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Eating and Drinking => Cooking, Storing and Preserving => Topic started by: compostqueen on March 03, 2017, 14:31

Title: Today I shall be mostly using my new ....
Post by: compostqueen on March 03, 2017, 14:31
.... food processor!  :)

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

I just took delivery of a shiny new one. It's sitting there waiting to perform miracles  :D  What to make ......  :tongue2:
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Post by: snowdrops on March 03, 2017, 17:24
Exciting, what one have you gone for & what did you make?
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Post by: compostqueen on March 03, 2017, 20:54
Kenwood multipro Classic with the blender
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Post by: sunshineband on March 04, 2017, 16:13
I know you will be too busy to see this for some time, CQ, but I do have slight processor envy right now!
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Post by: jaydig on March 04, 2017, 18:07
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.
Title: Re: Today I shall be mostly using my new ....
Post by: compostqueen on March 05, 2017, 16:46
It's raining so,I am here again  :D
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  :D. I made a choc avocado mousse but I think in hindsight I should have used the smaller bowl  :nowink: 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. 
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Post by: DanielCoffey on March 06, 2017, 20:51
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?
Title: Re: Today I shall be mostly using my new ....
Post by: compostqueen on March 06, 2017, 20:57
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
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Post by: compostqueen on March 10, 2017, 08:54
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 😀🙄😙
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Post by: sunshineband on March 10, 2017, 12:40
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!
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Post by: stompy on March 10, 2017, 13:11
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
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Post by: mrs bouquet on March 10, 2017, 13:59
I am impressed and I too have a slight envy today.  Still, if you make too much of anything send it my way please  :D :D Good luck,regards, Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: compostqueen on March 15, 2017, 21:21
I made breadcrumbs yesterday. Not done bread yet 🙂
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Post by: chrissie B on March 24, 2017, 08:37
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 ???
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Post by: compostqueen on April 13, 2017, 21:55
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  :tongue2:

My stand mixer is on it's way out I think. It won't turn off, which is a bit of a nuisance  :D  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. 
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Post by: compostqueen on April 15, 2017, 14:42
Ta da 🙂  Finally tried my dough blade and made these
They are lush 😋
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Post by: sunshineband on April 15, 2017, 17:15
Sounds like it is all going very well 😀  They do look good!
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Post by: compostqueen on April 15, 2017, 20:35
I did make more than two by the way 😃