I use this chopper more than I use my big food processor. It's great for onions, carrots, celery, bread crumbs, nuits, etc., and I even use it to make my homemade dog food. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 has to do with engineering. It leaks just a little. Whenever I use it for something liquid, a little liquid leaks out onto the counter; and when I use it for breadcrumbs, there's always some powdery mess to clean up around the base. Other than that, though, this is a great little chopper that I would recommend to a friend without any hesitation!