On 21 May 2008 16:52:07 -0500, paulydak <im@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> So that processor I used oh so many years ago still stands as my sole
> experience with the machines. I keep thinking a food processor would
> be a nice addition to my kitchen, but currently I only cook for
> myself, so quantities of ingredients are an issue (I don't like waste)
> and cleanup is the real kicker, I have a serious aversion to doing the
> dishes, although I'm getting much better (I just checked, my sink is
> empty). So I don't experiment as much as I should, but I'm gonna get
> right into my Joy of Cooking one of these days.
To be absolutely honest, food processors are really intended to make
bulk cooking easier. If you're cooking for one, it may not be much of
an advantage to be able to chop or slice or julienne a ton of veggies
or fruit. I cook for two and mostly use my processor to shred
potatoes, puree stuff like hummus, and knead bread. There are other
things I use it for, since I already have it, but I wouldn't buy it
for any of those.
> Anyway, I see food processors at the thrift store occasionally, but
> they all seem to me to be bears to keep clean. Or maybe I'm just
> totally unfamiliar, but the one I used way back when was a total pain.
My Cuisinarts come apart and go into the dishwasher quite easily. I
certainly wouldn't have second one if that weren't the case and I
probably wouldn't even still have the first one.
> Anything in particular I should keep my eyes open for, brand or
> model-wise, should I decide to invest?
Read the reviews on Amazon before you buy. I bought the large size
because I wanted to be able to knead two loaves of bread. The
miniature-sized ones don't work as well as advertised, but the small
ones do.
Mary "Fried potatoes are better without the little chunk of knuckle"
--
Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer
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