Black & Decker BL450 10-Speed Blender

For cocktails, smoothies, soups, pasta sauces, baby food, and anything else you can think of blending, the BL450 has the setting to do it. This 10-speed blender stirs, purées, chops, crumbs, blends, beats, liquefies, grates, and whips, plus has a pulse button for quick spurts of speed. Two special functions include an ice-crushing button for perfect margaritas or daiquiris and a Fast Clean button that whirls warm water and detergent around the jar for five minutes to loosen stuck-on food particles. Made of shatterproof plastic, the jar holds 48 ounces of ingredients and has a spout for spill-free pouring. The stainless-steel four-pronged blade breaks up ice and softened fruits and vegetables with no problem and is dishwasher-safe. The jar and the base lock together securely to prevent blending accidents and rubber feet on the base keep it stable on a countertop. Black & Decker covers the BL450 under a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. --Cristina Vaamonde