My guest this week is Dr. Jodi Berg President and CEO of Vitamix
Jodi L. Berg, Ph.D., CEO
Dr. Berg is fourth-generation chief executive officer (CEO) of Vitamix, a 100-year-young, family-owned, mid-market manufacturer of high-performance blending equipment for the consumer and food service commercial markets. She joined Vitamix in 1997 with the directive to lead the company’s overseas expansion. At the time, Vitamix had a presence in a few countries. Under her leadership, Vitamix products now are available in more than 130 countries around the world. She established Vitamix as the world leader in high-performance blending and led the company to organic growth of more than 400%. She was named executive vice president (in 2007), then president (2009) and CEO (2011).
We’ll talk about the company history, the products and the Vitamix 100th Anniversary Cookbook
It’s not always easy or convenient for busy people with hectic schedules to make healthy and delicious meals. Learn the secret to preparing dozens of delicious, whole food recipes in your Vitamix, like Chef Chris Cosentino’s zesty Fra Diavola Sauce and Kelly LeVeque’s refreshing Spa Smoothie.
Enrich your day with favorites like Ultra-Creamy Cashew Butter Coffee and a savory Carrot Ginger Soup. Create sweet touches like chocolate-hazelnut spread and Keegan Allen’s “Planet Earth’s Best Banana Nut Ice Cream.”
The favorite recipes, preparation techniques, and stories from Vitamix and Vitamix fans and celebrities in the Vitamix 100th Anniversary Cookbook will inspire you to make delicious and easily prepared whole foods part of your lifestyle.
If you thought all you can make in a Vitamix are soups, sauces, and smoothies, you can treat yourself with fan-favorite recipes for pancakes, scrumptious Flourless Blueberry Banana Muffins, and mouth-watering Applesauce Cookies.
Make the smoothest baby foods from apple, pumpkin, and pears. Reward your pets with healthier choices like Pumpkin Cat Food Toppers and Frosty Strawberry Dog Treats.
This 100th Anniversary Vitamix Cookbook is filled with yummy surprises for everybody in your family! Get a copy NOW!
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2017 Chateau Tour Du Mayne, Haut-Medoc Bordeaux
A deep, intense color. The nose bears the hallmarks of this terrior. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon give a beautifully balanced palate reflecting the traditional finesse of this property’s wine. A rich elegant finish. ABV13%
Region: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France. Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
This inexpensive Bordeaux is available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Rd.