Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 200 Watt 2 Speed Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome

I have a food processor which is great to use for all things blending, mixing, grinding, etc. But I've realized that it is sometimes a chore to have to lug out that 10-15 lb behemoth every time I want to mix up a few things or make a smoothie for the wife. So I decided to buy this hand blender while it was on sale and I'm really glad I did. Pros: - Easy to clean: I usually detach the blender portion and have it soaking in some water as I either finish up what I was making or eat. Then when I am ready to wash I'll attach it back into the power portion and run it in some soapy water, voila! All clean. - Lightweight: Fairly small and when broken apart it can fit in any cabinet or drawer. - Easy to hold: I've read a fair amount of reviews that complain about the placement of the safety switch on top. I usually start the blender firmly inside whatever I am going to blend, then I'll hold the blender with my right hand (finger on whichever speed I want to use) and with the other hand hit the safety button. Once the blender is going (you have to keep your finger pressed down on the speed) you can keep it going without pushing the safety button again. It isn't very difficult once you get the hang of it and I haven't made a mess in the kitchen yet (includes blending whole tomatoes right in the can). - Efficient blending/grinding: So far I've blended smoothies (frozen strawberries, banana, milk), whole tomatoes in the can into a puree, homemade mayo (within 10 sec), and a mixture for my chili base. The chili base I wasn't sure if it was going to work because I placed the following inside of the cup that came with the blender: ripped up pieces of dried ancho, California, and Arbol chili peppers, anchovie filets, chunks of chocolate, whole star anise, whole cloves, and tomato paste/soy sauce/marmite/chicken broth. After a few seconds though, I could tell that it worked perfectly. There were a few pieces of chili at the end, but nothing that caused any problems. I was pretty pleased with the result. Cons: - None so far, but I'll update later if I run into any. I know another complaint was the length of the power cord, but I honestly think it is pretty decent length. Compared to fryers, electric skillets, and other appliances this hand blender has a very generous power cord. I'd definitely buy again in a heartbeat. Especially at such a low price.

This is a great item...I use it constantly. At this point I have owned this immersion blender for 6 months, using it several times a week. This great tool has sent my Cuisinart food processor (previously the star of the kitchen) to a hidden corner of a lower cabinet, where it rarely sees the light of day. My son loves smoothies, but before I got this blender, I hated making them because the food processor was a huge mess to clean up. Plus, the processor's blades are very sharp, and must be washed separately. I am clumsy enough that I am fearful of a deep cut every time I wash those blades. It has not happened yet, but I fear it still may. When I bought this immersion blender, I was concerned about some of the issues raised by other reviewers for similar blenders... mainly the broken plastic gearings of the motor handle. I have had no problems at all with that. I can only assume that the users were trying to grind up hard objects, such as ice, by putting downward pressure on the blade head against the bottom of the provided processing beaker. I am careful that I do not process hard objects, but honestly I think it could probably handle that too. I would say hold the blade head above the bottom and let the blades churn the ice, thus avoiding applying heavy pressure to the motor unit. But, then, I avoid using ice anyway. TIPS -- 1. Easy storage. I wrap the cord around the motor handle and put it on the shelf, then put the blade arm in the beaker and put that next to the motor on the same shelf. All is very light, compact and occupies very little space. 2. Easy cleanup. Compared to the food processor, this is night and day. I drop the blade head in water as soon as I am done, to let it soak. When I clean up, I wash the beaker like any cup (it's clear plastic, so do not use abrasive wash pads) then put the wash pad tip in the blade head, twist it a few times and then rinse it. This keeps my fingers away from the blades, and still cleans up perfectly. No cut fingers! 3. A tip for usage. When I first began using the blender, I would plug it in, insert it into the cup and begin blending the food. Often, I would stop to add additional ingredients (leaving the entire blender upright in the beaker) then resume processing. I found that sometimes the weight of the cord on the motor handle could cause the whole blender to tip over, spilling the beaker's contents ... big mess! Since then, I press the rear release button to remove the motor section, but leave the blade arm still in the beaker. Then I snap the top half (the motor half) back in place when I am ready to resume blending. This works very well. It only takes one or two spills to see the benefits of this approach. I can't say enough good things about this blender. I really really like the whole idea of an immersion blender and this one is very good. I had never even heard of immersion blenders until I came upon a recipe that specified the use of one. I was puzzled, so I looked it up, bought this one, and will never go back.

I am very happy with this blender. I did a *ton* of research online before I bought it. In the end, the price point combined with a 3-year warranty pushed this immersion blender to the top. I also liked the reviews that it could handle making a smoothie from frozen fruit. My blender arrived last night. The packaging was not too overdone and it was easy to open. The blender came assembled and with a plastic cup/bowl. I tried it out making bullet-proof coffee this morning. It worked so well! There are two speeds -- high and low. The button is easy to operate and the blender feels stable in the cup/bowl. It created a great emulsion. And clean-up was a dream. You press one button which causes the bottom portion to release. I wiped the handle off, washed the attachment and the bowl and tucked them away. Storage is easy too. They both stand up in my cabinet. I put the attachment inside the bowl to keep it clean. Overall, I'm really happy with the quality of the product and its appearance. **UPDATE** I wanted to add some additional information since I've been using the blender for a while. Actually, daily since I got it. It continues to work great blending my hot coffee and grassfed butter. The hot coffee hasn't warped the blender bowl or caused the blade any damage. I've also used it twice to make smoothies. This evening I asked it to take on a food processor job -- making pesto. I can't say it was a perfect performance, even using Cuisinart's instructions (www.cuisinart.com/recipes/sauces/8196.html). However, with some tweaks to the instructions (If you message me, I'm happy to share) I made some really good pesto with this immersion blender. I couldn't be happier with the purchase and I know it works way better than my old Ninja.

I love the Cuisinart blender we have in the USA, which is why I ordered this one (at 3 times the price) for use in the UK. But what came was a standard US blender, that requires a 120v 60Hz power supply. It even came with a US plug, which at least saved me from plugging it in and blowing it up.

I made potato soup for my first use and it turned my soup into a nice thick soup with no fiber left Took about 20 seconds. I was surprised on how fast it worked and I had no spillage or soup flying. No mess at all and it takes like 20 seconds to clean it. Just press the button and the shaft comes off and is ready to be rinsed under the sink. There is a button at the top to press for a second and then one presses one of the power buttons to activate the blender. One can then release the top button. I think its a set up to make it child safe Also the shield around the blade also prevents one from accidentally cutting one self with the sharp blade. One can push it all the way down to the bottom of the pan, and the blade will not touch the pan as its recessed inside the shield.

Excelente calidad de materiales y acabado, funcionamiento con nivel de ruido aceptable, fácil de operar y limpiar, muy seguro y velocidades adecuadas de funcionamiento.

Se ve de bu na calidad. Me gusta para hacer salsa Italia Ana y moler directo en la olla. El equipo tiene un botón de seguridad en la parte de arriba que hace difícil el manipularla con una sola mano.

For the price, this is definitely the reference immersion blender. Superb for making smoothies, and the stainless steel is clean with a mere hot water rinse. The two interlocking buttons, however, are horribly designed. I could tolerate the interlock (a button you have to push on the top in order to unlock the two speed buttons on the side) but the side buttons are so small and hard to press that I always have to hold the blender 180° from what it's designed to, from mostly the tip of my fingers, which is easy to drop, unlike all other immersion blenders I've ever known, which you can hold solidly with your whole hand and trigger with a large button. In addition to these very poorly designed buttons, the interlock also means that you need both hands to start the blender, during which time you can't hold the container, which requires way more coordination than such a task ever should.