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Question: Had anyone used this for mashed potatoes?  If so, how did they turn out?  I have tried twice and they turn out gooey.  Am i doing something wrong'
Document: I love this thing! While I haven't used all the attachments, the basic wand is a godsend! I love to make salsa and this blender is just so easy use and clean. The only attachment I have used at this point is the whisker. Its certainly not the strongest whisker out there in-terms of the metal coils, but I had no problem whipping up some mashed potatoes. Though, if you're not careful, I could see the metal loops bending or something.
Now that I have one, I could not live without it. made mashed potatoes ands parsnips with it last night, but use it for soups, to whip cream, even the tiny food processor basket is great for chopping just one onion or making egg salad. This has become my favorite kitchen appliance, and I cook often.
I've only wanted this a couple times (when trying to grind my own cinnamon - didn't realize it would take forever). Most things I've put in the chopper/grinder have been a quick job.The flimsy whipper attachment is almost useless with anything thicker than eggs, so it just takes up space in the cabinet. I tried to use it once when making cake or something, and it just wasn't strong enough when I started adding more ingredients.
I had a stick blender back in college, a cheap thing but it did the job. This time I thought I'd spring for something a bit fancier. This thing is awesome! It just arrived today and I went straight to work breaking it in. I like the choice of speeds. Most stick blenders don't have that but this gives you a high or low setting. I made some homemade mayonnaise using the immersion blender this evening, and then tried out the whisk attachment on some egg whites.
I use it all the time. I had one before but I tried to use it on something too tough for it so it broke,. I never use the chopper bowl, but I use the whisk attachment all the time to make a quick 1 person batch of whipped cream or mayonnaise. I also use it when making my cream of asparagus soup and when making split pea soup. I remove half of the peas, blend, and pour them back in to get two textures.
This hand blender makes my life twice easier! It is sturdy and very easy to clean. I haven't used the whisk attachment and the chopper one, yet I'm already fully satisfied.
I bought it 5 weeks ago and used it several times and I have been very pleased so far. I have made a few creamy soups and smoothies. Would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for an immersion blender.
Best small blender I have ever used- makes cooking  and cleaning up a lot easierI have also tried more new recipies since because of its easy in use
This is a toy - tried it before I read the directions - can only be used for sixty seconds a time - it got so hot I couldn't hold the handle. Cuisinart customer service confirmed that it can only be used for sixty seconds at a time - this is not enough to puree a pot of soup or vegetables. I returned it and bought a Calphalon for approximately the same price. It's excellent.
This is one of those kitchen tools that I wish I had gotten a lot sooner. I use the whisk more than the blender, and I haven't used the chopper even once yet (I've had this item for about three months as of this review). I have experienced only minor inconveniences so far: if I'm using the blender in a larger pot for mashing potatoes or turnips, it is hard to find and blend away every last lump. It just doesn't happen.
Answer: My sister in law's turn out gooey too but mine are not.  I think it is over blending that is causing it.  I go up and down only and when I think they are mixed I quit and fork them to check.  Don't go in circles for sure. It is not like a blender.  Good luck.  It is possible to make terrific potatoes with them.  She showed me what not to do!