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I've owned KitchenAids during the last 16 years, and never had a problem with them. Of course, I always stay within the guidelines specified in the owner's manual and cook book. Prior to my KitchenAids, I have owned a Sunbeam "Euro-style" Mixmaster. It worked OK, but just was not heavy enough...

I suppose ownership by Whirlpool could be a good thing. There were many complaints about Maytag's Neptune series washers, and their absence of a viewing window. The operator could not see what was going on in the machine. Also, there were problems with their door seals. It would be nice to see...

A DeLonghi mixer that fails after its first 5 minutes of use should be cause for a replacement under warranty. However, DeLonghi chooses for its customer to drive 45 miles to the nearest service center, where whe cost of labor for the repairs isn't covered. So, we have an hour of wasted time...

I almost nabbed me a KitchenAid 4-C, but it got to such a high price that I figured something else can be found for considerably less. I guess I'll just have to keep looking. Looking into a Hobart N-50, though, I think I'm in LUST for one of them. Brand new, berry blue, and hot off the...

Actually, it's the "non-wealthy" who end up purchasing the best stuff. Why? Because once you start using it, food costs all of a sudden go down. Then you get addicted to all those goodies! Case in point? I make less than a grand per month and I have a 10 quart Berkel (like the Hobart...

Well, I have to admit chocoletechef, you have it all now! MrCoffee

I wouldn't use the smaller pots and pans. I'm single, and I purchased a 10 quart mixer, commercial meat grinder, and commercial slicer simply because I can prepare my ingredients in advance, then store them for later use. I also have a 6 1/2 quart slow cooker (it's bigger than most). It is a...

I have a 6 1/2 quart Cuisinart, and it works very nicely for me. I have a smaller one too, but I like to make a larger amount, and then have it in the refrigerator for several days. So, I use the Cuisinart. I like the stainless steel finish of the cuisinart, as well as its controls. You can...

I've looked at a KitchenAid electric with the convection feature, and I would like to have one of those. Unfortunately, I live in an apartment and tend to move too frequently. So I have to pretty much put up with what's there. MrCoffee

A Cadco convection is a small commercial unit that accepts half-sized sheet pans, usually two or three of them at one time. They hook up to a 120 volt outlet. They are similar to what you would see in a small cafe, except these have a door that opens like a standard oven and are probably about...

The Vita-Mix and the Robot-Coup will be mine, one of these days. Oh, and I'll need a Cadco convection oven too.... MrCoffee

Gosh, a Robot Coupe RN food processor. Yup, it looks like I need to replace a cuisinart with one of those. As for my favorite gadget/appliance? My Berkel 10 quart mixer, of course. With that machine, I can beat as little as two egg whites (and that's a smaller amount than a Sunbeam Mixmaster can...

Thanks, htc. I'll have to try it when I get the time. MrCoffee

Interesting, htc. Now which type of oatmeal did you use in the recipe? The old fashion, or quick cooking type? MrCoffee

Is the oatmeal in this recipe the old fashion, or the quick type? I've seen flourless cake recipies, and those certainly seem good, although I've never tried making one. When I was around 9 years old, my mother made some chocolate oatmeal cookies that were outstanding. They didn't have any...

There are small commercial frying units available at commercial restaurant supplies. Some are equipped for a 120 outlet. I'm not sure about the highest temperature of those, but they are designed to fry potatos, and can be used for other items as well. I'm not sure if they can be used for a...

That's interesting. I have looked at some 24" commercial ranges, and would certainly like one, but my apartment doesn't have gas. I didn't think they wouldn't have insulation, but I would guess that would be another barrier. Still, they certainly do look a lot better and more durable then the...

A problem like you described can usually be fixed for around $80.00, which is considerably less than what you would pay for a new KitchenAid mixer. Follow Chocolatechef's recommendations, and service the machine. They will go over the unit thoroughly. Also, while you're there, take a look at...

I recommend that you take the unit to a Hobart service center, and have it checked out and serviced first. Then, study Hobart's prices for a new bowl, dough hook, flat beater, and wire wisk. You'll have use of your mixer then, and you'll also have a new bowl and attachments to use. You can keep...

Come to think of it, I think I might have worded that wrong :blink:. I meant to say that a bottom freezer doesn't work as well for me. That doesn't mean it won't work for others! My error, and yes, a bottom freezer is definitely handy for those who need and appreciate the feature :chef:. MrCoffee

Well, no, it's not on 3' legs and I still have to stoop down to get to the crisper. But, I don't use the crisper very often either, less often then the freezer in fact. But as you say, there are those who will use the crisper far more often then they would the freezer, hence the bottom freezer...

Well, I can reach everything in the frige part as well as I can in the freezer, with the top mount. It is much easier for me to retrieve things in a top freezer as well, and I don't have to go digging. I have seen refrigerators with a drawer-type freezer as well, but with one of them you might...

I suppose I can try to private message them on the forum. As for the Hobart C-100, I would certainly like to see that one brought back. It got replaced by the A-120 though. In that size range, I suppose 2 quarts doesn't make much of a difference. The closest machine you can get to a C-100 is...

Another idea, would be to use a mandoline. I am not sure how this is done, but mandolines often come with instructions on how to cut fries. A good one can be purchased for around $90.00. When making the fries, you also may want to consider a kevlar glove to protect from mishaps. A real...

That's good information, purrfectlydevine. It does seem like swiss would be a lot easier then the cheddar I tried to work with. I can get colby in a smaller round tube (wax covered). I'll do some more experimenting to determine which cheeses work best, and at which temperatures. On the blade...