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The one item I would NEVER want to be without!
Braun, who else!... I recently graduated from the basic Braun stick blender (which still works perfectly and looks like new after 2+ years of daily use) to this technological gem. Reason: I like to add ice cubes to smoothies and low cal frozen desserts, and I didn't want to burn out my old unit. Also, the whisk attachment looked tempting for smaller batches of egg whites or anything whipped. The unit also comes with a handy chopper for smaller jobs, but I haven't used that since I already o...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review can be read at Amazon.Com |
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08/06/2003
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A Kitchen Must Have
Everyone needs this blender. Use it for one day, and you'll wonder how you lived with out it.The variable speed 400 watt motor can crush ice, chop nuts, puree sauces, make smoothies, etc. The convienent size ensures you'll use it when you need it, unlike some bulky kitchen appliances. Mine's mounted on the wall, next to the range, right where I'll need it.I do aggree with some previous reviewers, that a stainless shaft would look better, but for those of us with non-stick cookware (love...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by John V. Pozniak "johnpozniak" can be read at Amazon.Com |
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02/09/2003
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San Jose, CA United States
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OUCH!
this is really a great blender, but for god's sake BE CAREFUL!! i was using it to cut butter into flour for a pie crust (which, when done right works beautifully), and being that butter is slippery, my finger slipped onto the "on" button by accident while i was working in the bowl with my other hand. i know, i know, it sounds stupid, but i am not an overtly klutzy person! suffice it to say that i am glad that i still have my finger. though a few stitches made it all better, i felt ...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by K. McHugh "crunchyapple" can be read at Amazon.Com |
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05/21/2003
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East Stroudsburg, PA
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It's a major hit with a couple of big misses
If you are looking for a decent hand blender at a good price, then this unit's for you. This product's hits are its powerful 400 Watt motor and a sturdy design that makes light work of most chopping, grinding, mixing, and puree'ing chores. I think the only thing it won't do is turn small stones into sand. Also, you gotta love the variable speed and the no-splash head.However, no good review would be complete without highlighting how this unique product could have been made even better:1...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review can be read at Amazon.Com |
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This baby ROCKS!
One day, I'm browsing kitchen gadgets on amazon.com (as I am wont to do), and I see this hand blender. I think to myself "Gee, this looks pretty handy, but would I ever have use for one?" In another screen, I'm talking to a friend so I ask her if she has one. She says yes, and it is the best thing since sliced bread. She tells me there are some models you can't control the speed on and some you can and the variable speed one is the one you want. So I bought this one.WELL. I don't know ...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by Sheri in Reho can be read at Amazon.Com |
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04/24/2003
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Worth its weight in gold.... no platinum
I have been using an older version of this Braun for more than a year, and I can say that it is the best money I have ever spent on a kitchen item, and perhaps the best under [$$$] I have ever spent on anything. I have all the kitchen tools, most professional level, and all the garage tools that anyone could want, but for my money this is the real deal. Spend the extra for this professional model and you will not be disappointed. The extra power is well worth the extra $$. It is amazing. Clean u...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by Zen Williston can be read at Amazon.Com |
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10/23/2002
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not sure i can live without it anymore
any cook will find many, many uses for this wonderful product.a friend who is a very good cook told me about his stick blender. i was desperate for a tool to use in indian-style cooking to puree the various small amounts of spices and other flavorings some recipes call for (i am not about to spend hours with a mortar and pestle). When this product appeared in my gold box, i bought it immediately.it is amazing. i've used it to puree beans and make fruit/yoghurt drinks, chop small amounts...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by E Rice can be read at Amazon.Com |
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08/08/2003
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western ny state
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Powerful gadget
I am very impressed with the heftiness and solid build of this stick blender. I have another Braun, much smaller, which now feels like a toy compared to this one. Time to retire the little, less powerful one. I also like the size of the food chopper - it is much bigger than the mini choppers that are in the market. You can easily put in all the ingredients for salsa or guacamole, and chop it all in one chopping session, rather than chop little portions as you would in a mini chopper. Much eas...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by qrkymerlot "me" can be read at Amazon.Com |
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05/14/2004
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Umbelievable!
I just purchased the Braun 5550 hand blender and I am ecstatic with it! I could just absolutely kick myself for waiting sooooo long to make the move. I have always used a volcanic rock mortar and pestle to make my salsa, but having used my Braun, I will never use it again. It chopped my ingredients exactly like I wanted them. Also chopped my strawberries for shortcake to perfection. Made my egg salad a dream come true. The only thing you have to be careful about is overloading the chopper bowl ...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by Cinoreah can be read at Amazon.Com |
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04/13/2004
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93%
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Constantly in use!
This is a neat, handy and versatile kitchen tool. I use a kenwood chef for large mixing jobs, but this wand blender for a range of smaller jobs.Using the closed compartment which contains a blade you can make breadcrumbs in seconds, and you can chop nuts, vegetables and rough sauces or salzas.The whisk is handy for beating up a small amount of cream or eggs.But it is the wand blender that sees the most service. It is great for pureeing soups in the pot, I use it to mix cheese and tofu...
Braun 400 Watt Hand Held Blender (MR5550CA) review by Sailoil can be read at Amazon.Com |
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01/20/2003
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