Another of Cuisinart's "next generation" of food processors, this is not as large or quite as powerful as the 14 cup model, but it will perform the same functions and is more than adequate for most families' needs. The large feed tube means less pre-chopping and the dough blade and function ensure you get the perfect dough consistency. Like its bigger sibling it has a new stream-lined design and a longer warranty than the original 11 cup Cuisinart, but is compatible with any 11 cup specialty discs or blades you may already own.
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How do you clean cuisinart food processor blades (scouring pad won't work)?
although i wash the blade with dish soap and water immediately after each use, it nevertheless builds up a hard, "crusty," white, calcified-residue-like build-up that will not come off with the use of a scouring pad, even after a good soaking. i process vegetables and fruit mostly (no meats). i'm sure i can't be the only one with this problem, and i'm sure there are people out there with the answer. i'd appreciate the input if you're one of these people. thx.
CLR or Lime Away, sounds like you have hard water
Cuisinart DLC-8S 11-Cup Pro Custom 11 Food Processor, White
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Is a food processor with a shredding blade much better than one without?
I am considering two food processors, listed below. The main difference appears to be the fact that one has a shredding blade capability. I am new to food processing, and I don't know if this is an important feature. Is it important? I hope to make Indian food purees, soups, hummus, salsa, and other items.
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-2A-Mini-Processor-White/dp/B0000645YL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1261643920&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-3-Handy-3-Cup-Processor/dp/B0000A1ZMU/ref=pd_sbs_k_4
If I were to choose one I would buy this one http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12311468 it has a 500 watt motor and more capacity or http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=7050130&assortmentId=4&itemNumber=11513&type=Product or http://www.bernies.com/catalog/kitchen_appliances/counter_top_appliances/045373_cuisinart_mini-prep_processor.html I realize Cuisinart is a good brand if I were you I would wait till after Christmas there will be many on sale
In honor of my MIL - what are the best and worst gifts you've ever received? Or given?
My mother in law is a historically bad gift giver, and by historically, I mean in all of eternity.
However this year for my birthday (tomorrow) she gave me a very thoughtful gift, not the most amazing ever, but thoughtful nonetheless. I am allergic to gluten and don't often purchase the Gluten Free mixes available because they are outrageously expensive. She gave me a box full of them.
My worst gift ever came from her, twice actually. The first was an old, used, hideous, and enormous tan acrylic sweater with a deer knitted into the back. It is a man's sweater, was pilled, had to be at least 25 years old, had a huge shawl collar and went to mid-thigh on me. In addition it had those woven leather buttons. This was several years ago, and it eventually ended up in the loving arms of a teenage boy with a pretty funky sense of style (good, but funky), when I packaged it up for a white elephant party.
The other, also outerwear, was a polarfleece zip jacket with a horse imprinted on it. I'm not in to horses, my tastes tend towards classic styles, and did I say it? I'm NOT into horses. So what the heck?
Also, BOTH times she gave them to me, she said the immortal words "When I saw this, I thought of you." Really? That's not even nice! What I actually said with the horse sweater was, "Well, at least it's the front end of the horse."
Best gift ever? Possibly my Kitchen Aid mixer, or possibly the Cuisinart Elite 16 cup Food Processor still on it's way to me (cue the meadow, the dreamy, passionate music).
So, tell me your best and worst! Given or received, or both.
Given - the year I gave my husband socks for Christmas. In my defense, we were *extremely* poor that year, and he'd gone and spent all the money on me, but I've never lived it down.
Best I ever gave? My husband his muzzleloader replica for our 20th anniversary, my daughter her saxophone.
The worst I've received have to be the Twisted Sister LP that my mother gave me when I had very specifically asked for W.A.S.P. Close in on second place is the every so ugly suede boots I got the same year. Not at all what I wanted and something that I'd only wear if they were the last shoes on earth and I couldn't go barefoot. The best is the Cannon 350D that my husband bought me a couple of years ago. I've always loved photographing and the camera really makes a difference. The worst I've ever given was when I was a kid and was told to buy Christmas gifts to people around me. I didn't know how to do it and my mother told me to buy things that I'd want to get. My grandfather got glittery book marks, my grandmother crayons... every one was disappointed and I felt terrible, I had done what my mother told me to do and it wasn't good enough. The best, my husband claims that it's our kids.
