Kitchen

[Knit-Chick]

If so, do you find that you use it often?  I've been wanting to get one and was hoping I could find a used one somewhere, but no luck with that.   I do bake often and also have recipes where it calls for one.  

I just don't want to end up with another large appliance that sits in my drawer most of the time!  

[shoptilyadropagain]

I own one that I purchased at a Kitchen store in our local mall.  That store has now closed and maybe the whole company is out of business now too.

Anyway, it was a refurbished KitchenAid.  I don't think it is full size but maybe just one size down.  I only use mine 3 or 4 times a year and sometimes, only once or twice.  However, for those times I do use it, I'm sure glad I have it.

[skatting44]

 I don't use mine as often as I could. Mine is very big and it takes my husband to help.

For small jobs , I have a small  Cuisinart chopper .

[deepwaterdotter]

Yes, a Cuisinart.  Another one who doesn't use it often.  But it's the only appliance that really chops and blends proficiently.

[SeaMaiden]

I have one that I grind fresh kale with... that is all I use it for. I eat kale fresh everyday and grind in up for the week to add to salads, soups, everything including for my dogs and my birds.

[Zhills]

I have a Ninja Pulse.  Use it often for so many things.

It is small so I can leave it out.  From chopping to ice cream!  Does so many functions!

[Sooner]

It is a machine that may not be used daily but is hard to replace when you need it.

I have had several and would buy another Cuisinart if mine quit.  If you aren't doing really big tough jobs likedough and such, get a smaller but full sized one.  If you can keep it on the counter weight is not a problem.  Otherwise, check the weight and don't go for very very heavy.

[SilleeMee]

I've had my Ninja Master Prep since it first came out years ago. Best thing ever. So easy to find replacement parts. I use it at least three to four times a week.

[Ainhisg]

I have a 14 cup-food processor and can't imagine having one with a smaller capacity. It came with a smaller processing bowl in addition to the regular bowl. I use it three or four times a year, but when I need it… I need it and can't imagine not having one.

[faeriemoon]

I have one and I use it often.  I make a lot of pestos, hummus dips, tapenades, etc.  I also prefer making bread dough in the food processor as opposed to the KA mixer.

Mine is a Cuisinart; it's my second one.  Everyone says it's the best but I have never been thrilled with the bowl locking mechanism.  Is there a machine as good as a Cuisinart that I should look into?