Blog of the Zombie Princess: Taking a poll

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Taking a poll

We have a blender. Is it worth it to:

1. Buy a juicer?

2. Buy a coffee grinder?

Thanks!

14 comments:

Scott said...: I like a dedicated coffee grinder - no mixing of flavors.; March 10, 2009 12:33 PM
Alyse said...: If you have a good blender you can use it to make juice. Blend everything and then strain it through a nut mylk bag - or go to the hardware store and buy a paint straining bag (that's what I do). It is way less hassle than a juicer and cleanup is way easier too. I just soak the strainer bag in some white vinegar after rinsing it.
I agree with Scott - keep the coffee pure!; March 10, 2009 1:00 PM
Renee Cabatic said...: This touches on a question ChrisC and I ponder over every kitchen gadget purchase---
Is it better to simplify and utilize the only necessary tool: a good sharp knife, or to expand and own every gadget known to humankind?
Currently expansion is winning out in my kitchen so I vote for getting more gadgets!; March 10, 2009 1:45 PM
Sandra Dodd said...: Depends how far away the grocery store is, and whether they have a coffee grinder on the coffee aisle, and whether they have good juice brands. Maybe don't buy either one!

We have a small coffee grinder we inherited (electric) and a juicer Keith got for working at Honeywell for 15 years. They take more space than they're worth, in my opinion. But I don't drink coffee. And when something seems it would be medicinal, like carrot and celery juice, I'm glad we have the means to make some!; March 10, 2009 2:15 PM
Behan said...: well, you know we are pretty bare bones in this galley- but for a serious coffee drinker- the dedicated grinder is key! (can you even get good grounds from a blender?) as for a juicer- no comment worth sharing as we do not "juice" per se. IMHO blenders make such great smoothies, that's as close as i need to a juicer- otherwise- it's hand squeezing citrus with a little manual dohickey.; March 10, 2009 2:49 PM
Gil an Og said...: Juicer, definitely.

Love Juice.

Worship Juice.; March 10, 2009 3:44 PM
Alex Polikowsky said...: My sister gave me a magic bullet and I can do all a blender, a juicer and a coffee grinder does.
The only set back is that it is small so no big batches.
But its great and fast!!!!!!!!; March 10, 2009 6:04 PM
CiaoBella! said...: Definitely a separate coffee grinder. If Chloe wants fresh juice, I guess we better vote for a juicer, too!; March 10, 2009 9:39 PM
Beachbum said...: Well, a good juicer is not the same $ as a grinder. I personally have 2 grinders (one for coffee and one for other stuff...) and a juicer that does wheat grass.

So...it depends on the money sit. If you get a juicer, I recommend a good one, as the lower end ones tend to be more work than I care to do. It takes me 20 minutes from the time I decide to juice until I have the juice in hand and the machine cleaned. May seem like a long time, but when you wash everything first, then it makes sense. I think because I went raw and used it daily for a long time that it paid for itself big time!

I haven't tried Alyse's way. Sounds good, though.; March 10, 2009 10:59 PM
Laura/CenterDownHome said...: We bought a Champion Juicer years ago, and I'm glad we have it, though I only haul it out a couple of times a year to Juice Fast. When I bought two five pound bags of carrots last time, the checker asked me if we had horses. :)

I luv my morning coffee, but we rarely use the coffee grinder. Too many steps to make my coffee, maybe? Veruca Salt: "I want it NOW!"; March 11, 2009 3:49 AM
kelli said...: I think you know what I'm gonna say:

hell yes for the grinder :)

(as she sips her freshly ground morning coffee); March 11, 2009 6:07 AM
Unknown said...: Yes!; March 11, 2009 1:06 PM
Carolyn said...: I couldn't live without my coffee grinder. It's got a hopper full of oily Cafe Mam beans...freshly ground each morning for lattes...can't be beat. But that's just me. ;); March 11, 2009 1:41 PM
Penta Mom said...: My trusted coffee grinder sits beside my bag 'o beans, beside the espresso maker....and it puts a huge smile on my face every single morning. Pre- ground coffee just doesn't cut it :)
Our juicer is great too, but gets used in bouts....and then collects dust again for a while....seems that things that sit on the counter get used...and others, not so much ;); March 13, 2009 11:44 PM