This blender was amazing. My daughter used it first to make a frozen banana smoothie. It was easy for her to figure out without the instructions and her smoothie was perfect. I love how the blender chops up cheese, nuts or veggies into a salsa. I even made a homemade cashew cheese sauce. This blender is wonderful. The suctions on the bottom of it help to keep it on the counter as I add items to it as it is running.