The Hungry Artisan Food Mill
Score: 83/100
Black+Decker 3-in-1 8-Cup Food Processor Black
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Hungry Artisan Ergonomic Food Mill is a compact stainless-steel mill praised for its smooth, low-effort handle and versatile three-disc system. It is limited to softened foods and lacks an ultra-fine disc, with no clear batch capacity. Ideal for home cooks with limited space who need a reliable manual pureeing tool.
The BLACK+DECKER Easy Assembly 8-Cup Food Processor combines a 450 W motor, touchpad controls, and a large capacity for versatile everyday use. Its safety interlock can be temperamental and its size may challenge storage in smaller kitchens. Best for beginners and small-to-medium households seeking straightforward, budget-friendly food processing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 450 Wbest | |
— | 1.892 Lbest | |
— | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.247 kgbest | 2.449 kg |
— | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 800 cm² | 477 cm²best |
3 | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(3) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 1.247 kg | 2.449 kg |
Footprint (area) (cm²) | 800 cm² | 477 cm² |
Bowl Material | stainless steel | Plastic |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | manual | Touchpad |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 3 | 6 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Power Source | manual | Corded |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the Hungry Artisan for its ergonomic, low-effort handle, compact footprint, and precise grinding discs that excel in recipes like applesauce and tomato sauce. However, coverage is sparse and they note the absence of the ultra-fine disc found in the premium version.
Everyday users praise the mill's smooth turning, easy disassembly for storage, and versatility across baby foods, jams, soups, and mashed potatoes, while noting the need for softened foods and wishing for clearer capacity guidance.
“So easy to use!”
“smooth turning”
“just set and twist”
Professional reviewers commend the BLACK+DECKER 8-Cup Food Processor for its straightforward assembly, sharp blades, and versatile attachments, noting it delivers solid performance for everyday chopping, shredding, and pureeing tasks at a budget-friendly price. They also acknowledge limitations such as a finicky safety interlock, modest speed options, and reduced capability with very tough ingredients.
Everyday users consistently praise the processor's easy "set-and-twist" setup, effective stainless-steel blades, generous 8-cup capacity, and dishwasher-safe components that simplify cleanup. Common frustrations revolve around the sensitive interlock, occasional leakage, difficulty handling hard foods, and the appliance's size making storage a challenge.
