craftyhunnypie Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have a dilemma! I saw the remoska cooker today in Lakeland & both me & mum were tempted to buy one. We just couldn't be convinced that they were any better or different than a normal oven tho. But they have been playing on our minds since we got home. However , I also want a Kenwood chef. So which do I buy? Don't say both as I haven't space or money for both - what do you all reckon? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Hm, well I know which I'd go for - the Kenwood, definitely! I've wanted one for ages. I wouldn't mind a remoska, but would only use it for going camping with. The Kenwood would get much more use! Happy shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 yeah - hubby is saying the kenwood. I've wanted one for ages too! He's thinking of all the nice coffee cakes he would get made & be able to eat to himself because of my diet! I'm thinking more for meringues, dough, xmas cakes, mousses. # I do think the Remoska would get shoved in the cupboard after a while & that I'd need to replace the pans. The one on display in the shop had a really badly worn pan & was new! Kenwoods go on & on - I've seen vintage ones still working good. Father in law uses his loads! Yeah I think a kenwood. Been watching a few on ebay & also on ideal world. I used one once in one of my saturday jobs as a cake decorator & sugar crafter. Made wonderful madeira cakes! What is the patissiere one for? Just cakes? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I've got both and I would definitely say that whilst the Remoska is novel and very useful, the Kenwood Chef is 100 times more so......so go for the Kenwood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I've got my Mum's 1970s Kenwood Chef and it's wonderful. It's not got any attachments like the liquidiser or mincer anymore but the basic bits work wonderfully and it's fantastic for making biscuit dough and meringues. I've made butter in it loads of times too. Terrific machines and they keep on going and going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I've not got a Remoska (and really have a vague idea of what they do....... courtesy of reading the Lakeland brochure), so maybe my ignorance of the brilliance of the Remoska makes this an ill-educated posting, but still I'd vote for the Kenwood any day of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I've got my Mum's 1970s Kenwood Chef and it's wonderful. It's not got any attachments like the liquidiser or mincer anymore but the basic bits work wonderfully and it's fantastic for making biscuit dough and meringues. I've made butter in it loads of times too. Terrific machines and they keep on going and going! They certainly do keep going. Mine was a wedding present. 27yrs ago It is used at least two or 3 times a week and has been serviced once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 definately the Kenwood - I swear by mine. I used some of our wedding present money to get it. Be very careful about getting a second hand one from Ebay though - I got very badly stung. The gear box was faulty and they had simply put a load of grease into it. It was leaking everywhere. Needless to say I got negative feedback because I confronted her about it (nicely I must add). I did buy my brand new one through Ebay though, from Torre Electrics - they were fab, and very reasonable. It was a 'graded' one. Which means it was a return or slightly cosmetically damaged. Mine was as good as new - I wouldn't have known if they hadn't told me. I actually missed the item on Ebay, it didn't sell, so they sold me one at the same buy-it-now price (does this ramble make sense?) Not sure if they are still on Ebay, but they are a proper shop, so you can google them. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Thanks for that Redfrock. This post has got me going about a Kenwood again, so looked on ebay last night. Need to watch for a while though to see what they are going for. Torre Electrical is still trading but no chefs at the moment. Can anyone tell me - what's the best model to go for? It all looks a bit confusing! (MIL is very kindly sending some money our way - OH says it is his turn to spend it, but I can't think of anything he'd like better than a Kenwood, can you? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Definitely the Kenwood OH bought me one this year and its fantastic. The best about them is you can get replacement parts for every bit of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Darling hubby now informs me that we ' might' have an old kenwood chef in one of his ' junk ' sheds. He thinks he bought one from an auction a few years back. He said it may look a bit old fashioned, but he thinks all the bits are with it. He is going to check if it's still there tomorrow, as it could have been chucked out. If it's there, it will be making him the best coffee cake ever & I will be buying a remoska!!!!!! he he What are hubby's like eh? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 He sounds priceless Emma! Wish my hubby could find useful things in his junk shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I wish we had a shed like that karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 oooo we have 6 sheds ( if you include the garage) in varying states of 'quality' items within. We even have one with a luxury comfy sofa in & a sh##e shelf (don't ask). Hubby has not found the kenwood yet & he's now down to shed 6 (in frog area). I wonder what he is going to bring out next? Yesterday, he came out with an iron, a dj scratch box ??? I had great fun scratching & rapping He also came out with a motor from a Sinclair C5 electric vehicle from the 80's Oh & a bottle of pepsi with 2005 on it! NOthing amazes me anymore! No wonder I bought him a t shirt with Lost the Plot on it. Emma.x ( & the magic sheds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I'd definitely go for the Kenwood - mine is 40 years old and still going strong with only one service, and until recently, it was used twice a week to knead bread dough, which is a tough job. They're for different things though; the Kenwood is for prepping food, whereas the Remoska is for cooking... tough choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Ugh! I'm gutted! There was a kenwood chef with blender, mincer & sausage maker in our local ads paper £35 - but I'd just missed it & it had sold. Bet whoever bought it is making strings of sausages at this very moment! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 If it's in good condition, then that's a really good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Got talking to my Stepmum at weekend about Kenwood Chefs - she's just rung me to say she's found one in a charity shop for £25 and did I want it! Silly question! She's just rung back to say she's seen it working, it's fine and she's bought it for £20! :dance: I love a bargain! (And I love my Stepmum! What a star! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 That's fantastic Snowy! Golly, what a bargain... does it have any attachments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sadly only the whisk and K beater, but she tells me that she has a drawer full of attachments that she never uses so I can take my pick (have to keep my eye on ebay for a kenlyte bowl and liquidiser) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 wow! that's a real bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Brilliant! I use my liquidiser (the glass one) nearly every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Wow!....not all stepmothers are wicked then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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craftyhunnypie Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 I've won a kenwood on ebay earlier!!!! Hubby is going to collect it tomorrow on his way home. I know what all the Omleteers will be doing this weekend......MAking cakes! Cor Snowy! Yours was a real bargain!!! Happy Xmas Cake making! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...