Discovering the Food Processor

When I first discovered the joys of using a Food Processor, it was during my early years of parenting when my children were still very needy of my continual time and attention. Even though I had a lot of trepidation before making this big purchase, soon it became my favorite kitchen appliance. Read on to learn more about this awesome appliance that I have no regrets ever in indulging.

The Impetus

As a parent I was always looking for ways to not only feed the family healthy and nutritious meals and snacks while also trying to keep costs down. Sure, the market was already ripe with plenty of organic, natural pre-made food choices but the cost of procuring them quickly adds up. It was at this juncture that I looked into creating our own bountiful supply of healthy alternatives for my young growing kids. And soon I discovered that the food processor would come in handy to prepare a number of these.

The Research

So I began my research. I looked into the plethora of options that were out there.

1. Pricing

I compared prices. And there was a huge range. You could easily pick up a small handy dandy food processor for around $20 or invest in a more luxurious one for over $500. The question was, how much was this worth it for me and how much could we afford.

2. Features

I compared features. The more basic ones just did the standard functions of chopping, dicing, mixing etc. But the more complete ones included tools for slicing, grating and kneading. Then there was the matter of power as well. The more powerful the motor, you can do the more powerful tasks. The weaker the motor, it may not be up for the tasks you wanted it to perform.  And I decided I wanted something with a decent amount of power to crush frozen foods but did not need the maximum wattage of power available for a food processor.

3. Size

Then there was the matter of size. I had to really weigh the pros and cons of the size. Smaller the size, it would be easier to store and clean. But the larger the capacity, the fewer batches I’d have to run. Of course size also factored into the motor power as well….larger equipment had more power to them. Ultimately size was a non-factor for me because if I needed it for other reasons, I would make the space for storing it.

The Decision

Keeping all the above in mind, to help me with my decision making, I made a list of recipes for which the Food Processor can be used, what would be features I’d use, how often I would potentially use them…etc. I calculated costs. And eventually I decided that it was worth it to invest in a powerful multi-purpose processor that was larger and versatile enough to handle any number of tasks. I decided to invest one with a good brand name, high reviews and was in the mid-high range in terms of pricing.

Here is my beauty…still going strong even after 8+ years of use.

The Verdict

And today, after more than eight years of good use, I can say, I am 100% satisfied in my investment and have 0 regrets with the purchase. And if you are on the fence about getting one, maybe this post will help you with your decision.