Best Tool of the Trade: Cuisinart Hand Blender

I know they are a little pricey, but this tool has been the best tool thus far.  I got the Cuisinart Hand Blender with the whisk and chopper attachment a lllooonnnggg time ago.  I never used it - except to make individual servings of salsa - and I'm allergic to corn chips, so you can imagine how often that happened.  Now I am so thankful that I have it.  I use it multiple times a day and I just throw it in the dishwasher between uses so it's ready for my next meal.  The chopper is perfect for making tasty purees when you are blending multiple ingredients (which I do a lot because I'm trying to get in a little fruit or veggie at every protein meal).  The hand blender is great to make an individual smoothie - again, great because my entire family is not on the smoothie train that I'm currently riding.  All in all - hands down best and most convenient product to date.  And now it's earning every penny of it's original purchase cost.