On Oct 3, 8:33*pm, maxine in ri > wrote:
> ggroups search function no longer goes back more than a month that I
> can tell when one searches on bread machines or bread machine. *Mine
> croaked.
>
> How much better are Zojirushi's over Breadmans? *I have never seen a
> Zoji on the shelf, and the Breadman looks better than the Oster or
> Black and Decker that are the other options at the local stores.
>
> I make at least two batches of dough a week, in 2 lb quantities, so
> want a machine that will last. *At least the old one will make a good
> doorstop<g>
>
> I did check epionions and consumer reports, but shoot me, I trust you
> all to be brutally honest about your machines...<G>

> maxine in ri

I have a 20 year old Hitachi, still going strong. It's used at least
twice a week. I also have a Rival, not as old, but works well too.
I would NOT buy anything by Cuisinart as my only advice.

Did you ask over in the bread group?