Do I need a food processor as well as a Kenwood Chef?

Thistle-down

Thistle-down wrote:

There's a good thread here about them. Also if you do a search in OS for Kenwood Chef you will come up with lots of info.

Ooooo just did my first a hyper-link thingy - I am so proud!!:rotfl:

lynzpower

I really really want one, do they still make them?

My parents have an old one they never use. am going to try and [STRIKE]nick it[/STRIKE] borrow it for a few weeks this weekend

Thistle-down

lynzpower wrote:

I really really want one, do they still make them?

Indeed they do. There are a few threads on here by people who have happily purchased brand new, but the general opinion is that the older ones (A701, A901) are so well made that it is much more economical to buy one second-hand. (or 'borrow' one from your parents:p )

My A701 is 40 years old and gets used daily - it's in great condition!

foreverskint

Anyone know what the sausage stuffing attachment number is for the A701?
Is one suitable for an A701 that fits an A901?

Am I making any sense?

more coffee someone quickly:rotfl:

Thistle-down

it depends on which model mincer you have - the really early mincers with a round hopper tray are harder to fit - you have to look for the fillers on ebay or suchlike. I think the 901's will fit the newer 701 mincers but haven't tried it myself.

foreverskint

So if I get a mincer with the rectangular tray, I might be in luck then?

I will give it a go. Thanks for your help

Just ordered my shredder grater attachment from ebay. Will be freecycling my processor soon !!!

npsmama

Thistle down,

does the potato peeler do a good job?

I hate peeling spuds but DH loves eating spuds (and so do I). I would cook them far more often if I didn't have to peel them!

Thistle-down

npsmama wrote:

Thistle down,

does the potato peeler do a good job?

I hate peeling spuds but DH loves eating spuds (and so do I). I would cook them far more often if I didn't have to peel them!

This is one time where I would recommend getting a new attachment! The potato peeler is good, but you will still be left with some minor bits of skin. Nobody has complained here! They are fab for new potatoes esp. but if I am just doing one or two big ones, I think it's easier to peel them with a peeler. You need to wash them quite well too, so the skin comes out of the sandpapery bit and doesn't get clogged.

Very useful in the holidays or for big crowds!

foreverskint

:mad: Hands up anyone bidding for a mincer attachment on ebay:p

I am being pushed up on by bidding by an ebay newbie and am getting cross:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Just kidding, more will come along soon I'm sure.:p

npsmama

This is one time where I would recommend getting a new attachment

Can I ask why? Does the sandpaper bit wear down?