Deciding Between a Standard Blender and an Immersion Blender

Are you looking for the best blender on the market? A blender originally just mixed drinks, milk shakes, made salad dressings and did a little chopping. Now technology has changed all that. Blenders are now available that do multiple things with all the attachments.

The most expensive blender supposedly pulverizes whole fruit instantly and has industrial strength. It can also grind grains into flour. It has a large 64 ounce jar and a seven year warranty. If you use a blender frequently this could be the best blender for you. Especially useful if you prepare food for a living. But for general use there are many less expensive models that would be adequate in an average kitchen setting. They range from the counter top models to the immersion type. There are many models of both types and a vast array of prices. The things to look for in a blender is price, ease of cleaning, dishwasher safe, speed, removable blade and pulse option. If you use a blender daily you will probability find a counter top model more convenient. If it has a lot of buttons it could be more difficult to clean.

Immersion or hand-held blenders is a blender that does not sit on the counter but is held in your hand. It's very useful for blending the vegetables in soups and making milkshakes. It's not as practical for larger or time consuming tasks. But very useful for small jobs. They can be used in hot or cold mixtures and cut down on the amount of dishes needed to prepare a meal. Some models come with attachments to use for dicing, beating and whisking. Also they are very easy to clean.Things to look for in an immersion blender is number one it should be light. If it's heavy it will be difficult to handle. Number two is it comfortable to hold? Is it very bulky? Usually immersion blenders are great if you have limited counter space in your kitchen. It can be tucked in a drawer and not take up a lot of counter space.

If you cook a lot they are a very useful tool to have. The prices vary just like the original blender, but you will find it a very useful tool if you enjoy cooking.

The selection is less than what's available in the counter top models, but I'm sure you can find something to suit all your needs in the kitchen. So check out your options and I'm sure you will find one that will work for you.