I am so impressed by all these responses. There appears to be a
consensus for the Braun immersion blender. I will go with that, after
I find out where to get it and how much it costs.

I also wondered about YMMV, and all I could come up with was "you may
make valentines," which I was pretty sure was not right.

Thanks to you all!

Claudia


limey wrote:
> "Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Will wrote:
> >> Steve Calvin wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I have a lowly Braun immersion blender and it does
> >>>everything you've mentioned plus ice or anything else I
> >>>throw at it. I don't see the need to spend big bucks for
> >>>them. Of course as always, YMMV.
> >>
> >>
> >> No slam intended for Braun. I was trying to warn away from the
> >> "as-seen-on-TV" variety of stick blender. If Brauns work as you
> >> indicate, it's a slam dunk decision.
> >>
> >
> > No slam taken, just sayin' that I've had good luck with it <knock on
> > wood>. I suppose it depends on the intended use and frequency. I don't
> > use mine all of the time but given the choice, I'd take an immersion
> > blender over the countertop version any day.
> > Steve
>
> I have a Braun, too - have had it for about 4 years. Not only have I not
> used my blender, I rarely use my big food processor now. If this one dies,
> I'll not hesitate to buy another. Just my opinion.
> What the heck does YMMV mean, Steve?
>
> Dora