I am following the recipe at for ht************** making cat food. I like the grinder. It is easy to use and to clean, but it does not grind chicken thigh bones finely enough for the cats. However, the grinder instructions clearly warns that it is "does not grind bones". So, I run the Big bone fragments through another appliance and then through the grinder (the small dial) - does not break up the gristle on the ends. Kitties still get some of the benefits of the bones, marrow, and blood...calcium, etc. Kitties are eating the food and hope to save money as their canned **** food runs $*.** x 2/day.