What to look for in a food processor?

[antipody]

Ok, I'm not exactly an iron chef, but I'm about to lay down some hard earned for a blender and food processor.

What should I look for? My last blender cracked when I poured boiling water in it, so I'm guessing its plastic all the way.

Are any brands noteworthy for quality?

[username_taken]

http://www.willitblend.com/videos.as...e&video=iphone

[The King]

Where do you live?

www.morphyrichards.com.au are really, really good, but pricey.

If you're in Adelaide I might be able to tea up wholesale though.

[Sunset]

Magimix is the one and only.

[caspian]

I'm quite attached to my Braun unit. Just works, easy to clean, nothing more to say really.

http://www.braun.com/na/products/foo...dels/k650.html

[david_345]

Blender and Foor Processors are two different things.

In all honesty the best brands on the market are probvably Magimix and Kitchenaid. Both are used comercially and have domestic models as well built as their commercial lines.

Where abouts are you situated?

[antipody]

Thanks for all the responses.

I realise blenders are different from food processors. I guess I'm in the market for both.

I'm in Canberra. Not exactly known for its shopping options

[VooDoo]

Originally Posted by antipody

Ok, I'm not exactly an iron chef, but I'm about to lay down some hard earned for a blender and food processor.

What should I look for? My last blender cracked when I poured boiling water in it, so I'm guessing its plastic all the way.

Are any brands noteworthy for quality?

Generally i only look for one thing in a food processor..... FOOD!!

[SpaceFrog]

If there's a human hand in there... stay well away!

[elementalelf]

hey, sorry for thread hijack, but i dont wanna clutter up the forum by having several threads about food processors:

what blender should i get if im looking for one that is EXTREMELY robust, to the point where it would be able to basically chew through wood(thin wood)
and not break.

been through 3 blenders so far.

[scrantic]

Why are you eating wood?

[dR MaBUse]

Always, without question, is having the engine for the processor in the base of the machine, not on the side.
It should have:
At least 6 cup capacity, 8 preffered. It is always better to have it underperforming, that flogging the crap out of it.
Minimum on 550w power.
Options for attachments. (If you not going to buy a proper mixer in the future, this may come in handy)
As a rule, plastics that are dishwasher safe, tend to last the mile.
Longer shaft for feeding in food, and a locking mechanism. Safety, safety.

[Kenny12]

Originally Posted by elementalelf

hey, sorry for thread hijack, but i dont wanna clutter up the forum by having several threads about food processors:

what blender should i get if im looking for one that is EXTREMELY robust, to the point where it would be able to basically chew through wood(thin wood)
and not break.

been through 3 blenders so far.

http://www.willitblend.com/

[caspian]

Originally Posted by elementalelf

what blender should i get if im looking for one that is EXTREMELY robust, to the point where it would be able to basically chew through wood(thin wood)
and not break.

no worries - done!

http://www.blenderblaster.com/blenderblaster/order.asp

[connico]

Don't forget hand blender's so you can use it anything, even in the pot your cooking your potato leek soup in :P