For those of you who’ve been lusting after a Vitamix or a Blendtec, listen up because I’ve got something even better. I’ve been using the Froothie blenders for the last year and can officially say I’ve retired my Vitamix. These blenders are fantastic. The Froothie Optimum 9400 is basically identical to the Vitamix in form and function but is far more powerful, and the Optimum 9200 is even better. I’ve grown to love its 3-speed setting and especially its timer (I hit the 35-second timer to make my smoothie and then walk away and get up with making tea, tidying up, whatever). I use it at least once per day, always for my morning smoothie, and sometimes again if I’m making soup, hummus or even my own spice blends (you can’t beat homemade curry powder). 
The generous folks at Froothie have kindly given me an Optimum 9200 to giveaway in celebration of National Vegetarian Week, starting today and lasting until May 24th. If you read this blog, then chances are you’re probably already pretty jazzed about vegetarian food. But if you’ve felt your jazz waning, then this week
