☕️ Bite-Sized Sundays: What Bon Appétit asked me about kitchen appliances

Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: Food processor vs. blender - why you actually need both, and what each does best.

"The right tool for the right job." - Every chef ever

I grew up reading Bon Appétit magazine, so when they asked me to weigh in on whether you really need both a food processor and a blender, I was genuinely excited. The answer? Yes, you do - but not for the reasons you might think.

While there's some overlap, each appliance has a specialty that the other just can't match. Food processors excel at chopping, mixing, and creating textures with substance. Blenders are masters of liquid integration and creating silky smooth results.

🌟 Recipe of the Week: Creamy Pesto Sauce This new recipe shows exactly why you need a food processor - it creates that texture that makes pesto cling to pasta beautifully.

Difficulty level: Easy
Active time: 10 minutes
Perfect for: When you want restaurant-quality pesto at home

🎯 Quick Hits

Pro-Tip: Food processors work best when you pulse rather than run continuously. This gives you control over texture and prevents overprocessing.
Back to Basics: Blenders need liquid to create the vortex that pulls ingredients down. Start with your liquid ingredients at the bottom.
Did you know? The shape of the container matters - food processor bowls are wide and shallow for chopping, while blender jars are tall and narrow to create that pulling vortex.

📣 You can read the full Bon Appétit article about food processors vs. blenders here - I was thrilled to contribute alongside other kitchen experts.

Food Processor Champions: