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Kitchen Aid versus Cuisinart food Processor

MILKI — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:45:42 GMT

I'm a novice at cooking but I love having all the tools. I, at this late stage in my life, would love to make pie crust like my mother did all those many years ago. Of course she never used a food processor but I would like to purchase one. For the most part I have Kitchen aid appliances, and know there are strong supporters in both camps. I am looking at the 9 cup capacity size, since there is just the two of us. Any and all opinions are asked for and welcomed!!!

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Puggirl — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:07:53 GMT

Cuisinart---the food processor used by Ina Garten and Me.

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2zbeach — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:28:21 GMT

Cuisinart.....person in Sur La Table put it this way...mixer? Go KitchenAid. Food processor? Go Cuisinart. I think she said those are what most people choose because that's what made each company famous. I listened and never looked back. Love my Cuisinart.

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Sooner — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:50:24 GMT

I love my Cuisinart, and love that is has three work bowls! It makes life so much easier.

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mare54 — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 21:54:55 GMT

love my Cuisinart

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kitty60 — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 23:04:11 GMT

Cuisinart! Terrible experience with the KA. Also love the Cuisinart hand mixer over the KA.

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Dam Yankee — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 23:15:51 GMT

I'll be the lone KitchenAid supporter. I first purchased a Cuisinart food processor and tore up the motor, the very first time I used it. I returned it to Kohl's and exchanged it for the KitchenAid one, in the same size. I have used the same bread recipe, the one that killed the Cuisinart, countless times in the KitchenAid food processor with no problems. If you think that you may ever want to make bread dough in it, you will want to get one larger than a 9-cup. Mine is a 13-cup, but it also came with a smaller bowl, as well.

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millieshops — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 23:37:49 GMT

On 10/26/2014 Dam Yankee said:
I'll be the lone KitchenAid supporter. I first purchased a Cuisinart food processor and tore up the motor, the very first time I used it. I returned it to Kohl's and exchanged it for the KitchenAid one, in the same size. I have used the same bread recipe, the one that killed the Cuisinart, countless times in the KitchenAid food processor with no problems. If you think that you may ever want to make bread dough in it, you will want to get one larger than a 9-cup. Mine is a 13-cup, but it also came with a smaller bowl, as well.

Sounds as if that Cuisinart processor was bad. I used my to make bread dough for several years during which time I made almost all our bread, lots of pizza dough, etc. Years ago though, so it may not say much about what to buy today!

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knmt — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:17:05 GMT

Very happy with my Cuisinart!

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Eliana — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:42:16 GMT

Cuisinart here too.

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Dam Yankee — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 04:33:18 GMT

On 10/26/2014 millieshops said:
Sounds as if that Cuisinart processor was bad. I used my to make bread dough for several years during which time I made almost all our bread, lots of pizza dough, etc. Years ago though, so it may not say much about what to buy today!

That may very well be. My food processor experience happened, probably, just over a year ago. They sure don't make things like they used to.

I also tore up the gears on my 20 year-old KA stand mixer (bread again!). My husband decided to buy me a new KA stand mixer for my birthday. Guess what? I burned out the motor, the very first time I used it to make bread dough. That one got returned to the store (BB&B) for a refund. My husband replaced the gear in my old KA stand mixer and it's been purring along, just fine, ever since. Everything is disposable, nowadays. It's a shame.

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chessylady — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 04:55:01 GMT

I have the original Cuisinart with just the on off lever. Still going strong. I used it to slice cucumbers for pickles and to make pesto and hummous. Simple but effective.

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sfnative — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 04:59:54 GMT

Hi MILKI,

My first two cents would be to ask that you consider not using a food processor to make pie crust. The less the ingredients are handled or processed, the better the crust. I still use a really old pastry blender when I make pie crust.

To your main point, I have 2 Kitchen Aid stand mixers which I love and would never replace with another brand. No other Kitchen Aid appliances are found in my kitchen.

I have 2 Cruisinart food processors which I likewise love and would never replace with another brand.

I did a lot of research prior to purchasing both items, so for me each purchase was a given. I'd suggest reading as many reviews as you possibly can (perhaps on Amazon, where they must have at least hundreds). I did this when I wanted to purchase a toaster oven, because we had never owned one. Ended up reading 233 reviews (yes, I actually read that many and am glad I did).

On my end, I always say spend as much as you can afford for the best possible quality and warranty from a reputable vendor. I'd be very disinclined to puchase such from this vendor.

Hope you're satisfied with your purchase.

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karlam — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 05:26:24 GMT

My cuisinart is about 30 years old and still going strong. Fortunately I can still get the bowls for it, since mine recently cracked. I don't use it, but I do use it to make my doughs, especially for Christmas cookies.

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HUENEME GIRL — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 06:25:35 GMT

Hi, I agree with the no pie crust in the processor! I believe the KA is simple to use. The Cuisinart has a larger wattage. For bread, pizza, etc you need the most watts you can get. So it depends on your use! Sonnie

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mema67 — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:49:44 GMT

I love my cuisinart. Tried a new KA, needed a larger bowl for cheese straws, used first time and it failed, return for a new one and it also had a problem. Enough for me, ordered cuisinart and it is wonderful. Gave my smaller one to my son and it still works. My Mr. Brown Pants upon delivering the 3rd food processor asked why was I getting all these heavy deliveries (he's a good friend). Must say I would never trade my KA stand mixer for anything else. (have not tried any other kind). My son also has my old one and it's still going strong.

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Poodlepet2 — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:33:13 GMT

I have a KA processor and I love it....it's got the wide mouth so you don't have to "prep the food" before prepping the food. It processes everything from little radishes to large potatoes. I love,love, love the adjustable slicing blade. I haven't used it yet, and they were not including it when I bought mine, but I am really looking forward to using the French fry attachment. I have made bread dough with no problems. Poodlepet

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chickenbutt — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:00:41 GMT

I've had my Cuisinart for around 15 years and it's still great. I like the brand and definitely over the KA brand. I think that people who have had KA machines for a long time have good quality products. But they aren't making KA like they used to.

Furthermore, be careful if you choose to buy KA from QVC because some of their products are now made in China. I don't know if that is universal with the brand, or just with the ones sold on QVC, however. I think their stand mixers are still made in the US (although not to the same specs as they used to be), so I'm not referring to that.

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luvsbulldogs — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:16:25 GMT

I did a lot of research and went with a Cuisinart food processor and have had it for many years and love it.

I went with a Kitchen Aid mixer stand mixer and that too is many years old and still going strong. Love that too. Good luck with your choice.

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Snik — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:26:37 GMT

My vote is for Cuisinart...ihave had mine over 25 years.. My son got a Kitchen aId for his wedding 6 years ago...cause they wanted red...it already failed and the part couldn't be replaced...the red does look really nice though... We bothhave KA mixers and love them...mine is 15 years old and his is 6....