This whole discussion is fascinating. I have never heard of an automat, I have never seen an automat, and if what you’re describing is accurate (conveyor belts and/or one massive vending machine), I’ve never even seen... (37 replies, last updated by Will Schrafft October 23, 2001)

I’ve been inspired to try my hand at making pasta at home. Can anyone recommend a good pasta machine? A basic hand-cranked, manual model should be fine. I’d prefer something well built that will last and won’t... (12 replies, last updated by Jim H. August 8, 2003)

, but they also have a nice section on accessories, brewing, etc. My 2 cents on coffee machines: assuming you want an automatic drip machine, much of the difference between higher priced models and lower-priced models is because... (18 replies, last updated by da_seuss August 5, 2006)

I’m reorganizing my cupboards ,drawers etc and want to label my nice new containers. Has anyone got any recommendations, warnings about the various labeling machines ? I was looking at the Brother PT line and their... (21 replies, last updated by LadyCook61 March 6, 2008)

hi i’ve had the Cuisinart automatic ice cream maker for a while. when i first used it, it worked ok. the ice cream wasn’t as thick as i’d like it, but it did churn it. i know the ingredients have to go over that... (13 replies, last updated by 33limes August 30, 2009)

Definately try to get your hands on the Nespresso machines...these pod-using machines are OUTSTANDING! The enormous Paris store is now coming to MTL as well (keep your eyes open) (15 replies, last updated by a priori November 3, 2006)

-of-the-stove Italian two piece aluminum pot with the little blue cartoon guy stenciled on the side through a series of non-automatic electric espresso machines to my current Capresso super automatic that was over a thousand... (46 replies, last updated by mjsandov September 29, 2008)

the Silvia for a long time! In that price range The Silvia is hands down the best machine! (17 replies, last updated by Caroline1 October 13, 2007)

/ using the machine as much as being a problem with such home-made anything ventures. We both really love ice-cream, are snobs about it truth be told, but even keeping our frozen-treat-elitism in check find that it just... (15 replies, last updated by Tom Meg June 10, 2005)

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience using a hand-powdered grain mill for any extended period of time. I am interested in grinding my own grains for bread flour and some other uses (cut-oats, etc). The electric mills... (5 replies, last updated by dmd_kc August 27, 2009)

Also, this might help even more, I found it online at this web address http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/eg/50.htm HANDS DOWN – NO CONTEST – the stove top steamers are the best all around milk steamer. the... (41 replies, last updated by ideabaker January 19, 2009)

This morning, our second automatic drip coffee maker in 4 years died. It was a Krups. I don’t know what we are doing to burn out so many of these things- hubby and I make a nearly-full pot everyday and leave it on until the... (28 replies, last updated by MillCreek February 20, 2009)

to a couple of steam-driven machines to a couple of pump machines with a prolonged detour through manual piston machines and now on to my first semi-commercial semi-automatic machine! So with regards to your next purchase you may... (43 replies, last updated by FriendOfTheDevil September 17, 2008)

that doesn’t require me to wash half the stuff by hand first. Thanks for your suggestions. (12 replies, last updated by Whosyerkitty November 29, 2008)

Is there a real difference between hand-cut and machine-cut? I finally made it to Langer’s last week. I didn’t realize you were supposed to ask for hand-cut. I ordered the plain hot pastrami on rye. I was completely... (52 replies, last updated by notmartha April 26, 2007)