Christine Dabney wrote:
>
> On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:08:21 -0500, notbob > wrote:
>
> >On 2006-08-15, The Ranger > wrote:
> >
> >> That's a common misconception (specifically espoused by those that can't
> >> use the machine properly.)
>
> Okay, this thread makes me think of all the stuff for which a food
> processor can be used.
>
> I use mine for slicing a lot of things. I guess I get bored quite a
> bit by tedious slicing, especially really thin slices, such as for a
> potato gratin, or for cabbage.
>
> I use it for grating, especially when the amounts are larger.
>
> For making bread crumbs out of leftover/stale bread. I hate paying
> supermarket prices for bread crumbs, and this is so easy.
>
> For pureeing...especially for things like the salmon mousse from The
> Silver Palate.
>
> For making some doughs. I make some really shortbread type doughs in
> this...plus the dough for my Parmesan balls. And it is really good
> for making the wetter doughs such as for ciabatta...or pizza dough.
>
> There is a trick which I learned from Peter Reinhardt, about using it
> for pizza dough: use only the pulse switch in the beginng and use it
> only til the ingredients are hydrated and form a ball. Then let the
> dough rest 5-20 minutes,which allows the flour to absorb the water
> fully. When you resume mixing, use the on switch for about an
> additional 45-60 seconds. He does say, that if the dough amounts are
> too large for an ordinary home food processor, you must do it in two
> batches, as the ordinary home processor can't handle the extra load.
>
> I also use the food processor, especially the smaller insert bowl (if
> you have a kitchenaid) for chopping garlic. I also have a small
> mini-prep machine which is good for this...
>
> These are just some of the uses, from off the top of my head....
>
> What about the rest of you?
>
> Christine

For slicing / shredding I have the RVSA slicer / shredder attachment for
the Kitchenaid (or Hobart) which works quite well.

For the smaller food processor type projects I have a nice pint sized
mini container for my Waring blender that is great for making pesto and
similar.

For pureeing I typically use the blender or a hand blender.

I can't really remember what I used the food processor for last, it was
quite a while ago.

I hear a food processor is good for making pie crusts with the flour,
butter and ice cubes, though I haven't tried it personally.

Pete C.

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

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

On that last note, the mixer is also a lot more dangerous since you can
get your hand in the bowl while it's mixing and easily break some
fingers or worse. The food processor at least won't turn on unless all
the safety covers are in place, something that makes it more kid safe
and also less adult friendly.

Pete C.

On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:19:07 GMT, "laurie" >
wrote:

>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.

I love my KitchenAid Mixer. I think of it the same way a Corvette
owner thinks of their car. It works great!

I only use my food processor when I absolutely, positively have to.
Too many pieces to assemble and clean, and I hate washing dishes.

Carol

laurie wrote:
> between a KitchenAid Mixer and a nice food processor, which would you choose
> and why?
>

The Kitchen Aid ($200++) because I could buy a cheap ($40) FP later. I
wouldn't use either for pizza dough.

The FP would probably get used more often, if only to slice veggies and
make pesto. But for whipped cream (a twice a year thing for me) the
mixer would be a life (or at least breath) saver. Heck, I've made both
hummus and pesto in a blender, so I could live without either if I had
to.

My latest kitchen purchase was a MicroPlane grater (fine). Just to
justify the cheap whole nutmeg I bought at an asian (yes, the nutmeg
were Mexican) store.


Dean G.

"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
> laurie wrote:
>> >>
>> laurie
>
> Certainly the mixer. More versatile (with a few attachments) and capable
> than the food processor. The two items aren't even in the same league.
> The mixer is expensive, long lasting and highly functional. A food
> processor is relatively cheap, relatively short lived and often rather
> tedious to use.
>
> I'm not sure I even know what a "nice" food processor is. I've not seen
> anything that an expensive (consumer) food processor can do that a cheap
> one can't do equally well aside from looking good in a set dressed show
> kitchen.
>
> Pete C.

Really? Is there no real difference in quality between the $200 11 cup
Cuisinart new model (can't think of what it's called) and the $79 12 cup
Hamilton Beach model?

--
laurie
mom to Jessica, 5
Christopher, 3

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:42:39 GMT, "Pete C." >
> wrote:
>
>>I'm not sure I even know what a "nice" food processor is. I've not seen
>>anything that an expensive (consumer) food processor can do that a cheap
>>one can't do equally well aside from looking good in a set dressed show
>>kitchen.
>
> A top of the line heavy duty food processor can handle heavy doughs,
> for one thing.
>
> I got the KitchenAid Pro-Line food processor last year, and it is
> marvelous. It is the one you see being used on Iron Chef America. It
> has a 1000 watt motor..so it can handle almost anything. And big
> bowls...
>
> Christine

I saw that today. It looked pretty nice. Better than the Cuisinart, do you
think?

I came home empty handed, by the way. Too distracted by my 5 and 3 year
olds trying to pull down the toaster ovens next to the mixers <sigh>.
Found the KitchenAid 5 qt mixer for $269, which seems like a decent price.

laurie


--
laurie
mom to Jessica, 5
Christopher, 3

"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
...
> ...
>
> These are just some of the uses, from off the top of my head....
>
> What about the rest of you?
>
> Christine

Well I have the mini prep, and I use it very frequently, except that I have
to empty it out multiple times because it's so small! What I use it for:

chopping nuts, pecans for recipes
bread crumbs
Chopping hershey bars for the Neiman Marcus cookie recipe

chopping fresh herbs

I would use it for pizza dough were it big enough. As I said, I used my
mom's 1980 model and it worked just fine.

I haven't used it for chopping veggies, because the mini prep one seems to
liquify them a bit.

A German Apple Pancake recipe that i got from either Family Fun or Martha
Stewart "Kids" magazine- did it by hand but it called for a processor.

I have lots of other recipes that call for a food processor, but I can never
make them because I don't have one.

laurie

"Bob Myers" > wrote in message
...
>
> "laurie" > wrote in message
> news:0olEg.3010$df.2902@trndny06...
> more than the food processor (I do a lot of baking, pasta,
> pizza dough, etc.), and for chopping, slicing, and that sort of
> thing I simply use a knife 95% of the time anyway. And with
> the right attachments, the KitchenAid will double for a
> food processor a lot more often than would be the case
> vice-versa.
>
> Bob M.

With the right attachment, would the KA allow me to chop nuts and bread
crumbs, or would it not go that fine?

laurie

>
>

"-L." > wrote in message
ups.com...
>
> laurie wrote:
>> 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
>
> Mixer...if Pizza dough is the main use.

It would be the biggest, but certainly not the only, use.

laurie


>
> -L.
>

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
6.121...
> "laurie" > news:fRjEg.3006$df.276@trndny06:
>
>> >>
>> laurie
>
> If I HAD to choose, it would be a food processor. I don't have a
> Kitchenaid but I have a mixer which suits my needs. I use the food
> processor much more than I would an expensive mixer. Unless you got a ton
> of accessories to go with the KitchenAid, I'd stick with the food
> processor
> and save up the dough for the mixer
>
> Michael

Do you have a "nice" FP, or one of the less expensive models?

laurie


>
> --
> "I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the
> number you get in a diamond."
> __Mae West
>
>

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>>>
>>>
>
> 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

Hmm, an interesting and excellent point.

laurie, who has 2 kitchen "helpers"

"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
> >>
>> 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
>
> On that last note, the mixer is also a lot more dangerous since you can
> get your hand in the bowl while it's mixing and easily break some
> fingers or worse. The food processor at least won't turn on unless all
> the safety covers are in place, something that makes it more kid safe
> and also less adult friendly.
>
> Pete C.

Oh. Ok then. Thanks.

laurie

laurie wrote:
>
> "Pete C." > wrote in message
> ...
> > laurie wrote:
> >> >>
> >> laurie
> >
> > Certainly the mixer. More versatile (with a few attachments) and capable
> > than the food processor. The two items aren't even in the same league.
> > The mixer is expensive, long lasting and highly functional. A food
> > processor is relatively cheap, relatively short lived and often rather
> > tedious to use.
> >
> > I'm not sure I even know what a "nice" food processor is. I've not seen
> > anything that an expensive (consumer) food processor can do that a cheap
> > one can't do equally well aside from looking good in a set dressed show
> > kitchen.
> >
> > Pete C.
>
> Really? Is there no real difference in quality between the $200 11 cup
> Cuisinart new model (can't think of what it's called) and the $79 12 cup
> Hamilton Beach model?
>
> --
> laurie
> mom to Jessica, 5
> Christopher, 3

I've not personally compared them so I can't say conclusively, however I
strongly suspect that the Cuisinart model may feel more solid but both
will likely perform equally well and last equally long given reasonable
care.

Pete C.

Christine Dabney wrote on 15 Aug 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> What about the rest of you?
>

Most of what you said I either use a mandarin for or use my wand blender.
I do use a food processor for grating cheese, and making cole slaw in
bulk.

As for a stand mixer... I'm low carb for life...A device that is
basically used for baking flour goods has no appeal to me. Well who
doesn't like cakes etc...? but since I'm diet restricted; no thank you to
a stand mixer...

Why make it too easy to cheat? I'll just get by with my whimpie hand
electric mixer, my wand blender and my KA Processor.

The proessor even with it's mini bowl is a PIA to clean.

--


Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect

-Alan

projectile vomit chick wrote:

> What do you need a machine for to make pizza dough?

hold your breath! till you see the reply to your legitimate question

laurie wrote:
> 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
>
>
>

I have a KA stand mixer and a KA food processor, I'd have a hard time choosing
because they both do very different things for me. I can't answer the question
about the dough, I use my bread machine to make pizza dough (I use my bread
machine about 3 times a week). I would say that ultimately, I use my food
processor more often than I use my stand mixer...but...

You can get the slicer/shredder attachments for the stand mixer, so maybe a
stand mixer and the attachments. I have the meat grinder attachment for my
stand mixer and I love it. It's easy to use and I make hamburger and sausage
and I even grind my own seitan in it now that I don't really eat that much
meat anymore.

--
..: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.

laurie > wrote:
>between a KitchenAid Mixer and a nice food processor, which would you choose
>and why?

The mixer.

I'm the food processor.

--Blair

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:19:07 GMT, "laurie" >
> wrote:
>
>>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.
>
> I love my KitchenAid Mixer. I think of it the same way a Corvette
> owner thinks of their car. It works great!
>
> I only use my food processor when I absolutely, positively have to.
> Too many pieces to assemble and clean, and I hate washing dishes.
>
> Carol

It's a pain to wash my food processor but I still use it all the time. It
grates and shreds for me, it makes my salsa verde the perfect consistency, it
sings me lullabies at night...it's pretty cool.

--
..: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.

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.

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.

Oh pshaw, on Tue 15 Aug 2006 07:48:35p, laurie meant to say...

> 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

Appliance junkie! :-)

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Tact is for weenies.

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.

laurie wrote:
> 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.
>
When I had to make the same sort of decision, I bought a Braun Mixer to
make bread and a Cuisinart for everything else. I ended up using my
Cuisinart for everything.... bread/pizza dough, chop/slice vegetables,
shred cheese, salad dressing etc.

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
>

That's what happened to me.
I debated between the professional KA food processor and the Cuisinart. All
things were fairly equal and I went with the KA food processor because it
matched my professional KA stand mixer. I adore it. I love the mini processor
bowl that fits inside. The whole thing is quick and easy to use. The caveat,
if you hand wash, the cover can be a pain in the ass with these narrow grooves
that attract cheese.


--
..: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.

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
> I only use my food processor when I absolutely, positively have to.
> Too many pieces to assemble and clean, and I hate washing dishes.
>
> Carol

Heh... that's what I think of a KA. Too many danged pieces to clean.

projectile vomit chick wrote:

> What do you need a machine for to make pizza dough?

no cheating now.. you keep holding your breath

Jesus is watching you.. no cheating

any second now, someone will relieve you

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
..
>>
>> 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
>
> Appliance junkie! :-)
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

I need more..........more............

laurie

> __________________________________________________
>
> Tact is for weenies.
>

"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
> >> ...
>
> 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.

My husband already has intentions of getting the grinder, he was all over
that! I have my eye on the slicer and we're both interested in the ice
cream attachment.

laurie

"The Bubbo" > wrote in message
...
>>
> That's what happened to me.
> I debated between the professional KA food processor and the Cuisinart.
> All
> things were fairly equal and I went with the KA food processor because it
> matched my professional KA stand mixer. I adore it. I love the mini
> processor
> bowl that fits inside. The whole thing is quick and easy to use. The
> caveat,
> if you hand wash, the cover can be a pain in the ass with these narrow
> grooves
> that attract cheese.
>
>
> --
> .:Heather:.

Great to know, thanks. I'll just use the dishwasher. Which size is the
professional one? Do you think the 9 cup one is too small?

Of course, I'm extremely tempted to go back to Linens N' Things and get the
11 cup newer model Cuisinart, with that 20% discount they have going
on........... (they don't carry the kitchenaid FP).

laurie


> 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.

laurie wrote:
> "Sheldon" wrote:
> > >
> > To make up pizza dough (or any yeast dough) for home use your HANDS are
> > the best investment, and they're free, and require no counter space, no
> > electric, and clean up is a breeze.
> >
> > Did yoose gals know that kneading yeast doughs by hand is one of the
> > best bosom enhancing exercises there is... ten minutes a day of lift n'
> > seperate and you can throw away your wonder bra.
> >
> > Sheldon Pecs
>
> 2 things.

I should hope you have a pair.

> I have been making pizza with my HANDS for many years now. It works just
> fine.

Right!

I want to invest in a mixer or a food processor

Real estate is much better.

> for a variety of
> other reasons, and I sure as hell am not going to continue mixing with my
> hands if I don't need to. I have used my mother's 30 year old Cuisinart as
> well and it was much, much easier.

Easier than what... there is nothing a home style food proccessor can
do better and *faster* than a chefs knife... and as for stand mixers
everything else can be done with a decent hand mixer, that costs much
less and fits in a drawer.

> As for the bosom enhancing properties, my D's don't need them, but thanks
> for your concern.

You must be very young (by thirty those will flop over your navel), or
the silicone will need a rehab.

Sheldon

laurie, after taking an infinite amount of time, finally, on 16 Aug
2006, typed out:

> My husband already has intentions of getting the grinder, he was all
> over that! I have my eye on the slicer and we're both interested in
> the ice cream attachment.
>
> laurie


laurie,

Congratulations on your purchase! I have the grinder and the pasta roller
and cutting attacmnets.

Mine came with a cheap-o folding plastic splash guard which I threw away
immediately. One less PITA thing to clean!

All the best,

Andy
I think I'm gonna be FAT!

"laurie" > wrote

> Of course, I'm extremely tempted to go back to Linens N' Things and get
> the 11 cup newer model Cuisinart, with that 20% discount they have going
> on........... (they don't carry the kitchenaid FP).

I have to say it's been fun watching you have fun with your
new toy purchases (laugh). It is fun. Man, I wish I had a KA
stand mixer.

nancy

laurie wrote:
>
> "Pete C." > wrote in message
> ...
> > >> ...
> >
> > 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.
>
> My husband already has intentions of getting the grinder, he was all over
> that! I have my eye on the slicer and we're both interested in the ice
> cream attachment.
>
> laurie

Be sure to check around for the best price on the attachments as there
seems to be quite a bit of variation. The grinder can usually be found
for about $40 and the ice cream maker has been seen as low as $50.

The ice cream maker works well and is quite handy if you store the bowl
in your freezer so it's always ready to do a quick frozen dessert.

Pete C.

Pete C. wrote:
> >
> I wouldn't be without my Hobart N-50 (commercial version of the
> Kitchenaid bowl lift model).

Very few people will want to opt for a for a home kitchen mixer that
costs in the realm of 2 Gs... and still it's not really appropriate for
true pizza dough. Hobart doesn't make a machine that's geared low
enough for true pizza dough until you get to their 30 quart model.
Hobart doesn't because no commercial establishment needs to make pizza
dough in 3 lb batches, which is about all the tiny bowl on an N-50 can
handle. For pizza dough in the 2-3 pie range nothing beats the dough
hooks at the ends of your arms, nothing!

Folks who claim they're making pizza dough with their KA mixers and FPs
are not, those machines can't handle true pizza dough, no way, no
how... and then when they say they "roll it out" is when I know they're
full of excretement, true pizza dough cannot be rolled[period]

Sheldon Gluten

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> laurie wrote:
>> "Sheldon" wrote:
>> > >
>> > To make up pizza dough (or any yeast dough) for home use your HANDS are
>> > the best investment, and they're free, and require no counter space, no
>> > electric, and clean up is a breeze.
>> >
>> > Did yoose gals know that kneading yeast doughs by hand is one of the
>> > best bosom enhancing exercises there is... ten minutes a day of lift n'
>> > seperate and you can throw away your wonder bra.
>> >
>> > Sheldon Pecs
>>
>> 2 things.
>
> I should hope you have a pair.

Sorry, that was a fairly lame attempt at humor.


>
>> I have been making pizza with my HANDS for many years now. It works just
>> fine.
>
> Right!
>
> I want to invest in a mixer or a food processor
>
> Real estate is much better.

True...........but not in the budget, I'm afraid. Especially where I
live.


>> for a variety of
>> other reasons, and I sure as hell am not going to continue mixing with my
>> hands if I don't need to. I have used my mother's 30 year old Cuisinart
>> as
>> well and it was much, much easier.
>
> Easier than what... there is nothing a home style food proccessor can
> do better and *faster* than a chefs knife... and as for stand mixers
> everything else can be done with a decent hand mixer, that costs much
> less and fits in a drawer.

Easier than mixing the dough on my tile counter that took me forever to
clean. That alone was reason enough to buy a gadget. (I actually don't
have the tile counter anymore, thank God).

I am truly terrible and devastatingly slow with a knife.

>
>> As for the bosom enhancing properties, my D's don't need them, but thanks
>> for your concern.
>
> You must be very young (by thirty those will flop over your navel), or
> the silicone will need a rehab.
>
> Sheldon

Well I'm over 30, and they're not to my navel ; yet. As for silicone, not
my style. But again, thanks for your concern.

laurie


>

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>
> Pete C. wrote:
>> >
>>> full of excretement, true pizza dough cannot be rolled[period]
>
> Sheldon Gluten

Now this, I agree with! (though I admit to having cheated in the past with
particularly stubborn dough that just wouldn't stretch).

laurie


>

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> laurie, after taking an infinite amount of time, finally, on 16 Aug
> 2006, typed out:
>
>> My husband already has intentions of getting the grinder, he was all
>> over that! I have my eye on the slicer and we're both interested in
>> the ice cream attachment.
>>
>> laurie
>
>
> laurie,
>
> Congratulations on your purchase! I have the grinder and the pasta roller
> and cutting attacmnets.
>
> Mine came with a cheap-o folding plastic splash guard which I threw away
> immediately. One less PITA thing to clean!
>
> All the best,
>
> Andy
> I think I'm gonna be FAT!

Yes, it took me about 30 seconds to take the splash guard off. I have
blueberry cream cheese coffee cake in the oven as we..err.......type!

laurie

"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
> laurie wrote:
>>
>> "Pete C." > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > >> ...
>> >
>>>> >
>> >>>
>> laurie
>
> Be sure to check around for the best price on the attachments as there
> seems to be quite a bit of variation. The grinder can usually be found
> for about $40 and the ice cream maker has been seen as low as $50.
>
> The ice cream maker works well and is quite handy if you store the bowl
> in your freezer so it's always ready to do a quick frozen dessert.
>
> Pete C.

Awesome! They had all the attachments sans the ice cream maker one for $49
at Linen's N Things, so I"ll keep my eyes out for better deals.

laurie

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "laurie" > wrote
>
>> Of course, I'm extremely tempted to go back to Linens N' Things and get
>> the 11 cup newer model Cuisinart, with that 20% discount they have going
>> on........... (they don't carry the kitchenaid FP).
>
> I have to say it's been fun watching you have fun with your
> new toy purchases (laugh). It is fun. Man, I wish I had a KA
> stand mixer.
>
> nancy

I'll share! It's been a long time coming- I've wanted a FP for 4 or 5
years, and it was just never in the budget. I just got a new job that came
with a lovely bonus, and even though most of it needs to go to bills, I said
dammit, I'm going to spend a little on myself! So that's kind of why I
ended up going with the KA- I figured it's more expensive and I'd be less
likely to buy that down the road, where I could potentially get the FP as a
gift from hubby.

p.s. I'm having fun too!

laurie


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