In article >,
brooklyn1 > wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:21:42 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
> >Omelet wrote:
> >> Like most kitchen toys, you will love a food processor when you first
> >> get one. I used mine a lot for about 6 months or so but it was such a
> >> pain to clean, I finally fell out of love with it. It's been in it's
> >> box in the pantry now for about the past 5 or 6 years. I'm thinking of
> >> giving it to my sister.
> >>
> >> A good sharp knife and a good box grater (that I use enough, the grater
> >> is actually stored on the back of the stove) work very quickly unless
> >> you are prepping a huge amount of food.
> >>
> >> I cook for two.
> >>
> >> If you are good with either one, the results are nearly as fast. ;-)
> >>
> >> But, enjoy the toy!
> >
> >MANY years ago now, I gave my food processor to someone who used
> >to post on rfc. I have probably (briefly) wished I had it twice
> >in the ensuing period.
>
> I see no point to a food processor... for veggies it can't do anything
> quicker AND better than I can with a knife.... I've yet to see a food
> processor that can cut veggies to my satisfation... I once had a top
> of the line 11 quart cuisinart that after trying it a few times never
> used it again... years later I tried to give it away but no one wanted
> it so I tossed it in the trash. All a food processor can do is
> *masticate* (or is that masturcate) veggies and I can actually chew
> veggies neater with my teeth. I gotta peel and prep anyway, may as
> well finish the job with the same knife in hand... if I'm gonna pay
> good money for nice veggies I don't want them all mangled into
> non-descript bits n' pieces.
I actually think a food processor has uses, mainly for stir fry.
I just don't cook that on a daily basis so my chinese chef's knife (to
me) is more useful than a food processor just because it's easier to
clean. And _you_ only cook for one plus the kitties.<g>
I'd not denigrate it's use to anyone that finds it handy, it's just that
I no longer do...
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