Braun Hand Blender Multiquick

Braun Multiquick Deluxe Hand Blender & ChopperWe is such an automatic and indispensible tool ,this hand blender has only have far fewer parts to wash, and they are easier to manage. For bigger jobs I still have the Processor and Blender, but this is wonderfiul for all those little jobs that aren't worth such an investment.It's a sort of mini blender, one that goes right into the soup pot. It's got a wisk attachment, and a little hopper with a blade that dices veggies (especially onions) very well. (They call this attachment a spice grinder, but I still use my mortar and pestle for that. It would probably grind coffee pretty well though.) It seems primarily designed for soups, but I've found lots of tasks for it in other areas. The Braun Multiquick 430 HC consists of a motor housing with cord that twist-locks into a blending attachment. It can also lock into a whisk attachment, or the top portion of a mini-chopper. It includes a two-cup plastic measuring cup as well, sized and shaped so that you can use the blender to blend small amounts of liquids in it.

While you need to wipe off the motor housing by hand, the lock-on attachments are dishwasher-safe.Because of the way the blender attachment is shaped, with the plastic housing circling the blade, you don't have to worry that the blade will get banged around and dulled on the dishwasher rack. With enough use the blades will eventually dull, of course. But until then they work wonders, easily pureeing soups of all kinds. The chopper attachment is surprisingly effective, and I've used it to chop small amounts of herbs into confetti in split seconds. It's also very easy to assemble, use, de-assemble, and wash in the dishwasher--easier than a mini-prep food processor. The whisk is a handy attachment, and the multiquick does have enough power to produce whipped cream, although it takes more time than it does with a full-power two-beater hand mixer. The only thing to notice about this item is the on-button. It isn't very sensitive; it requires a firm push, it's easy to accidentally let up on it, and it takes some amount of force to keep it pushed in. Overll this blender is very handy. Reasonably priced and works very well. It is powerful. Because the shaft base is plastic, used it right in the non-stick pots and not worry about damaging the bottom of the pot.Remember don't drop the plastic chopper container. it can break/crack. Being a Braun product, however, I have to admit that the quality is high.