I have long been looking for a blender that can something more than just puree and am found it. The Multiquick has many applications in a single device, a real all-rounder. In the small vessel can be excellent herbs, vegetables and even nuts and hard cheese smashed or rasps. In the great "carafe vessel" can be both soups Purée small to produce even smoothies and milkshakes. Ice can also crush it very well and then mix cocktails. In the high vessel can be good cream Serving, for then the whisk attachment is ideal. The blender per se can be used as desired, whatever you want puree can directly in the pot, bowl etc. are pureed. The stage control is really convenient, you no longer need to embrace to achieve the next stage, but just needs to increase the pressure or even decrease. I use the Multiquick almost daily for baby food and soups. Cleaning is easy, some parts in the dishwasher, but most can also be super clean under running water. I am of the device totally inspire and use it really much. Would recommend any who need even more time in the kitchen than just puree.