The Cuisinart CSB76 Handheld blender is so convenient! I like to use it when I make my home made spaghetti sauce--after i stew the tomatoes, i used to puree them in the blender, but now I don't have to make that big mess. The handhelp belnder goes right into the pot. It doesn't have the same strength as a regular blender, so if you were trying to chop up hard veggies or something you might have trouble. But it's perfect for soups and sauces on the stove. My husband likes to make smoothies right into his glass. He sometimes finds that this doesn't chop things as smoothly as a regular blender, but the convenience outweighs this little issue.
Cuisinart Blender - Handheld CSB76 is recommended by muffypuffie