As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
any vegetable mill. It's this one: http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940

They bought it from a local restaurant supply store, so of course it
doesn't come with directions. Only lots of sharp, dangerous parts and
the delightful smell of tin plated steel stand between me an apparant
culinary perfection. I am by no means anything close to a Real Chef,
so I have no idea how to use this thing. The only thing I know about
it is that Julia Child recommended using it in MTAOFC.

I figured out how to change the cutting grids and how to attach the
grinding arm, but the turning motion is rough and it makes a terrible
grating sound.

So, O wise Internet, I invoke your spirit and ask: what the heck is
this thing, and how do I use it? How do I care for it? How can I make
it of near daily value? I'm tempted to take it back for something a
little less intimidating, but I do want to give it a chance.

Most gratefully,
Joseph

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>,
"Joseph O'Brien" > wrote:

> As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
> obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
> twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> any vegetable mill. It's this one:
> http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940
>
> They bought it from a local restaurant supply store, so of course it
> doesn't come with directions. Only lots of sharp, dangerous parts and
> the delightful smell of tin plated steel stand between me an apparant
> culinary perfection. I am by no means anything close to a Real Chef,
> so I have no idea how to use this thing. The only thing I know about
> it is that Julia Child recommended using it in MTAOFC.
>
> I figured out how to change the cutting grids and how to attach the
> grinding arm, but the turning motion is rough and it makes a terrible
> grating sound.
>
> So, O wise Internet, I invoke your spirit and ask: what the heck is
> this thing, and how do I use it? How do I care for it? How can I make
> it of near daily value? I'm tempted to take it back for something a
> little less intimidating, but I do want to give it a chance.
>
> Most gratefully,
> Joseph

I use mine most for applesauce. I core and cut up the apples, then cook
them. The food mill will separate the peel from the pulp. You can also
use a food mill (finest grid) for separating seeds from pulp when you're
cooking tomatoes for sauce. The nicest thing about a food mill is that
you can put all of the parts in the dishwasher without worrying about
dulling any blades.

Cindy

--
C.J. Fuller

Delete the obvious to email me

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>
,
Cindy Fuller > wrote:

> In article
> >,
> "Joseph O'Brien" > wrote:
>
> > As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
> > obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
> > twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> > any vegetable mill. It's this one:
> > http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940
> >
> > They bought it from a local restaurant supply store, so of course it
> > doesn't come with directions. Only lots of sharp, dangerous parts and
> > the delightful smell of tin plated steel stand between me an apparant
> > culinary perfection. I am by no means anything close to a Real Chef,
> > so I have no idea how to use this thing. The only thing I know about
> > it is that Julia Child recommended using it in MTAOFC.
> >
> > I figured out how to change the cutting grids and how to attach the
> > grinding arm, but the turning motion is rough and it makes a terrible
> > grating sound.
> >
> > So, O wise Internet, I invoke your spirit and ask: what the heck is
> > this thing, and how do I use it? How do I care for it? How can I make
> > it of near daily value? I'm tempted to take it back for something a
> > little less intimidating, but I do want to give it a chance.

> I use mine most for applesauce. I core and cut up the apples, then cook
> them. The food mill will separate the peel from the pulp. You can also
> use a food mill (finest grid) for separating seeds from pulp when you're
> cooking tomatoes for sauce. The nicest thing about a food mill is that
> you can put all of the parts in the dishwasher without worrying about
> dulling any blades.

I use mine for mashed potatoes, and to make fruit puree for sauces (and
sometimes for ice cream flavouring.

Miche

--
Electricians do it in three phases

"Joseph O'Brien" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> any vegetable mill. It's this one:
> http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940
>
> They bought it from a local restaurant supply store, so of course it
> doesn't come with directions. Only lots of sharp, dangerous parts and
> the delightful smell of tin plated steel stand between me an apparant
> culinary perfection. I am by no means anything close to a Real Chef,
> so I have no idea how to use this thing. The only thing I know about
> it is that Julia Child recommended using it in MTAOFC.
> Joseph

You can make any puree or juice with it. The consistency depends on the
screen you use. I have used mine for: tomato passata, tomato juice, grape
juice, puree for soufflés, soups, removing skins/seeds from various small
fruits or vegetables, separating the flesh of any number of things from
unwanted parts.
It's probably self-evident, but just in case, it is used on cooked foods--
http://www.judithgreenwood.com

Joseph O'Brien wrote:
> As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
> obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
> twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> any vegetable mill. It's this one:
> http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940
>
> They bought it from a local restaurant supply store, so of course it
> doesn't come with directions. Only lots of sharp, dangerous parts and
> the delightful smell of tin plated steel stand between me an apparant
> culinary perfection. I am by no means anything close to a Real Chef,
> so I have no idea how to use this thing. The only thing I know about
> it is that Julia Child recommended using it in MTAOFC.
>
> I figured out how to change the cutting grids and how to attach the
> grinding arm, but the turning motion is rough and it makes a terrible
> grating sound.
>
> So, O wise Internet, I invoke your spirit and ask: what the heck is
> this thing, and how do I use it? How do I care for it? How can I make
> it of near daily value? I'm tempted to take it back for something a
> little less intimidating, but I do want to give it a chance.
>
> Most gratefully,
> Joseph

I'll echo all the other suggestions the food mill can be used for.
However, if you do indeed decide to take it back, I'd strongly recommend
getting a stainless steel version, rather than the tinplated one.
They're quite reasonable if you shop around. I have one very similar
to this one:

http://tinyurl.com/yqaehp

Dora

"Joseph O'Brien" wrote:
> As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
> obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
> twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> any vegetable mill. It's this one:http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940

That's not a vegetable mill... it's a food mill... can be used for
meats too.

"Joseph O'Brien" > wrote:
>
> As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
> obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
> twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> any vegetable mill. It's this one:
>
> http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940
> ...
> So, O wise Internet, I invoke your spirit and ask: what the heck is
> this thing, and how do I use it? How do I care for it? How can I make
> it of near daily value? I'm tempted to take it back for something a
> little less intimidating, but I do want to give it a chance.

Soak dried beans until soft. Run though mill to form puree without
the husks. Yum homemade bean soup.

You should be able to mash or rice pretty much any plant stuff with
it. I can't see the details of the plates but one might be able to
grind meat as well.

On Dec 26, 4:21�pm, Doug Freyburger > wrote:
> "Joseph O'Brien" > wrote:
>
> > As per holiday tradition, my parents delivered to me this Christmas an
> > obscure product that I must have mentioned at some point over the last
> > twelve months. This year, it was a vegetable mill. And it's not just
> > any vegetable mill. It's this one:
>
> >http://www.galasource.com/prodDetail.cfm/66940
> > ...
> > So, O wise Internet, I invoke your spirit and ask: what the heck is
> > this thing, and how do I use it? How do I care for it? How can I make
> > it of near daily value? I'm tempted to take it back for something a
> > little less intimidating, but I do want to give it a chance.
>
> Soak dried beans until soft. �Run though mill to form puree without
> the husks. �Yum homemade bean soup.
>
> You should be able to mash or rice pretty much any plant stuff with
> it. �I can't see the details of the plates but one might be able to
> grind meat as well.

It won't grind raw meat but it will handle braised meat nicely for
making force meat. Many use food mills for preparing their own baby
foods; both vegetables and meats, and both together.