Advantages: Reasonable price; easy to clean and store; purees and blends soft or fairly "high in liquid content" items extremely well Disadvantages: Can get quite hot if blending harder items or things for longer period of time; only one speed so can splatter easily
...one I could find: the Braun MR400 for around 15 pounds. My decision at the time was based on several things: the maximum wattage (power)* -- 250 watts as opposed to 220 or the 150 that other handheld blenders sported, the price -- not too much for my rather modest budget, the name -- I had heard of Braun before so felt reasonably comfortable with it due to familiarity, versatility -- the outside box stated that it could puree and blend and crush, ... ...of the aforementioned regards, the Braun MR400 did not fail me although it did have some flaws. When I needed to puree some pea soup, I grabbed it of the kitchen drawer and placed it in the 2-quart pan of hot chicken broth and peas and was instantly gratified. It was beautiful. A really smooth and sleek-looking soup made me feel a certain sense of pride. In addition the blending of raspberries also proved successful (after having picked too many ...
FlowerFresh 01.10.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Braun MR 400
Advantages: Cheap, easy to use, easy to clean. Disadvantages: No attachments
...got a very basic 250W Braun Hand Blender that comes with a measuring jug/cup. Just chuck some assorted fruit juices in (it doesn’t really matter which juices, let’s face it, after the previous evening drinking you might not be able to read the label anyway!) add some assorted fruit from the bowl, ensuring you add at least one banana (remember to peel it first though!) and BLEND. MMmmmmm, feel the power flow through your hand as you annihilate all ... ...I’ve got the very basic Braun model. It’s only got a single speed for blending, but I’ve always found it perfectly adequate. And it really is the simplest thing to use. Just plug it in, put the blender in whatever you want to blend, press the power button and off you go.
These things really are great, particularly if you’re in the habit of making rather lumpy sauces like me! I don’t do it intentionally, but I always seen to get massive lumps of ...
paule23 21.06.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Braun MR 400
Advantages: Quiet. Easy to clean. Cheap. Disadvantages: None.
...I invested in a new Braun Hand Blender. Multiquick MR 400 PLUS. I decided on this one because at £9.99 from my local Morrison's store, it wasn't going to break the bank. It also looked like it would be simple and easy to use.
So here is the low down...
****The Blender****
A white handheld blender that separates into two parts. The motor part which attaches to the shaft with blade.
There is a blue on/off switch located on the motor part. The blender ... ...Available at a retailer or Braun service centres.
HC-4 High speed chopper for onions, garlic, chilli's e.t.c.
****MAYONNAISE RECIPE EXAMPLE****
200-250ml oil
1 egg (yolk and white)
1tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Put all ingredients into beaker and blend until the oil emulsifies. Without switching off, slowly move blender up and down until the mayonnaise is well combined.
****BABY VEGETABLE DINNER RECIPE****
1 Carrot
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kimp123 28.09.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Braun MR 400