A favorite in my kitchen !

I have recently had the opportunity to try the Vida by PADERNO Immersion Hand Blender in my kitchen. I’ve never had an immersion blender before, and I love its practicality and all the new dishes I can put together with its help.
I tested the blender wand to make a smoothie with frozen berries, banana and almond milk and was impressed by how silk it came out. It also successfully pureed cauliflower into a velvety texture and created a creamy potato chowder - all directly in their respective pots. Thanks to the turbo mode, it accomplished these tasks in less than a minute each.

The chopper attachment runs smoothly, and it’s a time-saver to make salsa and chop herbs or vegetables.

I tested it to make desserts as well. I used the blender wand for a passion fruit mousse and to create pumpkin cheesecake bites, and then I switched to the whisk attachment to whip up some cream to serve alongside. The whipped cream took over two minutes to get ready, so I had to use it for two minutes, stop for three and then finish using it, which was a bit annoying.

In summary, here are the key advantages and drawbacks of this product from my perspective:
Pros:
- It’s stainless steel, with a beautiful design and an ergonomic handle;
- It comes with great accessories;
- Easy to use and easy to clean;
- Powerful motor that blends, chops and whisks everything efficiently.

Cons:
- The immersion blender can be used only for 1 minute at a time, with 3 minutes of rest between each cycle. The chopper can run for 30 seconds and the whisk for 2 minutes;
- It’s not dishwasher-safe. The cup bowl, whisk and blade need to be washed by hand;
- It’s not recommended to use it for crushing ice.

In conclusion, the Vida by PADERNO Immersion Hand Blender is powerful and versatile and has become a favourite in my kitchen. I only wish it could run for more extended periods.