Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender

Do you have a kitchen aid immersion blender yet?  Why not, these units are hot!  They are made by KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Breville and others.  These units are powerful and efficient.

One of the great features is that you can process your food in the same container that you cooked it in.  One less item to clean.  Make sure you get one with a long cord or a rechargeable battery.  It is your preference.

Make sure you find one that comes with all of the attachments you think you will need such as a whisk and Aaso they should be dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

Check the immersion depth that is listed on the box.  Ladies, you want at least eight inches so you can reach to the bottom of tall stock pots and pitchers.  Make sure they are designed for both hot and cold foods so you can process hot on the stove food as needed.

Make sure it has a splash guard to prevent splatters and that it has air slots to increase the flow and mixing when blending.   The controls should be easy to use with a typical one touch button and a large speed dial control that offers variable speeds.  You'll also want to make sure it has a non-slip grip so tat it doesn't slip out of your wet or greasy hands while cooking.

The chopping attachment, make sure it comes with one, can quickly chop herbs, vegetables, fruits, cooked meats, nuts and more.  Also make sure that you can easily and quickly switch attachments.  Many units also come with a great recipe book to get you started.  These items make a good wedding or shower gift and will really get used vs. regifted.