Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

If you’ve invested in a Vitamix (i.e., the most badass blender on the market), you’re likely also invested in keeping it squeaky clean and in prime condition. Although a Vitamix does require regular ...

I've owned my Vitamix blender for nearly nine years, and I can say with certainty that it is my most prized kitchen appliance. I rely on it daily to make homemade nut butter, hummus, and pesto, and ...

Needless to say, it’s important to clean your Vitamix blender between uses, lest you taint your morning smoothie with the taste (and bacteria) of, say, last night’s chicken soup. Fortunately, there’s ...

When you spend top dollar on a high-quality blender, it's important to ensure it lasts a while. That includes following the rules while blending—don’t overheat the engine, avoid throwing rocks in ...