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[raybear]

Today I learned that a potato masher and a hand mixer can't quite replicate a blender or a food processor. But! My made-up-on-the-fly Fennel Cream Soup is so delicious, I don't even mind that its a little chunky. I think it will be more delicious after sitting overnight and eating it chilled.

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[crafting-change.livejournal.com]

immersion blender my friend,

immersion blender.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

but that doesn't crush ice! i'm in the market for a new blender right now. but the soup couldn't wait.

[crafting-change.livejournal.com]

I have been known to work on ice - or at least frozen strawberries with an immersion blender.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

hmmmm....what about margaritas??

[crafting-change.livejournal.com]

I am lazy and go to the bar down the road

:p

my usual mixed drinks at home are gin and tonics.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

yeah, i actually don't even like frozen margaritas, i prefer them over ice, but having a blender makes me think i would want one!! the ice-crushing would come into play more with smoothies. which i'm assuming given your declaration of use on frozen strawberries, it would work ok?

[crafting-change.livejournal.com]

Ya, I use mine in a pint glass or metal bowl to make fruit smoothies...and it works really well. I'll look up my model tonight (kitchen aide is my preferred maker of fancy things) to see if it claims it can crush ice.