Immersion Blender Love

I started my first week of classes with the accompanying stress. But, that doesn't mean I have left my love of food by the wayside. It just means I have a more limited time to get my foodie fix. I received an immersion blender for Christmas. I am an unapologetic cooking tool lover. One of the best if not the best present I have received as an adult was a set of J.A. Henckel knives. I use them every single day. For those who don't know, an immersion blender as the name implies is a handheld blender that can be used to make purees, smooth soups, or my recent favorite make smoothies. The recipe I use every morning includes: a handful of frozen raspberries, strawberries, a banana, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 serving yogurt (any flavor is fine),and a drizzle of honey. It is shockingly easy, completely healthy, and delicious. I find it eminently satisfying to add a new item to my cooking repertoire every week. I have also used my immersion blender to improve the texture of my butternut squash soup. This is a great cold weather dish that provides a bright orange injection to the dreary winter weather. The versatility of the immersion blender makes it a worthwhile addition to any kitchen. The top of the line models can be fairly expensive, but mine is a less expensive model that works just fine. So go forth my numerous readers and blend blend blend!