 Oct 15
I'm not real fond of any of them... or of the preparation of them ..or the washing up afterwards....
But... I know they are healthy...
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
9 Oct 15
@crazyhorseladycx yes, I never find the washing much at all. Make it in five seconds, clean it in six 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 15
i've a vitamix 'n the prep is not much. cleanup e'en simpler coz ya jest rinse it out, put a squirt 'f dishwashin' liquid in with 'bout 1 cup 'f water 'n turn it on. cleans itself :) i also like to make extra (ya know, coz i don't measure nothin') 'n freeze the fruit'uns up 's a cold treat.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 15
@valmnz i've gotta eat 'n avocado daily 'n 'hide' 'em inside an almond milk, naner, peanut butter, avocado, cocoa powder 'n honey smoothie. anythin' to hide that taste, lol.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
9 Oct 15
I hear so much about smoothies here and despite growing my own fruits I have never attempted any of those. I have a blender but it has other uses in my kitchen.
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
9 Oct 15
My favorite is pina colada, but strawberry-banana is a good one too. I'd love to try avocado-chocolate next time. 
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
9 Oct 15
@valmnz Yeah they usually don't put too much chocolate, just a little to give it a chocolatey taste.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Oct 15
I love it, the "unmentionable coloured liquid", hahaha! It really is. I just like to take milk, some protein powder, some raspeberries (frozen) and some cocoa powder. Yum.
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@jillybean1222 (6406)
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9 Oct 15
my mom bought one of those nutribullets then gave to me because she never uses it. i never use it. i have a nice ninja blender that works well. and i finally bought one of those immersion blenders for soups.
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@troyburns (1405)
• New Zealand
9 Oct 15
I do like smoothies, but have never made one in my life. My daughter is our smoothie expert - I think hers usually have melon or berries in them.
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