If you're like me you grew up counting down the days until you could register for *that* stand mixer that your mom and grandmother and every self respecting woman had out on her kitchen counter. Well, I love mine, but I'm here to tell you that ever since receiving the Braun Multiquick 7 Hand Blender (thank you Stellar Product Testing Panel) I haven't touched me stand-mixer once. Braun has really thought of everything with this handheld blender. It's easy to clean, easy to store, and my absolute favorite part is that you adjust the speed with a squeeze of your hand. No more frustration that your perfect whip cream lies between settings 8 and 9. You can find your own sweet spot for each recipe and the best part is once you've achieved the perfect whip or blend you simply release pressure! No more switching hands and risking splatter all over yourself or your counters or your dog/children. This is brilliant and I love it.