through it including Asparagus. Asparagus proves to be a pretty tough vegetable to puree because of the 'strings'. The Vita-Prep handles it perfectly and gives you a smooth, silky and lump-free puree every time.This unit is great for the commercial kitchen it is quick, efficient and will last forever. Vita-Mix has an incredible name and reputation which precedes them. 877MyJuicer rarely sees any VitaMix product need service, and if the problem should ever arise within the 3 year warranty, they will be quick to handle the issue for you!Functions:Make countless amounts of beverages! Make an amazing array of soups that actually steam! Make sauces and dips/sauces!Make baby foods/purees! Make dressing...  (less)

is great for purees, grinding whole spices and grains, vegetables and more! While the cost on this blender is pretty high we feel that after you have used a regular blender, and then a Vita-mix you will see the difference!This also comes with the standard VitaMix Blender recipe book which is very well written and fun to explore.This motor is so powerful yet so balanced there is no need to hold the base. Just let it do its thing!While the design seems simple, the functions are impressive:Make countless amounts of beverages! - 31 'Beverage' recipes in their cookbookMake an amazing array of soups that actually steam! - 14 'Soup' recipes in their cookbookMake sauces and dips/sauces! - 9 'Dips/Sauces' recipes in their...  (less)