"cc0112453" > wrote in message
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> I'm in need of a small food processor. I don't want a full sized one
> because I wouldn't use it enough to justify the expense. I have used
those
> hand cranked jobs that they hawk at flea markets and such. They actually
> work pretty well and except for the fact that I have to buy a new one
every
> year, they would suit my needs. I once bought a small electric chopper
that
> seemed like a great idea but didn't work worth beans. It couldn't chop
more
> than about a quarter cup of vegetables at a time. More than that and it
> wouldn't mix and chop. In other words it would only chop what was on the
> bottom and wouldn't pull the upper layers into the blade. You ended up
with
> chunky, lumpy stuff. Now I see that Cuiseneart and Kitchen Aid both make
a
> miniature food processor or chopper for around $49. Any one have any
> favorites? Cuisenart also has a mid sized processor for around $100.
Again
> I don't do that much to justify getting one.


I have a mid-size Cuisinart, about 5-cup capacity, which I have owned for
about 10 years. My only complaint with it is that it lacks a coarse grating
blade, which might be available as an optional accessory. I never checked
into it because I can use the larger food processor if necessary. Anyway I
saw the same cuisinart advertised for $50 yesterday which is a very good
deal at that price..