357357 Fri Jan 05 19:24:32 -0800 2007 9 41 Cookware 0 2157010 When I wasn't looking, my mother-in-law managed to give us a spaetzle maker this Christmas. We make spaetzle approximately once every 3-4 years. We try to eschew "uni-taskers" (small kitchen), so is there anything else I can do with this thing? I'd be happy to use it if it's good for anything besides spaetzle... Fri Jan 05 19:24:32 -0800 2007 16753 apilston 1 2157018 I have one and have never figured out anything else to do with it but when my old one broke I did replace it. We don't make spatzle any more frequently than you do but it sure beats pushing the dough through a colander or individually off the tip of a spoon. Fri Jan 05 19:27:09 -0800 2007 2157010 10285 Candy 2 2157034 I'm with Candy on this one - it really works well for the purpose, and doesn't take up much room, particularly if you take it apart to store it. And I know this veers on OT here but, Candy - have you tried making them w/ soy flour? I've done half AP half soy and really couldn't tell the difference. Fri Jan 05 19:30:43 -0800 2007 2157018 10985 MMRuth 1 2157590 No I don't do anything with soy except use the sauce. Fri Jan 05 21:29:08 -0800 2007 2157010 10285 Candy 2 2157858 The soy flour makes it a lower carb spatzle. Fri Jan 05 22:23:01 -0800 2007 2157590 10985 MMRuth 3 2157868 That is handy to know. Thanks. Fri Jan 05 22:28:35 -0800 2007 2157858 10285 Candy 1 2157646 That will depend on the type or construction of the unit. I mean some are made so close to a potato ricer or a rotary food processor it could be used as such. My grandmother made spatzle with an "S" wire potato masher. She used the same tool for veggies and to crumble up hamburger or sausage in the skillet. You just may have to be a bit more creative- ??? ----- Fri Jan 05 21:39:35 -0800 2007 2157010 60276 RShea78 1 2157885 I use mine to rice potatoes for masheds. I find myself making spaetzle more and more, especially for company. Everyone simply loves the dish. Fri Jan 05 22:33:34 -0800 2007 2157010 20260 Spot 1 2351973 DO you prefer the rotary type of the one that is rectangular with the box that goes back and forth? Sun Mar 04 18:15:30 -0800 2007 2157010 11981 Gabbeh 1 2353035 They are perfect for making galuska. ;-) Mon Mar 05 07:33:58 -0800 2007 2157010 24461 slowcookedbeef