This is a very nice immersion or "stick" blender, with 5 speeds and a powerful, yet quiet, direct-current motor. The cord is long for convenience, and the 8" immersion arm lets you get plenty deep for thorough mixing and chopping in the largest pans or bowls. It's comfortable to use with a soft-grip handle and a one-touch control button. With 5 speeds and 3 interchangable blades, KItchenAid's 5-speed blender can puree, blend, crush, chop, froth and beat most anything from whipped cream to ice.

You get an "S"-shaped blade to puree, blend, and shred or to crush ice for drinks or smoothies There's a multipurpose blade for chopping or mincing dense foods, and a beater blade that blends pancake batter, whips cream or froths milk. Plus, there's a whisk attachment for whipping sauces and dressings or for aerating batters. To make the 5-speed immersion blender even more versatile, it comes with a 2.5-cup chopping bowl and a 1-qt. blending pitcher, both made from rugged, BPA-free plastic.