Friday, October 17, 2014

Fickle Pickle on Possible Purchases...

One of my FAVORITE Blogging Buddies OPAL and I have been chatting a bit about possible purchases and either not being able to make up our minds on which to purchase or wait for a better price on those items that are on our wishlists.  I thought I would do a little bit of a blog post of my own with some of the things I have been going back and forth on as of late.

I've had a juicer for a few years and it was great when I first got it and it still work well, however, I was left 'wanting' and have grown a little bored with it.  After much reflecting on the juicer topic I really FEEL like it's time for an UPGRADE and maybe that will make me what to get back into it more.  The one I have now was about $90 a Walmart when I did purchase it a while back.  It's a Jack LaLanne Juicer.  The main complaint I had with it was there was still a lot of pulp in the 'already juiced juice'.  I was looking at the Juicers available over at The Raw Food World and there are probably 3 to 5 of them I want for different reasons but don't want to buy more than 1 at this time.  So far I think this Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL might be the way to go for my wants and needs at the moment.  These two parts are what opened my eyes on THIS specific juicer...

Cutter and Filter
The Italian-made, stainless steel cutter’s diagonal knife blades first grind the fruit into pulp. Then, 115 surrounding, conical knives grate the pulp into minute particles and propel them against the micro-mesh filter’s 40,000 strainer pores. Smaller particles, combined with superior filtration, maximizes yield.

Speed
There are two settings: a whisper-quiet 6,500 RPM for juicing leafy vegetables and softer fruits such as watermelon and oranges

Does anyone reading have this juicer or a comparable one that you would like to share feedback on?


 Another appliance I have been pondering a purchase on is this EasyGreen Sprouter EQMV but I'm afraid it might be more involved that I am used to when it comes to sprouting.  I really like the 'soak, set, and go' idea of this product but after doing some research it sure looks like it has a lot of different parts.  This - like the juicer - takes up space - space I don't have a lot of left in my kitchen.  I'm the type of person where I have to have things out - and looking at me - to use them often.  That's why I always have my Vitamix and Excalibur out where I can see them.  Another option would be for me to purchase this and set it up at work.  Since we started doing Container Gardening at work - why couldn't we do this, too, right?  PLUS...that would encourage me to eat more sprouts and salads at work during lunch!  I'm still considering this.  I just haven't taken that step, YET!
Another thing I can't seem to make up my mind on is a Blendtec.  Yes...I have a Vitamix and I LOVE it but sometimes getting some of the dips and spreads our from under the blades drives me batty!  (See more on this on my Spatty Daddy post).  That and I kind of have this THING for Blenders, I guess.  I can't seem to get enough of using blenders!  But the thing that has been eating away at me about the Blendtec is which one to get.  Just when I think I have it pinned down to the 4Side or the WildSide I read about the Twister Jar!  Oye!  I'm so confused!  And THIS is one thing I don't want to mis-purchase because of the expense...like over $450 expense!  I heard from a few people that the 4Side was harder to reach everything so I am leaning toward the WildSide instead.  BUT...the Twister Jar's side scrapers really intrigue me, too!  Does anyone reading have these blenders?  If so...what are your thoughts!?

And regardless of which and what all of these items are higher ticket prices items and I really don't want to make the wrong choice.  PLUS...it's NOT like I will be buying all of them at once - it will be over time - when I am able to.

13 comments:

  1. I have that model; Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain , it does juice greens but not as efficiently as my Green Star, which is a twin gear juicer. I use both juicers but the Green Star is my favorite even though it juices at a much slower pace. Softer fruit it won't juice. If you can only choose one I'd get the Breville since it will juice all of them, it just won't be as efficient with greens. Also, you can purchase that same model for a much cheaper price ($239) on Amazon.

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    1. Interesting...thanks Opal. I'll probably drop you an email at some point :) Even if you don't have the sprouter - have you heard about it - or what do you think about a sprouter like this? I remember you using you had a Vitamix. Which was your model again? Do you have a BlendTec or which have you heard was better for the BlendTecs? As far as the Green Star Twin Gear Juicer - I will look at that one again as well :) Thanks!

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    2. Oh! Which Green Star do you have, btw?
      http://www.therawfoodworld.com/twingearjuicers-p323

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  2. I have an older Breville juicer that works well when we use it. Truthfully I haven't been using it that much lately, but it makes good pulp for other raw recipes.

    I also have a tray sprouter and jar sprouter, both work well for different types of sprouting, the jar works better for smaller seeds while the trays are better for lentils, chickpeas, etc.

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    1. Which Tray Sprouter do you have!? I think I need to pitch my lentils out and get new ones...they got funky the last time I tried to do anything with them...eeeeek!

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  3. I don't have a Breville juicer (I don't have any juicer, my family doesn't drink a lot of juice, I'm a tea drinker!), but I absolutely love the Breville brand and I can't say enough good things about it. My Breville One-Touch tea maker is the single greatest purchase that we've made in the last 5 years and as I mentioned here: http://sororiteasisters.com/2014/06/20/revisiting-a-product-review-the-one-touch-tea-maker-from-breville/ they are a company that stands by their products and they offer top notch customer service.

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    1. Thanks for the reminder about their Tea Maker, too! I remember when you first got it! WOW! I have been hearing about their amazing customer service from MANY people! That's awesome!

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  4. I don't own a juicer actually. I'm not a big juice person (weird, I know).
    I'm curious about the blendtech too! A friend of mine has one and LOVES it. I love my vitamix... but I do wonder if the blendtech would be better for somethings. Maybe both? haha

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    1. Yup! That's where I am, too...MAYBE BOTH :) You and I think alike!!!! teehee

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  5. I need a new blender...my $50 blender is not that great! I was thinking about a Vitamix but will have to look into Blendtech as well. I'm also thinking about getting the Nutribullet...too many options lol!

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    1. I know what you mean. I'm afraid since I'm a bit of a blender freak I could end up with all of them over time! LOL

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  6. Hi Jennifer,
    I enjoyed your reflections on which products to buy. I too have a Jack LaLanne juicer that I don't like to use that much. I love my old VitaMix but I would prefer to have a glass jar. The new twister Blendtec jar looks very appealing. I recently went to a Natural Living Expo and examined a few different sprouting systems. The Easy Green Sprouter is new to me. I too have limited space in my kitchen so small is better in my case. I am delighted that you shared this post with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop.

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    1. Thanks so much for your feedback on these items! I know of many people who want Vitamix to have a glass jar, too! I wish I had a Natural Living Expo nearby! I would LOVE to go! I'm still haunted by the Blendtec...that might have to happen! LOL

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