The GWS product recommendation thread

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toby: Dec 4, 2002

mindphlux posted:

yeah, blenders work just fine. I have a blender. it works fine.

just saying, when I used a vitamix, it was holyfuckville all in that kitchen. when I use a normal blender, it's ok. when I used a vitamix, my heart skipped a beat. it's like, you've been with your wife for 15 years, and she's great and all - but then some really dirty rear end entirely too young skanky girl walks in the room with a way too short skirt and some cheap made in china mock-leather boots she never should have been wearing in the first place and like way too much obviously overdone makeup that you objectively find disgusting, but she's caught you at just the right moment and you're like 'oh gently caress, I could really get in to this. I shouldn't - it's going to cost me more than it's really worth - but.................'

the blender is filthy, is what I'm trying to get at - in the best possible way

Ban this sick filth

EDIT ok I just realized recommendations are in the thread OP. After the death of a blender/food processor combo thing, I think I will try the Ninja blender and a Cuisinart food processor maybe.

toby fucked around with this message at 18:47 on Apr 4, 2013

# ¿ Apr 4, 2013 18:37

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# ¿ May 15, 2024 06:32

toby: Dec 4, 2002

Are you using the microplane on like wood or the shell of a coconut or something, I'd think it should hold up pretty well otherwise! I have a little one I've owned approximately forever and I've never noticed dulling.

# ¿ Apr 26, 2013 19:49

toby: Dec 4, 2002

I guess now that I think about it, I generally only use mine for zesting fruit, or maybe on something like garlic or carrot or whatever. Not on harder things like nutmeg, yeah. That would make sense.

# ¿ Apr 26, 2013 20:02

toby: Dec 4, 2002

Silicone that thin wouldn't be strong enough. Just make a brush out of Dyneema yarn. Although, for all I know it'll cause cancer or something, or maybe it's not heat-safe.

# ¿ Apr 29, 2013 04:18

toby: Dec 4, 2002

Feel the Power... With Pulse Technology

# ¿ May 6, 2013 16:14

toby: Dec 4, 2002

Food processor some almonds and you'll be good. See: http://candy.about.com/od/nutcandyrecipes/r/Easy-Almond-Paste.htm

# ¿ May 6, 2013 21:43

toby: Dec 4, 2002

I don't see any flames on that handheld thing.

# ¿ May 17, 2013 23:12

toby: Dec 4, 2002

Aramoro posted:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good Dehydrator and a good Cream Whipper canister?

Cream whipper: I have this sucker in the 1 quart size http://www.amazon.com/iSi-Cream-Professional-Whipper-2416/dp/B0001MRZWI it owns but honestly is kind of large for most uses. The only time I really was glad I had the big size was when serving a bunch of people at a party (Fernet sorbet with a whipped Grand Marnier topping, so good)

toby fucked around with this message at 17:00 on May 21, 2013

# ¿ May 21, 2013 16:56

toby: Dec 4, 2002

I've used it for infusion but what is this about potatoes

# ¿ May 21, 2013 20:31

toby: Dec 4, 2002

Chef De Cuisinart posted:

Do this. I used yukons, and agar as my foaming agent. It was the best potatoes.

This is insanity

# ¿ May 22, 2013 06:09

toby: Dec 4, 2002

Why not use a belt sander for sharpening, like a Real Man who uses Real Tools

# ¿ Jun 6, 2013 18:07

toby: Dec 4, 2002

3000 grit http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/product_info.php?products_id=3280
6000 grit http://www.grizzly.com/products/2-x-72-Sanding-Belt-S6000/G4876
You could sharpen the poo poo out of a knife with those. Look at those nice belts. So #sharp #wow

# ¿ Jun 6, 2013 18:19

toby: Dec 4, 2002

No Wave posted:

Unless you're really into the looks there's no reason to get a standing press.

Or higher volume. Believe me, your hand starts to get tired after juicing 100 limes, and the standing press is faster for doing a bunch of presses in a row.

# ¿ Jun 19, 2013 16:29

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# ¿ May 15, 2024 06:32

toby: Dec 4, 2002

No Wave posted:

Are you guys sure you're doing it right?

Like this:

40 limes shouldn't be a problem, but again you know your needs better than I do.

I guarantee you, if you're batch-juicing a bunch of citrus for later use, or juicing individual fruits many times throughout an evening while doing other things (for both scenarios, think making cocktails at a bar), it becomes a problem.

I've used this (but do not own it), it works well imo. http://www.amazon.com/Jupiter-Large-Commercial-Juice-Press/dp/B0000CFBZP/

# ¿ Jun 19, 2013 17:05

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