birdhouse Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Was wandering around Bed Bath & Beyond w/coupons & a Christmas list when I literally bumped into the display for the Ninja Master Prep Professional. While I was busy untangling my carriage from the boxes, I had a little flashback to their infomercial. I'm usually not the infomercial type. But when I saw it, I thought it would be nice to have something like that for making bird food. If only the thing actually worked as advertised in real life. But how often does that happen, right? Well, one of my errands that night was grocery shopping for the fids. And one of the things I'd picked off the floor was the sale tag. And I did have a coupon. lol I also thought I remembered there was a money back guarantee. So yup, after a serious discussion w/myself, the beastie followed me home. Made a big old batch of mash/chop/whatever-you-want-to-call-it tonight. I deliberately didn't bother to cut anything very small, just to put it thru some paces. Mixed raw greens, fruits & veggies & threw everything together into the medium container. Piled it loosely about 3/4 full. Maybe 8 single second pulses later... It actually did make this batch of food a lot easier, even though I'm still learning to work w/it. Surprisingly easy to wash up afterward, too. So I'm pretty happy. Really looking forward to trying it for a number of things. If it actually lasts for any length of time, I'm amazed to admit this is one time when real life seems to have measured up to the infomercial! http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17480391 (not working) http://www.target.com/p/ninja-master-prep-professional-black-silver/-/A-12834027?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=|12834027&CPNG=Appliances&kpid=12834027&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=12834027&gclid=CMXH2oSTsLoCFcGd4AodNE8AYw Edited October 24, 2013 by birdhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Will await updates, lol. Sounds like a handy tool to have in your birdy kitchen tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi_odo Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have a ninja, they are great! I've made everything from smoothies (it chops ice beautifully) to bird meals with it! And yes, the do wash amazingly well! I've had one for 2 years now, still works like it was brand new! ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 ^^^ Very good to hear. Hated to risk sounding like an infomercial myself, but it really impressed me right out of the box. Nothing I've had has ever chopped greens worth beans :rolleyes: I've always had to do them by hand. This was no problem whether or not they were alone or mixed in. That among other things really surprised me. Since last night's introduction, I've been thinking of all kinds of things this might do. Just in time for the holiday cooking, too. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 ^^^ Very good to hear. Hated to risk sounding like an infomercial myself, but it really impressed me right out of the box. Nothing I've had has ever chopped greens worth beans :rolleyes: I've always had to do them by hand. This was no problem whether or not they were alone or mixed in. That among other things really surprised me. Since last night's introduction, I've been thinking of all kinds of things this might do. Just in time for the holiday cooking, too. :cool: What time do you broadcast your obvious infomercial? 3AM --3x a week? What stations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 I know, I know. I'm sure I'll get over it. But it may take a while. I have to admit that I'm basically a lazy creature. Anything that can do a good job & save me time & effort is appreciated. With this, I just put some things together & scoop something yummy out. Right now there's taboule, turkey salad w/cranberries, nuts, etc & left over smoothie in the fridge. All in the same container they were created in. We're always talking about making fid food around here. I think one deterrent for people is the time & work involved. This really is saving me time to chop, mix & clean up. If the thing could wash & peel veggies I'd be crazy in love for sure. But as it is, I like it enough to want to share my discovery w/anyone else who doesn't have a big, honkin, scary food processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikachu Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I, for one, am thankful for your infomercial. Never thought about using a food processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hmmm.... my husband bought one like a year ago, from an infomercial, and we have never used it. Not sure why, I guess I thought it would just be a pain to clean and a waste of money. I will defiantly try it now, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsjr Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 our blender crapped out on us a few months back. ive been eyeballing this exact blender and want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I purchased one of these machines after looking at this thread. I love it and it works wonderfully for the vegetable mash I make for my three parrots. I did get a little carried away with the chopping the first time though. It only takes a little chop chop!!! Thank you Birdhouse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 ^^^ Then it was worth a little teasing from Dave. lol Yes it takes very little to go from mash to mush. The tiniest bit more & I had a collard greens smoothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I have been looking at a vitamix and know I don't want all those pieces to clutter my countertop and cabinet space is at a premium. I have read reviews comparing the big Ninja but didn't even realize there was this little beauty as an alternative. What is better than an informercial is to come looking and find your testamonial on just what I never knew I needed. LOL. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Amazing! I wish I had this ten years ago. Great job. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawL Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I need to get a new processor. Thanks for this thread, may just grab myself one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZivaDiva Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I was at Bed, Bath and Beyond yesterday and they only had the large expensive one in stock. I saw this thread and had to go look for one. I guess I'll try another store. I really want to try a chop diet for my birds. My mom has a VitaMix and I borrow it at times but it would be nice to have this at my apt. I hope I can find one soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I went out and bought a nice food processor for the same reasons (making really good birdy food) I havent gotten to use it yet but I will I am going to look at BB&B for bakeware that doesnt have teflon on it ... thanks for the ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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