To buy: $33 with coupon (was $40); amazon.com. The best-selling hand blender measures at just 2.55 inches wide and 16.9 inches tall, so you can store it comfortably in most drawers and leave space on your counter for preparing and cooking food. The 500W copper motor was engineered for continuous use; one reviewer even pointed out that the stainless steel handheld blender lasted them two years of daily commercial kitchen use. That’s an incredible lifespan considering the daily use in most restaurants or other commercial kitchens. Another chef was gratified with the homemade chutney they created with the Mueller Ultra-Stick Hand Blender. The 1.9-pound kitchen tool was comfortable and easy to use, but some cooks may have to use two hands because of its power. They also added that the handheld appliance could easily “hold [its] own compared to larger NSF-rated models” that they had used in restaurant kitchens. The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) exists to help regulate sanitation and food safety practices and holds high standards for certifying food-grade products for public health protection; NSF-certified products are required in restaurant kitchens and are known to be of superior quality. Thanks to the hand blender’s practicality, customers have been able to whip up homemade tomato soups, frosting, coleslaw, milkshakes, smoothies, and even baby food with ease. The frother attachment is also perfect for delicious lattes at home. Plus, the dishwasher-safe accessories make cleanup painless.
