My husband bought the Vitamix for me this summer.  It's like no other blender and I have used it almost every day since it arrived.  It has actually helped me to give up sugar, a long standing battle.  Fruit sorbet:  blend a cup of any frozen fruit with a few ice cubes, a cup of cold water, and a tablespoon of frozen juice concentrate.  Add a teaspoon of artificial sweetener if it's not sweet enough.  Fabulous!  Wouldn't trade the Vitamix for anything!