Comments on: Your advice please

By: plainkids

plainkids — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:33:56 +0000

I have used the 11 cup Kitchen Aid for years, but last month a piece snapped off, and I could no longer use it without inserting a knife in just the right position to get it to start. So… I called Kitchen Aid and they sold me a reconditioned (It looked brand new!) for $100. I love it, and use it at least once a day. They have specials all the time, and I am sure you can get one even if you aren’t a previous customer.

By: heather

heather — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:07:45 +0000

I think the Vitamix might not be a bad idea, certainly (or the BlendTec, which has some advantages and is also $400). But if you want a traditional food processor, I’d agree that BOsch is the way to go. KitchenAid’s quality has really suffered in the last 10 years or so, sigh.

By: jen

jen — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:49:45 +0000

Cuisinart all the way, baby! I’ve used mine for 11+ years, and it’s still kickin’! My grandma has one that she’s had for lots longer, and it’s in great shape! The attachments are great – we use ours for all sorts of stuff – even making pizza crust and bread dough!

By: Dollymama

Dollymama — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:31:39 +0000

I recommend the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 14-Cup Food Processor. I wrote about why I like it here:
http://www.squidoo.com/rawfoodsforrealpeople

You can find it at Walmart, for about $65. I have a Vita Mix also, but for the under $100 and a large family, I think this one is excellent.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:21:16 +0000

I vote for Cuisinart as well. I’ve had my 7 cupper for 20 years now, and while I’ve not used it every day, I’ve used it a lot. So much that I stress cracked the bowl and had to buy a new one on ebay recently, but the motor is still going strong.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:15:47 +0000

Costco has a good buy on a Cuisinart! I really like mine!

By: Yana

Yana — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:57:14 +0000

Cuisinart is the best. Go with 7 cup one (it has multiple attachments)(cost about $150). If you like smoothies then Vita Mix is excellent choice (cost around $ 400). While technically it’s a blender, it boosts 2 hp motor and is extremely capable as chopper, grinder and bread dough mixer. No nifty attachments though.
Good luck.
P.S. Love your blog.

By: Marian

Marian — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:24:28 +0000

I only own a teensy “mini prep” one that we got as a wedding gift. What DO you process with such frequency?

By: ThoughtfulMom

ThoughtfulMom — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:52:47 +0000

I use mine 3-4 times a week. I bought it two years ago for $35 at Target and then learned that it was only $27 at Walmart. It’s the Black and Decker one – and it works great for basic stuff – cheese grating and veggie chopping and for making salsa, hummus, or pizza dough.

I haven’t used it for anything more exciting that that, though.

By: Frugal Carol

Frugal Carol — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:35:53 +0000

Ok, I have one that I have used once. I am wondering what the heck you are making that you used yours twice a day. Please do tell us!!
Frugal Carol