A handheld blender is a magic wand for your kitchen, useful for puréeing soups, emulsifying sauces, and whipping up smoothies An immersion blender's compact size and versatility make it a handy tool.

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A countertop blender is useful for nearly everything, from crushing ice to whipping up pureed sauces. However, there are times when hauling your blender out of the cupboard is a bit of a hassle.

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