Cuisinart Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor Review

The Cuisinart smartpower duet Blender/ food processor is an excellent product and well worth the money. After buying and using cheaper blenders that would not even mix up a dip or crush ice, this has been a dream to have and use. The blender pitcher is made of Heavy glass and has measurements on the side up to 5 cups and 40 oz. , 1 1/4 L or 1250 ml. The lid is plastic with a removable center for pouring in ingredients while running the blender. The pitcher also has a handle and stainless still blade.The bottom base of the blender/ food processor has 9 buttons which include: stir, chop, mix, ice crush, on, off, pulse, food processor and pur'ee. The power cord stores inside of the base as well. The food processor part is see through plastic and holds 3 cups. The lid is plastic also with a top chute and a plastic pusher to push foods through the chute. It is very powerful for mixing dips, sauces, and for chopping and food processing. I use it to make baby food for my child and it works great. I have also made coleslaw, dips , light doughs, chopped vegetables etc , and have no problems what so ever. The blade is stainless steel and can be used at least 3 different ways for various results . This is a top of the line type of product and is made for years of use. I received mine as a birthday gift and have been using it weekly for 6 years without any problems. It crushes ice without a problem, milk shakes are fast and easy using it, and smoothies are easy to make with it as well. For the money I highly recommend this product. You will not be disappointed with it. Also it is a space saver as well, being you have one base with two attachments, compared to 2 large appliances. These are often on sale for around $45.00, which is a great deal for 2 appliances.