I am ready to buy an imersion hand blender. I would appreciate your recs, as I have never owned one. Thanks! (24 replies, last updated by nosh December 31, 2007)

I am the happy owner of a new powerful hand blender. Just wondering, what dishes do you make that you didn’t make before, or do you feel are improved using a hand-blender? I am aware that you don’t need specific... (9 replies, last updated by knecht August 7, 2007)

Has anyone used or had any experience with Bamix stick blenders?? (8 replies, last updated by scubadoo97 April 4, 2008)

For the looming gazpacho season I’d like to make life a little easier and try a hand blender, since it seems less hassle to set up and clean than a food processor. Cuisinart and Braun seem to have comparable models. Does... (4 replies, last updated by othervoice June 25, 2007)

I was recently given the Breville Cordless Hand Blender as a gift (it’s like an immersion blender) and I’m trying to decide whether to keep it or return it. I already have a hand blender, but it is old and I could... (0 replies, last updated by dagwood August 8, 2008)

Message I am looking for a reliable and easy to clean hand blender. After reading some consumer reviews, the cuisinart model CSB77 seemed to be recommended. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks (2 replies, last updated by toutefrite May 18, 2008)

I am in the market for a hand blender. Mind you that I live in Canada, where I don’t have access to most of the deals that are available in US. I read that Cooks Illustrated rated Kitchenaid best, but it would cost me 150... (7 replies, last updated by bakinggirl January 16, 2008)

OK, I’m sold. They sound incredibly useful but are they all alike? I’d like some recommendations for a good but inexpensive one. Thanks all. (2 replies, last updated by Funwithfood April 25, 2004)

Does anyone know the difference between the Cuisinart Smart Stick immersion blenders and some of the more expensice immersion blenders. (2 replies, last updated by pickledeedee July 21, 2008)

would like to get a hand mixer or an immersion blender for things like pancake batter, easy brownie and cake mixes that don’t need the full stand mixer. So what are people’s thoughts about the handheld immersion... (11 replies, last updated by Sooeygun November 13, 2008)

At Costco’s I saw the CSB-77 version for 30 bucks I believe. This price is the same as the CSB-76 which seems to be the more basic model. I may be in the market for a hand blender but I’m not sure whether to just get... (3 replies, last updated by paulj October 20, 2009)

hello all- I was contemplating getting an immersion blender with various attachements. will i still need a hand mixer? Also, if i bake only minimally- do i really need a stand mixer?? (though thi is on the wedding registry so... (13 replies, last updated by Paulustrious April 11, 2009)

how do YOU use your hand immersion blender? My wonderful niece just bought one for me as a retirement gift, with all the various attachments and I can’t wait to use it! Recipes and tips welcome! Thanks!! (16 replies, last updated by Parrot Mom April 26, 2004)

. Now it’s an absolute snap! Just stick the hand-blender right into the pot. I also use it to crush tomatoes in tomato sauce, and even to incorporate a delicate sauce that has separated. I do not use it for ice, shakes,... (7 replies, last updated by ju October 7, 2002)

your blender has a whisk attachment (mine does – that also works, but is fundamentally no different from other kinds of hand mixers). (3 replies, last updated by Caviar November 24, 2004)