If I'd skim more, I'd probably have more time to post, but something catches my eye, I go back three screens to see what I missed, catch up, and I'm out of time, but I send the ~ma like crazy.

Deena my sistah! Good to see you, always.

On the one hand, I'm going to point at what Steph said - it really is that easy. Just as easy as mixing a slimfast shake, or a glass of Nesquick.

But otoh, I am often irrational about things that are insanely easy if they are things I've not done/they impact on one of my 'this-is-something-I'm-obviously-crap-at' zones of irrational insecurity. So I guess if matters culinary are a bit of a non-comfort zone, and you're trying to go for something you feel secure with, I can grok that.

(But, honestly - frozen fruit plus milk = yum.)

I am appalled that no one has mentioned the BEST reason for owning a blender. Vanilla ice cream + milk + chocolate syrup = delicious milkshake anytime you want one.

Going to buy a blender is a pain and you might not feel like it. However, PC, learning to use one is so simple that anyone can do it. You're a grown-up person, so I'd say it's really not an issue that even needs discussing. It's like using a toaster--not a task which requires more than, say, 15 seconds of "learning."

Vanilla ice cream + milk + chocolate syrup = delicious milkshake anytime you want one.

I like this even better when you add Kahlua.

It's like using a toaster--not a task which requires more than, say, 15 seconds of "learning."

Toaster OVEN, though -- YEARS of study, my friend. YEARS.

Poor P-C, everyone ganging up on him. The poor guy is stressing about the dental surgery. Don't put anymore pressure on him. Wait until he's on the good drugs at least, so he won't feel any pain. Sure a blender is easy. But in a pain induced/drugged state, first time user might not get that lid on fully, and then WHAM! Goo all over the kitchen. And who wants to clean that up when you are in pain, hungry, and drugged out?

Calming~ma for you P-C! Do what ya gotta do.

Toaster OVEN, though -- YEARS of study, my friend. YEARS.

And lest we forget... a waffle maker.

Blenders are for the win. I bought a random blender, and do not make any claims to it being a particularly awesome example of the species, but I was very excited by the realisation that I could grind my own coffee beans. Proper coffee for the win! Other than that, my own definition of smoothies is squishy (could be frozen) fruit + banana + juice (rather than anything dairy-based) and it is YUM! And you can make your own sexy coffee type things, by combining coffee with icecream and/or ice! And adding other stuff that is yummy! And soup made out of leftovers! Any leftovers! That also is made of win.

...damn. I should use my blender more often.

ion, damn, fresh ripe mango is SO YUMMY!!!

ioon, I have still not been to the doctor, but I will probably go, because that would be a good idea. But the lump under my arm which was freaking me out over the weekend has shrunk and shrunk and is no longer tender or sore, so that is good. Um. But I know I should still go see the doctor. Because - lumps. Not good.

And who wants to clean that up when you are in pain, hungry, and drugged out?

Dude, talk to any new mother, especially after they've had a Cesarean.

Life happens.

I like this even better when you add Kahlua.

Vanilla Stoli. Mmmmmmmmmmm, boozy milkshake....