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Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - kap - 04-24-2011
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CH-4DC-Collection-Chopper-Grinder/dp/B002IA0PH8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303605462&sr=8-2
$50.82 @Amazon
$60 @ Crate and Barrel, the B$M store in Pasadena, CA
Haven't found any reviews yet. Anyone here has any experience to share? Tia
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - Pam - 04-24-2011
I have the bigger Cuisinart food processor and love it! I gave the one you're looking at to my mom for Christmas. She's been too scared to use it!
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - M>B> - 04-24-2011
That item is basically just a blender.
I have a immersion blender that takes up a lot less space and cleans up easily and is more flexible with included tools, something similar to this...
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-77-Blender-Chopper-Attachments/dp/B0006G3JRO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1303607085&sr=1-3-spell
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - WHiiP - 04-24-2011
There are 29 REVIEWS on the Amazon link you provided . . . :oldfogey:
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - Jack D. - 04-24-2011
I gave up on food processors a while ago. By the time I drag it out, configure the blades and then wash the thing I can chop, dice, slice and mince with my Wusthof 4" paring knife in less time.
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - kap - 04-24-2011
Jack D. wrote:
I gave up on food processors a while ago. By the time I drag it out, configure the blades and then wash the thing I can chop, dice, slice and mince with my Wusthof 4" paring knife in less time.
I wouldn't mind doing all the work with a good set of knives; it's the onions, peppers and such that I prefer not to touch with my hands.
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - Jack D. - 04-24-2011
Kap, if you keep your onions in the fridge there's no smell and you won't cry when slicing. If you're referring to standard green peppers, I keep those in the fridge too.
If you don't like the smell that lingers on your hands after chopping onions you can wash and rub them with lemon juice/lemon wedge or rub your hands on a stainless steel sink or utensil to get the smell out. YMMV.
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - kap - 04-24-2011
Jack D. wrote:
Kap, if you keep your onions in the fridge there's no smell and you won't cry when slicing. If you're referring to standard green peppers, I keep those in the fridge too.
If you don't like the smell that lingers on your hands after chopping onions you can wash and rub them with lemon juice/lemon wedge or rub your hands on a stainless steel sink or utensil to get the smell out. YMMV.
Good tips there, Jack. Regarding the peppers, I was talking about the spicy ones, i.e. Thai peppers, jalapenos, etc.
Ok. Can I find a good set of knives for $60? Nothing fancy as I am a beginner's cook. I just need the basic set.
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - Fritz - 04-24-2011
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,2752D_Wusthof-Classic-Cooks-Knife-Set-3-Piece.html
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,3103A_Wusthof-Gourmet-Chef-Set-2-Piece.html
The first are the better made forged knives and will last a lifetime. They're very nicely balanced and weighted.
The 2nd set I believe is stamped, but still with Wusthof quality. I can't imagine one wouldn't be happy with them instead. Get and learn to steel and have them sharpened professionally, depending on your usage.
Re: Cuisinart 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder - rjmacs - 04-24-2011
Jack D. wrote:
I gave up on food processors a while ago. By the time I drag it out, configure the blades and then wash the thing I can chop, dice, slice and mince with my Wusthof 4" paring knife in less time.
Ever tried to puree soup with a paring knife? :booty: