Re: Food Processor

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I have a Kitchenaid food processor that I use everyday. It's the medium size one. I also have a French fry blade that came with it....a nice perk.

I use it for dough, hard cheese, veggies, fruits, nuts and even salad dressing. I have never had an issue with it. It is over 10 years old and going strong.

I also have a Cuisinart processor at our summer place. I use it a lot when I am there. It's a medium basic model and works great.

I used to have a Hamilton Beach processor. I really liked it, but it didn't stand up to my heavy workout and died after a few years.

I suggest you figure out how often you will use your processor and what blades will work for you.

If you're going to use it often and will give it a great workout, but the best you can afford to suit your needs. If you intend to use it occasionally, you might just need a basic model not priced so high.

IMO, KA and Cuisinart are both good. I do prefer the KA personally. I just wish the parts besides the cutting discs were not all plastic. I don't think you can get away from that though.

I looked at the Breville models ( very expensive) and might consider that brand if I ever need a new one. I do like my other Breville products.

hick · ‎03-28-2010

THanks everyone for your recommendations. I just ordered a 10 cup Cuisinart from Amazon that was on sale.

I would have bought the 13 cup Cuisinart from Costco but they were out of stock.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

IMO, it depends on what you do with it. I have a big electric one but I rarely use it anymore. I shred my own cheese, zucchini, hard cooked eggs and find my manual one (Kitchen HQ Speed Grater and Slicer w/Suction Base from HSN - item 776-951) to be quick and easy to clean up. I gifted this one to several family members a couple of years ago and they all love it.