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Rating:  - What a Godsend!
No, I'm not kidding. This handy little guy has saved me counter space, time and cleaning up. I am able to make cakes, muffins, great tasting pure fruit juices in an instant. I thought that this little gadget wouldn't be able to live up to its promise, but it's proved me wrong. I bought it out of desperation, after my Moulinex broke down. The first thought in my head was "what about counter space?" Well, Mr. Braun made sure he left nothing out. Because of his great mind, the device comes with a wall mounting so you don't have to clutter your counter with clumsy top-heavy things.I read in a review for this product that it doesn't last. What could possibly be wrong with this when you need to chop something really fast? Like any normal person, I use the device, clean it and put it away. Simple as that! You can even go as far as using it and putting it back in the box. That is what I did up til the time the wall mount was set up. Now I can watch my weight, drink homemade milkshakes, and chop away at those tear jerking onions without shedding a single tear.
And, when I'm done, I just rinse everything in the sink and clip it back onto the wall til the next time.
No more fuss having to make the perfect omelet either. With the handy wire whisk, you'll have a nice fluffy omelet in no time. Watch out for how much pressure you apply to the speed accelerator button, because you may find your cake mix blending in pretty well with the paint on your wall. In that case, avoid using a shallow bowl. Use a deeper mixing bowl, bigger than the size recommended for your ingredients. Happy cooking! Hope my review helped you.
Rating: - A Unique Appliance, NOT A Blender Substitute!
I've had stick blenders for many years and use them constantly. Their particular talents are those the other reviewers have noted. I am single and love using mine for small, one-portion things. And, of course, the ability to use it at the range. The chopper is indeed superb for chopping nuts, and also fresh spices and herbs. However, for larger portions, or heavier-duty blending, a full-size blender is still the best. Both appliances exist side-by-side in my kitchen, and both get lots of use. As with all small appliances, give yourself time to learn the hand blender's techniques, and you will be amply repaid with its convenience. If possible, try to find a copy of Braun's hand blender cookbook, now out of print--it's superb!
Rating: - very good for small jobs, but not durable
In last 3 years I owned two MR430HC/AC-s. The first one lasted more then a year, being used 2-3 times a week. It was the only "blender/food processor" in my kitchen. It chopped herbs and nuts, and once even some meat, blended soups and smoothies, whisking eggs, and even mixing flour with butter for pastry. Then I guess I gave it too hard a job to do (the flour and butter for pastry that was) and the motor failed. I loved the applience so much I immediately got another one, promising myself not to ask too much of such a little guy. Another year passed, I always remembered not to use it for too hard jobs, but the motor failed again. I am not getting a third one.
I think I need something bigger. This guy is just too small to be the only applience of this kind in my kitchen.
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