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11-03-2011, 01:53 PM
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Okay, so who has this gadget? I have one that I acquired as a prize many years ago, but it was so flimsy and never worked all that well. So, it became the gag gift in the family that would get passed to a new family each Christmas.
Anyway, I would like to get a new one since I like the concept of it for pureeing soups, but want one that actually works.
Maryann
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My Braun boat motor has been serving me well for about 13 years now. Just used it the other day.
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I have 2 warnings for you. Roy "thought" (there he went thinking for himself again...
) that when it was on my Christmas list years ago, a battery powered one sounded safer to him, so I didn't have to worry about a cord.
what a piece of crap!
Then, he thought again...and got a plastic one (don't ask me why) and it started melting in hot marinara sauce.
finally I bought my own - Cuisinart and I love it!!
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I have the stainless Cuisinart with the attachments. I got it last year and LOVE it!
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Jeannette, which one do you have?
Okay, so far one vote for Braun and two for Cuisinart. That helps. Anybody else?
Maryann
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I have the cuisinart brand one.
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What Daphne said. I use the small food processer attachment more than my regular processer.
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Yeah, I have one, a Cuisineart Smart Stick that extends about 3" more. It's white and plastic, but I've used it to smooth the veggies and broth I make with Pot Roast in a Crock Pot to make an amazing gravy and it didn't melt. It's a lot safer than ladling hot stuff into a blender!
If it ever breaks (doubt it, only use it a couple times a year), I'd get a stainless steel one to hold up to the heat. Got a restaurant supply place in the area? Check out their prices first.
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I have one, well i lied i have 2. It is probably the appliance i use the most. I found that the key in it is wattage. Do not get the 200W one they are useless. The one I have is 550W and it is AMAZING. Have had it for two years. I bought it on amazon. Here is the link to the one I have
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00281QTE0I