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Title: Looking for a food processor
Post by: mdanziger on January 07, 2013, 09:26:57 AM
My ancient food processor is at death's door.  I know I will need to replace it sooner rather than later.  Does anyone have a food processor they absolutely love?  What should I be looking for?  Thanks.

Mark
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: shawn116 on January 07, 2013, 11:59:55 AM
It may not be a traditional food processor but I love my ninja.  It replaces my food processor and blender all at once  ;)
Title: Re: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: Stephanie on January 07, 2013, 12:19:24 PM
I like the Ninja too! Also have like a little food chopper that is about 2 cups in size that I use for mashed cauli ect. ;D but I am usually only cooking for me versus a family like many others so it works for me
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: shawn116 on January 07, 2013, 12:59:01 PM
I have the ninja that has the three different sizes  ;)   It might be time to get me a new one soon...LOL  summer is around the corner and that thing gets a workout with FTS shakes  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: mouseissue on January 07, 2013, 02:25:36 PM
Hi Mark! :)

Here's a Google link to the one I have;
http://www.google.com/shopping/product/8986974647181259480?q=Hamilton%20Beach%2070450%206%20Cup%20Food%20Processor&sa=X&ei=OCDrUJieIYGUiQLt34D4Cw&ved=0CFYQ8wIwAA (http://www.google.com/shopping/product/8986974647181259480?q=Hamilton%20Beach%2070450%206%20Cup%20Food%20Processor&sa=X&ei=OCDrUJieIYGUiQLt34D4Cw&ved=0CFYQ8wIwAA)

I've had mine for over a year and a half, and it still runs like new! 8)
More than worth its price! ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: umpa on January 08, 2013, 08:44:30 AM
I have always been a kitchenaid girl but I bought a black and decker food processor from walmart for my camper and I LOVE IT!! Works just as great as my kitchenaide.It was $28  instead of $85 . :)
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: mdanziger on January 09, 2013, 12:32:26 PM
Thanks everybody.  Reading your replies brings up another question, not so much food related, but... I know the motor in the Ninja is like 1100 or 1200 watts.  Looking at the other food processors, their motors range from 350 to 600 watts.  Now, I don't want to drive the thing around the block, but I want something powerful enough to shred a block of hard cheese without stalling out.  I assume I should look at the 500 - 600 watt models.  Opinions?

Mark
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: mouseissue on January 09, 2013, 02:56:04 PM
Thanks everybody.  Reading your replies brings up another question, not so much food related, but... I know the motor in the Ninja is like 1100 or 1200 watts.  Looking at the other food processors, their motors range from 350 to 600 watts.  Now, I don't want to drive the thing around the block, but I want something powerful enough to shred a block of hard cheese without stalling out.  I assume I should look at the 500 - 600 watt models.  Opinions?

Mark

Hi Mark! :)

Many of the more expensive models with the more powerful high wattage motors are faster at heavy shredding jobs.

My processor doesn't stall out shredding hard cheese if I don't force it.
Any processor will stall if too much is shoved in it too quickly.

So, if you don't mind being a bit more patient, it could save you $$$ ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: mdanziger on January 09, 2013, 03:47:49 PM
That's what I was thinking as well, Tony.  It's just nice to get a second opinion.  Walmart, here I come.
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: Doug Varrieur on January 10, 2013, 09:28:37 AM
I love my kitchen aid :) http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=202638 (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=202638) for $99 bucks it's hard to beat  ;)
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: mouseissue on January 10, 2013, 04:26:54 PM
When mine does finally die, I'll try the 7-Cup KitchenAid.
KitchenAid has made quality appliances for many years! :)

Tony
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: sgregory on February 11, 2013, 01:11:08 AM
Hi Everyone:
Has anyone had any experience with the "Nutribullet"? Its not a juicer but rather it grinds all the veggies down to a small particle size. It removes nothing so all the fiber is there but in a very fine size that is drinkable.
 
I just bought one after seeing the TV ad for it. I have never bought from a TV ad before but got this for about 80$ after a 20 off coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond.

Anyway, I've had it a few days and so far so good. It makes really good green smoothies. Add a few raw almonds, flax seed and it quickly made a pretty good drink.
It did a great job of grinding everything into a very smooth drinkable liquid.
Lets see how it goes but so far I like it.

Anyone else have one?
Thanks
steve
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: shawn116 on February 11, 2013, 06:56:28 AM
Hey Steve Welcome to the forum  :)

I can't say that I have tried that one but I do have the Ninja which I dearly love  ;D  I'm a gadget girl through and through Haha   I'll have to check that one out  ;)

A word of caution though...be careful with drinking your carbs.  They can add up quickly in a smoothie.  Again welcome to the FTS family....I wish you great success in your journey. 
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: Andrea on February 11, 2013, 09:39:48 AM
Welcome to the forum, Steve.  I have an old-fashioned blender but I agree with Shawn about drinking your carbs.  Do it carefully.  Having the fiber left behind will help.
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: umpa on February 11, 2013, 11:24:56 AM
Welcome to the forum Steve :) I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask. You are gonna do great! ;)
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: beth823 on July 01, 2013, 11:09:39 AM
I just saw the infomercial on the Nutribullet. It looks great.  I want to challenge people to come up with low carb ideas to use this machine. I keep hearing about green smoothies and how they are so good for you.  I think I am going to get one and experiment! ;D
Title: Re: Looking for a food processor
Post by: umpa on July 02, 2013, 10:51:19 AM
Have fun :D
I use a plane old fashion blender :) Enreino turned me on to hemp powder.I make a shake with the follow ingredients.

8 oz almond coconut milk(unsweetened)
2 tablespoons Hemp powder
3 strawberries
4 large ice cubes
3 drops Zero
I drink this after I run on treadmill. ;)