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Default Kitchen is clean and de-cluttered!

Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> On Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:02:25 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:02:52 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I can vouch for the Ninja.

>> How small is small? The blades look like it works like a food
>> processor. I've been thinking about replacing my well used cheapie
>> mini-processor because the blades aren't as sharp as they used to be,
>> which doesn't matter when I make dressing and it still chops garlic in
>> a snap, but I don't think it works as well on leaves anymore.

>
>
> I'd guess that total volume is just under 3 cups. It is the ideal
> size for a can of beans, some garlic, oil & a 1/4 of a preserved
> lemon.<g>
>
> OTOH- it will practically scrape off the bottom so a clove of garlic
> will emulsify in a couple tbls of oil.
>
> [just checked it- 2 1/2 cups is full. 3 tbls of liquid covers the
> bottom blade]
>
> BTW-- the first one I got had 2 'vessels'. The one in the basement
> has 3 & I see Target sells a 3 'vessel' one. Not sure if the little
> ones are the same volume as mine.
>
> Jim


I like that "OTOH". It sounds like this would be good for making
Thai curry pastes. I have previously used mini-blenders, but this
sounds better.

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Jean B.