Reddit reviews Cuisinart CSB-79 Smart Stick 2 Speed Hand Blender, Stainless Steel/Black

My most used small appliance was a wedding gift. It is the Cuisinart Smart Stick Immersion Blender. If I had to buy another one, I would but it is going on 3 years since I have received it.
I use it multiple times a week. All the attachments are useful.

First, an immersion blender is the best fricking purchase for the kitchen. I am so in love with mine and use it weekly. But basically, mashed cauli is super easy. For this one specifically, I boiled a head of cauli and then in a separate bowl put 3 oz neufchatel (cream cheese), 3 oz shredded sharp cheddar, some grated parmesan, garlic powder, adobo, lots of cracked pepper, a bit of rosemary, and some hot paprika. Once the cauli is soft, drain it and shake it a decent bit to get a ton of water out, pour into the bowl, then immersion blend! And done! So easy. So good.

I recently got This Cuisinart and so far I love it. I've used it to make soup and chop fruit/veggies/nuts with no issues.

Yeah! Let the cream cheese sit out for a bit to get to room temp.

If I could do it again, I'd buy this guy:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AN9UJ68

I just got this one for Christmas and I couldn't be happier with it. It's pretty powerful, and comes with some awesome attachments.

It even comes with a little measuring cup that the head of the blender fits perfectly into, I've used it to make Kenji Lopez's 2 minute mayo a few times now!! Also, a mini food processor for salsa or making marinade pastes, and a whisk for making whipped cream the easy way!

I have a Cuisinart which I got refurbished from Woot for $30. Here's the Amazon link for a new one. It includes a blender cup, small processor attachment and a whip attachment. Easy to clean and never stops working.

Cuisinart Smart Stick 2 Speed Hand Blender, Brushed Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AN9UJ68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_F2Etyb3VDZDJF

I love my stick blender; it's great for blending soups, sauces, even smoothies. I have one that also has a small food processor part to it (like this one https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Smart-Blender-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B00AN9UJ68 but without the whisk attachment, although I wish I had it) and it's all around very practical without taking up a huge amount of space (or money). Although of course, if you think you might need/want a regular size food processor in the future, it might not be worth it.

I'd also suggest a good microplane (box grater is useful, but for grating things like parmesan a microplane is much handier); and a small baking dish (in addition the bigger one mentioned, for things like vegetable sides). But then again, it all depends on what you like to make! If you're consistently slicing potatoes for gratins, for example, then a mandolin is a god-send ... otherwise it can be one of those things that collects dust in a cupboard.

I have a full sized food processor, but seldom use it because I have this. It can be used as an electric whisk (I rarely use that), an immersion blender or a food processor.

I make LOTS of cauliflower recipes and this thing gets used almost every day. I make whipped cauliflower, sauces, and soups with the immersion blender. I make cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower rice, salsa, and chopped veggies with the food processor attachment. It's just a great investment.

I found mine on sale at Kohl's and had on of those $10 coupons they send out for free. I think I paid like $25 for it.

A quick and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie recipe to kick off your day with a boost of Vitamin C and happiness (and with just 5 easy ingredients!)

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Prep: 5 mins | Total: 5 mins | Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

• 4 mandarin oranges (peeled)
  
• 1 banana (sliced and frozen, if possible)
  
• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (142 g, or non-dairy alternative)
  
• ¼ cup coconut water (60 mL)
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract ( 5 mL )
  
• 5 ice cubes
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Blend all ingredients well, adding more ice as necessary to reach a consistency of your liking.
   
   

   NUTRITION
   

   
   Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.2g | Protein: 17.2g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 105mg | Fiber: 4.8g
   
   source : https://liffe-healthy.com/2019/10/healthy-orange-dreamsicle-smoothie/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AN9UJ68/ref=psdcmw_289916_t3_B00ARQVM5O

I have this thing, and it's amazing. I can blend soups I can whisk eggs, I can make whipped cream, I can make a smoothie, etc...

But it doesn't beat cake batter. So I have a second tool because this one doesn't have the attachment for batters. If it was a simple universal gear with two affixed beaters that would pop on to the motor unit I would be so happy.

Ergonomically, I think it's better because it's a natural hand grip. If you're short, using traditional beaters can be difficult because holding something like that above your elbow is awkward. These have a more normal hand grip.

And beaters don't need 17 speeds. High and low is all that is needed, on my stick blender, I wouldn't mind a step lower, so three max.

Since you're in Peds ICU, I expect you'll already know to have one, but a decent first aid kit is one thing you don't want to be without. Also, a fire extinguisher. Hopefully you'll never need them!

Finally, I use this blender/chopper/whisk, in some form nearly every day, and this little slow cooker at least once a week :)

you're a big girl now!

Morthy:

1. Tea of course! under $10 list.
   
   
2. I wouldn't wear a Totoro outfit in public. Clothes wishlist (but currently unavailable in my size).
   
   
3. Immersion blender phallic. For the New House wishlist.
   
   Akeleie:
   
   
4. I had a hard time with this one, there are many kinds of geek. I would be the most excited if I got this Tachikoma so I went with it. Default Wishlist.
   
   
5. This bonsai wire would let me wire some of my smaller trees. Bonsai/gardening wishlist.
   
   
6. A good saw is a good thing to bring on a deserted island. Bonsai/gardening wishlist.

I have this immersion blender set and I use them to make easter decoration (was easter already?).

I have a few ideas for you. I love this thing it's great for slicing and shredding almost anything. and cleanup is a breeze it goes right into the dishwasher

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Professional-SaladShooter-Electric-Shredder/dp/B0000Z6JJG/ref=sr_1_1?

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I Love this thing I have had it for about 5 years now and it purees better than my large Ninja blender. this is the one I have

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=sr_1_5?

One with more accessories is not much more

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-79-Smart-Blender-Stainless/dp/B00AN9UJ68/ref=sr_1_4?

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Sorry can't help with the baking or bread. but I am sure someone else will help with that part! Good Luck! I hope you find some great stuff!

I have this immersion blender set and I use it for a ton of different things, since I can chop, whisk, and immersion blend stuff. It makes spending the money a bit more "worth it". Of the three, I think I use the chopping attachment the most, I can make pesto or chop stuff quick to go into meals.

You could go three ways:
cheapest:

1. crock pot
   
2. gallon zip lock plastic bags
   
3. glad ware or other plastic tipper ware
   
4. optional but handy - cheap food processor
   
   

• almost all food processors come with a slicing/shredding dis. I use the food processor to dice onion, shred cheese, cut tomatoes, generally speed up my cooking, especially when doing batch cooking like this: http://whoneedsacape.com/2012/11/crockpot-freezer-cooking/
  
  zero waste, environmentally and healthfully aware:
  

1. cast iron or stainless steel skillet - this would basically meet all your needs: http://www.costco.ca/Lodge®-5-pc.-Logic-Cast-Iron-Cookware-Set.product.10395556.html
   
2. glass lid lock or WIDE mouth mason jars
   
3. hand blender or food processor
   
   again, for versatility, its not absolutely necessary but certainly speeds things along - hand blenders now come with chopper attachments and aren't cost prohibitive http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-79-200-watt-Immersion-Attachments/dp/B00AN9UJ68/ref=lp_289916_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1393751066&sr=1-2
   
   
   more expensive but complete list would look like this:
   
4. cast iron skillet set above
   
5. food processor
   
6. at least two baking sheets, or you can buy a baking set that includes muffin tins so you can pre make things like egg muffin cups
   
7. roasting pan (cooking at turkey is not hard and makes you feel like a king. Also, roasting veggies is one of the easiest and most delicious sides - any veg, oil, salt, pepper, and 45 minutes in a 375 degree oven. done)
   
8. pyrex glass lock set (at least two - you can bake in them as well)
   
9. a good chef's knife, a paring knife, and a long serrated knife
   
   
   I will say that however you store it, the trick to avoiding freezer burn is avoiding air exposure. For example, if you have a tupperware container half full of chill and you want to freeze it, put a sheet of wax or parchment paper on top before freezing - it will help prevent freezer burn.
   
   This got too long. Hope it helps!
   

One more vote for an immersion blender. I have this one, which has a little bowl attachment with a food processor-type blade. I’ve been very happy with it for both baby and nonbaby uses. https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-79-Blender-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B00AN9UJ68

I've had this Cuisinart one for 4 years, and it is still going strong. Love it. Almost never use the chopper attachment or the wisk though.

Also discovered that after use should be washed very soon so the batter or whatever doesn't dry on the blender head - it started to make a complaining sound. Soaked the blending end in warm water for a bit, washed it, and back to normal.

A better pitcher! http://soylent.jacobelder.com/

And a great immersion whisk: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AN9UJ68?tag=jelder-20