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"Joseph O'Brien" > wrote:

> As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
> obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
> twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> any vegetable mill. It's this one:
> http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940
>
> They bought it from a local restaurant supply store, so of course it
> doesn't come with directions. Only lots of sharp, dangerous parts and
> the delightful smell of tin plated steel stand between me an apparant
> culinary perfection. I am by no means anything close to a Real Chef,
> so I have no idea how to use this thing. The only thing I know about
> it is that Julia Child recommended using it in MTAOFC.
>
> I figured out how to change the cutting grids and how to attach the
> grinding arm, but the turning motion is rough and it makes a terrible
> grating sound.
>
> So, O wise Internet, I invoke your spirit and ask: what the heck is
> this thing, and how do I use it? How do I care for it? How can I make
> it of near daily value? I'm tempted to take it back for something a
> little less intimidating, but I do want to give it a chance.
>
> Most gratefully,
> Joseph

I use mine most for applesauce. I core and cut up the apples, then cook
them. The food mill will separate the peel from the pulp. You can also
use a food mill (finest grid) for separating seeds from pulp when you're
cooking tomatoes for sauce. The nicest thing about a food mill is that
you can put all of the parts in the dishwasher without worrying about
dulling any blades.

Cindy

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