You Get What You Pay For
You’ve done it before – bought something that was a great price – only to find out that it was made cheaply and doesn’t work now. If you had only bought the good quality one, you wouldn’t be replacing the cheap one!
My Grandmother was a true believer in you get what you pay for. She always made sure to save up to get good quality cookware like the Cusinart Food Processor, which is expensive, but they last forever. You could get one when you first get married and I bet it would last till your 25thAnniversary. I was so happy the Christmas when my dad bought me my Cusinart. I use it all the time – for chopping, shredding, and pureeing. And it even helps me save money! How you say? Because I do my own food shredding – and it only takes a minute. Cheese for example when purchase pre-shredded is marked up a lot because you are paying for them to shred it for you. I buy blocks of cheese at the wholesale club and shred it myself – so I am also saving money by buying in bulk. Yes, some recipes say you can use a blender to puree the ingredients – but it takes twice as long and doesn’t come out in the right consistency.
My next love in the kitchen is my Kitchen Aid Mixer – yes, again expensive, but will also last a very long time. Mine just turned 10 years old and purrs like a kitten and mixes like a pro. Two reasons I love the mixer – you can put your ingredients in and have the freedom to walk away – continue cooking, bring dishes to the sink and it still is mixing, unlike the hand held kind that you are stuck holding. Second are the attachments – a mixing paddle (which I use most of the time), a whipping whisk and a dough hook. Don’t even get me started on the extra ones you can get – juicer attachment, sausage maker, and even a pasta roller!
So if you have been considering one, save up for one – in the long run you will save money. You won’t be replacing either of these products any time soon. My mixer 10 years ago was about $250, which is only $25 a year to own it! See my logic! And it will probably run about another 10-15 years! Wow – only $10 a year by then!
I have written this post without any endorsement from these companies.
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Tags: cusinart, kitchen aid, kitchen tools
I want one of those mixers so bad. Swinging in from SITS!
Hi Heather – great to have you stop by from SITS – isn’t SITS the best?!
I think Kitchen Aid owes you a gift certificate!
p.s. welcome to the SITS community, Wendy!
Visiting from SITS and You are So Right On about quality and value. Cuisinarts are amazing. Happy New Year.
I so wish I had both of these. I have a cheapy mixer that a friend gave me and it works, but it could be so much better if it were a Kitchen Aid. I really need to start saving my pennies! Just popping over from SITS to say Hi & wish you a Happy New Year!
I love that stand mixer and have had it on my wish list for quite some time now but haven’t bought it yet. I would also like the processor as well. I love cooking and think you are right on with how efficient they make your kitchen and help your budget! Great tips, Wendy!
I completely agree about the kitchen aid mixer. Every kitchen should have one! I don’t have a cusinart yet, but it’s on my list!
I came by to welcome you to SITS! We’re happy to have you with us!
Thanks Joy! Happy New Year!
Thanks Martha – I will be sure to check out your blog too!
Wendy
Thanks Sarah!
Hi – thanks for the nice comment! Isn’t SITS the best – I have been off line since being on vacation – can’t wait to get back to SITS!
Wendy
Hi Grace – they are great items! Thanks for stopping by from SITS!
Wendy
Thanks Heather! Happy New Year!
Wendy