A good hand blender can be invaluable in the kitchen, especially if you have a large family or just enjoy cooking. Hand blenders are excellent for all those little odd jobs that take up so much time and are also very practical for small tasks where a regular size blender would just be overkill.
However, a cordless blender is in a league of its own. Just imagine not having to search for an extension cord every time you want to puree a sauce. Imagine being able to mix perfect drinks and cocktails quickly and easily without the hassles of bulky appliances. You have the convenience of being able to blend soups right in the soup pot, rather than having to transfer hot liquid into a different container. You also don't have to worry about cleaning a dirty cable that has been splattered with tomato soup, mayonnaise and some green stuff which would be best ignored.
Never Used a Cordless Blender?
You may be thinking that you definitely don't need another gadget in your kitchen. After all, you may still have your sturdy old bench-top blender, so why would you need a hand blender as well?
But how many times have you had to carry a heavy pot of boiling, hot soup over to your blender, pour it in, maybe get a few burns and splashes along the way, and then puree it before transferring it back to the pot to warm it up again? Not only is it very dangerous but it takes up so much time and then you have a ton of extra dishes to clean.
A cordless hand blender makes pureeing soups a breeze. Just put the stick into your pot of soup, right on the stove. Push the button and in a few seconds you have a perfectly textured cream of vegetable soup without all the hassle. All you have to do is rinse the cordless blender under a jet of warm water and you're all done.
Ultimate Efficiency
You can use your cordless hand blender to bring anything to the right consistency from soups to sauces and even mayonnaise. You know how sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you still end up with a lumpy sauce? Especially with flour based sauces like a bechamel, sometimes the flour just clumps together and there's nothing you can do about it. Well, with a cordless hand blender you will have perfectly smooth, silky bechamel every time. Just give it a whizz or two and you're done.
If you mix up your own spices, which is a good idea in any case since pre-mixed ones tend to lose their flavor quite quickly, then a cordless hand blender will be a savior. They come with small chopping attachments that are the perfect size to chop small quantities of ingredients, from spice mixes, to vegetables and even onions - that's right, no more tears - or even cheese for that pizza you love to make. Instead of having to get your heavy full-size blender out to chop a little cheese, your trusty cordless hand blender will do the job in moments.
Cordless Hand Blender Garden Party
There's nothing like having a garden party in the middle of summer, especially if you spice up the event with your trusty cordless hand blender. You can set up a special table just for drinks where people can blend their own smoothies or favorite drinks.
Set out bowls of fruit, milk, ice and any other ingredients that strike your fancy and have your guests create their own unique drinks because your cordless blender can do its job anywhere.
Unexpected Guests
Why is it that people come visiting only when we have nothing prepared to serve them with? It probably has something to do with Murphy's Law. However, with your cordless hand blender you can quickly whip up a little something to serve your impromptu visitors with.
A little frozen fruit, some whipped cream and an extra dash of sugar, depending on how sweet you like your desserts, and you have instant ice cream. You can even whip everything up in front of your guests so you can show off your talents.
Or how about some pasta? Easy, quick and always tasty, just chop up an onion with your cordless hand blender, sweat it for a few minutes, add a can of whole tomatoes, your favorite spices and let it heat through. Then with your blender quickly puree it to the perfect consistency for homemade speedy pasta. Your guests will be awed at your cooking skills.
A cordless hand blender is ideal for anyone who even likes to dabble once in a while in the kitchen. If you spend any time at all in the kitchen you will find it becomes indispensable, so make sure to keep it charged or you will feel bereft without it.
Brian Wills is the editor of http://www.blenderexpert.com where you'll find lots of easy to follow kitchen blender reviews and information on the best blenders for kitchen and professional use.
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