A Work of Cuisinart From their state-of-the-art kitchen products to the moments and meals you create with them, founder Carl Sontheimer, along with his wife, Shirley Sontheimer, founded Cuisinart in 1971. They saw the food processor as a quick and easy way to make fine food and healthy dishes. Their main aim is to make food easier and more enjoyable to make at home. Their products are mostly made by professional workers, where they produce high-quality, innovative, and practical kitchen products. Cuisinart has won numerous coveted awards and accolades throughout the years, including but not limited to Good Housekeeping and Good Design Awards.