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Supplier: Lakeland   Guide price: £52.99

A hand held blender is an essential piece of kit - even for those who don't cook much - and this one's been selected specially by Lakeland, so you know it'll be good.

It comes with a 500ml container for chopping nuts, meat, herbs, onions and baby food ... and a larger 800ml beaker for sauces and mayonnaise. It's stainless steel with an extra long foot - good for using in your own saucepans for homemade soup. There's also a stainless steel whisk, for egg whites, cream and cake mixes.

It has a powerful 800 watt motor with a turbo button for when you need that extra bit of power. All the attachments can go in the dishwasher - and it comes with a storage bag, so that you don't lose any of them.

Pop over to Lakeland (by clicking on the Learn More & Buy button) - to see a video demonstration using the blender.

You must be over 18 to buy a stick blender.