| A hand blender, also called an immersion blender, | | | | If you do not like food stains on your kitchen |
| is an electric stick-like appliance with the blade of a | | | | appliances, I would recommend buying a stainless |
| blender at the end. Its long length allows you to | | | | steal device. The blade assemblies come apart on |
| place it into a pot of soup or a tall glass to mix | | | | most models and can be washed separately. |
| smoothies. Blend your favorite protein shake, | | | | They come in different ranges of speed and |
| make breakfast in a glass, and fix quick and easy | | | | power. |
| meals with this handy device. | | | | Many of the models come with accessories and |
| If you love to puree soups, then this gadget | | | | attachments. Some manufacturers include a |
| should be a part of your kitchen arsenal. Many | | | | beaker that holds several cups of liquid. There are |
| people use food processors, but they are very | | | | also whisk and chopper attachments & |
| time consuming. You have to transfer small | | | | accessories included with some models. Be sure |
| batches of soup into the processor, blend it and | | | | to buy a brand with a covered blade. This will |
| then pour it into another container. It is a messy | | | | prevent splatters and the blade from scratching |
| ordeal and results in several dirty dishes and spills. | | | | your pots like traditional hand mixers. The chopper |
| If you own an immersion blender all you would | | | | is a great accessory because you can use it to |
| need to do is insert the wand into your favorite | | | | dice onions in seconds. No more tears! |
| soup while it is still in the pot and press a button. | | | | Get ready to make creamy mashed potatoes, |
| Regular hand held mixer results do not compare. | | | | silky cake icing, chunky salsa, smooth pancake |
| Clean up is quick and effortless. No need to take | | | | batter and lump-free soup. The consistency and |
| apart your food processor and wash the extra | | | | power make short work of time-consuming tasks |
| containers you used. Hand blenders are also | | | | done in a food processor. An immersion blender |
| dishwasher safe. It hardly takes up space and fits | | | | makes cooking fun and easy. |
| easily in a drawer. | | | | |