Mark Thorson wrote:
>
> sf wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 10 May 2010 13:14:46 -0700, Mark Thorson >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > The bigger problem is that I'm not very fond of tamales.
> >
> > Why'd you spend so much on a tamale maker if you don't like tamales?
>
> I can't resist a bargain on expensive food equipment.
> I spent a lot more for my comercial coffee grinder
> and espresso machine.

Indeed. I'd rather have used commercial than new consumer on most any
equipment. My Hobart N-50 mixes rings around the Kitchenaid mixers.

>
> > > I'm trying to think of other things to make with it.
> > > The Chinese version of tamales is zongzi, which uses
> > > glutinous rice. I've had those, and I'm not very fond
> > > of them either.
> >
> > I looked it up and think I've had them too... ditto. Don't like them
> > either. Good luck figuring out what to do with that monstrosity.
>
> It's not a monstrosity. It's a beautiful machine.
> And you can't buy them anymore because the company
> is out of business.

Yes indeed, it is simple, elegant and functional. And those of us who
have well equipped shops might clone it...