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    The Sad Death of a Hand Blender

    May 27, 2013 by G. Stephen Jones 4 Comments

    Braun Hand Blender

    My 20 Year Old Hand Blender

    Yesterday, I had to bid a sad farewell to my trusty cooking partner of  20 years.  I was about to hand blend a bunch of ingredients for a sauce after braising a chuck roast for pot roast, so I pulled out my Braun hand blender, plugged it in and alas, it didn't have the strength to do the job.

    The blade turned vigilantly but just barely. You could hear the mini motor trying its very best to spin the little propeller at the end of the wand but to no avail. It was tired after 20 years of blending soups and sauces and anything else I could find for its use.

    I have been waiting for this day knowing it would come and for the past several years I've been preparing myself for this eventual outcome. In fact, I'm surprised that my hand blender has lasted this long.

    Not many small appliances do. Just the other day I saw one of the new fancy hand blender models over on Amazon and thought I might pick one up but quickly came to my senses upon realizing I already owned a perfectly good hand blender so why bother. It must of been a premonition of what was to come.

    Now as I sit here writing about the end of a truly great kitchen helper, I'm not so sure I want to run out and purchase a new one. Isn't there some period of bereavement for a faithful gadget?

    I can't tell you how many times my faithful hand blender helped me out of a jam especially that time when my regular blender was on the fritz.

    When I do go out and purchase a new hand blender, I'll look for one as clean and simple as this one and it will probably be another Braun but I'll be sure to do my research to find the best rated model. With my 59th birthday coming up next month, I may be looking at a kitchen tool that will last me until I'm 80. Now that's a thought.

    I wonder what I'll be blending at that age? According to my wife, "Everything."

    a smart stick

    onlinesources: Small Kitchen Appliances

    There are lots of sources for purchasing quality small kitchen appliances including blenders, toaster and mixers.  I suggest you check out your local department stores and kitchen supply shops but if you're looking for a wide selection of products and prices, you may want to check out Amazon.com where I buy many of my favorite pieces of cookware.

    Amazon.com - small kitchen appliances
    - Started out in the book business but now they sell just about everything. Good prices, ok service, these are the folks many of have done business with and feel comfortable with.

    Small Kitchen Appliances

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    1. Leslie Osburn

      May 28, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      I am so sorry for your loss. I too have this model (it seems) and I love it dearly. And I am around your age so I may be making the same decision in the near future. Your wife is right, we will probably be blending most everything. May you find peace.

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    2. another Rob

      April 24, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      I like my Cuisinart stick blender, but I have never used any of the fiddly attachments that came with it.

      Reply
    3. Brandy

      June 18, 2021 at 7:45 am

      I had a hard time finding YOU again I had some of your recipes but your site name was not on them OMG Your recipes are outstanding - way above average. I always liked your extra touch that made everything taste better. I will not lose you again.

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      • G. Stephen Jones

        June 21, 2021 at 8:09 am

        Hi Brandy, thanks for reaching out and clad you found me again.

        Reply

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