Kitchen

[VaBelle35]

Go!

I have a KitchenAid stick blender that I bought from Target for about $89.  I've had it for 7-8 years.  I use it just about every day and it is time to replace it.  The cord is fraying and the rubber base under the blade has separated from the metal.

I wasn't 100% thrilled with this one in terms of chopping.  It certainly had enough power, but I didn't feel it blended as well as it should when blending soups in a dutch oven, for example.

Thanks.

[ahoymate]

KA stick blender $89? You must have bought the 5 speed stick hand blender. I have the 2 speed KA stick hand blender & got it for ~$30.00. The 2&3 speed have the same power. I didn't want all the other 'stuff' with it. Previously I had a Cuisinart Stick Blender, it went out. Both KA & Cusinart are similar. Same amount of power, in 2 speed hand blenders for both. Prefer KA customer service over Cuisiinart.

[VaBelle35]

@ahoymate  Thanks for the comparison.

Yes, mine was the 9 speed with the whisk attachment.  I liked the whisk attachment for eggs.

[faeriemoon]

I have the inexpensive Cuisinart one ($30) that I use for dressings and mixing things that are pretty much liquid to start with.  I also have an All Clad one ($100+) for emulsifying soups and such.

I got the more expensive one when the cheaper one decided it was no longer going to emulsify my soups, and went on strike.

[Ibby114]

I'v had a few Kitchen Aid immersion blenders- I find the ones with the metal mechanisms (vs plastic) are far better. 

[VaBelle35]

I'm looking at a highly rated Breville and the All Clad.

[SharkE]

Hard for me to use. Splash all over the place. Got blender with big container put lid on.

[VaBelle35]

The reviews on the Breville say no splashing due to the design.

My KA splashes a lot.

[sunshine45]

a stick blender is a must have in my kitchen. would never be without one.

my choice is BRAUN. have had it for several years and it is still going strong.

[VaBelle35]

Thanks @sunshine45  I saw the Braun on HSN today and am looking at reviews.

I do like the Braun brand.  I have a coffee pot and an electric tea kettle that I've had for decades  THey are so old the white is yellowing but still going strong.