On 28 Apr 2005 22:46:45 -0700, "maestro" > wrote:

>
>Curly Sue wrote:
>> If you don't need a blender, whereas you want the FP to knead dough,
>> then that's what you should get. However a FP is not a totally
>> satisfactory substitute for a blender, when you need a blender.
>>
>> I have the Cuisinart dual unit and I like it. The blender part is
>> plenty large for anyone; the FP is small (3 cup) but that meets my
>> needs.
>>
>> Sue(tm)
>> Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!
>
>Sue,does your unit have an optional dough hook for small batches of
>dough..it seems to have the power?
>

No :<

It's the SmartPower Duet (Cuisinart). The food processor part has a
chopping blade and a single, reversible shredder/slicer disk. Every
so often I wish I had a larger one with more disks, but those times
are so rare that the convenience of having a smaller unit that I can
leave on the counter in my tiny kitchen is much more important.

I like it so much I gave one as a present to my sister because I
couldn't take trying to shred things on her tinny (as in cheap
aluminum) dull box grater. Her kids like using the blender part for
smoothies. It's a versatile unit for those who don't have the space
or need for a more expensive one.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!