Makanology 29 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Yah, the process is mostly enjoyable! I can foresee I'll have withdrawal syndrome after reno ends. bleah Oh you still have 2 bathrooms to renovate later so withdrawal syndrome will be temporary ya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Oh you still have 2 bathrooms to renovate later so withdrawal syndrome will be temporary ya?I hope so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Hi Vanessa, thanks for sharing! Nothing beats feedback from a chef n instructor! Wow, 10 years and still going strong? Do you use your kitchenaid for mixing pie/tart dough? I heard a food processor is better for this purpose as it can cut the cold butter into the flour well... If kitchenaid is good in doing this too, i may just buy one! then get a smaller food processor for making hummus, pesto etc instead.Hi Bluecheeze...for pie and tart dough...the mixer isn't gonna "cut" it...it will overwork the dough and your pastry will be touch....the best way to do it is by hand...second option..food processor...a good food processor comes in handy too...i swear by a cuisinart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Hi Bluecheeze...for pie and tart dough...the mixer isn't gonna "cut" it...it will overwork the dough and your pastry will be touch....the best way to do it is by hand...second option..food processor...a good food processor comes in handy too...i swear by a cuisinart Thanks for sharing Yes, I heard Cusineart is good! Unfortunately, the bigger models are not avail in spore (i heard from Tangs salesperson that stocks are coming in only in Nov!), not to mention they are quite pricey. I am thinking of getting one from Amazon and get a convertor to use with it. Which cusineart model are u using? Do you think 7 cups model is good or do I need a bigger capacity? I plan to use it for making tart dough, hummus etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for sharing Yes, I heard Cusineart is good! Unfortunately, the bigger models are not avail in spore (i heard from Tangs salesperson that stocks are coming in only in Nov!), not to mention they are quite pricey. I am thinking of getting one from Amazon and get a convertor to use with it. Which cusineart model are u using? Do you think 7 cups model is good or do I need a bigger capacity? I plan to use it for making tart dough, hummus etc.How many pie doughs you plan to make at one go and what dimension pies? I am using this http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-2011CHB-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B0014172J6/ref=pd_sbs_k_7And i have no complains...mine was a gift a long time ago...heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 How many pie doughs you plan to make at one go and what dimension pies? I am using this http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-2011CHB-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B0014172J6/ref=pd_sbs_k_7And i have no complains...mine was a gift a long time ago...hehEr, I haven't thought about it. But I reckon not alot as there are only two of us. I suppose its better to buy a bigger capacity one yah? Since the mixing bowl needs some space for the ingredients to "move" around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I like this discussion! Can we volunteer to be guinea pigs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I like this discussion! Can we volunteer to be guinea pigs?Haha! Actually I haven't make any tarts or pies before! I used to bake quite abit when I have more time on hand... made simple things like cookies and muffins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) YAY, confirmed those two pillars can be hacked! Hurray to my open kitchen! :dancingqueen: Edited March 6, 2013 by bleucheeze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wangmow 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Thanks for sharing! Hmm... do you use it to mix tart/pie dough?No, I use my hands to do the "cutting", so not sure how KA performs in this aspect. Probably experts like Vanessa can enlighten you, sorry Oh, I guess she already did! Edited March 6, 2013 by wangmow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wangmow 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 YAY, confirmed those two pillars can be hacked! Hurray to my open kitchen! :dancingqueen:Hooray! Very happy for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Yah, the process is mostly enjoyable! I can foresee I'll have withdrawal syndrome after reno ends. bleah well, you could do what I did and moved 3 times in 3 years... and reno each time. And this time, as we got the biggest ID firm from **** to do up our house, we're doing reno again (1.5 years on!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Hooray! Very happy for you Thankew! well, you could do what I did and moved 3 times in 3 years... and reno each time. And this time, as we got the biggest ID firm from **** to do up our house, we're doing reno again (1.5 years on!!)Haha. Don't dare to think about packing stuff and moving house now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jus4fun 4 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) YAY, confirmed those two pillars can be hacked! Hurray to my open kitchen! :dancingqueen: Edited March 6, 2013 by jus4fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z3phy 2 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 congrats blue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites