My neighbor raved about her Vitamix and said she used it multiple times a day, but I didn't anticipate that I'd be using it heavily as well. I immediately started with smoothies, and moved on to soups (cooked and then blended), and then a beet puree and then crepes.... In the month or two that I've had it, I've tried out all kinds of recipes, and every single one has been amazing.The machine has been very easy to use and to clean.  It's definitely made cooking easier and faster, and opened up a lot of possibilities.