The Daily Balance

We all know that Vitamix machines rock socks off, right? Well, I don’t know about you, but paying $600 + on a machine isn’t exactly a drop in the bucket. Hope is here. Vitamix is opening their first factory outlet store for the holiday season!

The Vitamix factory outlet store will be open 7 days a week from November 19 until mid-January. There, you can take advantage of purchasing a like-new Vitamix (at much friendlier prices!) and mingling with guest chefs performing weekend demonstrations. For those Clevelanders who want to check it out, the address is: 4720 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted — The store is located in the HH Gregg Plaza, around the corner from HH Gregg.

At a Vitamix blogger event, I was able to get a sneak peak at all the Holiday activity. Chef Rocco, of the famed Fahrenheit, was there to whip up some incredible Miso Sauce and Ahi Tuna. I could have eaten the sauce with a spoon, no Ahi required.

Chef Rocco will soon be starring in a new show on the Food Network, so I was able to pick his brain about that, too. It sounds like a great show — and features several Cleveland chefs!! I’m telling you, foodies, Cleveland is the place to be.

But Chef Rocco wasn’t the only big wig in the Vitamix house. Bev Shaffer was also there to provide demonstrations and DELICIOUS Holiday recipes.

How does Berry Kiss sorbet and homemade chocolate espresso fondue sound? Amazing, I know. And they were.

Lucky for you, I have in my little hands (that actually aren’t so little) the TOP SECRET recipes. I will share them next week. Sorry to tease, but hunger really does make the best sauce — other than Chef Rocco, of course.

Thank you, Vitamix, for an incredible event!

I’m awkwardly holding up my bag in an attempt to hide the enormous chocolate fondue glob I dropped on my shirt. Classy. You seriously can’t take me anywhere.

5 Responses to “Mix it up! – Fun with Vitamix”

1. Liz @ Tip Top Shape said:

   Ha, this event looks fantastic!! How discounted were the Vitamixes??

   Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:54 pm | Reply
2. thedailybalance said:

   I asked the powers that be at Vitamix and the machines are discounted to $379. And I also learned that everyone can take advantage of the same price online and Vitamix will include free shipping. Just use the code below to take advantage of the offer…
   https://secure.vitamix.com/Default.aspx?Coupon=07-0066-01-06

   Hope this helps

   Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:17 pm | Reply
   • Shirley Robertson said:

     Hi dailybalance

     Is the coupon above for Jan 2012? I know very little about Vitamix but have been interested for the last couple of years. But thought I couldn’t afford $$$$ still steep,but willing. Are there specific models that are discounted? Or are they all the same cost $379? Do they do the same things or is there a difference? Length request sorry. Shirley

     Posted on January 3, 2012 at 2:07 pm | Reply
     • Jenn said:

       Hi Shirley!

       My name is Jenn and I work at Vitamix. I’m friends with Shannon and invited her to the event. The discount should still work for you. But if you would like to learn more about Vitamix feel free to email me at askvitamix@vitamix.com.

       Thanks,
       Jenn

       Posted on February 3, 2012 at 4:08 pm |
3. Alana said:

   nice meeting you IRL!

   Posted on December 5, 2011 at 11:30 am | Reply