George Shirley wrote:
> Have been looking at stove top steam juicers. Seems there are at least
> three brands out there that are stainless steel. Of course the costly
> Mehu-Liisa, (replacement for the Mehu-Maija) top of the line at around
> $200.00. Then there's the Victorio model that looks like the Mehu, at
> roughly $135.00. Lastly there's the Cook N Home 9.5 quart model (looks
> exactly like the Victorio one) at about $99.00. Looking at the
> schematics of all three they appear to be made almost exactly the same.
> It's possible there is a difference in the gauge of the stainless steel.
> The Cook N Home has a clad bottom for even heat distribution, don't know
> about the others as that wasn't mentioned.
>
> Any opinions out there?


I have a Mehu-Liisa or Mehu-Maija, not sure which. My opinion is it
makes watery-tasting juice (maybe I just never got the knack for it.) I
get better extraction by chopping the fruit and simmering in water and
doin' that jelly bag thing.

I bet it makes a great tamale cooker tho'. I'll have to try that this
winter -- just a few weeks away... :-)

Bob