The Courant Hand Immersion Blender is great for blending and pureeing. An excellent way to make soups, sauces, salsa, smoothies — even pancake batter or whipped cream. This model also includes a beaker with markings which makes preparing many dishes much easier. Includes 2-speeds, and is easy to clean up with a detachable blender shaft. This is a must-have for all your simpler blending needs and it takes up very little space in your kitchen.