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Farm Kitchen:  Can you recommed a good juicing machine?  |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1515 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1515 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 07 2015 : 2:05:32 PM
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I am about to be overwhelmed with a bumper crop of red currants. Last year I froze them but I still have plenty of them left in the freezer. So I am thinking about investing in a juicing machine so we can enjoy fresh fruit juices. In addition to the currants we raise strawberries, blueberries and raspberries as well as italian plums, apples, nectarines and apricots. And, of course garden vegetables. So I want to find a machine that is versatile. What kind of machine do you use? What do you like/dislike about it? Any suggestions or insight is much appreciated.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 11:04:04 AM
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I love my Jack Lalane juicer and when the used one I bought bit the dust, bought a new one. It is strictly for juice. I love the taste of fresh orange and carrot, for example. I've heard some complain about cleaning it, but I use a dish brush and have no issues.
I also have a Nutibullet. I love that too, but it makes thicker things, shake-like with pulp.
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Nciole
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
1138 Posts
Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 12:06:17 PM
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Ha! ET -- I knew this was you when I was browsing through the Active Topics section -- I had seen your facebook post. Did you make a decision yet?
Farmgirl #6318
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 6:30:38 PM
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I've heard the Vitamix is fantastic, but oh so pricey. Anyone have one?
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2978 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 7:34:37 PM
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I LOVE my Vitamix. I know it is expensive, but boy howdy! It does everything.
I make smoothies, nut butters, chopped veggies, hot soups, ice cream, slaw, everything.
I have a variable speed, so I can control the intensity of the chop. I can put in carrots, onions etc, and pulse for a second and have perfect slaw ingredients. (in fact, I made a zucchini slaw that won 1st prize at the fair, and didn't chop a single vege by hand!)
Also, at the end of the gardening season, if I have misc tomatoes that are sort of half good, I cut off the bad, put in the Vitamix, skin, seeds and all, and blend. You CANNOT tell there is seed or skin or ANYTHING but tomato. (plus the skin has good vitamins in it)
Their warranty is better than any car, and they are made in the US. Any repairs, they pay shipping to and from.
I waited for a few years to buy, and got mine with an income tax refund. No regrets. (and this is not a paid endorsement..LOL)
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Edited by - nubidane on Jun 10 2015 7:38:14 PM |
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
1138 Posts
Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2015 : 06:50:21 AM
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I keep dreaming of a Vitamix. Last year I splurged and finally bought myself a KitchenAid mixer -- maybe it's time for another splurge.
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1515 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1515 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2015 : 07:05:26 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions Amy and Nicole. Good morning ET.....no I haven't made a choice yet. I already have a great blender, so I'm really looking for a straight juicer. I think I will go look around a bit this weekend. I may not be in such a hurry as I first thought....it seems a certain someone watered his vegetables but not my fruit garden while I was on vacation so the currants are not ripening. Sigh.....
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2015 : 11:23:51 AM
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Marilyn,
After watching the documentary "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead," I decided we needed to add juicing to our family's nutrition. So I got the one he used on the documentary and it isn't badly priced either. Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus 850-Watt Juice Extractor
It works really well and isn't terrible to clean up. We had another brand a long time ago that was awful, so in comparison...it's a great investment for clean up and juice! :)
I highly recommend watching the documentary as well!
http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/
Here is his website:
http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/
Happy Juicing! :)
Farmgirl Hugs!
~April
River Valley Farmgirls
Chapter Leader
~Playing in the Sonshine~
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2015 : 3:55:47 PM
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I will add my vote for the Jack Lalane juicer. I really love mine!
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2015 : 7:54:21 PM
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My husband had a brand new Jack Lalane juicer when we got together a couple years ago. I love it!
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