I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of those
$200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so it
will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have or
know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
good to begin with.

On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:01:58 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
wrote:

>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of those
>$200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
>don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so it
>will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have or
>know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
>Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
>good to begin with.
>
What do you think you'll use a food processor for if you had one?

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

Phyllis Stone wrote:
> I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one
> of those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't
> afford it and I don't think I would use it that much plus I don't
> have a lot of space so it will mostly live in a cabinet. So all
> things considered, does anyone have or know of one that is good?
> Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but Overstock has the same
> one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very good to begin with.

You can find 7 cup Kitchenaid and Cuisinart models for under 100 bucks. If
you can go to 150 or so then you have a wide range of options.

If you said what specific use you envisioned for it someone might be able to
give you better guidance.

J. wrote on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:50:28 -0500:

> Phyllis Stone wrote:
>> I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably
>> love one of those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that
>> much. I can't afford it and I don't think I would use it that
>> much plus I don't have a lot of space so it will mostly live
>> in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have or
>> know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for
>> $70.00 but Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me
>> to think it isn't very good to begin with.

> You can find 7 cup Kitchenaid and Cuisinart models for under
> 100 bucks. If you can go to 150 or so then you have a wide
> range of options.

Those 7-cup models seem pretty adequate to me. I also have a 2-cup
Cuisinart (about 35 bucks) that gets used much more. The bigger ones can
do a decent job of slicing or julienning and are heavier duty of course
but you don't seem to contemplate day to day use and anything beyond a
medium sized Cuisinart or Kitchenaid seems overkill. Those are both good
machines.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:01:58 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
> wrote:
>
>>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
>>those
>>$200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
>>don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
>>it
>>will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have
>>or
>>know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
>>Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
>>good to begin with.
>>
> What do you think you'll use a food processor for if you had one?
>
> --
> I love cooking with wine.
> Sometimes I even put it in the food.



I would make pesta, bread and cookie crumbs, crush nuts(no comment Sheldon)
maybe make potato chips. I have a small attachment that goes on my blender
that pretty much does those things but it is very small and old. I won't be
using it for dough because my bread never rises. I would puree stuff too.

On Jan 31, 8:58*am, "Phyllis Stone" > wrote:
> "sf" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:01:58 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
> > wrote:
>
> >>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
> >>those
> >>$200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
> >>don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
> >>it
> >>will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have
> >>or
> >>know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
> >>Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
> >>good to begin with.
>
> > What do you think you'll use a food processor for if you had one?
>
> > --
> > I love cooking with wine.
> > Sometimes I even put it in the food.
>
> I would make pesta, bread and cookie crumbs, crush nuts(no comment Sheldon)
> maybe make potato chips. I have a small attachment that goes on my blender
> that pretty much does those things but it is very small and old. I won't be
> using it for dough because my bread never rises. I would puree stuff too.

You can get the 'basic' Cuisinart for about $100 and it comes with
everything you would ever really use.
It's on sale and here's a link:

http://www.hizzoners.com/index.php?o...er&Itemid=7 4

I have a basic model and it does everything from knead dough to slice
radishes to shred cheese, etc.
I use it all the time.

On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:01:58 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
wrote:

>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of those
>$200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
>don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so it
>will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have or
>know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
>Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
>good to begin with.
>

Check out the refurbished ones here.
<http://www.thegourmetdepotco.com/store/store_partaccess_index.asp?ManufacturerID=7&Catego ryID=5>
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:58:11 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
wrote:

>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:01:58 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
>>>those
>>>$200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
>>>don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
>>>it
>>>will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have
>>>or
>>>know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
>>>Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
>>>good to begin with.
>>>
>> What do you think you'll use a food processor for if you had one?
>>
>
>I would make pesta, bread and cookie crumbs, crush nuts(no comment Sheldon)
>maybe make potato chips. I have a small attachment that goes on my blender
>that pretty much does those things but it is very small and old. I won't be
>using it for dough because my bread never rises. I would puree stuff too.
>
Sounds like you won't be taxing it much, so go with what you found.
You can always upgrade later if you find you're using it a lot and for
more than you'd initially planned.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

"Phyllis Stone" > wrote in message
...
>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
>those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and
>I don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
>it will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone
>have or know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for
>$70.00 but Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it
>isn't very good to begin with.
Somehow I have acquired a collection of food processers. They are ones I
bought, and came from mom's house and other sources. I have the old
original Cuisinart. It weighs a bunch, but will do a lot of work in a short
time. I had an Oster machine that was very nice, but long gone. I am not
fond of my small Kitchenaide unit. It is just a little too small and does
not puree well. The all out favorite in my collection is the Sunbeam Little
Oskar. It is the right size and has a nice selection of slicers, etc. I
don't think they still make it, but it gives you and idea of the good size
and accessories.

Dale P

Phyllis Stone wrote:
> I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of those
> $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
> don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so it
> will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have or
> know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
> Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
> good to begin with.

I'm really liking the Black and Decker one I got as a gift last month.
It was $70 or so at Macy's, and it has an odd wide-mouth/narrow-mouth
configuration that takes some getting used to but is really useful.

Serene

--
"I tend to come down on the side of autonomy. Once people are grown up,
I believe they have the right to go to hell in the handbasket of their
choosing." -- Pat Kight, on alt.polyamory

On Jan 31, 9:01*am, "Phyllis Stone" > wrote:
> I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of those
> $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
> don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so it
> will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have or
> know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
> Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
> good to begin with.

start with a moderately priced one, under $50 and see how much you use
it and how you use it. When that one dies, depending on how long it
takes, you can consider getting a heavier duty model. I had bought a
black and decker years ago. I used it a lot. It wasn't meant for such
heavy use and the plastic bowl cracked. It lasted me 5-6 years. At
that point, I bought a Cuisinart. that was more than 10 years ago the
thing is going strong.

Until you know how you will use it, it makes no sense to make a big
dollar investment. I would try the $26 one from Overstock. What have
you got to lose? For the $30 investment including shipping, it will
probably serve you for a year or two minimum, and give you a good idea
of whether you actually need to go Cuisinart or Kitchenaid. If you
only use it 3-4 times a year, Wolfie will serve you well for a very
small investment. If you use it 3-4 times a week, use it till it
breaks or you find something it can't do... and get another.

Phyllis Stone wrote:
>
> I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of those
> $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
> don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so it
> will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have or
> know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
> Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
> good to begin with.

I have a Braun turbo 400 watt stick blender that
came with the food processor attachment. It's
good for making pesto. I don't remember using it
for anything else. Certainly not potato chips.
It won't do what many food processors will do,
but it can do some things. It's main benefit
is that it is small, and the power unit can be
used with the stick blender attachment, so it's
space-efficient. I liked it so much I gave one
to my mom as a Mother's Day present.

"Phyllis Stone" > wrote in message
...
>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
>those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and
>I don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
>it will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone
>have or know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for
>$70.00 but Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it
>isn't very good to begin with.
>

I have an 11 qt Cuisinart and I use it easily 2-3 times a week. I even
make peanut butter in it. I think I paid about 160.00 for it at a refurb
store. I use it so much I have replaced the bowl after the old once got so
cloudy from being cleaned I couldn't see though it anymore. Just be sure to
get a good warranty. You don;t need to spend anywhere near 800 bucks for a
really good FP. The FP is my must have kitchen item.

Paul

On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:58:11 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
wrote:

>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:01:58 -0600, "Phyllis Stone" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
>>>those
>>>$200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and I
>>>don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
>>>it
>>>will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone have
>>>or
>>>know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for $70.00 but
>>>Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it isn't very
>>>good to begin with.
>>>
>> What do you think you'll use a food processor for if you had one?
>>
>
>I would make pesta, bread and cookie crumbs, crush nuts(no comment Sheldon)
>maybe make potato chips. I have a small attachment that goes on my blender
>that pretty much does those things but it is very small and old. I won't be
>using it for dough because my bread never rises. I would puree stuff too.
>
Sounds like you won't be taxing it much, so go with what you found.
You can always upgrade later if you find you're using it a lot and for
more than you'd initially planned.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:38:43 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:

>
>"Phyllis Stone" > wrote in message
...
>>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
>>those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and
>>I don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
>>it will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone
>>have or know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for
>>$70.00 but Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it
>>isn't very good to begin with.
>>
>
>I have an 11 qt Cuisinart and I use it easily 2-3 times a week. I even
>make peanut butter in it. I think I paid about 160.00 for it at a refurb
>store. I use it so much I have replaced the bowl after the old once got so
>cloudy from being cleaned I couldn't see though it anymore. Just be sure to
>get a good warranty. You don;t need to spend anywhere near 800 bucks for a
>really good FP. The FP is my must have kitchen item.
>
>Paul
>

Where did you find an 11 quart Cuisinart?
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On Feb 1, 12:38*am, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
> "Phyllis Stone" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> >I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
> >those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and
> >I don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
> >it will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone
> >have or know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for
> >$70.00 but Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it
> >isn't very good to begin with.

Wolfgang Puck would put his name on any piece of garbage they asked
him to whore for. Some of the WP soups were made with "non dairy
creamer." Buy a Cuisinart. Wait until they go on sale at Macy's or
wherever. This one goes on sale for $79 sometimes:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...nkType=PDP Z1

Speaking of Cuisinart, this is really cool looking:
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPT-...V54HC3N4TQ17WZ
>
> I have an 11 qt Cuisinart and I use it easily 2-3 times a week. * I even
> make peanut butter in it. *I think I paid about 160.00 for it at a refurb
> store. *I use it so much I have replaced the bowl after the old once got so
> cloudy from being cleaned I couldn't see though it anymore. *Just be sure to
> get a good warranty. *You don;t need to spend anywhere near 800 bucks for a
> really good FP. *The FP is my must have kitchen item.

I still have my old Little Pro Plus, and the 7 cup one too. The LPP
has a citrus juicer.
>
> Paul

--Bryan

"sf" > wrote

> Sounds like you won't be taxing it much, so go with what you found.
> You can always upgrade later if you find you're using it a lot and for
> more than you'd initially planned.


I agree. If you're SURE that you would like one, then get a good one.
Otherwise, get a used one, find out just how much you use it, then adjust.
If you don't like it or don't use it, you won't be throwing money down a
rabbit hole.

When I had one, I used it a lot, and by using it a lot, one finds new uses
for it, and how to use it better, and to its intents. It is sure great for
pureeing, and fine chopping that you can do in a few seconds vs. a lot
longer other ways.

The downside is cleaning, but that's not bad with SS nowadays.

Steve

On Feb 1, 6:32*am, The Cook > wrote:
> On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:38:43 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> >"Phyllis Stone" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
> >>those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it and
> >>I don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space so
> >>it will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone
> >>have or know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for
> >>$70.00 but Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it
> >>isn't very good to begin with.
>
> >I have an 11 qt Cuisinart and I use it easily 2-3 times a week. * I even
> >make peanut butter in it. *I think I paid about 160.00 for it at a refurb
> >store. *I use it so much I have replaced the bowl after the old once got so
> >cloudy from being cleaned I couldn't see though it anymore. *Just be sure to
> >get a good warranty. *You don;t need to spend anywhere near 800 bucks for a
> >really good FP. *The FP is my must have kitchen item.
>
> >Paul
>
> Where did you find an 11 quart Cuisinart?

Quart, cup, what's the difference?<g> They both start with that "kuh"
sound....

"The Cook" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:38:43 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Phyllis Stone" > wrote in message
...
>>>I think I want a food processor. Although I would probably love one of
>>>those $200-$800 ones I don't want to spend that much. I can't afford it
>>>and
>>>I don't think I would use it that much plus I don't have a lot of space
>>>so
>>>it will mostly live in a cabinet. So all things considered, does anyone
>>>have or know of one that is good? Penny's has a Wolfgang Puck one for
>>>$70.00 but Overstock has the same one for $26. This leads me to think it
>>>isn't very good to begin with.
>>>
>>
>>I have an 11 qt Cuisinart and I use it easily 2-3 times a week. I even
>>make peanut butter in it. I think I paid about 160.00 for it at a refurb
>>store. I use it so much I have replaced the bowl after the old once got
>>so
>>cloudy from being cleaned I couldn't see though it anymore. Just be sure
>>to
>>get a good warranty. You don;t need to spend anywhere near 800 bucks for
>>a
>>really good FP. The FP is my must have kitchen item.
>>
>>Paul
>>
>
> Where did you find an 11 quart Cuisinart?


Funny you should ask .... there was this beanstalk that grew in my backyard
....

Cups, I meant cups. Must have been posting while asleep again.

Paul

On Mon, 1 Feb 2010 07:23:51 -0800, "Steve B"
> wrote:
>
>"sf" > wrote
>
>> Sounds like you won't be taxing it much, so go with what you found.
>> You can always upgrade later if you find you're using it a lot and for
>> more than you'd initially planned.
>
>
>I agree. If you're SURE that you would like one, then get a good one.
>Otherwise, get a used one, find out just how much you use it, then adjust.
>If you don't like it or don't use it, you won't be throwing money down a
>rabbit hole.
>
>When I had one, I used it a lot, and by using it a lot, one finds new uses
>for it, and how to use it better, and to its intents. It is sure great for
>pureeing, and fine chopping that you can do in a few seconds vs. a lot
>longer other ways.
>
>The downside is cleaning, but that's not bad with SS nowadays.
>
I don't find cleaning my food processor very hard, even when I'm
cleaning sticky bread dough off of it... so I guess it's all
perspective. I mainly clean it by hand but run the bowl through the
dishwasher occasionally if I see grunge in places I can't get to.
Another thing I'd recommend to Phyllis is a wand/stick blender. They
are still inexpensive and best to use when pureeing large amounts of
liquidy stuff for sauce and soup.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:32:06 -0500, The Cook >
wrote:

>Where did you find an 11 quart Cuisinart?

I have one too. They are not made anymore? I got mine at CostCo. It
came at a very good price and was packaged with a Cuisinart Mini
Chopper. I think that was around the time they were introducing mini
choppers to the world, so now you know how old my 11 cupper is.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:03:13 -0800 (PST), maxine in ri
> wrote:

>On Feb 1, 6:32*am, The Cook > wrote:
>> On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:38:43 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
>>
>> >I have an 11 qt Cuisinart and I use it easily 2-3 times a week. * I even
>> >make peanut butter in it. *I think I paid about 160.00 for it at a refurb
>> >store. *I use it so much I have replaced the bowl after the old once got so
>> >cloudy from being cleaned I couldn't see though it anymore. *Just be sure to
>> >get a good warranty. *You don;t need to spend anywhere near 800 bucks for a
>> >really good FP. *The FP is my must have kitchen item.
>>
>> >Paul
>>
>> Where did you find an 11 quart Cuisinart?
>
>Quart, cup, what's the difference?<g> They both start with that "kuh"
>sound....

Oh, is that what it all was about?

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Mon, 1 Feb 2010 05:12:32 -0800 (PST), Food Snob®
> wrote:

>Wolfgang Puck would put his name on any piece of garbage they asked
>him to whore for.

I would too if they were paying me enough.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:47 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:32:06 -0500, The Cook >
>wrote:
>
>>Where did you find an 11 quart Cuisinart?
>
>I have one too. They are not made anymore? I got mine at CostCo. It
>came at a very good price and was packaged with a Cuisinart Mini
>Chopper. I think that was around the time they were introducing mini
>choppers to the world, so now you know how old my 11 cupper is.


11 QUART?
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

Phyllis Stone wrote:
> I would make pesta, bread and cookie crumbs, crush nuts(no comment Sheldon)
> maybe make potato chips. I have a small attachment that goes on my blender
> that pretty much does those things but it is very small and old. I won't be
> using it for dough because my bread never rises. I would puree stuff too.

It has been a long time since I used my Cuisinart, but I use the small,
$30 Hamilton Beach food processor a few times each week, I just love
it. They have one on Ebay right now for $14.99, but the bidding ends
on that one in 45 minutes.


Becca

On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:05:59 -0800 (PST), --Bryan wrote:

> On Feb 1, 12:38*am, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
>>
>> I have an11qtCuisinartand I use it easily 2-3 times a week. * I even
>> make peanut butter in it. *I think I paid about 160.00 for it at a refurb
>> store. *I use it so much I have replaced the bowl after the old once got so
>> cloudy from being cleaned I couldn't see though it anymore. *Just be sure to
>> get a good warranty. *You don;t need to spend anywhere near 800 bucks for a
>> really good FP. *The FP is my must have kitchen item.
>
> I assume you meant 11 CUP.

it's family-size. catholic family.

your pal,
blake