277655 Sun Apr 24 19:28:28 -0700 2005 4 41 Cookware 0 1467657 For the looming gazpacho season I'd like to make life a little easier and try a hand blender, since it seems less hassle to set up and clean than a food processor. Cuisinart and Braun seem to have comparable models. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Or any comments about this gadget in general would also be appreciated. Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/102-8593654-2048942 Sun Apr 24 19:28:28 -0700 2005 0 Pantagruel 1 1467729 I've had a cuisinart model for 6+ years now, use it all the time and its still perfect. Sometimes, I'll get lazy and use it to make single frozen drinks, etc... Very powerful and cleans up in about 30 seconds. Only issue for me is the cord get in the way on occasion. But, i saw a model recently with a retractable cord, now thats ingenious! Mon Apr 25 13:15:26 -0700 2005 1467657 0 Raymond 2 2691736 looks like there's lots more models now - anyone got any more recs? personally, i love to blend grilled vegetables to make sauces, so do you have a recommended hand blender for that task? THANK YOU! Mon Jun 25 10:50:08 -0700 2007 1467729 12853 mr mouther 3 2691788 i usually go with cook's illustrated recs. i just bought the kitchenaid one that they prefer for about $50. it's great. i've been making a lot of salad dressing and berry purees. cleanup is a snap. Mon Jun 25 11:04:05 -0700 2007 2691736 12724 eLizard 1 2692453 I've had my cusinart forever....10+ years anyway. It runs great, works great. If they make a cordless and I happen to see one I'd buy it. That's the only problem, I've found. Mon Jun 25 13:37:33 -0700 2007 1467657 40385 othervoice