KitchenAid KFP79EW Food Processor Egg Whip
From Kitchen Aid
The KitchenAid KFP79EW Food Processor Egg Whip fits models KFP740 KFP750 KFPW760 KFPM770
Amazon Sales Rank: #231369 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: KitchenAid
KitchenAid KFPW760OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Onyx Black
From KitchenAid
KitchenAid Model KFPW760 Food Processor packs 700 watts of power with an ultra wide mouth feed tube, three bowls, and all the tools for your creative cooking. Combine all this with KitchenAid's hassle-free replacement warranty, and you will have everything you need for shredding, slicing, dicing and mincing.
Amazon Sales Rank: #11897 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Onyx Black Brand: KitchenAid Model: KFPW760OB Dimensions: 10.40" h x 17.50" w x 21.50" l, 26.30 pounds
Wow! I received the Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus food processor for Christmas. After doing a lot of research online, I decided to send it back and buy a Kitchenaid instead. Although I have never dealt with Cuisinart customer service, I read multiple negative reviews about them on multiple web sites. This reason, along with the fact that I have a Kitchenaid mixer (which I love) was enough reason to trade my Christmas present in. I decided to buy the Kitchenaid Food Processor 750. However, Amazon.com sent me the 760 model. Maybe they were out of the 750...or maybe I lucked out through a computer glitch. Either way, I'm thrilled with my 760. I highly recommend you spend the extra 20-30$ for the 760 which has a few more attachments, including the juicer. I have never used a food processor before, always relying on my handy Kitchenaid mixer. Today I used my processor for the first time to make a quick loaf of Banana Macadamia Nut Bread (a recipe included with the processor.) It was so easy to use, the directions were very user-friendly. As a side note, the bread was pretty tasty as well. The Processor feels a little heavier than I expected, but I guess since it has a bigger motor that is to be expected. It felt very sturdy as it was mixing up my bread, and the motor hummed along fairly quietly. I am amazed at how quickly and expertly it sliced up the bananas! I can't wait to try it out with other recipes. My parents have a Kitchenaid mixer that I remember using when I was growing up, so it is a good 20+ years old. It still runs like it is brand new. If this is indicative of Kitchenaid products, I expect my food processor will be in the family for many years to come! As a side note: A friend of mine lives on Kodiak, a large Island in Alaska. She inherited a Kitchenaid mixer from a friend which was missing the bowl, and the cord had been frayed. She contacted Kitchenaid in hopes of fixing it. Kitchenaid sent a repair man to the Island to fix it for her along with a replacement bowl at no cost to her. If this isn't quality customer service, I don't know what is!! An Expensive Disappointment I bought this model almost two years ago, as a replacement for a much-loved food processor that had been discontinued. Here's why I don't like this one: 1) One of my main criteria when I was shopping for it was that my new food processor should have a large capacity. This one was advertised as having a large capacity. But the stem in the middle of the bowl is very short, so you can't actually put much food into it, especially if the food is liquidy. 2) They advertise having one of the widest mouthed feed tubes. But what they don't tell you is that the "maximum fill line" on the feed tube is very low. So you really can't pack all *that* much food into the feed tube. 3) The ad said it had an attachment called "juicer." I thought that this meant that I could use it to, say, juice carrots, like the way my local food co-op has a juice bar where you can buy things like carrot-beet-celery juice. But no, actually the "juicer" is an attachment where you push down on an orange over a dome and the juice comes down the sides, through holes, and into the body of the food processor. It's basically like an ordinary "Mexican hat shaped" manual juicer except that you use the food processor to turn the middle (I guess that's how it goes -- I've never used this attachment) and then the bowl collects the juice. When I made my final decision between the last two food processors that I was looking at, I chose this one because it said "juicer." So this was a disappointment and made me feel that I'd been snared by phony ad hype. Interesting... I see they are now saying "citrus press" instead of "juicer" for this attachment. I think that is much more honest. 4) It's not good with small quantities. My old food processor could chop a clove of garlic. My KitchenAid just bounces the clove of garlic around, uncut. 5) Food often will "slalom" between the lower and upper blade without ever getting chopped. I've made hummus, let the machine run for a while, served it, and then found whole garlic cloves in the middle of the hummus, totally uncut. My old food processor never did that. 6) Flimsy spatula. 7) The rim of the lid fits on the *outside* of the bowl. So if you blend anything liquidy, it's pretty much guaranteed to be spread all over the outside of the food processor. And the counter underneath. On my old food processor, the lid fit *inside* the bowl, which was a zillion times better at keeping drips contained, mess-free. 8) When I want to take off the bowl with the blade inside, the blade is always "locked" to the middle stem, which keeps the bowl from coming out unless I reach in and disconnect the blade. This is easy to do, but it's annoying, especially when the blade is covered in food. 9) The pusher that you use to push food through the feed tube has two parts to it. They often unlock from each other while I'm in the middle of using them to push food into the food processor. This seems mildly dangerous. 10) When I bought it, I loved the idea of having multiple bowls, so that I could chop one thing, then switch bowls and chop something else. However, to use a smaller bowl you need to put the smaller bowl inside the larger bowl and then run the food processor with both bowls attached. Unfortunately, the few times I've tried this, food from the smaller bowl has gotten onto the bigger bowl, making it dirty enough that it needed washing too, with no time saved. The one thing that I *do* especially like about the KitchenAid more than my old food processor is that its base is very well-sealed, so it is easy to wipe spills off it. You wanted to hear all of that. Right? :-) Best thing I ever did! I really hate to say anything about Wolfgang Puck because it is totally not his fault, but I ordered his really beautiful food processor from HSN, TWICE! Both times it was used, with debris left on the blades! So, I decided to order the KitchenAid 760 B and it is almost silent, chops, shreds, purify's, and pulverizes anything you put in it. The extra wide mouth on the food shoot is excellent for potatoes, zucchini, and large vegetables. So far, nothing I used in it slowed the motor down. The use is simple and easy to put together and it cleans up beautifully with everything encased, leaving nothing open for food to get stuck. One spot may be the spindle which turns the blades, but it wipes out very easily. The attachments which come with it along with the blades provided are enough to do anything you need. I've made bread dough, and being a vegetarian, used it to chop every manner of vegetable, effortlessly. Worth every dime, dollar, hundred dollar, two hundred dollars!
VitaMix Drink Machine #5006 Commercial Blender
From Vitamix
All stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings. Specially designed clear polycarbonate container is virtually unbreakable and lets you see inside. Blends as little as 4 oz. with the same consistency and quality as a full load. Metal to Metal drive coupling for high speed production Heavy-duty 2+ hp motor engineered for demanding foodservice operations. 2+ peak hp motor with 37,000 rpm high motor speed 32 oz. 2-Step Timer Blender Deliver consistently smooth granitas, margaritas, frozen coffees, etc. The automatic timer starts on low and then gets up to high for a smooth finish and turns off automatically. Give your servers time to make the drink and serve the customer easily! Dimensions: 32 oz. 7 1/4" x 8-3/4"D x 17.5"H with lid (18.5 cm x 22 cm x 44 cm with lid) Electrical: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 11.5 amps 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 750-850 watts 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 750-850 watts
Virtually Indestructable! We used this product for 17 months in our coffee bar and it got a great deal of use. We had no problems with it and it just keeps going and going. Great for commercial or personal use (for those who like frozen drinks at home or to entertain).
KitchenAid KFP720OB Food Processor, 7 Cup with Mini Bowl
From KitchenAid
A great choice for smaller jobs, this powerful food processor has a stainless steel multipurpose blade that blends, chops, minces and mixes food quickly. The 3-cup mini bowl with mini blade is superb for chopping fine items, like onions and potatoes. Hassle-free total replacement warranty and one-year full warranty. Model KFP720OB.
Quiet, but small. I spent a long time looking at food processors before I finally bought one. My criteria, and what I learned: - Noise: I don't want a food processor that I dread to turn on. Kitchenaid got top marks for its lack of noise by Consumer Reports, so I went with KA instead of Cuisinart. Incidentally, CR lists different model numbers than this one. My suspicion is that the model numbers don't mean anything: the motor is probably the same, and the accessories are what determine the price, since that's the usual means of getting consumers with a wide range of price points. - Cleaning: I also don't want a food processor that I dread to use, lest I have to clean it. I chose to buy a dark color (blue) so that I wouldn't have to worry about carrot stains on the white finish, and the KA again had smooth buttons compared with Cuisinart so it's easier to clean and nothing can get stuck between. On both counts, I'm happy about the decision. - Shredding, slicing: Slicing is wonderful. I get even slices, and they're prettier and faster than what I could do with a knife, even given clean up time. Shredding is somewhat inconsistent, but not a huge deal. I do kind of wish I had an option for two finenesses for shredding: thicker shreds and fluffy ones. - Durability: I read way too many of the Amazon reviews, which give a perspective not given by Consumer Reports, and the reviewers seem to say that KA is more durable and has blades which stay sharper than Cuisinart. Apparently Cuisinart switched to cheaper blades. I'm pretty frugal and would love to consider the brands cheaper than these two, but it sounded like the other brands (Black and Decker, Hamilton Beach) are less durable and noisier; Consumer Reports gave the cheaper brands black marks in many areas. - Size: the food processor is a good size and weight. I can pull it down from the cabinet without any difficulty, and it holds as much food as I need it to. I almost bought the 5 c and am glad that I didn't because it would have been too small. Likewise, I'm happy that I got the model with the mini-bowl. If I had gotten a larger one like 9 c or 14 c, that might have given me more flexibility so I don't have to empty out the bowl as often while making a salad, but it would have cost 50-100% more than I paid. So far, this size is JUST FINE. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, and I hope that my decision making helps someone else. Amazon didn't put a lot of information on their website about the differences between the several 7 cup models, possibly deliberately, so I'm hoping this gives useful info. As an update a year later: the plastic has etched, so the bowl is cloudy and doesn't look as clean as it is. The base still looks clean, the blades are still sharp, and I'm still happy with it. Great product! This is a very nice food processor. I bought it based on reviews of the more expensive models, and found it to be very good product. It has a very strong yet quiet motor that seems to handle jobs with ease. The 7 cup size is good for most typical food processing I do for my family of three. I can easily shred a full pound of cheese in the 7 cup bowl. I was impressed with this product especially after seeing a new Black and Decker food processor that sounded like it was grinding rocks even with an empty bowl. This kitchen aid model appears to be very well built. It is definitely worth the $80. The food processor comes with the base, 7 cup bowl, chopping blade, shredding/slicing blade, a "pole" for the shredding blade, and a spatula to help clean out the bowl. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. Great for pesto and cole slaw. I bought one of these for my wife. We're at the limit for storage space. I actually brought home one of the larger Kitchen Aid units and I had to take it back because we didn't have room to store it! This unit is heavy, powerful, and quiet for its size. So far we've had nothing but good experiences with it, but it's a good idea to read all the reviews to see if your particular favorite food is something people have had trouble processing with this particular machine. It seems that all food processors have their strengths and weaknesses. Our main purpose for the machine is processing veggies, and it's working just fine so far. And, its small enough to hide away when not in use. Finally, the three cup bowl is great for doing small jobs. That was one of the reasons we chose this machine.
Cuisinart BFP-703 SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, White
From Cuisinart
When space is at a premium, it's a wise cook who makes his/her kitchen appliances do double duty, as is the case with this powerful machine from Cuisinart. It crushes ice, chops raw and cooked foods, including meats to any consistency, as well as blending drinks, soups and more. In this sleek Italian design the collar works with the motor base to provide power at the correct speed for slicing, shredding or chopping.
Amazon Sales Rank: #7792 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Cuisinart Model: BFP-703 Dimensions: 16.00" h x 6.50" w x 6.00" l, 10.00 pounds
Two powerful kitchen appliances have been brought together in this blender/food processor by Cuisinart. The heavy-duty motor base is up to both blending and processing tasks, and won't "walk" on the counter, even when it's crushing ice. Use the blender with its dripless pour spout to make and serve 40 ounces of frozen drinks or to purée baby foods or soups; use the processor to prep up to 3 cups of vegetables, cheeses, nuts, and meats. With one motor base, it's simple to keep the blender out on the counter and then bring out the processor attachment for special tasks. This is an amazingly sturdy product, with tight fitting lids, a heavy glass blender jar, and a motor that chops meats or ice with equal aplomb. Most attachments go in the dishwasher, and the flat touch pad, which has seven settings, including "ice crush" and "pulse," is easily wiped down with a sponge. This dual appliance comes with a booklet detailing how to use all the features, and 48 recipes, from cranberry-orange mimosas to classic mayonnaise. --Maria Dolan Editor's Choice: Cuisinart's SmartPower food processor is our choice for the best food processor under $100. This blender/food processor combines two kitchen appliances into one useful package. It is heavy-duty, can both blend and process most things, and sits on the counter without shaking around. The processor has 350 watts of power and seven speeds, and the plastic bowl size is 3 cups--it also has a 40-ounce glass blender jar. It comes with one standard blade and one slicing/shredding disc. Most attachments go in the dishwasher, and the flat touchpad wipes down with a sponge.
an excellent and versatile appliance I was excited to get this Cuisinart a month or so ago because I love to cook, but I'm a college student who lives in an apartment. I don't have tons of space (or money, for that matter) to blow on two appliances. I have done many things with the SmartPower Duet, and it hasn't failed me yet. I've made deliciously smooth and thick shakes (including one with rum for a party - it was a hit.) I've made amazing salsa. I've made gazpacho. For some of these, I used the recipe book that comes with the machine. There are a lot of good recipes, indeed, but as an added bonus, the recipes give you helpful hints about how to use the appliance the best way - like, which ingredients to add first, instead of just shoving everything in.Just last night I made a pasta salad with about twenty ingredients, most of which had to be chopped or minced or sliced, so I used the food processor with the chopper to pulverize the garlic and other spices into a nice smooth blend (thus avoiding the dreaded clumps of pungent garlic). Then, I took the spices out and added red and green peppers and other vegetables and chopped them up coarsely, like salsa. Then I put the slicer attachment on to the food processor and sliced perfectly thin slices of cucumber and red onion. I added this to some pasta, provolone cheese, and some olive oil, and voila, I had a great pasta salad in less than half of the time it would have taken me to prepare all of those veggies by hand.I certainly haven't had any complaints about the workmanship. I love how it feels so sturdy without being bulky - the base is a little wider than most and not flimsy like most other blenders I've used, and the thick, glass blender jar is squat instead of tall and thin, which seems to make blending things a lot easier because the ingredients can easily move around near the blade. The keypad controls are enclosed so it's incredibly easy to clean up splatters and spills. The processor bowl doesn't seem to be flimsy to me (perhaps they've fixed the problem ?). In other words, this thing is great. Versatile, but breaks easily I have owned the duet for approximatley one year. I use the blender mostly for milkshakes. The food processor is small, which is ok with me, except I do not like the feed tube. With a processor this small, it's unlikely one would use it to slice or shred, so why bother with the slicing disk and therefore the feed tube? Also, the feed tube makes it too tall to work with right under kitchen cabinets--you must pull it out to use. The motor is loud for both appliances. And the biggest problem is that mine broke this morning while I attempted to make a milkshake rendering both applicances unusable, since now the blade will not rotate. There is a small black plastic disk that fits between the base and the jar that has shattered all on its own. After reading your other reviews, I see I am not the first person to experience this. Buy this item with caution. Makes excellent smoothies I have been looking for a good blender and also a food processor for a while and one day I came across this cuisinart combination in a store. I liked the fact that I could get one device which was both a blender and a food processor (hence saving $$$ and space). I read a few good online reviews on this product and decided to purchase it from amazon a week ago. I've so far used this device half a dozen times to make smoothies and they come out perfect each time. The motor is very powerful and it gets the job done really quickly. It is also very easy to assemble/disassemble hence making the task of cleaning it very easy.My only wish is that this product came in other colours too but now I am only being picky.
