I've changed my mind about this blender Cuisinart CSB-77

My original review was very negative, but I have come to really enjoy the Cuisinart Stick Hand Blender. One of the nicest things about it is the mini-processor, which works well to make small portions and eliminates getting out the Big Cuisinart (with all that the cleanup of that entails). All of my initial concerns have subsided -- I still do think that Cuisinart should have paid the shipping for the replacement part, but now that this is safely in the past, I am enjoying using this appliance. It literally saved the day when I was making "Fleming's Potatoes" and neglected to process the leeks before putting into the cream sauce with the cheese. A few zaps with the blender and all was well. I've always respected the Cuisinart brand name, and that's one of the major deciding factors that helped me choose this product. I wasn't disappointed. I love the brushed steel look, and especially the versatility. Very easy to clean, too. I've always been annoyed at how loud similar products have been but the motor is quite quiet, and unless I'm blending crushed ice it's a nice volume level during use.
The only thing that bothers me is the blade in the chopping cup is a bit difficult to clean if anything is stuck on it, since it is so slick but the blades are so sharp, and the pulse button style is a little trigger-happy so I have a few more inadvertent spins when not in food, which just sprays my food a little bit when I slip. *that one is more my fault though!*

I bought the Cuisinart Smart Stick to replace my Braun immersion blender, whose plastic was finally cracking after 12 years (it still runs like a charm). The Smart Stick is a nice elegant design with it's stainless steel. The multi attachments are nice. The food chopped does short work of herbs and nuts (can end up mincing too fine if you're not careful). The whisk is scary. I haven't yet figured out what type of a container I should be whisking in. Tried whisking some pudding in a deep 4 cup glass measuring cup (2 cups of pudding) and ended up with pudding covering a good portion of myself, the wall and surrounding area. I think you probably need to use the tall narrow container that the machine comes with, otherwise watch out. The other cool feature of course is the fact that the power unit detaches from whatever attachment you're using, so quite literally you can have three things going on at one time, simply by detaching and connecting the power unit to another attachment. Which also lends itself to easy clean up. Great small appliance, will buy another if and when this one wears out.

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