This immersion blender provides efficient powerful blending at any speed, as well as chopping and whisking. Its motor is designed for quiet, long-life operation and thoroughly blends both hot and cold foods. The stainless steel blending attachment features a splashguard with air slots to increase flow during blending. Unlike plastic attachments, it won't stain when you work with tomatoes, curries, and berries. Its 8" length allows you to blend in deep pots or pitchers. You'll find this an extremely handy tool for pureeing soups, vegetables, baby food, and beverages. With the whisk and chopper attachments you can also create whipped desserts, dressings, dips, and chopped nuts, veggies, meat and other foods.

A great gift for those with small kitchens, this hand-held blender and its accessories take the place of several larger appliances. Included are a regular blending blade (which can be immersed 8 inches into soup pots or deep bowls), a wire whisk for beating eggs and batters, and an enclosed chopper for nuts, cheese, and fresh herbs. Also included are a four-cup mixing beaker with a snap-lock lid, useful for storing blended ingredients, as well as a drawstring bag to keep all the components together. KitchenAid covers the blender with a one-year, hassle-free replacement warranty. --Ann Bieri