I have a blender that I use very occasionally but when I do use it, it is indispensable. Uses are making ice cream freeze drinks and barbecue marinades. I make a mean lemon, garlic, cilantro marinade with the Waring blender.
I got a couple of new things from PC not long ago that I'm really liking lately.
bamboo spatulas
Can strainer
Flour/sugar shaker
bamboo spatulas
Can strainer
Flour/sugar shaker
I wouldn't trade my Kitchenaid Pro 600 for anything in the world. Ok, almost anything. LOL