John Sorell wrote:
> Bob Terwilliger > wrote in news:5021cca5$0
> :
>
>
>> John Sorell asked:
>>
>>
>>>> I have a fairly recent model Vitamix and I use it often. I used it
>>>> tonight to make a zucchini soup (description posted in the zucchini
>>>> thread).
>>>>
>>> How's the noise factor?
>>>
>> It's usually not too bad, but today when I put a bunch of Corn Nuts
>>
> into
>
>> the dry pitcher and blended them to flour -- THAT was loud enough to be
>> heard from the street (although at least our windows were open). I
>>
> think
>
>> it's about as noisy as any other blender.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>
> Thanks Bob,
>
> I'm interested in making almond milk with the Vitamix. I suspect that may
> be as loud as pulverizing corn nuts.
>
> John
>


Soak the almonds overnight, then pour off the soaking water and make the
"milk" with fresh water.

Bob

On 8/8/2012 8:25 AM, zxcvbob wrote:
> John Sorell wrote:
>> Thanks Bob,
>>
>> I'm interested in making almond milk with the Vitamix. I suspect that
>> may be as loud as pulverizing corn nuts.
>>
>> John
>
>
> Soak the almonds overnight, then pour off the soaking water and make the
> "milk" with fresh water.
>
> Bob

I made some broccoli soup yesterday. The Vitamix really does a number on
plant cell structures. You could probably make Lincoln Logs into a
drink. I would like to make almond milk next. How much almonds do I need
and don't you need to get almonds with the brown skins removed? Thanks!

dsi1 wrote:
> On 8/8/2012 8:25 AM, zxcvbob wrote:
>> John Sorell wrote:
>>> Thanks Bob,
>>>
>>> I'm interested in making almond milk with the Vitamix. I suspect that
>>> may be as loud as pulverizing corn nuts.
>>>
>>> John
>>
>>
>> Soak the almonds overnight, then pour off the soaking water and make the
>> "milk" with fresh water.
>>
>> Bob
>
> I made some broccoli soup yesterday. The Vitamix really does a number
> on plant cell structures. You could probably make Lincoln Logs into a
> drink. I would like to make almond milk next. How much almonds do I
> need and don't you need to get almonds with the brown skins removed?
> Thanks!


I buy big bags of raw almonds at Sam's or Fleet Farm, and sometimes soak
a few overnight to add to my morning smoothie. They still have the
skins on. I don't have a Vitamix anymore, I gave it to DD.

I did experiment with almond milk a few months ago with the Vitamix, and
I left the skins on but it made the milk slightly tan and gritty. You
can filter it though with a fine wire strainer. Use different amounts
of almonds until you figure out what you like. Blanched almonds will
work better but you'll miss out on the fiber

You will have to shake it up before use because it will settle somewhat
in the fridge.

Bob

On 8/8/2012 10:37 AM, zxcvbob wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
>> On 8/8/2012 8:25 AM, zxcvbob wrote:
>>> John Sorell wrote:
>>>> Thanks Bob,
>>>>
>>>> I'm interested in making almond milk with the Vitamix. I suspect that
>>>> may be as loud as pulverizing corn nuts.
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>> Soak the almonds overnight, then pour off the soaking water and make the
>>> "milk" with fresh water.
>>>
>>> Bob
>>
>> I made some broccoli soup yesterday. The Vitamix really does a number
>> on plant cell structures. You could probably make Lincoln Logs into a
>> drink. I would like to make almond milk next. How much almonds do I
>> need and don't you need to get almonds with the brown skins removed?
>> Thanks!
>
>
> I buy big bags of raw almonds at Sam's or Fleet Farm, and sometimes soak
> a few overnight to add to my morning smoothie. They still have the
> skins on. I don't have a Vitamix anymore, I gave it to DD.
>
> I did experiment with almond milk a few months ago with the Vitamix, and
> I left the skins on but it made the milk slightly tan and gritty. You
> can filter it though with a fine wire strainer. Use different amounts
> of almonds until you figure out what you like. Blanched almonds will
> work better but you'll miss out on the fiber
>
> You will have to shake it up before use because it will settle somewhat
> in the fridge.
>
> Bob

I'm doing OK in the fiber department. I think I can get some blanched
almonds at Whole Foods. Thanks for your expert advice!