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Food Processor


Having a few good tools will make cooking easier and more enjoyable. It is true what they say,  "The right tools makes all the difference."  When we were first married,  we couldn't afford the cool gadgets,  so I made due with a blender and hand mixer.   Nothing like pouring hot soup into a blender and having it shoot out the top towards your face.  All art requires sacrifice.

Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus

This is a great little work horse. I have had mine for about 15 years and that is 15 years hard labor. For most cooks the 11 cup capacity is more than enough.  It comes with blades which allow you to do everything from kneading dough to shredding cheese.  This model is also easy to operate and has a great cost/value ratio.  The cost is about $199.

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