On Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:37:28 -0400, Zeppo wrote:

> "blake murphy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:42:27 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:
>>
>>> Mark Bittmans column today is in praise of the food processor. He's
>>> completely in love with his.
>>>
>>> http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/15/di...agewanted=1&hp
>>
>> god forbid i should disagree with mr. bittman, but i wouldn't want to be
>> without my mortar and pestle. not something you use every day, but the
>> best tool for some jobs.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> I use my processor (hummus for example) for some things and my mortar and
> pestle for other things. Different tools for different jobs.
>
> Jon

it's difficult to imagine, say, making a paste of salt and garlic in the
processor. or pulverizing toasted sesame seeds.

your pal,
blake