The Elite Gourmet 500 Watt Handheld Immersion Blender makes blending and mixing any soft foods a delicious experience. It's SO easy and effortless that anyone can do it. The lightweight non-slip body along with its food-grade stainless steel blade assembly is so comfortable to hold and control that cooking in the kitchen will be fun again. Mix up a variety of your favorite gourmet soups, guacamole, smoothies/shakes, cake batter, salsas, sauces, marinades, salad dressings, or even healthy homemade baby food with just one press of a button. Powered by a 500-Watt heavy-duty motor, it has one-touch variable speeds with Turbo, so it works fast and effectively-expertly mixing anything you desire into a smooth consistency. With its Slim design, the hand blender is comfortable for all grips and fits into most mixing bowls, pots, beakers or cookware. It's compact but powerful for even the toughest blending jobs. Also, it's conveniently designed to come apart easily so that clean up and storage is a cinch. Simply separate the blade assembly from the motor body and hand wash the stainless steel shaft or place it into the dishwasher. The body can simply be wiped clean with a soft damp cloth.