Haven't used my regular blender since I got this
I used to use immersions blenders with plastic shafts and cages because I have non-stick and porcelain-covered cast iron pans. I didn't want the surface scratched by metal immersion blenders. Of course, the problem with the immersion blenders with plastic shafts is that they are sensitive to temperature and, eventually, they crack and need to be replaced. "Why," I wondered, "did no one make a little silicone protector that could be slipped onto the edge of the blender cage?" Eventually, metal blenders started to come with these silicone protectors, but only for the very expensive models. That is, until Calphalon came out with their immersion blender.
This is an amazing tool. I've made hummus, tomato puree, soups (pea, bean, and roasted red pepper), and mayonnaise. All came out with just the right texture without having to pull out the regular blender. Cleanup is amazingly easy. Just buzz the shaft into some soapy water and rinse (if you're using the silicone ring, remove it...
Third time is a charm!
This is the third type of immersion blender that I've owned over the years, and it is, by far, the best. It's easy to hold, easy to control, and the ability to put parts of it in the dishwasher is certainly a plus.
Immersion Blender from Calphalon
The blender seemed confusing when I opened the box, but the manual explains all of the parts & operation well and I put it together to see how it works. I washed it and let it dry, found a space in a cabinet for it and used it a few days after it arrived. I used it to puree the contents of a can of diced tomatoes that I was using to make pizza sauce. This method makes a much better sauce than regular canned tomato sauce that is finely blended. This was a little more coarsely blended & had a great texture on the pizza. I also like the plastic guard to that you can use it in a pan or pot that has the kind of surface that scratches easily. A very good product.
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