Product Review - The Magic Bullet

Last weekend, I picked up The Magic Bullet - the "As Seen on TV" countertop food processor.  I have to admit, I was far too excited to see how well it really works.  I should mention I bought it in a retail store, and paid about $60.  The box came with the base, two food processing cups - a small one and a large one, one angled blade, one flat blade, four beverage cups with different color lip covers, and an instruction manual with suggested recipes.

I noticed several advantages over traditional food processors right off the bat.  First of all, it's practically idiot proof.  The components are all plastic, the blades screw onto the  food processing and beverage cups before you press it onto the base to use it.  It's very easy to shake or tap it to adjust the contents as well.  Also, it's absurdly easy to clean up.  I spray it down with hot water and toss it on the top dishwasher rack, but it'd be just as quick to hand wash.  Of course, none of this matters if it doesn't do what it's supposed to - make good food and drinks.

I more or less ignored the suggested recipes in the manual, although the ideas sounded decent.  We made a variety of blended shots, all of which turned out well.  The Magic Bullet blended ice to a slush with no problems whatsoever.  My favorite of our experiments was ice, equal parts: UV Blue vodka, Patron Citronage tequila, and Sierra Mist Cranberry Soda, and a spoonful of sugar.  I don't have the most normal palate when it comes to drinks, your mileage may vary.

On a different occasion, I made omelettes - eggs, ham, cheese, regular and green onions, as well as a sandwich spread - mayo, pickles, ham, and pickle juice.  Both turned out phenomenal, and took only a few moments to make.

Although it was a little expensive for a food processor, I was very impressed with the Magic Bullet, and it's definitely earned a permanent place on the counter.

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