An immersion blender, also called a hand blender or stick blender, is a kitchen tool that is basically a stick with a very sharp blade on one end and controls on the other. It can chop, whip, puree, ...

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.