Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Hi everyone, I would like opinions on the following appliances (best brands and models). I realise that Consumer Reports and Cooks Illustrated offer reviews, but I value what you guys think a bit more! 1. Toaster ovens 2. Food Processors 3. Slow cookers Thanks! As far as toaster ovens go, I would suggest getting one large enough to reheat leftovers. I'm looking for a new food processor too, so I'd be interested in recommendations on that. Someone posted on another group I'm on that some of the crockery pots of the slow cookers contain lead (Rival brand I think) that can leach into your food, so you might want to contact the manufacterer of the brand you're considering to check on this. Rebekah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 >1. Toaster ovens There is a convection oven at Target that is new, I think, $49. Most of the convection ones have been pricey, but when I had one it was great! They cook fast. I'm asking for this one for Christmas. It is a toaster oven. They also have one that has radiant heat which would be fast. I cook mainly out of my toaster oven, so getting a good one is nice ... My crock pot is an ancient Rival, with a ceramic insert. I hear the newer ones use nonstick, which I wouldn't like. It works great, I've never had one that didn't work great. Heidi [HJ] [HTG] Three Wise Women would have: Asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a cassarole, brought practical gifts and there would be Peace on Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 - >2. Food Processors Cuisinart all the way. Though they're not quite as good as they used to be and Kitchenaid has gotten a lot better, Kitchenaid still has a very small feed tube compared to Cuisinart's, and that's hugely important. It does depend to a degree on what size processor you're looking for. Cuisinart's Mini-Mate is _awesome_ except for one design flaw, very highly recommended, but its Mini Prep chopper is terrible. Perhaps Kitchenaid's chopper is better; I don't know. Once you get into full-sized food processors, though, all the Cuisinart models that I know of are very good. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:01:55 -0500, Idol <Idol@...> wrote: > >2. Food Processors > > Cuisinart all the way. Though they're not quite as good as they used to be > and Kitchenaid has gotten a lot better, Kitchenaid still has a very small > feed tube compared to Cuisinart's, and that's hugely important. I have a four-or-so cup Kitchenaid food processor and the feed tube is a little too small and I wish it was bigger overall. Imagine shredding cabbage one quart at a time--meh! B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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