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My mini-chopper died

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Posted by dktrahan (My Page) on
Tue, Dec 2, 08 at 13:43

My toddler pulled my mini chopper off the countertop on Thanksgiving and I'm going to have to bury it. It was my favorite appliance. I used it all the time. I think it was a Hamilton Beach and it held maybe a cup but it was perfect for chopping up one onion or a few celery sticks.

Now that it's gone, I'd like to upgrade a little, but not much. It was a perfect size but I wouldn't mind getting something a little bigger if it would come with 2 speeds so I could actually chop something and it wouldn't end up pulverized. I mostly do onions and celery which I like being pulverized. For the new one, I'd like to be able to do chopped nuts and still be able to see the nut.

Any suggestions?

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I've got a Hamilton Beach 3/4 liter. I use it all the time but it does have just one speed. I'll make multiple batches of something just so I don't have to wash the big food processor. I've never chopped nuts with it so I'm not sure how it would work for that.

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Is it a mini-processor? I have a Cuisinart mini-prep plus; I like it so I can't remember what my motivation was last week to explore other processors. I found the unit in the link below got high marks. Take a look at all the mini's on Amazon to get a better idea of what meets your needs and what the feedback is on each.

Cathy

Here is a link that might be useful: High Marks

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I went through two Cuisinart Mini-processors before switching to a mini KItchenaid. Both of the cuisinarts lasted less than a year. I've had the Kitchenaid now for about 5 years. Gets used often, especially for grating fresh bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

Cathy, that Black and Decker is cute.

Ann

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I've had the same Oskar Jr. for 17 years. I use it alomost every day. I love this little gizmo. It sits on the counter next to the stove just waiting to chop whatever I stuff in it. It's simple, easy to use and easy to clean. I don't believe they make them any more but I think they are available both on Ebay and refurbished.

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Ann, is yours the 3 cup? I am looking for one, I have never had one, so I don't have anything to compare..

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Well, the closest thing I found to my mini mincer is the moulinex choppers. It's the kind where you just push down on the motor housing on top and it starts it up. I don't see where I can get the Moulinex in the states.

http://www.moulinex.com/products/food-preparation/mini-choppers/mini-choppers.htm

I saw the Black & Decker one but it looks like it's missing an important piece--a plastic disc that keeps the food from touching the housing on top. Maybe they just don't mention it in the description. Does anyone have that one?

Cuisinart has the mini-mate plus that looks similar but it got really bad reviews.

I saw this Miracle Mincer but I don't see any reviews of it--I'm afraid it would liquify instead of just mince.
http://www.everythingkitchens.com/miracle-mincer-tr30.html

I looked on ebay for the one I already have but I guess like all the good stuff--they don't have them anymore.

 
 

 

 


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