Cuisinart CSB77 SmartStick

Pros: very easy to use, attachments are dishwasher safe, doesn't take up much cabinet real estate

Cons: a bit expensive

The Bottom Line:

As time goes by, I appreciate the Cuisinart SmartStick Handheld Blender more and more. I'm going to say that this is probably my favorite appliance purchase of the past year.

Review: After reading about a recipe involving butternut squash, apples, and pears, I decided that I wanted to get a stick blender so I could make it myself. Time passed and I used the squash and fruit for other things. My husband remembered the comment,...

Pros: Design, power, attachments, easy-to-use, price.

Cons: Not all parts dishwasher-safe, no wall-mounts, one-speed only.

The Bottom Line: Despite a few shortcomings, this is a nice offering in a crowded niche. Comparison shop for the best price.

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A chef is only as good as his tools and last night at that critical stage of soup-blending, my Fred Meyer hand blender gave up the ghost. It was never very good for cooking, anyway. Luckily, I live within three blocks of two chef...

Pros: Quick-chop that makes enough for a recipe, smoothie-master.

Cons: Bogs down on ice cream drinks and most parts need hand washing.

The Bottom Line: I recommend the SmartStick as a handy and fast way to fine-chop or puree foods for recipes and for mixing non-ice cream drinks.

Review: I love this gadget. I was looking for a shake mixer and fell in love with this multi-function dream. In the space of seconds with nary a tear, I can chop a half onion to fine mince. Pesto? Presto! Small batches of dips whip up in an instant and...

Pros: Convenient, Works well, small footprint on counter

Cons: Corded but that's not that bad as cord wasn't in the way.

The Bottom Line: Much better than a blender and I believe the chopper function will also be superior.

Review: I received this today as an early birthday present from my sister.

She knows I have benefited from drinking Walker Low Carb Drinks several times a day. I just started about a month ago and the only hassle is that I have been using a...

Pros: Easy clean-up, quick change attachments

Cons: No speed control

The Bottom Line: Even at twice the price this is something that would be a worthwhile purchase for ANYONE'S kitchen.

Review: I've been looking around for a nice hand blender for a while and happened across this deal at our local Sam's club recently. I know that I shouldn't be buying myself things so close to the holidays, but at $30 I couldn't pass it up. All I really...

Pros: Easy to clean. Powerful

Cons: none

Review: This is an amazing tool. I am vegetarian and get tired of chopping veggies especially onions. This is a great solution. It is easy to chop to the desired consitency. Very easy to clean.

Pros: Great size, easy to clean. Love the attachments!

Cons: I wish it was battery powered.

Review: I bought this so that I could blend up food for my baby. I love this. I still use this and she's almost 2 1/2 years old. I've used it to make my own baby food, grind up nuts, make soups, etc. Smoothies are next!

Pros: Multi function.

Cons: Misses the wall mount.

Review: I love this hand blender. It works as expected and worth the price. The attachment chops everything great and also creates a good paste of tomatoes etc. All the parts are dishwasher safe and very easy to clean. Very easy to manage as compared to the...