Professional-grade power in a home blender. Precise, multi-speed control. Hardened stainless steel blades. 64-oz pitcher. Includes a chef-tested recipe book. Here's a pro tip that you can put to work as soon as you bring home the Vita Mix 1723 Pro Series 200 Blender: Chop the onions, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic for your salsa, but quarter your tomatoes and give them a few quick pulses in this powerful blender, and you'll get quick, restaurant-style salsa with minimal effort and mess. The adjsutable power system lets you go from Gentle-Blend to Full-on-Frappeing Vortex with the simple turn of the dial. The hardened blades of stainless steel are designed for any job, and the rugged motor gives you commercial-grade performance right on your own countertop. Try out some of those restaurant-proven recipes with the included recipe book. About VitamixA four-generation family business, Vitamix remains more dedicated than ever to helping its customers prepare healthy natural foods quickly, conveniently, and with delicious results. Today the family tradition of continual innovation is still going strong, and every machine is still built by hand in the USA. Through listening to its customers, Vitamix has ensured that its renowned products remain the most reliable blenders in the world. In the 1940s, Vitamix's president would speak with customers on the phone to help them knead bread dough in their Vitamix machines. In 1969, Vitamix responded to customer requests by introducing the first blender that could grind grain, handle hot soups, and blend ice cream. Today, gourmet restaurants and home cooks around the world depend on Vitamix machines to create foods that delight the soul and heal the body.