tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post8616738232933219507..comments2024-03-27T12:22:20.528-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: Food and Other Wonderful ThingsLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-88972884578951823512015-03-05T11:51:30.642-06:002015-03-05T11:51:30.642-06:00I JUST got rid of my food processor because I real...I JUST got rid of my food processor because I realized that between a Vitamix and a mandoline, I have no use for it. The vitamix takes up about as much room as the food processor did, but it is so much more versatile (chop veggies! make hummus/smoothies/ice cream/soup!), and the mandoline folds flat and takes up no space. Plus, both are much easier to clean than the food processor was. Adrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721940885482172825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-4402732593633232332015-03-04T09:12:52.681-06:002015-03-04T09:12:52.681-06:00We have a food processor, a blender, a juicer, att...We have a food processor, a blender, a juicer, attachments to the Kitchen Aid mixer and an immersion blender. The immersion blender gets 10x the usage of the others. The only time we use the food processor is if we make pizza dough (super easy). The immersion blender is magic for pureeing veggie soups. It will also make smoothies.<br /><br />The food processor is nice to have, but it takes up a LOT of room and all the component parts need to be washed, stored and kept together. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-37725827802172752322015-03-03T14:43:56.247-06:002015-03-03T14:43:56.247-06:00Ebates! Welcome to the club and remember to check ...Ebates! Welcome to the club and remember to check in with it always because the rebates really add up. I used it when I bought my washer and dryer for the new house and got a great chunk of change back.Paragon2Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186204100704440304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-35558684059126447982015-03-03T14:23:50.820-06:002015-03-03T14:23:50.820-06:00Do not pass go, do not collect $200, get a food pr...Do not pass go, do not collect $200, get a food processor. It's amazing for so many things. It's the only way I make pie crusts anymore (literally less than 3 minutes and dough is done), so great for things like homemade hummus (which is way better than store brand), pesto, salsas, falafel, mousse, bread dough, I could go on and on. It is second only to my Kitchenaid mixer, but it's close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-16003265568680046082015-03-03T12:11:48.864-06:002015-03-03T12:11:48.864-06:00YES you NEED a food processor. You can dishwash t...YES you NEED a food processor. You can dishwash the parts, and it makes vegetable chopping a non chore. I have a giant Cuisinart and leave it out on the counter because I use it almost evreyday. Sometimes I chop veggies for two meals at once so I only use it every OTHER day. Seriously. It will change your cook time and pre time FOREVER.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270389106604867450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-50529813199090694132015-03-03T11:21:09.701-06:002015-03-03T11:21:09.701-06:00we have a little food processor i got at an estate...we have a little food processor i got at an estate sale. i used it for meatball filling and to make hummus in the summer. not for much else. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-56251423939295740152015-03-03T10:12:31.243-06:002015-03-03T10:12:31.243-06:00OMG, baby bellies!
Re: the purse, red. Always re...OMG, baby bellies!<br /><br />Re: the purse, red. Always red.<br /><br />Re: the food processor, I manage pretty effectively without one. I've had one in the past and it really was a PITA to deal with, and I hate big appliances taking up space in my kitchen. Also, I find it oddly satisfying to chop veggies with a huge knife. I use an immersion blender for anything that needs a finer puree. I picked one up on clearance at Target for less than $20 and it is awesome. Much less hassle than the regular blender, which only gets pulled out about once a year to make frosty beverages.<br /><br />--LCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-58554698969525375822015-03-03T10:05:27.483-06:002015-03-03T10:05:27.483-06:00I agree with Sian. I have one very similar to the...I agree with Sian. I have one very similar to the one in the link. LOVE IT! The full blown one I can take or leave.<br /><br />anon - jlvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-84719090235939151302015-03-03T09:01:29.763-06:002015-03-03T09:01:29.763-06:00I concur on the food processor. I have a 7 cup on...I concur on the food processor. I have a 7 cup one (it's just me and my husband) and I use it all the time. I do use the shredder attachment to shred cheese (makes pizza night so much easier) and shred cucumber for tzatziki. My husband uses it to make dough for amazing scones, and I use it at the very least to chop up an onion. Obviously if you have more vegetable intensive dishes, you can use it too. You can wash it in the dishwasher, we use ours more frequently than we run the dishwasher (again, cooking for 2) so I don't mind washing the parts. I agree that if the machine is accessible you're more likely to use it than if you have it stored away somewhere. I keep mine in my pan drawer right below the counter so it's not out all the time, but very readily accessible. Seriously, you won't mind washing the parts with the time you save on chopping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-32727895868290184352015-03-03T07:35:21.745-06:002015-03-03T07:35:21.745-06:00I think the thing about a food processor is that y...I think the thing about a food processor is that you'll only really use it if it's on the counter. It's unwieldy enough that if you have to haul it out every time you need it, you'll avoid it. That said, mine is on my counter and I use it all the time, particularly when it comes to grating or chopping vegetables. HUGE timesaver and if you wash it right away you can just do it by hand. I have a Cuisinart one, not the top of the line, and it's amazing.<br /><br />Also, I would totally recommend a mini chopper. It doesn't have all the fancy attachments, so you can't grate veggies or cheese, but you can chop and for things like garlic it's a huge help. Cuisinart and Kitchen Aid both make them and they are great.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-2ABC-Mini-Prep-Processor-Brushed/dp/B0000645YM/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1425389660&sr=1-1&keywords=cuisinart+mini+food+processor<br />Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828059011139047355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-12224913665086556922015-03-03T07:12:53.253-06:002015-03-03T07:12:53.253-06:00I am obsessed with my food processor and use it al...I am obsessed with my food processor and use it all the time. It is a beast and takes up a fair chunk of cabinet space, but it's so worth it. Dough, sauces, mass amounts of veggies, pesto, nurs, shredding tons of cheese... It's a huge time saver. I have the Cuisinart with dual bowls. Wash it in the dishwasher!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984896547369166805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-67185010745107213972015-03-03T06:37:03.023-06:002015-03-03T06:37:03.023-06:00I'm sorry, I have to dissent on the food proce...I'm sorry, I have to dissent on the food processor. I have one (10 cup with multiple attachments) and never, ever use it. Mostly because I hate washing all the parts (minimum of four parts to wash plus the base to wipe down). I prefer my hands to the processor for dough but obviously I'm the minority on that, so maybe it's user error. However! I have an immersion blender with a mini food processor attachment, and use it almost daily. I highly recommend it it if your food processing interests lie in blending/pureeing or coarsely chopping small quantities (onions/peppers, bread crumbs, etc.). Easy to wash (just one piece! or three small ones if you use the food processor attachment). It's a Cuisinart SmartStick and was about $30 at Costco a couple of years ago. Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-69176736379217812812015-03-03T04:44:13.869-06:002015-03-03T04:44:13.869-06:00Definitely on the food processor. Pie crusts, chop...Definitely on the food processor. Pie crusts, chopping nuts, shredding vegetables, pasta dough - some of the things I made with mine. Easy enough to clean - I don't have a dishwasher so I do it by hand. Annehttp://norwegianne.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-50042384485118626672015-03-03T00:54:23.741-06:002015-03-03T00:54:23.741-06:00Yes, you need a food processor even if it is a tin...Yes, you need a food processor even if it is a tiny one. We got one as a wedding gift 7 years ago and I didn't use it for the first 6 years of ownership, but now I use it all the time. I got a Ninja blender as well which is awesome for big things like making your own pureed pumpkin(which I highly recommend), but many of the things I need to pulverize fit better in my little food processor. I have made some amazing pestos, homemade goldfish crackers, and raspberry cream cheese deliciousness with it. I hate doing dishes, but my food processor is super easy to clean. It only has 3 parts that get dirty: the bowl, the blade, and the lid.Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-79635343180691483852015-03-02T23:28:12.445-06:002015-03-02T23:28:12.445-06:00I live in a sketchy neighborhood. Like one block a...I live in a sketchy neighborhood. Like one block away are really skeezy apartments filled with sex offenders. Across the street is a duplex full of renters that smoke weed all day (and use their outdoor grill every single meal- even breakfast). One day I didn't even know I had lost my wallet (probably fell out of my car onto the sidewalk) and someone picked it up and put it on our door mat. I was awestruck and super, super thankful!<br /><br />I use my food processor ALL the time. But I don't have a fancy Kitchenaid mixer or blender so maybe that's why? I use it to make any dough that requires you to cut in butter. I also use it to make all kinds of sauces and purees for tacos and casseroles. It's so easy to clean (I don't have a dishwasher so I should know!). It also comes with a bunch of attachments like a shredder blade. I've never used those but I probably should get on that. If you do a lot of veggies, you need at least a ten cup processor.CPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049860284871030328noreply@blogger.com