Re: Can't afford VitaMix: Next best juicer?

On Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:03:22 -0700 (PDT), Doug Freyburger
<dfreybur@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

:Mark Thorson <nos...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
:> m...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
:>
:> > What would be the next best juicer that works like the
:> > VitaMix in that it grinds everything up that is
:> > affordable?
:>
:> > I just cant swing for a VitaMix
:>
:> I don't know what a VitaMix costs, but I'd highly
:> recommend the Champion juicer.  It's a really powerful
:> machine.  I bought mine used on eBay for about $75.
:
:I once had a Champion juicer. It was as convenient to use
:and as quiet as a gas powered lawn mower. It was also as
:powerful as a gas powered lawn mower. Expect to build a
:wooden stand for it that bolts it down to the counter and
:that raises it up enough that you can get sizable bowls
:under it. Even better a stand high enough to get a pitcher
:under it.
:
:I've also tried the rotating cylinder mill type of juicers like
:the one sold by Jack Lalane. Easier to use but much
:lower capacity. The mulch produced on the inside of these
:units must be scraped out. In comparison the Champion
:dries out the mulch and expels it out one end.
:
:Since the mulch has all of the fiber, I've used it as a puree
:in stews. Nice texture but bland as the juice gets the vast
:majority of the flavor.
:
:Used is the way to go. I've seen VitaMix and Champion
:and Jack Lalane at thift stores.

I have a machine that will make carrot juice and an electric juicer for
unpeeled citrus that I use occasionally for lemons.

Mostly I use a blender for peeled fruit. I just bought an Oster
Counterforms at Costco for $50, and it seems to be pretty effective both
in terms of performance and bang for the buck. The smoothest smoothies
immaginable.

Dan

Email: dmusicant at pacbell dot net
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