For Easy Operation, It’s the Braun MQ725 Multiquick Hand Blender

Braun MQ725 Multiquick Hand Blender with all included attachments on a maple wooden cutting board.

For small-batch convenience and quick, clean operation a hand blender like the Braun MA725 is a must-have kitchen tool. Small and compact, they provide plenty of power to mix or puree baby food, sauces, smoothies, soups, and more. And with an attachment or two, you can chop and whip as well. Read our review here.

The Vitamix 750 is a Beautiful Work Horse for the Home Kitchen

A close up of the base of the Vitamix 750 Professional Series Blender on a blue background.

Vitamix has a line up of great blenders, but this one has to be our favorite. If you’re looking for smoothie shop results in a blender meant for the home kitchen, you’ve found the right machine. Read more about our favorite features of the Professional 750, such as the preprogrammed functions, metal finishes, and the commercial grade motor.

The Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air: Countertop Convection Cooking Made Easy

Breville Smart Oven Air sitting on a white painted wooden surface

The Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air is our favorite convection countertop toaster oven that we’ve reviewed. With superb construction, a 2-year warranty, and interior capacity to hold 1/4-size baking sheets and large casseroles, this model can easily replace a conventional oven in a small apartment. Read more now.