Top 5 Reason Why Hand/Immersion Blenders Are Awesome

1. Space Saver - This inexpensive tool (about $30-$50) will save you space because they small and replace large, bulky appliance like blenders, food processors and kitschy gadgets.

2. Self Contained - You can safely make hot pureed soups, sauces, smoothies, baby food, fresh fruit sorbet, and milk shakes in their own dish. This is awesome for homemade marinara sauce, cream of (name your own vegetable) soups, and quick bean stews.

3. Quick Prep - You can prepare whipped cream, homemade dressings, mashed potatoes and veggies, dips of all kinds in seconds.

4. Healthy Eating - The puree action actually aerates the food, giving you a lighter and smoother texture without added cream.

5. Quick cleanup Time - All you have to do is wash with soapy water, rinse well and air dry.