Comments on: Gift Ideas for the Natural Mama

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:31:48 +0000

The Blendtec is a great option for baby food and all Sue Gregg’s blender recipes. I also do all my canning prep with it (preparing applesauce, tomato sauce, salsa). It is far superior to the Bosch blender. I have not tried coffee beans in it, but I’m sure it would work if you grind a fair amount at a time…but may not be as fine as a coffee grinder.

By: staci

staci — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:43:26 +0000

Have you every used your blendtech to grind coffee? Will it “mill” all that the nutrigrain mill does? I’m in need for a new food processor for making baby food and for canning, also a coffee grinder for my husband and i’ve been researching the bosch mixer with blender and nutrigrain mill… so i guess my question is, what do you think would be the best set up for me to start soaking and making things from scratch I also would like to get the sue gregg cook books. Would the bosch blender be able to handle her recipes and also be able to grind coffee? Christmas is closing in and my hubby wants a list this year it would be great to hear what you have to say since you have so much experience with these products; I just figure if it’s going to bless my family in turn asking for something a little spendy for christmas (and my Bday;) couldn’t hurt… When God blessed you with this site he blessed all of us as well. Thank you so much for all the time you put into this, trust me, I know with 3 little ones spare time is a rarity!

By: Serena

Serena — Sat, 08 May 2010 23:46:10 +0000

I also agree that the kindle and other online devices are not necessarily the “green” way to go. If it keeps up. it will put my husband and many others in the printing business out of a job. We will have to be totally green by living in a tent!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:38:02 +0000

I found a bunch through amazon. Check them out here.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:04:38 +0000

Love your site !!!
Do you have any recommendations for places/sites that sell Vegetable/Soy Wax or Beeswax Candles ? I’m looking for some reasonable options.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:12:26 +0000

Let’s just say…I don’t know why the temperature thing matters. I would direct that question to Nutrimill. If you are wanting to grind a lot of grain at a time (for bread making ,etc), you will definitely want to use a Nutrimill or other grain grinder…but for everyday use, the Blendtec works beautifully. I was blown away myself!

By: amy

amy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:43:40 +0000

so I’m still researching this…and just ran across this info on Blendtec’s website (under FAQ):

Does the blender grind wheat?
Yes. For best results add wheat 1/4 cup at a time, emptying the jar after 2 cups have been added. Wheat grinds at a higher temperature in the blender jar than when using the Kitchen Mill. To get a very fine grind and to keep the nutrients, always use the Kitchen Mill.

Hmm. You really are getting a super fine grind with the Blendtec, just like the Nutrimill?

And I still don’t get the whole temperature thing. Why on earth does the temperature of the grinder matter, when you are going to bake the flour at a much higher temperature anyway?

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:48:37 +0000

Oster brand served me pretty well, or the Bosch blender is good quality.

By: Amber Lee

Amber Lee — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:40:40 +0000

Lindsay, what would you say to use for someone saving for a nice blender, for in the meantime?

By: amy

amy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:37:32 +0000

oh, I’ve got the Pampered Chef ones. I’ve been using butter to grease because aren’t there concerns about olive oil at higher temps? regardless, I just hate having to use so much fat–and it’s a tedious extra step, when I’m used to using cooking spray or paper muffin cups. I’m hoping they will get better. I bought two loaf pans at the same time, and I hate those, too. whole wheat bread is finally coming out smoothly, if I liberally grease the pan, but the last time I made pumpkin bread? DISASTER. half the loaf stuck to the bottom, even though I greased it a lot.