The new KitchenAid 13 Cup Food Processor is now
available at CHEFS Catalog and Amazon
!
In this week leading up to October Unprocessed, I wanted to do a killer giveaway that goes above-and-beyond. I enjoy a good bit of irony, too, so what could be a better choice than a food processor?
I contacted my friends at KitchenAid, and they happily suggested their brand-new 13-cup ExactSlice™ Food Processor. The very first ones are just starting to come off the production line!
To make sure that this baby was truly worthy, they shipped me a demo unit last week to test out. (full disclosure: I get to keep it! woohoo!)
My verdict? This thing is a beast.
I mean that in a good way, of course. Upon unpacking it, I was quite surprised at just how big this machine is. It’s clearly designed to be a multi-tasking kitchen brute. The main bowl has a huge 13 cup (3.1L) capacity! Thankfully, it also comes with a 4-cup “mini-bowl” insert — which makes it convenient for smaller recipes, too.
Designed to be versatile, it can slice, shred, chop, purée, and even knead. It includes two multi-purpose blades (one for each bowl size), a dough blade, a shredding blade, a slicing blade, and, thankfully, a storage box for all those little parts.
What’s really revolutionary (get it?) about this particular food processor is the new “ExactSlice” system. Unlike a typical food processor that may have a couple of different fixed-width slicing blades (if you’re lucky), this one allows you to change the thickness of the slices on-the-fly, without even opening the bowl, just by sliding a lever. You can even adjust it while it’s running.
The dual speeds make it easy to control. I especially like how the “pulse” mode gracefully ramps up, rather than just kicking into high-gear right away. Just tap the button and it’ll gently spin a few times around, but hold it down and it’ll come up to full speed in a just a second or two.
It also has a 3-in-1 Ultra Wide Mouth™ feeding tube, so it can accommodate large fruits and veggies without much prep work (you’ve still got to wash them, though!). Another thoughtful touch: If you keep all the plungers nested together, the smallest one has a tiny hole in the bottom. To drizzle in oil, or any other liquid, you can just pour a measured amount in the cup and it’ll slowly feed into the processor on its own. Precise and easy. Nice.
I had hoped to include some recipes with this post, but I’m a little behind because of all the work in putting together October Unprocessed. Stay tuned, though — soon we’ll be sharing some great recipes that you can make easily in a food processor (I’m thinking in particular about the ones that are far cheaper to make from scratch, like hummus and pesto, and super-easy if you have a food processor!).
Okay, so I’m guessing by now I’ve convinced you that this machine is pretty sweet. Enough of my rambling — head over to CHEFS Catalog or Amazon to buy yours today!
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Huge thanks to Rachel, Jessica, and @KitchenAidUSA!
(This post originally included a giveaway, now finished, for one of these new ExactSlice Food Processors.)
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October 2, 2011 at 8:16 pm
I would make some great salsa and pico de gallo. I emailed the link! Great giveaway!!
October 3, 2011 at 9:24 am
Love the KitchenAid products!
October 2, 2011 at 8:19 pm
I shared this on facebook.
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October 2, 2011 at 8:23 pm
I would use this for canning stewed tomatoes. I add celery, green pepper and onion so it’s a LOT of chopping!
I shared October Unprocessed on facebook also.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=255303674505161&id=100002939886048
October 2, 2011 at 8:24 pm
KitchenAid rocks! I want to make yummy hummus in a spanky new KitchenAid Food Processor!
October 2, 2011 at 8:25 pm
facebooked the page, shared with friends – losts of good stuff here – gimmee da blend! – just gimmee a chance – all eat healthy now, ya hea?
October 2, 2011 at 8:25 pm
I shared this on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/#!/lilsweeper76/status/120700774597656576
lilsweeper76
October 2, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Tweeted! My mouth is watering just by the picture and description!
October 2, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I shared this on Google +1.
Angela Michels
October 2, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I shared this on StumbleUpon.
lilsweeper76
October 2, 2011 at 8:36 pm
I shared this on Twitter.
October 2, 2011 at 8:44 pm
I shared the link!
I would enjoy making hummus!
2 cups chickpeas
squeezed lemon
bunch cilantro
almonds or walnuts
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October 2, 2011 at 8:47 pm
I tweeted this to enter because I really want to make some gluten free pie crust with this thing. I need the big bowl!
October 3, 2011 at 2:47 am
Tweeted! I have my fingers crossed that I win! My family of 5 is beginning to eat more wholesome and what a treat it would be to have the Kitchenaid to help!
October 3, 2011 at 4:56 am
Shared on Facebook. Thanks
October 3, 2011 at 5:24 am
Shared on Facebook! What a great give-away!
October 3, 2011 at 5:48 am
I posted this on my facebook page. I’d like to win this, because I’m trying to eat healthier (& feed my family healther, unprocessed foods). I’ve come a long way from a person that grew up thinking corn on the cob and lettuce were the only good veggies to eat! I love going to the farmer’s market now!
October 3, 2011 at 6:12 am
I shared this on my blog’s FB page. I don’t have a food processor and there are so many recipes I can’t make because of it!
October 3, 2011 at 6:18 am
Oh this looks so awesome! I WANT it. Shared on my facebook page and will share on twitter too
October 3, 2011 at 6:19 am
I shared the giveaway on Facebook. I would make salsa, squash relish, and any other recipe I could find that I thought we might like.
October 3, 2011 at 6:24 am
Shared on my facebook wall. My food processor needs to be replaced after many years of use!!! This would be an amazing prize. Good luck to all.
October 3, 2011 at 6:24 am
Wow. What an AWESOME giveaway!! I shared this on my facebook page wall and also on twitter.
October 3, 2011 at 6:41 am
Oh My! I shared on FB and tweeted. I would love to have this especially with the cold weather upon us. I have been in the mood to make hummus and this would be perfect.
October 3, 2011 at 6:54 am
Just posted this on my facebook. I’d love to win this since I only have a mini food processor.
October 3, 2011 at 7:06 am
I shared the link to my FB page. I would love to have this for the holiday baking!
October 3, 2011 at 7:13 am
I tweeted about the link @good_kp. I would make salsa, pesto, really anything with this food processor! thanks for the giveaway!
October 3, 2011 at 7:32 am
I tweeted and emailed the link. I would love to use this beast to make hummus and pesto, as well as cut the butter into my pie crusts (it sounds so much easier than a pastry cutter!). Great post!
October 3, 2011 at 7:34 am
I shared this on facebook and would love to win as I do soo much healthy cooking.
October 3, 2011 at 7:46 am
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=748033317
I shared this via fb.
October 3, 2011 at 7:46 am
I want this beast!
October 3, 2011 at 7:53 am
Oh boy. I shared on Facebook and I am ready to win.
October 3, 2011 at 7:59 am
Shared on twitter! thanks for the chance to win an awesome machine for the kitchen!
https://twitter.com/#!/kzarr/status/120875043315130368
October 3, 2011 at 8:08 am
Shared on FB I dont know how to do time stamp…
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October 3, 2011 at 8:10 am
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October 3, 2011 at 8:11 am
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October 3, 2011 at 8:12 am
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October 3, 2011 at 8:19 am
I could really use this bad boy KitchenAid in my raw food kitchen! I shared the link on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/girlgoneraw
Fingers & toes are crossed!
October 3, 2011 at 8:28 am
Sharing now!
October 3, 2011 at 8:31 am
Just posted on twitter – great contest, great site. Thanks for inspiration!!
October 3, 2011 at 8:32 am
I could sure use this as my food processor is 27 years old!! I would make hummus, salsa, “Chickpea of the Sea” Mock Tuna Salad, Curried Tofu “Eggless” Salad, and SO MUCH MORE!! I shared the link on Facebook and on G+. Thanks for an amazing giveaway promo!
October 3, 2011 at 8:32 am
Whoops – here’s the link => http://twitter.com/#!/nelliedeb
October 3, 2011 at 8:41 am
I am a kitchen gadget addict. I have been moving to more raw foods and would love to win this to help keep me on this path. Plus October is my birthday month! what a great present it would be!
October 3, 2011 at 8:44 am
Garden pesto for the freezer. Still have so much yummy basil in my garden – and there is nothing more wonderful than pulling out some garden pesto in the middle of the winter. Pick me!
October 3, 2011 at 8:54 am
I’ve shared on twitter and google+
I plan on making a raw / vegan pumpkin cheesecake first!
October 3, 2011 at 9:13 am
https://twitter.com/#!/Zaankali/status/120894031214559232
Crossing my fingers I made the deadline. Time zones confuse me. LOL!
October 3, 2011 at 9:27 am
I have posted link in email and Twitter. Would love to fell my husband I WON him a new kitchen gift.
October 3, 2011 at 9:57 am
I just found this blog and shared the link with my FB Friends. I would love to win this food processor. My hubby and I recently pledged to eat healthier meals and on time. One of the biggest challenges we have is getting home in time to prepare a healthy meal and being able to eat before 10pm. This food processor would shave so much time off our prep time and allow us to eat in a reasonable time and help us kick the urge to order “fast” unhealthy food.
October 3, 2011 at 10:06 am
YES! My blender bit the dust a month ago, and I need this!! I shared this on my FB page, and sent it to a couple of friends! I’m working full time now, so this would be a great resource in helping me make those healthy meals!!
October 3, 2011 at 10:13 am
Emailed this to my mother, goodness knows she could use some updates on appliances!
However, I agree with whoever said Hummus, I am in love with a local farmers market seller, Hummus Doctor…but they only come once a month, wah! I would love to make calzones though. Oh yum. My boyfriend just bought me a mixer, and I was so excited to use it, and wanted to make calzone dough until I realized I needed a food processor! Oh no!
October 3, 2011 at 11:41 am
I want to win!!! Just shared on FB
October 3, 2011 at 11:57 am
I Google +1ed this – hopefully just in time!