The more I use this hand blender the more I like it! It’s so versatile and I’ve used it for way more foods than I thought I would. Family favorites are smoothies, Pico de Gallo, broccoli cheddar soup, and all kinds of marinades (purée onions, garlic, etc.). The best feature in my opinion is the location of the on/off button - it seems like it wouldn’t be a big deal, but when you’re making smoothies with frozen fruit it really keeps your hand from cramping! The Braun also handles the food really well and just blends it - no stopping or getting compacted with frozen fruits. Thank you Stellar Product Testing panel for the opportunity to try out this awesome hand blender! It has become one of my regularly used items in my kitchen!