As soon as I removed this blender from the box and got a look @ it, I knew I loved it! Thank goodness it is not just a pretty face but functions as well as it looks! From whipping up a healthy breakfast smoothie to creating any flavored hummus I desire dipping my veggies and chips into for lunch or an afternoon snack to crushing ice for an evening cocktail to pureeing delicious soups for dinner, this blender is the ideal partner. The wave maker technology makes constant scraping down the sides of the jar a thing of the past and everything is evenly processed. In case you can't tell, I love this blender and have a new candidate for best kitchen appliance!