tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post4383860083455521088..comments2024-03-26T05:40:03.282-04:00Comments on One Little Word She Knew: The Bosch Mixer: A StoryChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-6682429950029617222014-06-25T15:28:13.745-04:002014-06-25T15:28:13.745-04:00Christy, Thanks for the information! I was trying ...Christy, Thanks for the information! I was trying to find out if the bowl on the Bosch compact mixer is BPA-free. Do you know if the hook, and whisks are stainless steel? I had bought several mixers that their attachment were chrome coated metal, and they all have the same problems - the metal peeled off and those flakes were mixed in with the food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-76675191912645016852012-11-20T13:40:23.072-05:002012-11-20T13:40:23.072-05:00I believe Bosch offers a stainless steel bowl. Tha...I believe Bosch offers a stainless steel bowl. That should handle any problems. JIMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-17737061881048670592012-10-12T17:56:37.685-04:002012-10-12T17:56:37.685-04:00Christy, I wanted to ask you about your Bosch mixe...Christy, I wanted to ask you about your Bosch mixer, in particular, the noise. I just got mine a few weeks ago, and it is very loud; to the point that it is hard to maintain conversation in the kitchen. There is also a little bit of black dust forming on the back on the mixer. I contacted Bosch about it, and they sent me a new one. The same story. I am now waiting for the third unit, but have a Victorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-71061897836047875602012-05-21T16:59:45.843-04:002012-05-21T16:59:45.843-04:00http://www.lequip.com/product.php?prod_id=17&t...http://www.lequip.com/product.php?prod_id=17&title=Universal%20Plus%20Blender<br /><br />Site says the blender is 100% BPA free now. Great post, btw.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14390416880802886815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-75543678713987310322011-07-29T14:25:20.509-04:002011-07-29T14:25:20.509-04:00I think they do have one available now, but you...I think they do have one available now, but you'd have to verify that with them directly and be sure that wherever you purchase it is selling you the newest version. :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-37158478940551313602011-07-27T14:59:57.982-04:002011-07-27T14:59:57.982-04:00Any update on the BPA free blender?Any update on the BPA free blender?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-8118886885961202052011-03-09T20:47:49.335-05:002011-03-09T20:47:49.335-05:00Bosch is working on making a BPA free blender, I&#...Bosch is working on making a BPA free blender, I'll post when I find out more about this! :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-49874698234975124682011-03-08T16:03:33.095-05:002011-03-08T16:03:33.095-05:00Thank you so much for posting your research! I ju...Thank you so much for posting your research! I just googled bosch blender bpa and found your blog. I recently purchased my bosch for making 100% whole wheat bread, freshly ground, and was considering purchasing the blender. I think I will go with the glass blender I was looking at insead. Your post really helped me decide. I was also looking for a food processor for baby food so thanks for the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-15357273827933491792010-06-02T08:26:20.505-04:002010-06-02T08:26:20.505-04:00I know, its frustrating isn't it?! I do not h...I know, its frustrating isn't it?! I do not have a stainless steel bowl (the bowl is polypropylene and I was ok with that...) but you're right, the center piece is PP plastic. You can check out my review of the Bosch Mixer here... http://onelittlewordsheknew.blogspot.com/2009/11/bosch-mixer-review.html<br /><br />I'm not a coffee drinker, but what about one of those glass presses?Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-26978844070105462252010-05-31T16:59:59.247-04:002010-05-31T16:59:59.247-04:00Hi Christy,
Thank you so much for all of the info...Hi Christy,<br /><br />Thank you so much for all of the information you have gathered about BPA. I have spent the last 3 days going back and forth between the Bosch, Kitchen Aid and Viking. I was ready to hit the proceed to checkout on the Bosch, after upgrading to the stainless steel bowl so I could be certain there was no BPA when I got a look at the middle part of the mixer that the dough Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-44559614093864863342010-04-08T21:42:21.025-04:002010-04-08T21:42:21.025-04:00I did get the Bosch mixer without the blender - I ...I did get the Bosch mixer without the blender - I reviewed it on my blog recently. As for a blender, I have a glass Oster that works ok, the Vitamix does look interesting though. I think the newest version is BPA free, but older versions aren't? I'm not sure though.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-69842050704040531762010-04-08T13:35:10.923-04:002010-04-08T13:35:10.923-04:00Christy,
What did you ever decide regarding a mixe...Christy,<br />What did you ever decide regarding a mixer?Couponaddictnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-56581291633325787252010-04-08T13:32:38.122-04:002010-04-08T13:32:38.122-04:00To those of you looking for BPA free blenders, the...To those of you looking for BPA free blenders, the VitaMix is an excellent choice....for a variety of blending, grinding jobs. Pricy, but worth every pretty penny. Check out their website for info and demos of all of its capabilities. For less expensive routes, Costco a couple of times a year has Vitamix in there for a week of demos and sales. Another route is through local expo shows. You can couponaddictnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-15523407773677797982009-07-29T15:55:12.353-04:002009-07-29T15:55:12.353-04:00I have a viking stand mixer that is WAY better tha...I have a viking stand mixer that is WAY better than the kitchen aid. It has a 1000 watt motor. I make my own bread and at 4 loaves a time, I need a good mixer. I believe that you can buy all the attachments for viking that the bosch offers as well. It was about the same price as the bosch. I bought mine at Dillards. It has been well worth the cost. I had never heard of it until I went looking Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-51459994542787317742009-07-27T22:06:57.571-04:002009-07-27T22:06:57.571-04:00Thanks for the tip, the stainless steel bowl is pr...Thanks for the tip, the stainless steel bowl is pricey, but I might consider it. My main issue is with the blender being unsafe plastic.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-4848831026680366002009-07-27T21:50:01.417-04:002009-07-27T21:50:01.417-04:00Bosch does sell a stainless steel bowl option.Bosch does sell a stainless steel bowl option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-77881402835410120962009-07-22T18:15:48.139-04:002009-07-22T18:15:48.139-04:00Hi, I stumbled across your blog b/c I was googling...Hi, I stumbled across your blog b/c I was googling how to organize the kindergarten materials for "Our Father's World". I have a Bosch mixer, I make my own whole grain breads, etc. and it is great! I make 6 loaves at a time. I had a kitchenaide pro before and the kitchenaide did not work well for whole grains. Just thought I would chime in on how well it works!suubihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15933583010760872737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-24628298046642631582009-07-15T14:35:19.542-04:002009-07-15T14:35:19.542-04:00Okay thanks everyone for the help!! I have the kit...Okay thanks everyone for the help!! I have the kitchen aid mixer and love it, but I need a blender or food processor, but I think I've found some options now that will work! thanks again!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555862276813643553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-61700962227030823092009-07-10T01:24:55.343-04:002009-07-10T01:24:55.343-04:00I have a KitchenAid Mixer, the standard basic one,...I have a KitchenAid Mixer, the standard basic one, and have never had any problems with it. The bowl is stainless steel...I say just go with that :) My MIL has a 20 year old Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer that also has a stainless steal bowl and her mixer is great and still kickin'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825072549329072711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-42051362392031271472009-07-09T16:54:38.160-04:002009-07-09T16:54:38.160-04:00Oh, another tip for blending small amounts on the ...Oh, another tip for blending small amounts on the Oster is that you can use a glass canning jar and screw that on the blade assembly instead of the jar- then the lid wouldn't be in use at all. I haven't actually tried it but have seen it mentioned several times.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-19641324995987972992009-07-09T16:52:24.630-04:002009-07-09T16:52:24.630-04:00Yes, I have the beehive blender, and the lid does ...Yes, I have the beehive blender, and the lid does concern me, but doesn't contact the food much. Looks like there's a Hamilton Beach big mouth food processor that ZRecs says is safe...Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-80420913792903544672009-07-09T16:48:20.688-04:002009-07-09T16:48:20.688-04:00Thanks for the tip. So you aren't concerned ab...Thanks for the tip. So you aren't concerned about the oster blender? Which one do you have? The beehive? Thanks.Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555862276813643553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-74211055943501904312009-07-09T14:57:16.832-04:002009-07-09T14:57:16.832-04:00Hillary- check zrecsguide.com under "food pre...Hillary- check zrecsguide.com under "food prep" for the product category and they have some different options listed there. I don't have a food processor, we use our Oster glass blender and like it (but the lid is NOT safe plastic). Congratulations on your coming little one. :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780735318656555763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834477214024355293.post-87286662341894482692009-07-09T09:40:48.071-04:002009-07-09T09:40:48.071-04:00Christy, What food processors can you recommend th...Christy, What food processors can you recommend that contain all safe plastic? I'm trying to pick one out for baby food prep for our arrival in November. Thanks!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555862276813643553noreply@blogger.com