"COTTP" > wrote in message
. ..
> In article >,
> says...
> >
> > "Dee Randall" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > This year I bought my 2nd Cuisinart 11 cup food processor and a new
> > Kitchen
> > > Aid Mixer. I had bought both previously in the 70's. Since I've been
> > > relatively happy with both over the years, I've stuck with exactly the
> > same
> > > thing.
> > >
> > > I would advise buying an extra Cuisinart food processor plastic bowl.
> > There
> > > has been a Cusinart at Costco which includes two bowls. I say this
because
> > I
> > > had to buy a bowl several years ago and it cost A LOT.
> > >
> > > If you plan to use your Cuisinart for making bread: I like my new
> > Cuisinart
> > > because of the Dough/Low settings. I use both the Cuisinart food
> > processor
> > > and the Kitchen Aid Mixer (and a bread machine) to make bread. Ilike
them
> > > all.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps.
> > > Dee
> > >
> >
> > I have been using a Braun FP for at least 20 years. It works great.
The
> > replacement bowls are around $10. That's one reason I like the Braun.
> > Anytime that I have needed parts they have been very inexpensive.
>
> I've been using a Black & Decker ShortCut for oh, about 17 years. Still
> chops fine - but the shredder shaft cracked and I can't use that
> anymore.
>
> That being said, I do plan on buying something new. I want something
> with a larger bowl and a little more control of speed, etc. So I'll
> probably end up with a Cuisinart.
Cuisinart is a good machine, but if you are looking for speed control, the
Braun models have an infinitely variable speed control. I haven't seen that
in any other brands.
You can see them he
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...Froogle+Search