On Oct 25, 6:45?pm, "Peter" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message
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> > On Oct 25, 4:24?pm, "Peter" > wrote:
> >> Received a cuisinart food processor for a wedding gift, a 7 cup model
> >> (came
> >> with a second mini food processor as well).
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> >>http://www.cuisinart.com/catalog/pro...=30&item_id=59...
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> >> I've only had it 3 days but so far made a nice cheese dip and used to it
> >> fine chop cabbage for chinese dumplings :-)
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> >> Is it worth my time in effort to grind my own meat with it? I was
> >> thinking
> >> a coarser grind would be nicer compared to the usual store bought ground
> >> meats for many dishes. Does anyone here do this regularly and can comment
> >> or
> >> offer advice? I don't envision buying a proper meat grinder anytime
> >> soon.
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> > A food processor is far better than mystery meat... but you really
> > ought to buy a meat grinder.
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> > Sheldon
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> Sheldon, I'll probably give this a go and if it does not satisfy my needs I
> may end up doing so. Suggestions for brand names and models? I don't want
> to sacrifice an early retirement on one but I would want one that lasts for
> life.

You can spend a lot more but I bought this Waring as a step up from my
slightly smaller Moulinex and it works great:
http://www.chefscatalog.com/product/...t-grinder.aspx


I think if you shop around you can find it for less, I paid $160 two
years ago... he
http://www.homeclick.com/web/catalog...115252&cid=CC5

Sheldon