One of the most useful and labor-saving devices ever invented, the blender has been the family cook's best friend for some fifty years. It certainly revolutionized the lives of our mothers and grandmothers, but modern, more sophisticated, and efficient models offer even greater time-saving assistance to today's busy cooks. the blender is handy for many everyday kitchen tasks, from making bread crumbs to chopping nuts, and you can use it to rustle up a chilled soup or a delicious sauce in a matter of minutes with complete confidence that it will look and taste great.

So if your blender is languishing in the back of a cupboard somewhere in the kitchen, get it out now and use it to create a fabulous range of drinks, sauces, dips, and desserts to delight your family and dazzle your guests.