My Family loves to cook. We have used this Blender to make pancakes, barbecue and tomato sauces, berry blends for smoothies, you name it. The 1.5 cup food processor is great for making slaw and making quick work of salad toppings. The Immersion tool is not as loud as you would expect and works very well. The pieces are sturdy and easy to wash. The attachments are easily attached and detached from the base unit. I appreciate the nice design. The unit feels nice in your hand without being too weighty.   I was not surprised because I love my Braun beard trimmer/shaver. I am glad they are also making kitchen tools.