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. Why in the hell Kitchen Aid
doesn't make one that sits on their blender base I will never know. Other
blender manufacturers do but I just purchased an overpriced ($119) Kitchen
Aid blender an don't need another one. I'd like to take it back because it
isn't that good of a blender. The controls are whacky and the glass
blending pitcher is heavy as hell. Appreciate any suggestions.

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Doug

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:14:00 -0800, "cc0112453"
> wrote:


> Appreciate any suggestions.

What is wrong with a good quality chef's knife and a cutting board?

"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..

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:14:00 -0800, "cc0112453"
> wrote:

>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 bought a no-name mid-size FP very cheaply a few years ago. I'd had a
discount store brand for about 20 years before it gave out. I don't
think size is relevent to use, just as a mini-wok isn't any good for
stir-fry for one or 2. What I was looking for was light weight and
easy clean. This one fits the bill, 'though it doesn't have a
wash-the-dog attachment. :-)

"cc0112453" > wrote in message
news
> 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. Why in the hell Kitchen Aid
> doesn't make one that sits on their blender base I will never know. Other
> blender manufacturers do but I just purchased an overpriced ($119) Kitchen
> Aid blender an don't need another one. I'd like to take it back because
it
> isn't that good of a blender. The controls are whacky and the glass
> blending pitcher is heavy as hell. Appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Remove nospam to respond
>

I can't see getting one of the very tiny machines. I would get an
inexpensive standard sized FP. It will still chop small items, but you will
also have the ability to make dough and do larger tasks. It the times when
you need to chop 6 onions of make 5 cups of bread crumbs that the FP makes
the most sense. I saw a Black and Decker FP on sale for $20 in the last
couple of weeks at Meijer's. I have a Braun FP that has served me well for
nearly 20 years. You can get a Braun for under $100 and it comes with a 600
watt motor and several slicing/shredding disks. Take a look he
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...Search+Froogle
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...Food+Processor

If you are intent on getting a tiny chopper, then you might consider one of
the chopping attachment for an immersion (stick) blender. If you take a
look at the first search I listed you will see an example of the Braun unit.
An immersion blender is quite handy if you don't already have one. I have a
very old Braun immersion blender with a chopper/FP attachment. It works
well, but since I have a FP on my counter, I never think of using the one
for the immersion blender.

I'm having a helluva time trying to reply to this. Something funny w/my
news settings... Apologies if the other three replies eventually show up!

How about the Black and Decker Handy Chopper? I had a previous model
from the late 80's/early 90's, worked like a charm.

I also was gifted with an Ultimate Chopper, which actually costs much
more than the BD model and is not as good...

-j.

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:14:00 -0800, "cc0112453"
> wrote:

>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.

The Cuisinart Mini Prep is nice for chopping small quantities.

> 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.

Cuisinart also has a small fp (3 cup) with several discs in addition
to the chopping blade, plus a blender jar that sits on the base. It
is called the SmartPower Duet.

Why in the hell Kitchen Aid
>doesn't make one that sits on their blender base I will never know. Other
>blender manufacturers do but I just purchased an overpriced ($119) Kitchen
>Aid blender an don't need another one. I'd like to take it back because it
>isn't that good of a blender. The controls are whacky and the glass
>blending pitcher is heavy as hell. Appreciate any suggestions.

My suggestion- go ahead, take the blender back and get the Cuisinart
SmartPower Duet. $79.00.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

"Vox Humana" > wrote in message >...
> "cc0112453" > wrote in message
> news
> > 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. Why in the hell Kitchen Aid
> > doesn't make one that sits on their blender base I will never know. Other
> > blender manufacturers do but I just purchased an overpriced ($119) Kitchen
> > Aid blender an don't need another one. I'd like to take it back because
> it
> > isn't that good of a blender. The controls are whacky and the glass
> > blending pitcher is heavy as hell. Appreciate any suggestions.
> >
> > Remove nospam to respond
> >
>
Little Cuisinart. Less than $40.
EZ to clean
Lynn from Fargo

You might to better posting this question on rec.food.equipment.
We have a Black and Decker semi mini processor that Consumer Reports
rated highly. We use it more than two large Cuisinarts. It may not be
manufactured anymore; however if you look at:
http://www.shopping.com/xPR-Black_an..._Super_Chopper
I think that product is probably pretty close.
To your chopping,
Kent

cc0112453 wrote:
>
> 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. Why in the hell Kitchen Aid
> doesn't make one that sits on their blender base I will never know. Other
> blender manufacturers do but I just purchased an overpriced ($119) Kitchen
> Aid blender an don't need another one. I'd like to take it back because it
> isn't that good of a blender. The controls are whacky and the glass
> blending pitcher is heavy as hell. Appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Remove nospam to respond
>
> Doug