I received product from Hamilton Beach as compensation for this post
I have really enjoyed being a Hamilton Beach Ambassador. All good things must end, they say, and this is the last post I will do for them. This time, they sent me a Stack and Snap 10 Cup Food Processor. This baby is just the right size for me, as most of the time I am cooking for only two people, but on occasion, I make some food for a house full. I hosted a Christmas party for all of my 6 grandchildren, my son and his wife, my youngest daughter and her husband, my step-daughter and her husband, my sister and brother-in-law, and their daughter and her husband. That is a whole lot of people to cook for! This food processor was be able to handle it though.
Here is a list of the many features of this food processor:
- Easy stack & snap assembly
- Unique, patent-pending design requires no difficult twisting & locking
- Simple function guide shows you which blade to use & which button to press
- Big Mouth® feed tube reduces pre-cutting
- Sealed bowl prevents leaks
- Powerful 450 watt motor
- Reversible slice/shred disk
- Chopping S-blade locks into bowl and stays put during pouring
- Dishwasher safe blades, bowl, and lid
- Cord storage
I think the things I like the best about the unit are that I didn’t have to cut things very small to fit into the feed tube, so it definitely saved me time in the kitchen. I also liked that the chopping blade locks into the bowl. I have had food processors before, both mini ones and full sized ones, and that dangerous “S” blade has never locked on any of them. You have to be so careful not to let that thing come out and cut your fingers while you are trying to get the food out of the bowl after you have processed it. Not anymore, though! With the Hamilton Beach 7020, that is no longer a worry!
Another thing that I like about having a food processor is that I can save money and time. Instead of buying pre-shredded cheese, which always costs more, I was able to buy a block of cheese and shred it myself. Using the Hamilton Beach Stack and Snap 10 Cup Food Processor, I also saved time. In the past, it has taken me twenty minutes just to shred the cheese for making sausage balls for a big party. Using the food processor, it took me less than 10 minutes, and that included time for cleaning up the food processor when I was through with the shredding! Everyone knows that when you are prepping food for a party, every minute saved is valuable!
Here is the recipe that I used for the sausage balls for my party:
Gluten Free Sausage Balls
- 2 lbs pork sausage (I used mild, but you can use hot) any brand as long as it is gluten free
- 2 cups Pamela’s Pancake and Baking Mix (Or use your favorite brand of gluten free baking mix)
- 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
Let the sausage sit out of the refrigerator for about an hour to come to room temperature so it will be easier to mix. Place all sausage and Pamela’s Pancake and Baking mix in a large mixing bowl. Cut the block of sharp cheddar cheese into three pieces. Place in feed tube of food processor, and push with push tool until all cheese is shredded. Add cheese to mixing bowl. Squeeze all ingredients together with your hands until all of the cheese and baking mix is mixed in well. Pinch off pieces of the sausage cheese dough, and roll into balls about 1/2 the size of golf balls. Bake at 375° oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Makes 4 and a half dozen balls.
To help you get started out on the right foot in the brand new year of 2015, I am offering you two free printables: A Pantry Inventory Sheet and a Monthly Menu and Shopping List.Click the links below to download the printable forms.
2015 Pantry Inventory: To use the Pantry Inventory sheet, just go through your cabinets, pantry, freezer, refrigerator and anywhere else that you store food, and write down all the items you have on hand. That way, you will know what you have, and can “shop your pantry first”, especially during months when money is tight. I included a sample of how I filled mine in, adding in a stroke tally of duplicate items, so I know if I have 1 or 4 cans of tomatoes.
2015 Menu Template with shopping list: To use the monthly menu and shopping list, you use the calendar to fill to fill in meals your family likes, and make a shopping list for the month for everything you need to prepare all of those meals. When you have finished making your shopping list, look on your pantry inventory sheet, and cross off everything you already have that is on your shopping list, also known as “shopping your pantry first.” Also mark off the items you “bought” off your pantry inventory. Once you are finished making your menus for the week or for the month, and shopping your pantry, everything else left on your shopping list is what you will need to buy at the grocery store. I hope this helps even one person save money during the new year.
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We can save money in the new year by eating out less.
I need to really organize my weekly menus, so no last minute shopping! Take advantage of the sales and cook what I have (no waste!)
I will save money by just buying less and budgeting.
We plan on saving money by dining out less.
love to save deals using coupons
I am going to save a lot of money this year because instead of getting those pricey drinks at the coffee shop, I am making my own coffee at home. I got a new Keurig for Christmas!
I can save money in the new year by eating out less often, and making more meals at home….which I love to do anyway! 🙂
I just called this morning to lower my cable package to save money in this new year!
Well, we finally got our gas turned back on! OMG! Then they cracked the stove moving it back, so we had to wait for management to put in a “refurbished” stove. So we’ll save money by being able to cook REAL food again, instead of living on pricey frozen dinners (which are full of sodium that none of us need). Only took 3 months without gas!!!!!!
I love to price match and use coupons. A ton of stores price match and people don’t even know it.
We can save money definetly by eating out less.
We will be switching our cell phone service to one with better rates.
we joined a food co-op
I plan on saving money in 2015 by using coupons more. I want to be more organized so I can keep track of coupons better and not let them go to waste because I can’t find them when I need them or forget I have them until they are expired.
I want to learn to can some of our garden vegetables.
I plan on saving more money by unplugging things we aren’t using.
We’re going to be using a monthly budget and I plan on couponing more.
I will be car pooling as much as I can.
I am using more coupons, hitting sales for things I need only.
I can save money this year by doing more price comparisons when shopping.
we are going to save money buy looking at the ad and shopping where things are on sale.
cut down on loose fancy coffee drinks when we are out working. thankyou, ken
I search for sales,use coupons and very rarely eat out.
I want to use coupons more to save money.
I have always tried to use coupons and watch for sales. This year I am making it mandatory. No shopping without my coupons and sales flyers.
I could save a few bucks by cooking in more often.
I comparison shop online before heading to the stores to save money and gas. I try to wait for items to go on sale or have coupons before purchasing time.
I really need to get back into couponing. I was doing good at it but then got lazy. I will try to do better this year.
Try to buy in bulk when the price is low, and use lots of coupons
I can save money by not eating out and cooking more
I can not be as lazy and cut more coupons out of the paper this year;
I call and try to renegotiate my contracts every year.
I can save money by shopping sales and not buying things we don’t need just because the item is a good price.
I could save money by buying more items on sale, by checking circulars.
In 2015 I will be more deliberate about how I spend our money. I will use coupons, I will make more food from scratch, and I will look around the house if I need something. Often, I find something that works as well as the item I want.
i would buy discount gift cards! It might not be much but it goes along way!
I have found some wonderful apps for my phone that help me save money. The WalMart app has a new savings catcher. I scan my receipt into the app, and WalMart tells me if they find a price cheaper someplace else. I get the difference back. I also use Ibotta, JingIt, and CheckOut51 for rebates.
One way I plan to save money is by cooking at home more. Going out to eat is delicious but expensive!
I can probably start using more coupons.
I can probably use more coupons.
We plan on dining out less
start using all the coupons I clip!!
I have already started trying to save money this year today I cut $42 off my cable bill that is almost $500 in savings over this year
We save quite a bit of money, especially since we are a family of 6, by eating at home more often versus eating out.
I’m going to quit smoking which should save me about $160 a month
I am very happy to hear that you are quitting smoking! that will also save money on medical bills in the future. My husband finally quit 10 months ago!
I can save money by using coupons.
We can save money by cutting back on buying all junk foods like cookies, chips, pop…
I plan to cook in quantity one day each week and freeze portions for future meals. We will eat out much less.
That is a very good money saver. I like to cook a roasted chicken. We eat chicken and side dishes for two days, then I make chicken salad, and then use the bones to make a broth for chicken soup.
I will be doing a good bit of bulk buying and making fewer trips to the stores.
I plan to save money this coming year by planting more healthy foods in my own garden.
we are going to save money by quitting smoking!
Good for you! I am so happy to hear this. My husband finally quit smoking 10 months ago, and it has saved us soooo much money.
I can save money by closing off rooms in the house we don’t use so we don’t have to heat them.
That is a very big money saver. It works in summer too, so you don’t have to air condition them.
By eating out much less than we did in 2014
I can save money this year by using more coupons.
We will save money by always looking for coupon codes and ways to earn on online sites by shopping through places like Mypoints and ShopDiscover, etc. We buy gift cards for Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores where we spend a lot from our Grocery store, who gives us gas discounts on everything we buy in store. It adds up!
If you buy a lot of things from Amazon.com, you can save money by getting Amazon Prime. It costs $99 for a year, but you get free shipping on just about everything, plus movies, books, and tv shows for free.
One way I can save money in the new year is by buying meat in bulk and then using a Foodsaver to freeze the individual packages.
No more impulse buying, just get what is needed
I am insulating my home now so hoping on saving a lot that way
One way that I plan to save money in the new year is to use more coupons and shop for pantry items during buy one get one free specials.
I use about 5 different coupon/rebate apps on my phone plus Shopkick and Cartwheel to save money while shopping
I need to have a few fast meals in the freezer, so when I’m tired I can pull them out rather than order out.
cut back on eating fast food restaurants
I follow lots of bloggers that tell me about the best deals in my area.
I can stay out of Walmart 😉 I just get carried away. I plan to use my calculator as I walk around the store and add up the amounts as I go. This will help me “feel” the cost of items. and help to deter me from overshopping.
I will save my money by eating out less and making more meals at home!
I can drink less soda.
I will be eating out less and cooking at home. Home cooked food tastes better anyway!
I need to get my coupon system buttoned up and then I think I can really save money on products I really use.
We only have a Walmart here so we buy a lot of generic brands and that helps save. Also try to use coupons when we have them.
I’ll save money in the new year by shopping at our local farmer’s market for the freshest and least expensive produce.
i will try my best to stop doing impulse buying….as for the food processor, I’ve wanted one for 20 plus years…could never justify the expense.
Use more coupons and eat out less often. shop at consignment shops and run errands on the way to or from work so decrease extra driving
We’re going to cut out drinking soda pop.
I can save more money by bringing snacks wiht me when I’m going out.
I am going to save money by living simply with what I have instead of buying more.
Freezer cooking! I’m going to buy on sale as much as possible and put together meals that I just need to throw in the crockpot. That way, no more buying things and then failing to follow the meal plan-it’s not a good deal if I don’t end up using it.
We will be saving money by clipping coupons, keeping electronics unplugged when not in use, and shopping at thrift stores when possible!!
babydjs_mom@yahoo.com
One way we’re going to try to save money this year is to cut back on optional expenses like restaurants and (gulp) cable tv.
We can save money in the new year by couponing and taking my lunch to work.
We save money by couponing!!!
In 2015 I plan to save by multiple different ways. A few of them include getting a filter for my water spout instead of using water bottles and also clipping coupons. I can also stop splurging on stuff that I do not need!
I will use coupons.
I can save money by getting rid of the “I wants” and getting instead only the “I needs”.
I can save money by not smoking anymore.
I love to go to my local grocery store in the evening and purchase reduced produce. Most of the time it’s in perfect condition and doesn’t need to be cooked/used right away. I then base my meals on what I got on clearance.
My plan is of course, eat out less. But also shop smarter. I have 4 grocery stores with-in one mile of me (in different directions of course) I plan to start looking at the ads and hopping from store to store buying what is cheapest for the week at each store. Normally I would just shop in one store because of laziness.
I will save money by preparing my meals at home and not eating at restaurants
I am going to save money by enrolling in our company’s 401k plan!
We are on a mission to eat at home as much as possible. That will save us a lot of money.
I will save money by not going shopping, and sending my husband to store when I need something.My husband buys just what is on the list.
We are going to save money this year by spending less and stocking up more. We created a new budget and we started the 52 week saving challenge. Its going to be a great year.
I bought a coupon organizer binder so I hope to save money that way.
Buying a Brita water filter for the water I drink at home, and only use bottled water when absolutely necessary!
I plan on drinking my coffee at home and not going to starbucks as much!
I will be save by using more coupons cooking more at home save that way . Trying new recipes for sure.
I need to quit going to the convenience store for coffee. I’d save a lot of money because that is not the only thing I buy, even though I go in saying I will only buy coffee and NOTHING ELSE. I’ll probably lose weight too!
Making my own baby food with this food processor would save money!
I save money by coupon isn’t! Going to stores with a plan helps, too!!
I like to make a personal budget to keep track of my spending, comparison shop to find the lowest prices and buying items when on sale.
Using coupons and combining them with sales.
I can save money this year by clipping coupons.
wasting less fruits and veggies
I am saving money by using reusable snack and sandwich bags from Zookaboo and Itzy Ritzy.
I’m going to get better about using coupons and matching them up with weekly deals!
Shop the pantry and freezer before buying groceries.
My resolution is to leave all charge cards at home. I need to pay down debt and save money instead.
One way to save me money this year is to make my own nut butters and hummus
I can save money by using coupons.
We can save money by using coupons
I need to use more coupons
I’m couponing more.
No cable would be a good start.
I can save money by curbing my impulse purchases….especially at the grocery store.
I can use coupons and groupons
I have been using coupons when we shop for groceries and I am entering more sweeps for a chance to win kitchen gadgets such as this one. Will definitely be grateful on saving money this way.
Save money by entering sweeps like this one for kitchen gadgets
I am putting aside a set dollar amount each week – week one was $52, week two will be $51, etc, etc., and the last week will be $1 !!!
My husband and i both can save lots of money this year by quitting smoking.
I can save money by cooking at home more often!
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WE are doing a budget this year for the first time ever. Hoping it saves us some money.
Use coupons while shopping.
I am making a list before I go shopping,thanks
I will be making a list before I go shopping,and stick to it.
I am making a list before I go shopping,thanks
By doing the 52 week saving plan.
I am going to make some of my own furniture and home decorations by DIY. I have a new home now so I am excited to try my hand at making it exactly as I want it.
Diana C
Use coupons for everything
I will save money by eating more meals at home and eating out less
We are going to order in less and use coupons at the grocery store
Like to save deals using coupons.
I think if I use coupons and to price comparisons we can save money.
I can save money by cooking more at home
We’re going to stop eating out so much, and also take the time to look for coupons!
I can save money this year by eating out less and making our meals.
Definitely by eating in more!!! and more conscious about the items I buy.
We are saving money this year buy eating at home more often. We love to eat out….but with 2 adults and 3 kids, it adds up quickly. I have my crockpot to make soups, chili, and other meals for freezing.
By eating out less.
Thank you for the chance to win
It would help me eat healthier
couponing as much as possible!
We are trying to save money by only eating out once or twice a month instead of once or twice a week!
On January 19th I am having all of my teeth pulled. I will be saving money by not throwing away leftovers. I will need a juicer or blender to stay healthy. Thank You for your consideration. I hope I win.
I’m going to stop shopping as much for items I don’t need! Particularly clothes!
refrain from impulse shopping.
I can save money by shopping for necessitates instead of luxuries and while shopping, shop for deals instead of full priced items .
Like fabgrandma I also like to think I am pretty thrifty. I check for all the freebies and coupons that I can on the internet and I also use as many coupons as allowed. On an average shopping trip I save 50% or more and on my last shopping trip I saved $168 I spent $111 so I saved more then 1/2.
I can save money by using less electricity
We will save money in the new year by shopping with coupons & eating at home as a family more often!
andysavi.mom@gmail.com
Looking for deals online and using coupons is what I plan to do to save money.
You can save money by making your lunch instead go out to eat for lunch when at work.
Eat of less and shop for the best deals
I am going to cut my cable and go to Netflix.
Cooking from scratch
I will stop eating out as much with my kids and cook at home it is a necessity
I will be cooking more and eating out less.
I save money by cooking at home, and by making foods that are too expensive to buy in the store pre-made. My old food processor (I bought it at a thrift shop for $8) is shot. It’s made so many delicious batches of hummus. We go through tons of it, and the cost would be prohibitive to buy all that in a store.
Thanks for a perfect giveaway!
We are getting rid of our land line, shopping SMARTER, repurposing / re & upcycling and following these simple but wise words:
Use what you HAVE to invent / create what you Need / Want.
You’ll be amazed at what you can do!
I can save money by taking better care of myself and what I put into my body!
Watching what I put into my body!
I am saving by meal planning and using coupons.
I can save money by planning my meals and eating at home.
by sticking to my grocery list and not impulse buy
I will be using more coupons and looking for coupon match ups!
We will be eating out list and shopping with a grocery list
We will save by eating out less and shopping with a list
I can save more money this year by being more diligent with my price comparing. I often forget to do it!
I can save money by using coupons and shopping the sales.
We can save money by not dining out so much. We’ve gotten into the bad habit of ordering out or going to restaurants a few times a week. EEK!!
I am doing more couponing, and when it is warm out I hang my clothes on the wash line to dry. Also grow my own herbs and veggies.
I can make meal plans for the week ahead.
cut cable down
Prepare meals at home and avoid take out!
I save money this year by using the sale papers to do my grocery shopping and only buying stuff that is on sale. I also wash out plastic freezer bags because we buy and divide a lot of food and I probably go through 4 to 5 bags a day.
I’ll save money by making meals at home and eating out less
Planning out meals for at least 3 days ahead to have all items needed on hand.
By trying to plan my meals better in advance so as to reduce food waste.
By having a budget
One way I can save money in the new year is by cutting out soda from my household.
Stop eating out!
I plan to use more coupons and to make sure I pay my bills before spending any money. Thanks for the opportunity to win
One way I will save money is matching coupons to on sale products and stocking up when I get a good price.
We are saving money by eating out less you can also save money by putting all your change in a jar.
We are going to save money by eating out less and finding cheaper things to do for fun.
vmkids3 at msn dot com
We can save by eating more at home.
I’m going to start writing out the budget by hand to save money!
I could clip more coupons.
We have cut back on eating out and also impulse buying at the grocery store(we eat before we go)
I could save more money by clipping coupons more often
I stop buying coffee . I bring from home now.
Pack my lunch instead eating in the cafeteria at work.
I will be taking my lunch to work instead of buying.
Planning meals, and prepping ahead of time cuts down on going out if it’s ready to go. You just have to keep it interesting; planning snacks (cucumbers and hard-boiled eggs), cutting back on soda by buying a water purifier.
I’ll shop more at thrift stores when I need something (not just want something)
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
use coupons
I can save money by eating out a lot less and cooking at home a lot more.
Laurie Emerson
I’m saving money by buying FRESH foods rather than processed!
I can save money by buying more in bulk
I will save money by shopping online using free shipping and not gas.
I will be using coupons to save money and taking my lunch to work instead of buying every day.
I can save money by actually sticking to the budget I make. I’m great at making one, but we don’t follow it well.
I will be watching the ads more diligently to match up coupons for items that we use.
Get rid of cable and go old fashoned!
I can save money this year by making and sticking to a budget.
I plan to save money by sticking to a budget.
I can save by shopping around for car insurance, printing coupons off the computer and stop ordering so much online.
I can save money this year by not going out to eat as often. Thank you
I save money by buying in bulk even for one person…me.
We save money by purchasing in bulk. I love purchasing meats in large amounts then dividing out for meals. With a family of 3 this saves lots.
i’m doing couponing for every time i shop
I was going to upgrade to a smartphone this year, but i really don’t need one so I’m going to save money by sticking with my slide phone. also, I want to coupon more.
I plan on saving money by only purchasing what I have on my grocery list and not picking up extra things as I shop.
We’re saving $1 bills that have certain numbers on them – 8,9,12 – you’d be amazed how they add up….try it, pick 3 numbers!
Using more coupons and stocking up
we are going to save money by packing our lunches this year
I can save money by shopping clearance aisle’s at the store and by using coupons.
I shop the clearance shelves and do price matching when buying groceries.
I will shop the clearance aisle and price match on groceries.
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Thank You for the giveaway…we ended our overpriced cable tv service on January 1st to save $$$ !
I am using a lot of coupons and putting some money back every week out of my paycheck