I've loved and used the heck out of my old Cuisinart food processor for the past 15 years, but it was absolutely time for a refresh and upgrade. This new Cuisinart checks all the right boxes: blades and accessories are easy to insert and remove, there are locking features on each component for safety, the size of the bowl allows me to do nearly all tasks in a single go, cleaning is easy, and the design accommodates storage of all components right within the bowl. As an avid home cook, I use my food processor at least weekly for everything from shredding cheese to making salsas/sauces to making cookie dough. I'm confident this machine is going to meet my needs and then some.