"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
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> The only thing I use the food processor for lately is making pesto. I use
> a cheap-o four sided grater and a cheap-o (as seen on TV, ten years gone)
> plastic mandolin for other food prep.
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> Another consideration is that a mixer is a tad more "kid friendly" to
> master.
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> Andy

Hmm, an interesting and excellent point.

laurie, who has 2 kitchen "helpers"