jmcquown wrote:

> Nexis wrote:
> > I am considering buying one of these, and am just wondering, for
> > those that own them, how often do you use them? Do you find them to
> > be very useful? Or are they something you use once or twice and store
> > the rest of the year?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > kimberly
>
> I suppose it depends on what you prepare much of the time. I make a lot of
> smooth soups. Where before I had to blend the ingredients in batches in a
> blender or food processor, I now just put the wand right in the pot with the
> liquid and voila! I wish I'd gotten one years ago.

I can't say that I use mine a lot, but when I do there is no tool like it. It
does a great job of whizzing out lumps. It is also handy for whipping up drink
like mango lassis. I just put some yogurt, milk and honey and mango in a jar,
mash it down with the stick blender and give it a whiz.