The Cooks' Den » Cuisinart Blenders http://www.thecooksden.com Cooking Tools - Gear for Cooks and Chefs Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Cuisinart Prep 9 Food Processor | Kitchen Brushed Stainless 9 Cup DLC-2009CHB http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-prep-9-food-processor-kitchen-brushed-stainless-9-cup-dlc-2009chb/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-prep-9-food-processor-kitchen-brushed-stainless-9-cup-dlc-2009chb/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:44:18 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=3006 Cuisinart Prep 9 Food Processor With the Cuisinart Prep 9, the nine refers to the well sized nine cup Lexan work bowl. Feed tubes can be the make or break point on a good processor. This one has an oversized chute which accommodates full sized, whole fruits or vegetables that can be fed continuously into the machine. The Cuisinart offers several styles of food preparation through its assortment of attachments: a stainless steel slicing disc, shredding disc, a chopping and mixing blade, and a dough blade.

The finish is brushed stainless steel, a match for almost any decor and simple to clean. The set includes a spatula, instructional DVD, a recipe book/manual, and a limited three year warranty. The motor has a limited ten year warranty. The parts are dishwasher safe.

The stainless steel exterior is easy to clean, plus the pieces come apart and fit together very nicely and clean just as fast. The processor works quietly and efficiently. The buttons are very simple: on, off, and pulse selections. The appliance requires a small footprint for the capacity of food it prepares. Capable of making nut butters, chopping and shredding any number of food items, mixing ingredients including thick batters and dough, even whipping egg whites, this is a powerhouse machine.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-prep-9-food-processor-kitchen-brushed-stainless-9-cup-dlc-2009chb/feed/ 0 Cuisinart Supreme Super 600 Blender | Stainless Glass Jar SB5600 http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-supreme-super-600-blender-stainless-glass-jar-sb5600/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-supreme-super-600-blender-stainless-glass-jar-sb5600/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:57:29 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-supreme-super-600-blender-stainless-glass-jar-sb5600/ Cuisinart Supreme Super 600 Blender With a six hundred watt high torque motor, this blender is ready for anything. Cyclonic mixing action gives greater consistency in your final product at any setting. The extra large heavy glass jar comes with a two ounce measure pour lid for items you need to add during the mixing process. The jar has a solid homogenous glass handle and a drip free spout. The rubberized push button controls keep spills out.

Functions in use are indicated with accompanying LED lights. All of the detachable parts can be run through the dishwasher. A handy thirty five recipes are included with the instruction book. Brushed stainless steel housing brings the professional look home. Add a push in cord storage and a three year limited warranty for a nice total package.

You can blend more product more thoroughly with this powerful Cuisinart model. Customers liked the modern look of the blender as well as the power. They found it easy to clean, generous in volume, and liked how the machine provided great feedback. The more naturally accessible angle to the keypad and rubberized push buttons are a welcome update. The heavy glass jug with measurements in raised markings is a solid duty old school tribute that pairs very well with the look and modern features.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-supreme-super-600-blender-stainless-glass-jar-sb5600/feed/ 0 Cuisinart Cordless Immersion Blender | Hand Mixer Rechargeable Set CSB-78 http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-cordless-immersion-blender-hand-mixer-rechargeable-set-csb-78/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-cordless-immersion-blender-hand-mixer-rechargeable-set-csb-78/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:57:29 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-cordless-immersion-blender-hand-mixer-rechargeable-set-csb-78/ Cuisinart Cordless Immersion Blender The Cuisinart CSB-78 Cordless runs for up to twenty minutes on a charge and recharges quickly. The set includes whisk, chopper, and sixteen ounce mixing and measuring beaker in addition to the blending shaft. The stylish matte finish to its brushed stainless steel shaft matches any decor.

A handy storage stand mounts on the wall to save counter space. The stick blender plugs directly into an electrical outlet to recover half of its charge within three hours and is back to full charge in twelve to twenty four. It features an easy use one step power switch and has an active charging light.

This blender offers press and click assembly with the varying attachments. The shaft detaches from the motor body for cleaning in a dishwasher or in the sink. The blade guard minimizes splash from the blades as you mix. The blade can be detached as well or cleaned in place.

The user guide is filled with good information and includes a chart for specifics on getting the most from the machine as well as a template for the wall mount. A three year limited warranty is offered from the manufacturer.

Get down into your pan or bowl without fighting an electrical cord. There is an ergonomic design to the shape of the grip so that it is easy to trigger the power button. The handle is made from rubber to add to the control of handling, even if your hands are damp. With the added convenience provided by the features of this immersion mixer, it is an improvement on an already versatile kitchen tool.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-cordless-immersion-blender-hand-mixer-rechargeable-set-csb-78/feed/ 0 Cuisinart SmartPower Blender | Stainless 600 Watt CBT-500 http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-smartpower-blender-stainless-600-watt-cbt-500/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-smartpower-blender-stainless-600-watt-cbt-500/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:57:29 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-smartpower-blender-stainless-600-watt-cbt-500/ Cuisinart SmartPower Blender The Cuisinart SmartPower has six hundred watts of power ready to handle your blending needs. Its heavy die-cast metal base keeps the blender solidly in contact with the counter as you mix. The included fifty ounce glass jar has a strong plastic handle with a metal look.

The blades are sharp and precise enough to chop small items such as garlic cloves and herbs, plus the whole blade unit detaches for fast cleaning. A unique digital count up timer begins timing when you begin to blend. Puree, blend smoothies, pulse with high and low speeds; it also has a separate button just for the ice crushing function.

This blender comes with an instruction manual, recipe booklet and the Cuisinart three year warranty.

I'm not sure how Cuisinart went so wrong with this model. The first thing to catch my attention was the count up timer. I have never in my history of cooking needed to time my blending. I'm simply not sure why this is a feature. Far worse than befuddlement over the time, a majority of users have experienced an array of problems: from the excessive noise of operation, issues pouring ingredients from the jar, food getting stuck in the jar in a manner nearly impossible to clean, to a burning aroma the motor tends to give off whether new from the box or well-broken in. Oh, and the assembly leaks, and there are some design flaws leading to failure (the gear housing shearing off the base very common) of the unit. The burning odor, pouring issues, defects, and noise have plagued even users who were mostly pleased with their blender.

It seems to crush ice uniformly and the glass jar retains its look better than a plastic one which could scratch and pit, but these feel like faint praise for this seemingly damned product.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-smartpower-blender-stainless-600-watt-cbt-500/feed/ 1 Cuisinart SmartStick Hand Held Blender | Model CSB-76 http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-smartstick-hand-held-blender-appliance-model-csb-76/ http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-smartstick-hand-held-blender-appliance-model-csb-76/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:28:59 +0000 Dan http://www.thecooksden.com/cuisinart-smartstick-hand-held-blender-appliance-model-csb-76/ Cuisinart SmartStick Hand Held BlenderThe immersion blender may seem like one of those specialty tools that the average cook doesn't have a need for. Trust me, once you use one in the kitchen you will be hooked, and finding more uses for it all the time. Can't say that about the banana holder from last Christmas.

Larger versions of these have been used in restaurants for years, and it appears they are becoming quite popular for the home chef, by the number of models available these days. This is a fine example of the genre. Powerful motor, solidly built and very easy to clean due to the removable blade section. This type of tool can be used for virtually anything you would put into a regular blender, the convenience being you can puree soup or gravy right in the pot, or make smoothies and blended drinks in a tumbler.

Only a couple of downsides to this model. It has only one speed - high - which takes a bit of getting used to. You'll quickly learn that pressing the button in short bursts keeps your kitchen walls cleaner. The other minor complaint is more about these blenders in general. They recommend you store this standing on your counter, upright in its mixing beaker. Being top heavy however, it is prone to falling over when bumped. Usually into the butter. My solution would be some type of holder that attached to the wall. The blender could clip onto it when not in use. Just a thought, keeping in mind that I am clumsier than most.

Regardless, this is something that every cook should have in their arsenal of tools. Just keep it away from the butter dish.

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