Braun MR 5550 CA MultiQuick Professional

Pros: Space efficient, versatile use, sharp blades get the job done every time, easy to use.

Cons: 3 recipes in instruction booklet.

The Bottom Line: For the little chef that exists in all of us, the Braun Multiquick Handheld Blender MR5550 is "the indispensible MUST HAVE" appliance that makes preparing nutritious food fun again!

Review: I love to cook but at times there just isn't too much time to whip up something tasty and nutritious. Especially when you have to locate a grater, a whisk, a blender, a chopper and still find room on the countertop to prepare the ingredients before you ...

Pros: Power, ease of use, variable speed, cleanup

Cons: Attachments, too attractive for dogs to resist, isn't sold by piece, where is the MR5000?

The Bottom Line: Totally recommend it if you want power and finesse. It *is* expensive, but I found it durable and worth the price. Just keep it out of your dogs mouth.

Review: I bought this model handblender off of eBay, after getting tired of using a bar blender to puree soups. I had to wait for the soup to cool a bit, the bar blender could never handle the whole batch, hot soup would splash out, you know the drill. The ...

Pros: Powerful, Convenient, and Versatile. Best in it's class, I would say.

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I really love this little machine, and I keep on trying to find opportunities to give it as a gift, as I know it will be well appreciated.

Review: This is a little powerhouse of a machine. I've had mine for over a year, and have enjoyed it. I use it at least 5 times a week, in many different ways. Utility: I use the chopper blade and bowl attachment almost every day. It does herbs, garlic, ...

Pros: Ultra Powerful, light weight, replaces many other small appliances.

Cons: Only comes in white.

The Bottom Line: This is one kitchen appliance purchase you will not regret. It doesn't collect dust - you will most likely use it on a daily basis.

Review: This is the most powerful hand-held blender I have ever purchased. We went through several of the inexpensive ones (+/- $20 range), and also tried the Sanyo with the re-chargeable batteries. This Braun model is a true work horse. I have packed away ...

Pros: Versatile, easy to clean, powerful, great accessories

Cons: Wire whisk splashes some, I wouldn't crush ice with it

The Bottom Line: Unless you're looking for a machine to crush ice all the time, this is a must-have for anyone who loves to prepare food.

Review: I just tossed away a smoothie blender. You name a way it could stink, and it did: poorly made, impossible to clean, just a nightmare. It was so tough to scrub the inside of the dispenser valve-- where the springs and such are housed-- that I swear I ...

Pros: Easy to use, lightweight, durable, high-quality design.

Cons: Not a replacement for a heavy-duty blender such as a VitaMix

The Bottom Line: If you prepare baby food, soups, or sauces, this item is a time saver.

Review: Due to dietary restrictions (wheat product, additives and artificial flavors), I avoid most processed foods. It is simply too time consuming, and impossible in some cases, to determine the actual ingredients in many processed foods. This is where the ...

Pros: multi-tasking is easy; clean up is a snap too

Cons: pricey

Review: I got this tool after my Braun handheld bit the dust. I paid a bit more, but oh is this worth it. You get the stick blender which does a number on soups as well as TWO different container blenders. I love the fact that I can puree over 30 oz of sauce a ...

Pros: Speed, power and accessories

Cons: NONE!

Review: I bought this little gem on a whim. I do not know how I survived without it. It can whip a banana and a cup of 2% milk into a thick milk shake. My three old asks for them all the time! The ice crusher is amazing! Yes it is a bit more - but the ...

Pros: versatile, sturdy, easy to use

Cons: none so far

Review: I've had this for over a year, and it's one of the most frequently used items in my kitchen. The blender attachment makes easy work of making pureed soups, baby food, hummus, tapenade, etc. We've use the whisk attachment for making amazing meringues ...

Review: Although very powerful, I am somewhat dissapointed that it can't do all the thunderstick can do ( wh...