Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice: How???

[SandyM]

Seeing the thread on clementines, and squeezing the last batch for juice (which sounds AMAZING!!!), I'm curious - what equipment do you use for squeezing OJ? The hand-held cone-shaped thingy, where you press the half orange over the cone to extract the juice? Or an electric juicer? I don't want to spend a fortune on the thing, but want it to be effective.

[lsdesign]

I have an electric model from the 70's that I inherited from my parents. I use it occaisionally and I'm glad I have it when I do. Last summer I made real lemonade for my kids and their lemonade stand and it was a life saver. I think there are many inexpensive models out there like Black & Decker. I haven't used the manual one just electric.

[AndreaU]

We use the Juiceman II (as seen on TV). We've had it 5 years now and use it all the time. Orange juice is our standard but we like to experiment with other fruits & veggies. Clemenines are good to mix in with oranges as are cranberries or pineapple. With this machine, many fruits don't need to be peeled, just cut them up and go.

[kwormann]

Here is a tip I found on juicing:

roll the lemons, limes, oranges etc until they get soft. Cut into halves, quarters, etc and then hand squeeze.

It is easy (and I have small hands)

Kim

[Mamasue]

I use the hand cone shape thingy that is glass. I use it because its real old and was one that my grandmothers probably used. Somehow the juice taste better.... http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[ElinorC]

I use the 'cone-shaped thing' since it is fast, and EASY to clean. Anything that has to be taken apart and washed (a juicer) each time is too much work for a glass of juice.

[Deedy]

Mamasue: I know how you feel about using your grandmother's "stuff" - I still use my mom's old Revere copper bottom 1 quart saucepan - makes me feel good to have my mom's and grandmother's kitchen items in my own home. My dishes were my aunt's and I use them everyday, even though they are china - what are they for, anyway? Somehow we are a little bit closer to those we love - don't you think?

[Colleen]

Deedy,
Me too!
I have my grandma's old saucepan's (I'm sure that they will just last forever) I also have here dinnerware. Just plain white and classy!