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Food Processor recommendations
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by Renee Carey
on November 9, 2011
I have found that I must break down and purchase a food processor in order to prepare certain raw yummies. I have NO idea about these appliances and could really use some guidance. 
I bought a Thermomix 3 months ago and I love it. It is really expensive though. I am sure they are in the USA.
I also bought a Thermomix a few months ago and also love it! It is pretty expensive but I think worth the money as you're meant to have it a long time. Google and check it out.
Mine is a large, high-powered Black & Decker, and it works great! (purchased in Canada, less than $100)
Cuisinart is tried and true and my favorite. Just bought a new one to replace my aunt's that was from the 80's. I have the 14 cup one because I make a lot of food sometimes for my clients and classes. I like the option to be able to make more food and save for later, but if you buy the smaller one you are limited to making small batches or using it over and over.
Hello friends,
Food processors are similar to blenders in many ways. The primary difference is that food processors use interchangeable blades and disks (attachments) instead of a fixed blade. Also, their bowls are wider and shorter, a more appropriate shape for the solid or semi-solid foods usually worked in a food processor. Usually, little or no liquid is required in the operation of the food processor, unlike a blender, which requires some amount of liquid to move the particles around its blade.
John Smith
Hey Renee, I have a Cuisinart blender/food processor combo that I bought from Costco for about $60. I've been using it for 9 years and it still works great. When you do buy one, just make sure that the blades are sharp, that it comes with some attachments (for grating, slicing, etc.), and that the bowl is made of a strong material; you don't want those flimsy plastic bowls that will crack over time. Stick to a major brand and you should be fine. Oh and avoid anything advertised on TV infomercials.
Hiya
I found out that lots of food processors have BPA and other chemicals in the plastic that can leach. Apparently the wide mouth food processor by Hamilton Beach is free of BPA... as are a few others in the higher end. Hope that helps!
I use Cuisinart as well. I've tried others but this one is the best so far. I also have the blender from Cuisinart. Love it!
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