Thanks for getting this started. It makes so much common sense to use alternatives to the canned stuff especially since you woke me up to the fact most are so high in sugars, just the stuff I try to avoid even now as in all the drinks to hydrate beyond plain water and lightly taste enhanced waters.

I like the idea it makes having my wife continue having a somewhat normal meal making experience, a life time of nurturing is hard to break. Having a great whiff or two at the seat also feels it offers the continuum from kitchen to table.

As long we are willing, able, and desiring to make DB it seems like a good solution. It does come with caveats for those not particularly anal about all the details; in particular, hygiene throughout the process and the very special attention to ensuring the liquid has been fully strained to ensure it flows and does not accumulate and start clogging issues. However, I leave this to those practitioners.

For those wanting to do this, my research does indicate the Vitamix remains the king and if you get a doctor's authorization Vitamix has a great special program for those medically using the product.

My own plan is to use DB drinks and meals as they are convenient and use my own custom blended mix designed with my son to carry the base line or the fill in supplement for the day based on how the daily usage pattern develops.

thanks again. don