According to Kenneth Masten, owner and executive chef of WayneLeonCaterers in Philadelphia, a Vitamix blender is worth the investment. “From making ginger shots and protein shakes to aioli and purees, even turning whole spices into powder and spice blends, the Vitamix simplifies many tasks and does them in no time,” he says. “You can even heat sauces and soup in it!”
Ryan LaFrance, executive chef of Wilder, also in Philadelphia, agrees. “Every home chef should invest in a good blender. I love my tools, but I really don’t use many fancy things at home. There are some things you can’t make without a blender, like sauces, marinades, vinaigrettes, soups and really anything you want to make very smooth.”
You’ll feel like you have your own personal smoothie shop with this best-in-class blender. Boasting a 2-horsepower motor, it’ll effortlessly blitz ice and frozen fruit, though you could also use it to whiz up sauces or even grind meat. From soup to nuts (as in, homemade nut butters), this workhorse will level up your meal prep like no other.
