[compostqueen]

.... food processor! 

My old one blew up in spectaculier fashion the other day. Frightened the beejesus out of me!  Oh the smoke!!!! 

I just took delivery of a shiny new one. It's sitting there waiting to perform miracles    What to make ...... 

[snowdrops]

Exciting, what one have you gone for & what did you make?

[compostqueen]

Kenwood multipro Classic with the blender

[sunshineband]

I know you will be too busy to see this for some time, CQ, but I do have slight processor envy right now!

[jaydig]

Kenwood multipro Classic with the blender

My son and daughter-in-law bought the same one for me the Christmas before last, and it's in constant use. Everything fits on easily, it's easy to wash and simple to use.  I love mine to bits, and I hope you enjoy yours too.

[compostqueen]

It's raining so,I am here again 
I used it!  Made apple cinammon scones. I was supposed to test out the slicer thingy but forgot . Doh!  used the grater out the drawer  . I made a choc avocado mousse but I think in hindsight I should have used the smaller bowl  I expect it will take some getting used to.   

Good results anyway.  Good job I ran today and yesterday to burn off the extra calories. 

[DanielCoffey]

Do you find a food processor really helps with pastry/biscuit/crumble making when compared to the "by hand" methods? I tend to make quite a few crumble toppings and biscuits myself.

How much of an issue is the extra washing up?

[compostqueen]

I like the food pro for scones and making bread crumbs .  Good for large quantity of if crumble mix, not too fine though!  I like chunky bits in mine.    Not just for bakes  Mayo, mousse, breadcrumbs etc

The new machine parts go in the dishwasher.  You don't have to use a food pro at all but they are jolly useful

[compostqueen]

I had a right kerfuffle with the new machine yesterday whilst attempting to use the mini bowl. Got all the messy ingredients for a choc avocado mousse in it and could n't get it to work. Emptied it, tried again after messing with the various components.  No luck. I had several attempts, punctuated by a walk in the park with the whining dog, before finally regrouping for the final assault on the ruddy thing.  Finally sorted it out and of,course it was crack-handed me at fault, naturally 😀🙄😙

[sunshineband]

But now you know what went wrong, it won't happen again, so all is good. Hope the end result was as scrummy as it sounded!

[stompy]

We bought that same one about 3 years ago, appart from grating carrot for salads, making breadcrumbs for fishing and the odd smoothy we don't really use it.

I must look up a few ideas as they're not cheap.

Any ideas?

Andy

[mrs bouquet]

I am impressed and I too have a slight envy today.  Still, if you make too much of anything send it my way please  Good luck,regards, Mrs Bouquet

[compostqueen]

I made breadcrumbs yesterday. Not done bread yet 🙂

[chrissie B]

Not long after i got my new mixer iwas doing bread in it and popped into the next room for a big bowl , just as i came into the kitchen it crashed to the floor into the dogs water bowl , i felt sick it chipped a bit off the top but its still going today and i never leave it even for a minute .
chrissie b

[compostqueen]

I know! They walk!   

I am getting used to my new machine now. Still not made bread yet. Made plenty of scones and today I made mayo in it.  Made a couple of batches of choc mousse 

My stand mixer is on it's way out I think. It won't turn off, which is a bit of a nuisance    It was a freebie, given to me by my lovely neighbour years ago. A Russell Hobbs he got off ebay. They were so cheap he bought two. They were cheap for a reason. Still, it's served me well so can't complain.