laurie wrote:
>
> Well, I did it. I got the mixer. You all talked me into it. Got it for a
> good price, too- $226. Yay! I almost went crazy and got the red, but I
> stuck with the chrome. Looks perfect in my kitchen.
>
> Now, however, I *need* the food processor. More than I did earlier today.
> I can't explain it, but now that I have one, I need them both. I'm
> actually pretty interested in the kitchenaid FP, now that I've done a little
> research.......
>
> laurie
>
> "The Bubbo" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Andy wrote:
> >> laurie, after taking an infinite amount of time, finally, on 15 Aug
> >> 2006, typed out:
> >>
> >>> between a KitchenAid Mixer and a nice food processor, which would you
> >>> choose and why?
> >>>
> >>> A major use for either item will be for pizza dough.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for your recommendations.
> >>>
> >>> laurie
> >>
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> Another consideration is that a mixer is a tad more "kid friendly" to
> >> master.
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> > I know it's my own damned fault, but I'm always losing pieces of my
> > fingers
> > when I use the mandolin (the safety thingy just slows things down) so i am
> > that "kid friendly" thing....
> >
> > --
> > .:Heather:.
> > www.velvet-c.com
> > I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just
> > driving
> > by your mom's house.

The rotary slicer / shredder attachment for the mixer may not look like
much, but I think it will kick any FP's butt for those tasks. It of
course won't do what a FP with the regular in bowl blade will do
however.

The grinder attachment for the mixer is a must have unless perhaps
you're a vegetarian. You simply can't beat burgers ground fresh right
before grilling or most any meats ground fresh before cooking. The lack
of time spent in the ground and rapidly oxidizing state makes a huge
difference.

Pete C.