Comments | cooking: Advice?

peridoxical in cooking

Advice?

Apr 20, 2007 22:39

Any of you guys have any comment on the Cuisinart BFP-703 SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor? I found a deal on a red one for just $35 and I've heard some good things about it, but I wanted to get some other opinions. I'm not planning on doing anything really hardcore with, I think the worst I would do is crush ice for drinks.

Thanks!

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jazzbird April 21 2007, 03:48:06 UTC

I have that very blender/processor. Since I generally cook for one or two of us, the processor is a perfect size. It's slightly larger than your average mini-processor, but small enough as to not take up too much room when not in use. The blender is a nice and sturdy glass pitcher. Overall, no complaints. For blending, I usually use my immersion blender (easier, faster cleanup), but this has worked when needed. I've crushed ice and it's been fine, no motor smell to indicate I was working it too hard.

Of all the appliances I got rid of in my recent move, this is one of the few that got packed to keep.

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peridoxical April 21 2007, 04:18:43 UTC

I know, isn't it the cutest thing ever?

sandalfon April 22 2007, 00:24:17 UTC

Forget the advice about the food processor (I don't own it so couldn't tell you anything about it), I just have to add in that I love that icon too. As soon as I saw it I had to show it to my fiance. It kept me laughing for the longest time, and since I'm severely overweight it is about what I would look like on a trampoline, LOL.

sandalfon April 23 2007, 07:34:09 UTC

Have you noticed in that icon, that if you stop it when the elephant is at the bottom, it looks like a really weird spider, LOL.

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sukidee April 21 2007, 04:46:25 UTC

I got that appliance for Christmas in 2005 from my MIL. It's pretty nice... I use the blender more than the processor, though. The food processor attachment is kinda noisy and doesn't have as large of a capacity as I would like. But, overall, I like it and I can't complain! $35 is a good deal for it, too.

nightblindk April 21 2007, 05:07:51 UTC

$35 is a great deal for it! I just got one, and LOVE it. :-)
I cook for no more than 4 people at a time (usually 1 or 2) and it's a perfect size. easy to store and doesn't take much counter space when it's in use!

quextico April 21 2007, 07:00:01 UTC

I really like your icon!