Braun MR4000

Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: None

...blender comes in the distinctive Braun turquoise blue and white cardboard packaging with pictures of the blender and descriptions in half a dozen or more different languages. There is an instruction book which at first glance looks impressive until you realise there is only a couple of instruction paragraphs in English and the rest is simply repeating those instructions in 20 (yes I counted) languages. This blender comes with a two year guarantee ...
...The bottom half of the Braun Multiquick blender is the action part. It is a white plastic shaft with a single metal blade at the end. The blade is housed in a plastic cup with a fluted edge which is the anti-splash shield. This is supposed to ensure the food stays in the bowl. I tend to find though if I tilt it too much I cover myself, anyone near me and the hob or work surface with splatters - maybe that is when I should be using the slower speed? ... Read review

Advantages: Lightweight - easy to clean
Disadvantages: I need a bigger freezer

...would not be without my Braun Hand Blender. Two speeds and a twist apart blade and housing that makes cleaning it a doddle!(even dishwasher safe). It is lightweight and ready to whisk at the touch of a rubber covered button, and it hangs on the wall ready for action - unlike the food processor that sits in its box in the cupboard because theres no room on the worktop! Priced at around £19 with a motor raing of 400W it makes whisking so easy - the ...
...you go mad with your Braun blender - start slow until its a smooth mix adding the milk as you go, until a batter mix is achieved, then add a spoonful of cold water and mix again. When oven reaches temperature, place yorkshire pudding tins in the oven with a little vegetable oil in each. When the oil is hot pour two tablespoons of batter in each tin and cook for around 20 minutes (less for fan oven). Result superb little puds - turn them onto a ... Read review

Advantages: Good design, high power, easy to clean, blade and stem are dishwasherproof
Disadvantages: Fragile beaker

When both my old Braun Blenders broke within a couple of weeks I worked out how much use they had had in their lifetime. One was over 10 years old, the other was about 8 years old. bought when I first met my husband and we had two homes for a few years. The older blenders did not take apart to wash. Consequently, I assume, food debris worked up into the motor and clogged it, eventually burning out the motor. I originally looked at the much more sophisticated ...
...unknown cheaper brands. However the Braun MR4000 has the highest rated motor (400W) which was the deciding factor. Blending root veg. to make soup is a frequent task for me and makes the motor work hard. With this blender, the blade and housing come right off for washing, with just a twist, so no problems for arthritic hands (which I will probably have in a year or two!). The instructions say this part is dishwasher safe. The parts click simply ... Read review

Advantages: Can tackle all kitchen blending needs!
Disadvantages: Would be good with additional attachments

This is a really handy item to have around the kitchen. You will be suprised at how many uses you can find for it. Essentially it will be mainly used for chopping, whisking, blending etc but it can handle most products with its hardy blade. It is really good to plug in and whisk up soups etc straight on the hob but can also be used in its own container which it comes with. Its easy to clean (just got to be careful of the blade) as you can detach ... Read review