This inexpensive item will save you so much time, mess and money that you will wonder how you got along without it.
Whenever your food processor leaves chunks in a puréed soup or you don’t feel like hauling out the mixer to make whipped cream, think about buying an immersion blender. You may have viewed this handheld blender as an unnecessary, additional kitchen gadget for years, but you may want to reconsider your position.
The biggest thing an immersion blender has going for it is ease of use. It’s handheld, light, and easy to maneuver. Using one involves simply immersing it in a pot or a bowl and pressing “on.” This is so much easier than dragging out a heavy blender or mixer with all their accompanying attachments. Immersion blenders are also easier to clean – just scrub with soapy water, rinse, and dry (some even have machine-washable parts).
An immersion blender is also a multi-tasking genie. Puréeing soups into velvety goodness is only the beginning. You can also use an immersion blender to make whipped cream, mayonnaise, creamy vinaigrettes, fruit smoothies, and even pesto.
Use it one time and you will be hooked.
Thanks for reading,
Chef Phil
